What It Really Means to Be a Christian

What It Really Means to Be a Christian

July 9, 2026 · 21 min

Are you truly a Christian? In this bonus episode, host Barry Meguiar explains why being a Christian is more than attending church or living a good life—it means loving God wholeheartedly, reflecting His love to others and to the world as you stand firmly on biblical truth, boldly sharing Jesus with a lost world. Discover how living for God’s purpose can overcome fear and fill your life with lasting joy!

Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com

Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers.

Learn more about:

- Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel

- How we can work God into any conversation

- Why 80% of Americans are looking for God

- When we can use humor to share God’s message

- How the Holy Spirit gives us a voice

Check out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

00:00 What Is a Christian? Defining True Faith

03:01 The Crisis in Our Churches: Missing the Gospel

06:58 Biblical Worldview: What Pastors and Christians Must Believe

08:54 They'll Know You by Your Love

12:48 Your First Love: What Gets You Excited?

15:37 Romans 8:28 and the End of Fear

17:55 The Danger of Secular Christianity in Our Churches

20:45 Resolve Today to Move Everyone Closer to Jesus

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Most Americans are searching for God and have at least one Christian in their life they trust. IgniteAmerica is focused on igniting Christians to ignite America