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Lo-fi Faith

by Mike Dawson and James Mello
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Latest episodes

  • Signs You Might Be In A Cult

    October 17, 2026 · 27 min

    When does a faith community become a place of control? And how easy is it to recognise the signs when you’re on the inside? In this episode of Lo-fi Faith, Mike and James explore Steven Hassan’s BITE Model, a framework for understanding…

  • Taking God's Name In Vain

    September 20, 2026 · 27 min

    Saying the right things. Attending the right church. Following the right rituals. But what if we’re still missing the point? In this episode, Mike and James explore taking God’s name in vain and the gap between religious observance and a…

  • The Danger Of Being Right

    September 6, 2026 · 31 min

    In this episode, Mike and James explore Adventism’s historic claim to “have the truth” and how that mindset can make it difficult to learn from those outside the denominational walls. They reflect on biblical and Adventist examples that…

  • Approaching Ellen White (Part 3)

    August 23, 2026 · 31 min

    In this episode, Mike and James examine some of the tensions and difficulties within the writings of Ellen White. They explore what these challenges reveal about the nature of inspiration, and also consider whether an all-or-nothing…

  • Approaching Ellen White (Part 2)

    August 9, 2026 · 31 min

    What happens when a perfect God communicates through imperfect people? In this episode, Mike and James explore the human side of revelation and inspiration, discussing how factors such as personality, culture, and language influence the…

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  • Approaching Ellen White (Part 1)

    July 26, 2026 · 27 min

    Few topics generate more tension in the Adventist Church than Ellen White. Mike and James discuss why that is, what happens when questions are discouraged, and why truth has nothing to fear from honest inquiry.

  • Men, Grief, and Loss

    July 12, 2026 · 28 min

    What does healthy grief look like, and why do so many men struggle to process it? In this episode, Mike and James are joined by Christchurch counsellor Daryl Parsons, who shares his experience of losing his wife and the extremely difficult…

  • Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Part 2)

    June 28, 2026 · 34 min

    Can you be spiritually mature while remaining emotionally immature? In this episode, Mike and James continue their conversation with therapist Orlando Lizardi. Together, they unpack the challenges of emotionally immature relationships and…

  • Emotionally Healthy Spirituality (Part 1)

    June 14, 2026 · 28 min

    Can someone be spiritually healthy while emotionally unhealthy? Mike and James sit down with therapist Orlando Lizardi to discuss how our emotional lives shape our experience of God, ourselves, and others—and why emotional healing is an…

  • Reverence In The Sanctuary?

    May 31, 2026 · 28 min

    In this episode, Mike and James examine the idea of church buildings as “sacred space” and ask the question: Is church holy ground? Looking at the teachings of Jesus, the practices of the early church, and the broader trajectory of the New…

  • Apocalyptic Mania

    May 17, 2026 · 27 min

    Fear sells—and in some Christian circles, apocalyptic fear sells really well. In this episode, Mike and James unpack the culture of end-times sensationalism, from panic-driven lifestyle decisions to online voices that continually revise…

  • Religious Trauma (Part 2)

    May 3, 2026 · 30 min

    In this episode, Mike and James continue their conversation on religious trauma, exploring how harmful leadership dynamics take root, why they persist, and how churches can shift toward being trauma-informed, fostering environments of…

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About the show

On Lo-fi Faith, Mike and James have honest conversations about what it means to follow Jesus in today's world. Whether you're deeply committed, spiritually curious, or deconstructing what you once believed, you're welcome here.