Enforum Nation Podcast

Enforum Nation Podcast is about spirituality, civic service, and church reformation. False beliefs about the purpose of the church can be detrimental, so we must learn to be the church rather than just go to it. Neal and Amie Preston, both pastors, attempt to tackle difficult subjects of faith, the bible, and the true meaning of church.  This first season of Enforum Nation is suitingly titled, “The church has left the building.” In this episode, Neal and Amie discuss the meaning of Enforum, Ekklesia, and COVID-19’s implications for the church. Neal and Amie share a crucial turning point in their lives. Neal shares a Bob Goff quote.  Amie recalls a significant and allegorical dream. Finally, Neal and Amie explain why a church should not be an ivory tower where only perfect people go. [00:00:18] What does Enforum mean? [00:01:54] Ekklesia and what does it actually mean to be the church? [00:06:41] The COVID-19 crisis, the church, and the need for reformation [00:06:41] Neal and Amie discuss a crucial turning point when their community was dramatically and tragically affected by a wildfire [00:11:45] Neal shares a Bob Goff quote, “I used to think I needed to pick sides, but now I know it’s better to pick a fight.” [00:13:54] Amie recalls a dream she had that serves as allegory for her and Neal’s struggle to reform the church and gather a congregation open to the unwanted. [00:21:18] A church should NOT be an ivory tower where only perfect people go.