Naked Church

In this episode, we briefly talk about what we know the prosperity gospel to be, but then we dive deeper into the nuanced manifestations of that false gospel in our own lives. Much of Scripture implores us to grow in maturity beyond the elementary no-brainers by discerning between good and evil. We take the time in this episode to talk about how our own poor theology of suffering can reveal the areas where we've bought into various forms of the prosperity gospel. What does your relationship dynamic with God look like? Do you go to Him just for Him, seeking who He truly is? Or do you go to Him really for what you want from Him? In the simplest of ways, our entitlement often truthfully drives our prayers.How do you respond when God doesn't do what you want or He turns out to be different than what you were taught or desired?Let's have conversations that seek to purify the Bride and establish the Kingdom here and now.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Missions, outreach, evangelism, and ministry. What's the difference? In this episode, we talk about our cultural idea of missions. We go over the general way it's taught and majoritively lived out.If every person becomes a missionary when they receive the Gospel in full and become alive in Christ, then why doesn't this translate in our churches - either by way of teaching or by being actually lived out where it's been taught? Well, we have a Gospel-demonstration issue in America. We have a problem where we push Christian moralism over relationship with Christ. And now we're right back to programs over relationship ≠ life with Jesus.Missions has become an afterthought for most of us instead of a natural state of regenerate being. This is often the testimony we provide. When the non-believing world takes up the causes of the King as natural image-bearers, they are proven wholly authentic in their endeavors. Meanwhile, our 10% to the church and its 10% to "missions" reveals our impersonal approach to the call of ambassador for Christ.What is it we're bringing to the altar? Is it a sacrificial love? Join us as we talk through all of this and what the next steps are from here.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Have you ever overheard or been a part of a conversation about what we don't like about church? Maybe you've also thought, "Hmmm. We're kind of funny."In this episode, we talk about how comfortable we are entertaining these Baskin Robbins type talks. While all of us generally acknowledge what matters to God and what doesn't, we still priorize, grumble, and get nitpicky over the very things we've already confessed don't matter to our Lord. We welcome consumer Christianity by the theology we live out. Shouldn't we be the people who understand best that God cares for the eternal and unseen?As this episode goes on, we ponder what it means to be gifted by God, we take the time to cover some foundational guidelines for when to get nitpicky, and we talk about how we can go about that without being divisive.If we are pushing sincerity to Scripture over methods, then we will achieve unity amidst diversity. This is incredibly foreign in our Christian culture. We're so used to these catered microcultures, that we automatically make generalized assumptions about one person as though they represent and are represented by the whole people group of that church.Because Scripture is our bias, let's value what Scripture values. This when we should get nitpicky. Come talk with us.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

In this episode, we close out our series on stewardship by focusing on time and relationships. If church as business is the lens from which we approach stewardship, then how does this affect the way we engage in relationships?What happens when we stop stewarding for church and start stewarding AS the Church? Join us as we dive deep into topics like building up smooth programs instead of investing in relationships; the funny meaning of "ministry" in the context of a people who never stop being called God's Church; the blessings from God we elevate to the point they actually cripple the relationships in the Body which they were intended to strengthen; and so much more.Ever wondered what discipleship looks like for us? We talk about that and what it looks like to redefine our humanity under Christ. After all, all things are permissable, but not all things are beneficial. We've recreated our own law out of ease and devote our time to that, but at the heart of it all, are we sacrificing relationship?FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Have you ever wondered where the pastoral office comes from? Have you ever read about church roles in the Bible and thought, "Wait. What?" Us too. Join us as we go back and look at different passages to understand what it is that we're doing on our Sunday mornings and why.In this episode, we talk a little history, we talk condition of the human heart, the exaltation of a few roles, the "proper working of each individual part", and what maturity in Christ might look like collectively.We address counter-questions, pull in some statical results, and continue the fight for a pure Bride.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.***All these stats are of Protestant pastors from a variety of denominations in America: (1) David Ross and Rick Blackmon's “Soul Care for Servants” workshop reported the results of their Fuller Institute of Church Growth research study in 1991 and other surveys in 2005 and 2006. (2) Francis A Schaeffer Institute of Church Leadership Development research studies in 1998 and 2006. (3) Leadership Magazine's research for their article on “Marriage Problems Pastors Face,” Fall 1992 issue. (4) Grey Matter Research, 2005 scientific study of pastors from every city in America. (5) Pastors at Greater Risk by H.B. London and Neil B. Wiseman, Regal Books, 2003. (6) Focus on the Family 2009 survey of 2,000 pastors. (7) Leadership Journal poll of readers, 2013.**

This episode is inspired by YOUR comments and messages. How would Jesus have pastored today? What would His humility have looked like in our context? These are questions you're asking, but you're also getting at something more. Do we really think Jesus would indulge Himself in the entitlements we've made commonplace today? Is it valid to claim this is a different time, and if He could, He would? Join us in a conversation about "Don't muzzle an ox!" and the different sort of oxen we use; the corporate position-based approach we take to our salary structures versus the needs-based theology we find in Scripture; lifestyles that are entitlement-based versus obedience-based; and how this all leads to the heart of the celebrity pastor at our local level.What conversations are you willing to have with God? Let's find out.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Have you ever walked to a church building and wondered, "what's all this for?" Sure, they serve their purpose for our gathering, but we also spend nearly 25% of our church resources on properties that remain largely unused. In this episode from our series on stewardship, we talk about the church building as both our end goal and our measure for success. We challenge our listeners to critically think about their churches and be agents of change by starting or continuing this important discussion. This is not a plea to rid us of church buildings, but rather a much needed push for the church to take seriously what it means to steward well.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall​SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/c/PierceWestfallFOLLOW ME ON TWITTER:https://twitter.com/piercewestfallSUBSCRIBE TO MY FRIEND SANCTIFIED PUNK:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmaBZZdz7-Ez8mAnpepIbngLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Another "righteous man of God" is revealed to have spent years embroiled in sexual misconduct. In this episode, we talk about Ravi Zacharias, we look at the responses of RZIM as well as the greater Christian community, and we visit many areas of Scripture as we try to reconcile how we feel with what's unfolded. Join us as we unpack all of our messy and unfiltered thoughts, just minutes after reading the latest investigative reports regarding the scandal.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall​LEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

In this episode, we introduce our plan for a series on stewardship. While we outline the various focal points we'll cover, we also lay a solution-focused foundation of Scripture we can continually come back to.We talk about how we've heard and seen these biblical points applied, and we challenge these approaches after witnessing their consequences.Should we bring our best to the altar once a week, or are we living sacrifices? Should we be stewarding toward a singular, sacred place/experience at church, or are we the sacred Church built from living stones?We believe that operating our churches as businesses directly informs our perspective of stewardship, and this dictates how we practically live it out. Listen in, and join the already ongoing conversation.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall​LEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

In this part two episode to non-essential theology and Christian ethics, we dive into the space where these two forces very practically intersect. When Scripture puts a greater emphasis on the Christian ethic portion, what does it then look like to champion and labor for the essentials?What ethics do you live by? Let's be a people who aren't reactionary like the rest of our culture, but who are instead discerning. Rediscover the art of dialogue. Seek diversity. Be humble. Be the Church.Scripture References: Romans 12-14, 2 Timothy 1-3, Colossians 1-3, and Galatians 5-6. FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall​LEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

"In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, love."  Many pastors have quoted this saying, and though it's not from the Bible, we've found it to have incredible depth. But is it more than just something we quote?In this fist part of a conversation about non-essential theology and Christian ethics, we attempt to begin sifting through some murky grey to find that black and white. Or maybe we discover that what we've made black and white can be incredibly complex.When we let the complex nuances of Scripture dictate the theological circles we're willing to fellowship with, or even talk with for that matter, the Enemy wins. This is not plea for universalism, but it is a plea for a family that gets along. It's time to value relationships more than we value being right.

Would Bible degrees exists if the Church eagerly lived out the mandate to disciple? In this episode, we weigh the value of a degree from a Christian university against discernment and leadership preparation through long-suffering relationship. We examine what our culture tells us to look for in a qualified person and how it tell us to find it.Then we contrast these standards and methods with what the Bible tells us God looks for and how He tells us to seek out the knowledge of these things. To tie it all in, we genuinely ponder how much of what we do in our greater American church culture is driven by business/money mindsets and where that prosperity gospel line actually fleshes out.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Do you ever feel like politics and the Church are too intertwined? Christian nationalism has greatly hindered our witness, and the world is watching. They notice our devotion to first our politics and second our God.In this episode, we talk about how the Bible leads believers to respond to the government they're under. We also call out positive and negative responses to our political climate from actual Christian friends on our social media feeds for the sake of edifying the Church. We talk about our citizenship, persecution, social media, when it's time to despair, and what it is to be a Church naked and exposed before our Lord.FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfallLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

The early followers of the Way never started calling themselves Christians. It was actually the people of Antioch that gave them that name, so why break it down further?In this episode, we tackle the polarizing topic of denominations. In many ways, it can seem that some people are more devoted to their movements than to the mission of Christ. We believe this breaks God's heart and want to push you to steer clear of denominational pride and focus on preparing His bride.  FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall/?hl=enLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*

Do you ever feel like you simply can't voice hard truths about the American church? So often anyone who says difficult things about the current structure in place is seen as a rebel or outcast. In this episode, we share our heart behind launching the Naked Church show and introduce ourselves to you. We believe God is stirring a fresh movement through the hearts of believers across this nation and want to start a dialogue around the difficult things we've ALL been thinking about for quite some time... FOLLOW ME ON INSTA:https://www.instagram.com/piercewestfall/?hl=enLEARN MORE ABOUT A JESUS MISSION:www.ajesusmission.org*Note our thoughts are not representative of A Jesus Mission as a whole. We are individuals, just like you, who are encouraged to flesh out our convictions and voice them with the hope of edifying the Church at large.*