The C Word Podcast https://www.thecwordbook.com/ en-us © 2023 The C Word The Covert Christian All Right Reserved The C Word uncovers ten personalities that can be encountered in today's churches. It reveals "the why" that we see in many church behaviors. From the new convert or the novice to the mature believer, the content will challenge you in your faith walk. Motivating believers to display life-changing behavior and become more Christ-like. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7c9d616a-8382-11ef-94eb-d7e9cd482c30/image/2b207c7851c509fb16df914e22beba6c.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The C Word Podcast https://www.thecwordbook.com/ no episodic Author Pastor Bobbie Smith and guest pastors discuss each chapter from the book, "The C Word The Covert Christian" Pastor Bobbie Smith The C Word uncovers ten personalities that can be encountered in today's churches. It reveals "the why" that we see in many church behaviors. From the new convert or the novice to the mature believer, the content will challenge you in your faith walk. Motivating believers to display life-changing behavior and become more Christ-like. The C Word uncovers ten personalities that can be encountered in today's churches. It reveals "the why" that we see in many church behaviors. From the new convert or the novice to the mature believer, the content will challenge you in your faith walk. Motivating believers to display life-changing behavior and become more Christ-like.

]]> Pastor Bobbie Smith thecword777@gmail.com 109. The Constant Christian The Constant Christian is a steadfast disciple and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, marked by spiritual maturity and unwavering faith. Their love for God is deep, enduring, and unshakable, sustaining them through every season of life. They remain committed to His Word, consistent in prayer, and faithful in obedience, regardless of circumstances. Their life reflects a quiet strength and stability that inspires others, pointing not to themselves but to the One who has been their anchor and guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:11:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Constant Christian is a steadfast disciple and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, marked by spiritual maturity and unwavering faith. Their love for God is deep, enduring, and unshakable, sustaining them through every season of life. They remain committed to His Word, consistent in prayer, and faithful in obedience, regardless of circumstances. Their life reflects a quiet strength and stability that inspires others, pointing not to themselves but to the One who has been their anchor and guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Constant Christian is a steadfast disciple and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, marked by spiritual maturity and unwavering faith. Their love for God is deep, enduring, and unshakable, sustaining them through every season of life.

They remain committed to His Word, consistent in prayer, and faithful in obedience, regardless of circumstances. Their life reflects a quiet strength and stability that inspires others, pointing not to themselves but to the One who has been their anchor and guide.

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]]> 1054 no 110. The Complete Christian THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN – A deeply devoted and Holy Spirit-filled believer who has matured spiritually through continual growth and faithful obedience. This Christian understands the profound calling Jesus places on all His followers to pursue spiritual perfection — not as a measure of human achievement, but as a reflection of God’s transforming work within. The Complete Christian strives daily to reflect Christ’s character, embodying love, grace, and holiness in every aspect of life, fully embracing God’s purpose and walking in alignment with His perfect will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:11:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN – A deeply devoted and Holy Spirit-filled believer who has matured spiritually through continual growth and faithful obedience. This Christian understands the profound calling Jesus places on all His followers to pursue spiritual perfection — not as a measure of human achievement, but as a reflection of God’s transforming work within. The Complete Christian strives daily to reflect Christ’s character, embodying love, grace, and holiness in every aspect of life, fully embracing God’s purpose and walking in alignment with His perfect will. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices THE COMPLETE CHRISTIAN – A deeply devoted and Holy Spirit-filled believer who has matured spiritually through continual growth and faithful obedience. This Christian understands the profound calling Jesus places on all His followers to pursue spiritual perfection — not as a measure of human achievement, but as a reflection of God’s transforming work within.

The Complete Christian strives daily to reflect Christ’s character, embodying love, grace, and holiness in every aspect of life, fully embracing God’s purpose and walking in alignment with His perfect will.

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]]> 1072 no 108. The Collaborative Christian The Collaborative Christian is a passionate, recently converted believer whose life has been radically transformed by the power of the gospel. Filled with zeal and gratitude for their new life in Christ, they see their primary purpose as glorifying God through wholehearted service to the church and active outreach to bring others into the Kingdom. They thrive in working alongside fellow believers, eagerly joining hands and hearts to fulfill the Great Commission. Their enthusiasm is contagious, often inspiring those around them to renew their own commitment to serving God and reaching the lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:10:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Collaborative Christian is a passionate, recently converted believer whose life has been radically transformed by the power of the gospel. Filled with zeal and gratitude for their new life in Christ, they see their primary purpose as glorifying God through wholehearted service to the church and active outreach to bring others into the Kingdom. They thrive in working alongside fellow believers, eagerly joining hands and hearts to fulfill the Great Commission. Their enthusiasm is contagious, often inspiring those around them to renew their own commitment to serving God and reaching the lost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Collaborative Christian is a passionate, recently converted believer whose life has been radically transformed by the power of the gospel. Filled with zeal and gratitude for their new life in Christ, they see their primary purpose as glorifying God through wholehearted service to the church and active outreach to bring others into the Kingdom.

They thrive in working alongside fellow believers, eagerly joining hands and hearts to fulfill the Great Commission. Their enthusiasm is contagious, often inspiring those around them to renew their own commitment to serving God and reaching the lost.

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]]> 805 no 107. The Casual Christian The Casual Christian represents the largest group of believers—those who approach their relationship with God with a laid-back, often indifferent attitude. They may identify as Christians and participate in church life, but their priorities reveal a greater loyalty to the organization, programs, and social aspects of the church rather than to God Himself. Their mindset is often shaped more by the values of the world than by the Word of God, leading to a carnal approach to faith. While outwardly connected to the church, inwardly their devotion to Christ is shallow, lacking the passion and surrender that sets up true discipleship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:10:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Casual Christian represents the largest group of believers—those who approach their relationship with God with a laid-back, often indifferent attitude. They may identify as Christians and participate in church life, but their priorities reveal a greater loyalty to the organization, programs, and social aspects of the church rather than to God Himself. Their mindset is often shaped more by the values of the world than by the Word of God, leading to a carnal approach to faith. While outwardly connected to the church, inwardly their devotion to Christ is shallow, lacking the passion and surrender that sets up true discipleship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Casual Christian represents the largest group of believers—those who approach their relationship with God with a laid-back, often indifferent attitude. They may identify as Christians and participate in church life, but their priorities reveal a greater loyalty to the organization, programs, and social aspects of the church rather than to God Himself.

Their mindset is often shaped more by the values of the world than by the Word of God, leading to a carnal approach to faith. While outwardly connected to the church, inwardly their devotion to Christ is shallow, lacking the passion and surrender that sets up true discipleship.

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]]> 928 no 106. The Crimson Christian The Crimson Christian is someone who attends church and may even be familiar with the teachings of the Bible, yet has never truly confessed their sins or invited Jesus into their heart. They know who God is and believe that Jesus is His Son, but they have stopped short of personally accepting Him as Lord and Savior. Outwardly, they may appear to be part of the family of faith—faithful in attendance, active in services—but inwardly, they remain unchanged. Still clothed in the guilt and stain of sin, they are, in reality, a church-going sinner in need of genuine repentance and salvation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Tue, 26 Aug 2025 02:09:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Crimson Christian is someone who attends church and may even be familiar with the teachings of the Bible, yet has never truly confessed their sins or invited Jesus into their heart. They know who God is and believe that Jesus is His Son, but they have stopped short of personally accepting Him as Lord and Savior. Outwardly, they may appear to be part of the family of faith—faithful in attendance, active in services—but inwardly, they remain unchanged. Still clothed in the guilt and stain of sin, they are, in reality, a church-going sinner in need of genuine repentance and salvation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Crimson Christian is someone who attends church and may even be familiar with the teachings of the Bible, yet has never truly confessed their sins or invited Jesus into their heart. They know who God is and believe that Jesus is His Son, but they have stopped short of personally accepting Him as Lord and Savior.

Outwardly, they may appear to be part of the family of faith—faithful in attendance, active in services—but inwardly, they remain unchanged. Still clothed in the guilt and stain of sin, they are, in reality, a church-going sinner in need of genuine repentance and salvation.

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]]> 672 no 104. The Community Christian The Community Christian is a believer who thrives on fellowship and enjoys being in the public eye. They are warm, outgoing, and rarely miss a social gathering. Their connection with the wider community is strong—sometimes so strong that it blurs the boundaries between what is distinctly Christian and what is purely secular. While their heart for people is genuine, their frequent participation in worldly events and activities can dilute their witness, making it difficult for others to clearly see the difference that Christ has made in their life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:30:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Community Christian is a believer who thrives on fellowship and enjoys being in the public eye. They are warm, outgoing, and rarely miss a social gathering. Their connection with the wider community is strong—sometimes so strong that it blurs the boundaries between what is distinctly Christian and what is purely secular. While their heart for people is genuine, their frequent participation in worldly events and activities can dilute their witness, making it difficult for others to clearly see the difference that Christ has made in their life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Community Christian is a believer who thrives on fellowship and enjoys being in the public eye. They are warm, outgoing, and rarely miss a social gathering. Their connection with the wider community is strong—sometimes so strong that it blurs the boundaries between what is distinctly Christian and what is purely secular.

While their heart for people is genuine, their frequent participation in worldly events and activities can dilute their witness, making it difficult for others to clearly see the difference that Christ has made in their life.

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]]> 784 no 105. The Critical Christian The Critical Christian is a believer marked by pride and self-gratification, often carrying an inflated sense of their own importance. With a “been there, done that” attitude, they approach others with a spirit of superiority rather than humility. Quick to judge and eager to voice their opinions, they can be loud, argumentative, and fault-finding. Their conversations frequently center on complaints and criticisms, creating an atmosphere of negativity. Instead of building others up, they tear down, viewing themselves as the standard by which all others should be measured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:21:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Critical Christian is a believer marked by pride and self-gratification, often carrying an inflated sense of their own importance. With a “been there, done that” attitude, they approach others with a spirit of superiority rather than humility. Quick to judge and eager to voice their opinions, they can be loud, argumentative, and fault-finding. Their conversations frequently center on complaints and criticisms, creating an atmosphere of negativity. Instead of building others up, they tear down, viewing themselves as the standard by which all others should be measured. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Critical Christian is a believer marked by pride and self-gratification, often carrying an inflated sense of their own importance. With a “been there, done that” attitude, they approach others with a spirit of superiority rather than humility. Quick to judge and eager to voice their opinions, they can be loud, argumentative, and fault-finding.

Their conversations frequently center on complaints and criticisms, creating an atmosphere of negativity. Instead of building others up, they tear down, viewing themselves as the standard by which all others should be measured.

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]]> 927 no 103. The Complaining Christian The Complaining Christian is a long-serving, well-established believer who has proven themselves faithful over many years. They are dependable, hardworking, and committed to the tasks set before them. Their work ethic is admirable, and their dedication unquestioned. However, they have developed a habit of focusing on others who do not match their level of effort. Whether it’s those who do far less than expected—or, worse yet, nothing at all—they cannot help but notice and voice their displeasure. Over time, this constant criticism becomes a pattern, overshadowing the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving God wholeheartedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:10:00 -0000 full Pastor Bobbie Smith The Complaining Christian is a long-serving, well-established believer who has proven themselves faithful over many years. They are dependable, hardworking, and committed to the tasks set before them. Their work ethic is admirable, and their dedication unquestioned. However, they have developed a habit of focusing on others who do not match their level of effort. Whether it’s those who do far less than expected—or, worse yet, nothing at all—they cannot help but notice and voice their displeasure. Over time, this constant criticism becomes a pattern, overshadowing the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving God wholeheartedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices The Complaining Christian is a long-serving, well-established believer who has proven themselves faithful over many years. They are dependable, hardworking, and committed to the tasks set before them. Their work ethic is admirable, and their dedication unquestioned. However, they have developed a habit of focusing on others who do not match their level of effort. Whether it’s those who do far less than expected—or, worse yet, nothing at all—they cannot help but notice and voice their displeasure.

Over time, this constant criticism becomes a pattern, overshadowing the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving God wholeheartedly.


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]]> 1198 no 102. The Cool Christian This is about the lukewarm, fashion-forward Christian that puts self-image before self-sacrifice; an image-driven Christian. They are contemporary and trendy, sassy and carefree. They may have had a relationship with Christ in their formative years, and now may be searching for their spiritual identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Wed, 26 Mar 2025 07:00:00 -0000 The Cool Christian full 102 Pastor Bobbie Smith Pastor Bobbie is joined by two other pastors who explore the personality of a Casual Christian.. This is about the lukewarm, fashion-forward Christian that puts self-image before self-sacrifice; an image-driven Christian. They are contemporary and trendy, sassy and carefree. They may have had a relationship with Christ in their formative years, and now may be searching for their spiritual identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices This is about the lukewarm, fashion-forward Christian that puts self-image before self-sacrifice; an image-driven Christian. They are contemporary and trendy, sassy and carefree. They may have had a relationship with Christ in their formative years, and now may be searching for their spiritual identity.

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]]> 938 no 101. The Calloused Christian https://www.thecwordbook.com/ As a result of being hurt by someone close, possibly a pastor or some other church leader, the Callused Christian has become hard-hearted and distant, holding even the closest of friends as untrustworthy. Guests Pastor Bryan Lewis and Darius McDonald join Pastor Bobbie for a candid conversation about the personality of a calloused Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0000 The C Word Podcast - The Calloused Christian full 1 101 Pastor Bobbie Smith As a result of being hurt by someone close, possibly a pastor or some other church leader, the Callused Christian has become hard-hearted and distant, holding even the closest of friends as untrustworthy. Guests Pastor Bryan Lewis and Darius McDonald join Pastor Bobbie for a candid conversation about the personality of a calloused Christian. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices As a result of being hurt by someone close, possibly a pastor or some other church leader, the Callused Christian has become hard-hearted and distant, holding even the closest of friends as untrustworthy. Guests Pastor Bryan Lewis and Darius McDonald join Pastor Bobbie for a candid conversation about the personality of a calloused Christian.

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