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Tune in to Church Unplugged, the podcast of Christ Community Chapel, for a candid exploration of how our Christian faith and everyday lives interact. Each episode includes pastors and staff discussing common questions or issues to our faith that may not normally be covered in weekend service. New ep…

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    • Jun 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 129 EPISODES

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    The Church Unplugged podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a true biblical understanding of Christianity and how it applies to our lives and culture. This podcast dives deep into the issues that affect us today, offering valuable insights from a Christian perspective. With its focus on combining biblical teachings with real-life applications, The Church Unplugged provides a refreshing perspective on faith and its relevance in our modern world.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its commitment to presenting Christian views on major issues. It covers a wide range of topics, from social justice to politics, allowing listeners to gain a well-rounded understanding of how their faith intersects with the world around them. By tackling these subjects head-on, The Church Unplugged empowers believers to engage with society in a meaningful way and make an impact for Christ.

    However, it is important to note that this podcast may not resonate with everyone. Its conservative biblical approach may not align with all listeners' beliefs or ideologies. While this can be seen as both a strength and weakness, as it provides a clear-cut perspective but may alienate some individuals who hold different viewpoints, it's worth considering when deciding whether or not to listen.

    In conclusion, The Church Unplugged is an insightful podcast that offers valuable discussions on Christian principles and their application in today's culture. With its commitment to presenting true biblical Christianity, it serves as an essential resource for those looking to deepen their faith and engage thoughtfully with the world around them. While it may not cater to everyone's beliefs, its dedication to providing authentic Christian perspectives makes it well worth tuning in to for those seeking a meaningful exploration of faith in action.



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    Should We Believe What an Enneagram Test Says About Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2024 22:09


    In today's episode of Church Unplugged, we'll discuss personality tests, including the popular Enneagram Test, that through a series of questions analyze and predict the patterns of our personalities. As Christians, how should we engage these materials? Tune in to today's episode to learn more! *Please note: Church Unplugged will be taking a temporary break over the summer of 2024 as we consider how to refresh and update our podcast!* 

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    How do we navigate being a citizen of our country?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 16:39


    Tune into today's episode of Church Unplugged as we discuss how to navigate being a citizen of this country while maintaining our citizenship in the Kingdom of God. As Christians, we are experiencing a "dual" citizenship to our country and to God, but it is not equal. Our identity ultimately lies in our relationship with Jesus and should be the core of our beliefs as we walk through this election season. 

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    How should Christians view work-life balance?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 20:12


    On today's episode of Church Unplugged we discuss the phenomenon of work-life balance, what it means to leave work in the office, and how we can glorify God no matter our place of employment. Tune in to hear our perspective on work-life balance in the world of Christianity.   

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    What is the Process of Sanctification?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2024 18:20


    In today's episode of Church Unplugged, we discuss sanctification. Although it can often sound like an intimidating theological process, sanctification is simply growing into the person God created us to be. Tune in to learn more about what that process might look like and the steps necessary to achieve sanctification. 

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    How should Christians interact with AI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 14:37


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we discussed the possible unintended consequences of AI and how Christians should interact with artificial intelligence as it continues to develop. Tune in to hear why the fast-paced world of technology might be eliminating the boundaries people truly need. 

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    How does God speak to us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 15:24


    How do we actually hear the voice of God, and how do we know it's really his voice? In today's episode of Church Unplugged, we discuss how to not only be intentional in listening to God's voice but to trust the wisdom and discernment he has given you through your faith. 

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    Men's Summit Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 17:37


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we have a chance to sit down and talk about what God has been doing in our church since the recent Men's Summit event. The event introduced men to the possibility of leadership not only in their careers but in their faith and, as a result, within their families.

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    Should Christians integrate into the current culture?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 16:45


    How do we, as Christians, navigate the current culture? On this episode of Church Unplugged, we'll dive into this intimidating question and ask ourselves how much we should engage in the current culture and what it means to be a Christian in today's society.

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    A Christian Look at Antisemitism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 20:07


    In the recent months following the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks that took place in Israel, there's been a rise in our culture's conversation on antisemitism. This episode of Church Unplugged will dive into how we, as Christians, should respond to the global issue of antisemitism. 

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    How does our understanding of God impact our everyday life?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 17:21


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we'll delve into the significance of our understanding of God's relationship with us. Often, there is a disconnect between our professed beliefs about God and our practical beliefs. Join us as we discuss how to bridge this gap and what it means for all of us.

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    Why shouldn't Christians live together before marriage?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 21:21


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're answering the question of why Christian couples should not live together before marriage.  Join us for an honest discussion of what it means to follow Jesus in every area of our lives, including our romantic relationships.  

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    When should the church speak publicly on political and cultural events?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 23:25


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we are discussing how CCC approaches making public responses to various political and cultural events.  How do we process through what we should respond publicly to, and what manner of response is most appropriate?  We're answering that question and more on today's episode.

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    2023 Election Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 17:29


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we are discussing the recent passage of Issues 1 and 2 in the state of Ohio. In some ways, Christians in Ohio awake to a new moral landscape with the cementing of abortion rights and the legalization of marijuana use in our state. Join us as we discuss how Christians should process these events and what comes next as we seek to follow Jesus wholeheartedly in our ever-changing culture.  

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    Ohio Issue 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 14:23


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we are discussing Ohio Issue 1. This issue will have wide-ranging implications regarding the availability and protections for abortion in Ohio. Join us as we discuss the content of the issue and the intersection of morality, theology, and politics.  

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    CCC Sermons: How Are They Prepared?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 23:55


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we discuss how sermons are prepared here at CCC. If you've ever wondered how we think about the whole year and decide which topics from the Bible, this episode is for you.

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    Generosity vs. Stewardship: Which is correct?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 19:43


    When considering your giving, sometimes it can be challenging as a Christian to balance generosity and stewardship. Should you give all your money away out of generosity or save it? Let's talk about it in this episode of Church Unplugged.

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    Why Does Community Matter?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 19:29


    You may have heard the word "community" used often in church settings. What is community, and why does it matter? We're answering these questions on this episode of Church Unplugged. 

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    What Role Does Gratitude Play in Our Lives?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 17:20


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing gratitude. What role does it play in our lives as Christians, and how do we practice it?

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    Why Don't Men Go to Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2023 16:49


    Research in the American church shows that men's attendance in church is lower than women's. Women tend to attend church more frequently and are also more involved. Why is this? Let's talk about it in this episode of Church Unplugged.

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    Pastor Zach Weihrauch's Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2023 21:09


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we get to hear Pastor Zach Weihrauch's story. Tune in to hear how he came to faith in Jesus and ended up in ministry. 

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    Parent Podcast Crossover: Discussing Pornography with Your Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 35:09


    On this episode of Church Unplugged, we're doing a crossover episode from our parenting podcast, Parenting for the Everyday! In this episode, Pastors Joe and Zach discuss the dangers of pornography and how parents should think and talk about it with their kids.  

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    Your relationship with God: What does it look like practically?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 16:39


    Relationships require communication, time together, and hearing from both parties. So, what does having a relationship with God look like practically? We're talking about this on today's episode of Church Unplugged.

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    What Makes Christianity Compelling?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 16:29


    Plenty of other religions and worldviews are out there, so with the largest number of followers, what makes Christianity so compelling? We're answering that question on today's episode of Church Unplugged.

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    How should Christians respond to gun violence?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 12:51


    As you look around, you may be disheartened by the increasing occurrence of gun violence and loss of life. As Christians, how should we respond to gun violence? Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged to hear from our Leadership Team.

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    Our Sin Nature

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 14:25


    You may have heard that humans have a sin nature. What exactly does that mean? Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged to find out!

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    Christians and Gambling

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 15:09


    Have you ever wondered how should Christians think about gambling? In this episode of Church Unplgglued, our Leadership Team is answering that question. 

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    Made in the Image of God: What Does It Mean?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 17:18


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're answering the question, what does it mean to be created in the image of God? What does this mean for our everyday lives? Tune in and let's discuss.

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    Legalism and Our Relationship With Jesus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 21:31


    What is legalism, and how can we pursue genuine growth in our relationship without becoming legalistic? We're answering these questions on this episode of Church Unplugged.

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    A letter to the American Church: What would it say?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 22:21


    We see letters written to various churches in the Bible. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're answering the question, what would a letter written to the modern-day American church have to say? Take a listen!

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    What makes a healthy church member?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 21:25


    In this episode of "Church Unplugged," we're unpacking what makes a healthy church member. Take a listen!

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    Christians and Physical Fitness

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 13:51


    Today's Church Unplugged episode answers the question, does the Bible have anything to say about physical fitness? Tune in, and let's talk about it!

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    How to Read Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 17:33


    One of the most common questions our Leadership Team gets is about the book of Revelation. If you're wondering how Christians should think about Revelation, this “Church Unplugged” podcast episode is for you!

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    Being the Family of Ministry Leaders, What's It Like?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 21:24


    On this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing what it's like to be the family of a ministry leader. What are the perks and challenges? Tune in!

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    Caring for Aging Parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 23:46


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're welcoming Pastor Joe Coffey's wife, Karen, as we discuss caring for aging parents.

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    What Does the Bible Say About Gender?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 22:21


    Gender identity is a popular topic in our culture. As Christians, how do we navigate this subject? On this episode of Church Unplugged, we're answering the question, what does the bible say about gender and gender identity?

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    How to Process Relational Brokenness

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 16:46


    We spend a lot of time around people, and inevitably, we may end up getting hurt or hurting others. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we discuss how we work through relational brokenness as Christians.

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    Prioritizing Jesus in Your Family

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 24:18


    Our society is becoming increasingly busy with so many opportunities that jam-pack our everyday schedules. On this episode of Church Unplugged, we're diving into what it looks like to prioritize and schedule your family with Jesus at the center.

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    What Does the Bible Say About Halloween?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 18:05


    On this episode of Church Unplugged, we're answering the question, how should Christians think about Halloween? We discuss what the Bible has to say on the topic.

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    Why Is CCC Apolitical?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 18:04


    Have you ever wondered why Christ Community Chapel is apolitical? Though this is not the case for all churches, CCC does not align itself with any particular political party or movement. Tune into this episode of Church Unplugged to find out why.

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    What Does the Bible Say About Money?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 19:35


    On this episode of Church Unplugged, we discuss biblical principles and perspectives about money. If you've ever wondered how you should think about money as a Christian, this episode is for you.

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    How Do Spiritual Gifts Work?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 17:15


    On this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing spiritual gifts. If you've ever wondered why some spiritual gifts are practiced and others are not, or how spiritual gifts work, this episode is for you!

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    Meet Steve, Orchard NEO Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 25:35


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we sit down with the Director of Orchard NEO: Steve Hyatt. Orchard NEO is our church-planting ministry. Tune in as we get to know Steve, learn how God has moved in his life, and hear about his new role at CCC.

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    Meet John, New Church Planter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 34:38


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we sit down with another new resident church planter: John Twymon. Tune in as we get to know John, learn how God has moved in his life, and hear about his new role at CCC.

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    Meet Lentrail, New Church-Planter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 22:02


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we sit down with our new resident church planter: Lentrail Abston. Tune in as we get to know this Cleveland native, learn how God has moved in his life, and hear about his new role at CCC.

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    Modern-Day Idolatry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 22:41


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing what modern-day idolatry looks like. How should we as Christians look at the idols that may exist in our lives?

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    Roe v. Wade: How Should Christians Respond?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 21:22


    In recent news, there has been conversation around the leak of the Supreme Court's draft opinion of Roe v. Wade. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we discuss how Christians should approach abortion.

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    Why We Sing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2022 18:11


    Have you ever wondered why we sing in church? In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're answering that question and discussing the importance of raising our voices together in praise of God.

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    Raising Christian Children

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2022 22:48


    As a Christian parent, one of the most important joys is when your child comes to know and love Jesus. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing raising Christian kids.

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    How to Respond to the War in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 28:36


    In this episode of Church Unplugged, we address the current war in Ukraine. While this is a sensitive and complex subject, it's important that we as Christians know how to respond.

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    Good Reasons to Leave a Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2022 17:06


    The American Church as a whole has been experiencing members leaving the church in record numbers. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing what are good reasons to leave a church, and how to exit gracefully.

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    Marriage Preparation

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 21:03


    How do you know when you're ready for marriage? We have all heard the phrase, “When you know, you know!” but flippancy aside, there are many serious considerations before entering the sacred union of man and wife. In this episode of Church Unplugged, we're discussing how to know you're ready for the covenant of marriage.

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