You Don't Have to Have It All Together

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.

Rise Together - Community of Faith

Our Story

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.

Questions Welcome

Doubt isn't the enemy of faith - it's often the beginning of deeper understanding.

Come As You Are

No need to clean up, dress up, or shut up. You belong here exactly as you are.

Real Over Perfect

We'd rather have honest conversations about struggle than fake smiles about having it all together.

Love Wins

At the end of the day, God's love is bigger than our mistakes, our doubts, and our differences.

Real Talk

Honest thoughts on faith, life, and everything in between

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When Prayer Feels Like Talking to the Ceiling

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The Tattooed Saints Among Us

Why the people who look least like "good Christians" are often the ones showing the most Christ-like love. Stories from the margins...

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How to Talk About God Without Being 'That Person'

Sharing your faith without making people run for the exits. A guide to spiritual conversations that actually connect...

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Find Your People

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.

Weekly Gatherings

Casual meetups where we talk about life, faith, and whatever's on our hearts. Think less "church service," more "friends getting real."

Online Community

Join our private group where you can share thoughts, ask questions, and connect with others on a similar journey.

Monthly Events

From coffee talks to community service, we create spaces to build relationships and make a difference together.

Reach Out

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.

Email Us

hello@riseandbeseen.com

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