
When Prayer Feels Like Talking to the Ceiling
Some days, prayer feels pointless. Like you're just talking to yourself in a quiet room. Here's why that's okay, and what to do when God feels distant...
Keep Reading →This is a space for the messy, the questioning, the outcasts, and anyone who's been told they're "not Christian enough." God's love isn't waiting for you to clean up first.
Why I started this messy, beautiful thing
Let's be honest, a lot of us have been burned by religion. Maybe you walked into a church and felt judged before you even sat down. Maybe you asked hard questions and got shut down with easy answers. Maybe you just don't fit the mold of what a "good Christian" is supposed to look like.
I'm 6'3", 400 pounds, and covered in jailhouse tattoos. I've sinned more than my fair share. I am the picture of imperfect. And yet here I stand, before God, loved exactly as I am.
Will you stand with me?
I started Rise And Be Seen for those who are tired of pretending they have it all figured out. This is for people searching in the same darkness I've wandered through, people who need to know that God's love isn't conditional on your performance. That questions aren't a threat to faith; they're what make it stronger.
If you feel like an outsider looking in, you're exactly where you belong. God doesn't need you cleaned up first. He meets you in the mess, in the doubt, in the struggle.
You don't have to have it all together to be seen by Him. You just have to show up.
Doubt isn't the enemy of faith - it's often the beginning of deeper understanding.
No need to clean up, dress up, or shut up. You belong here exactly as you are.
We'd rather have honest conversations about struggle than fake smiles about having it all together.
At the end of the day, God's love is bigger than our mistakes, our doubts, and our differences.
Honest thoughts on faith, life, and everything in between
Some days, prayer feels pointless. Like you're just talking to yourself in a quiet room. Here's why that's okay, and what to do when God feels distant...
Keep Reading →Why the people who look least like "good Christians" are often the ones showing the most Christ-like love. Stories from the margins...
Keep Reading →Sharing your faith without making people run for the exits. A guide to spiritual conversations that actually connect...
Keep Reading →Because faith was never meant to be a solo journey
We're building a community of people who are figuring it out as they go. Whether you're new to faith, returning after a break, or just looking for somewhere you can be honest about your struggles - you've got a place here.
Casual meetups where we talk about life, faith, and whatever's on our hearts. Think less "church service," more "friends getting real."
Join our private group where you can share thoughts, ask questions, and connect with others on a similar journey.
From coffee talks to community service, we create spaces to build relationships and make a difference together.
Got questions? Want to share your story? Just need someone to listen?
We're here for the real conversations - the ones that matter. Whether you're curious about faith, struggling with doubt, or just need someone to talk to who won't judge, drop us a line.
hello@riseandbeseen.com