Podcasts about church anymore

In Julie Harwick's last podcast for Women World Leaders (Episode 551 - A Warning from the Ancients), she talked about the dangers of succumbing to false teaching because of the way culture so easily infiltrates the Church. Join her today as she looks more closely at how the modern Church came to be and begins to ask some hard questions, finding further confirmation that it's very different from the Church described in the New Testament. **** Welcome to Women World Leaders podcast. I'm your host, Julie Harwick. Thank you for joining me today as we celebrate God's grace in our lives, in this ministry and around the world. In my very first podcast with Women World Leaders I shared how I came to faith. It's not very glamorous or exciting, but it is kind of different and I'll share some of it again because it's relevant to our topic.  I grew up in a very devout Catholic home. My dad had attended Catholic school and mass on every Sunday of his life.  My mom converted in order to marry him and they made sure I was baptized in the Church before I was even a week old. He was so devout that even on vacation, we would seek out the nearest Catholic parish and make sure we went to mass either Saturday night or Sunday morning.  And of course, that meant I had to go to catechism for five long years.  But in spite of his unwavering commitment to the Catholic faith, my dad was a seeker.  He read the bible and many other Christian books and listened voraciously to a variety of Christian radio programs. He encouraged me to go to an after-school bible club when I learned about it in the fall of first grade.  At my very first visit to the Good News Club, I heard a clear presentation of the gospel and responded without hesitation.   For the next six years, it was the highlight of my school week and I threw myself wholeheartedly into everything it had to offer:  bible stories, scripture memorization and songs.  So on Monday afternoons I got filled up on the bible and on Saturday mornings, I got filled up on Catholic teaching.  But the deeper I got into each one, the more discrepancies I discovered between them.   Full disclosure here: I wanted to go to Good News Club where I was rewarded for my efforts with lots of candy, interesting bible stories and a fun time with my friends.  I did not want to go to catechism which offered no candy and kept me from the finest tv viewing of the week – the one 4-hour block of programming designed just for me at a time when no one else in the household wanted to watch.  So, I may have been approaching catechism with a negative predisposition, but there was no denying the questions that began to pop up in my elementary school brain. Why do I have to memorize and repeat prayers?  I talk to God all the time about whatever pops into my head…in words that we both understand.  What in the world does “blessed is the fruit of thy womb” mean anyway? When I summoned the courage to ask a nun why I should pray to Mary, her answer mystified me.  “Mary will tell Jesus and Jesus will tell God,” she explained.  It immediately brought to mind the game of telephone that we often played when the class had to stay inside for recess.  Those messages always got completely messed up, so why wouldn't I just tell God directly?  When a nun asked me whether I believed that the fancy box with curtains all around it on the altar actually held the body of Jesus, I knew how I was supposed to answer, but I just couldn't.  First of all…gross.  Second of all, I knew there were Catholic churches in every city everywhere in the world, so how could there be enough of Jesus' body for all of them? In Good News Club I had learned the story of the Last Supper and even my 8-year-old mind could grasp that Jesus was saying that the bread was meant to represent His body.  I had many questions and I grew more and more skeptical of what I was learning on Saturday mornings.  I must've shared my questions with my parents.  I certainly let them know how much I hated going to catechism and frequently begged them to let me stop going.  At the same time, God was busy at work in my dad's life.  He brought a priest to our local parish who fully understood and preached what it meant to be saved by grace.  My father had heard that message for years from daily Christian radio broadcasts, but when he finally heard it confirmed by a Catholic priest, he was fully ready to receive it.  We continued to attend mass for about another year, but my catechism days were over. In retrospect, I'm kind of surprised at my younger self for not just taking everything I was told as gospel. I actually thought about everything I was taught and I believe that the Holy Spirit within me wouldn't allow me to accept anything that conflicted with what I knew of God's word. But somewhere along the way, I lost that questioning nature. I was confronted with that realization as I was doing research for my last podcast.  In trying to figure out how the church got so far away from its humble and simple beginnings, I read a book called “Pagan Christianity,” by Frank Viola and George Barna.  My husband had read it years ago and shared much of what he learned.  Although I was very intrigued by what he told me, I never bothered to read it for myself until now.  A part of me wishes I hadn't, because now I'm responsible for what I know and I'm really not sure what to do with my new-found knowledge. The book examines everything the New Testament tells us about the Church and how it functioned.  And that is very, very different from the Church we know today.  More than half of the book is footnotes detailing where the authors sourced the changing history of the Church as well as comments from modern Church leaders. I was immediately convicted that even though I frequently criticize the Church of Jesus Christ  which looks more and more like the world and less and less like Jesus, I have accepted the status quo for years with very little scrutinization. Even though I'm well aware that the building I drive to on a Sunday morning is not the Church, I have fallen into the habit of thinking that what takes place there, is.  The authors clearly point out that Church is not somewhere you go, it's something you are. The first followers of Christ understood this and were much more focused on being in fellowship with one another than having an order of business for their gatherings.  From what the New Testament tells us, they met together in individual homes where they could enjoy a meal together, learn from one another and encourage each other.  That's it. No church building, no professionally trained clergy, no piano, organ or band, no four-point sermon with an accompanying fill-in-the-blank program, no announcements about upcoming events…it was very simple and very personal. So how did we get from A to B?  The book lays out the origins of everything that's been added and most of it is rooted in paganism.  The culture of the first century was completely intertwined with paganism. Ruins that still remain from that time period are completely dominated by temples built for a large variety of gods and goddesses.  These magnificent buildings were filled with priests who served there, night and day.  They performed rituals, some seeming almost magical, while dressed in beautiful priestly robes. They received sacrifices and dispensed blessings, burned incense and led the people in chants or songs.  First and second century people were very accustomed to these practices and as the years went by, they slowly began to creep into the Church.  No one had a greater impact on this shift than the Emperor Constantine in the 300's. The first pagan emperor to embrace and even legalize Christianity felt that building large, ornate church buildings would be the best way to build acceptance among the population who had been used to all legitimate religions being propagated through temples. He also instituted the practice of having priests and bishops to lead and determine what activities should take place within the new church buildings. He encouraged them to develop special robes and garments that would set them apart from ordinary believers.  He began to view Jesus strictly as a conquering hero who had conquered death and would now enable him to conquer all of the empire's enemies. He then made the move from making Christianity legal to making it the official, required state religion.  Those who would not comply were seen as enemies of the cross.  Where following Christ had cost the early Christians everything, it was now, the path of least resistance. It makes you wonder if Satan didn't come to the realization that persecuting the Church only made it stronger and he would do much better to weaken it from within. Is it any wonder that the more mainstream and socially acceptable it became, the further it moved from Jesus' teaching.  Acts 3 describes the early Church this way.  “The congregation of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and not one of them claimed that anything belonging to him was his own, but all things were common property to them. And with great power the apostles were giving testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus and abundant grace was upon them all.” By the mid 300's the Church was state-supported, used to control the masses and justify war against the empire's enemies.  We also saw this new blending of government and religion lead to the Crusades and later, the  battle between Catholicism and the Reformation. It's been a long time since Christianity has been weaponized in such a  way, but there are other lasting ramifications.  Have you ever asked yourself why churches need to own property and erect large buildings? Many of them are only used for a few hours on Sunday and only sporadically throughout the rest of the week.  How many financial resources are required to maintain them, and how many congregations have been destroyed or seriously damaged through building campaigns?  Do good things also happen there?  Of course. But so many large churches provide the kind of anonymity that allows people to check a box each week- fulfilling an obligation without really having to interact with anyone or be accountable in any way for what's been preached. The early Church pooled their financial resources and used them to meet their own needs, the needs of the apostles and those who were suffering from famine or poverty. By meeting in homes, they necessarily kept their numbers small enough to develop true intimacy and hold one another accountable for what they claimed to believe. The other change that Constantine instituted and has now become a requirement in most churches is a division between clergy and non-clergy.  In most modern churches that I know of, the pastor, or leadership team is made up of full-time, professionally-trained people who have been ordained to minister in the church as a profession. Most have some sort of degree from a seminary or bible college and it's up to them to determine the church's mission, practices, order of worship and overall direction. Elders may play a role in some of these areas, but on a typical Sunday morning service, the only people you're likely to hear from are the preaching and worship pastors.  It's quite a different environment from the one described by Paul in 1 Corinthians.  In Chapter 12, he lays out all of the spiritual gifts and the importance of each one being used appropriately to complete the Body of Christ. In Chapter 14 he specifically mentions that, “when you assemble, each one has a psalm, has a teaching, has a revelation, has a tongue or an interpretation.” In Colossians 3:16 he encourages the Colossians to allow the word of Christ to dwell in them richly, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs.”  Clearly, the members of the early Church were active participants in their meetings, not just spectators as we often are today.  Here's what most church services I've attended look like:  the worship team gets things started with an upbeat song.  The worship leader, who is likely to be a professional musician, welcomes everyone and may sporadically offer some bible verses, or commentary on what we're about to sing or a prayer before concluding the praise and worship part of the service and handing it over to the pastor.  Depending on the church's size, resources and the preferences of its' leaders, praise and worship can involve an organ and hymns or feel more like a rock concert  with special lighting, professional sound technicians and even fog machines.  The pastor is likely to speak from 20 to 50 minutes and in some cases, may invite a personal response with an invitation to come forward for prayer, or to raise a hand indicating a response or possibly to just silently repeat a prayer he leads. Ushers may pass a collection plate while more subtle churches may suggest that offerings be placed in an offering box on the way out. The worship team may return for a final song or the pastor may simply pronounce a benediction ending the approximately 1 hour and 15 minute service. If you so choose, it's entirely possible to get through the whole service without uttering a word or interacting with anyone. Most modern church services encourage us to be consumers – seeking out the best music and technology and the most engaging preachers.  As a result, most church attenders go home entertained, but unchanged. Church attendance and involvement has been an extremely high priority in my life…always.  The only times I haven't been very involved in a church is when we've moved from one to another and those periods haven't lasted long. I've been a choir director, worship leader, creative team member, small group leader, women's bible study leader, drama ministry director, children's church teacher and church spokesperson.  I only mention all that to let you know how invested my life has been in the modern church.  But for the first time, I'm asking myself why we do what we do. And if it's all really what God wants us to do. Honestly, I don't know how to feel about it or what God would have me do about it.  There's no question that it has morphed into something very different from what He described for us in the New Testament. There is a whole home church movement led by those who seek to return to something as close as possible to the early church.  Some function more like what many of us know as a small group, but others are successfully functioning just like the churches described by the Apostle Paul.  Many of you may be fully engaged in a church where you're growing and deepening your walk with Jesus and other members of your church.  I hope so.  I've come to realize from personal experience that the Church of Jesus Christ will never be perfect on this earth because it's filled with imperfect people…people like me.  But if we seek to make it better and more closely aligned with His purposes, should we just accept things as they are, or instead, boldly question everything? Change is difficult and frightening and uncomfortable.  Just ask the Pharisees how they felt about Jesus' teaching. If you'd like to learn more about how the Church has changed over the past two millenia and what possible alternatives there might be, I can personally recommend two books:  the one already mentioned, “Pagan Christianity” by Frank Viola and George Barna, and also “So You Don't Want to go to Church Anymore,” by Dave Coleman and Wayne Jacobsen. Thanks for listening to Women World Leaders podcast!  Join us each week as we explore together God's extravagant love and your courageous purpose.  Visit our website at www.womenworldleaders.com to submit a prayer request, register for an upcoming event, and support the ministry.  From His heart to yours, we are Women World Leaders .  All content is copyrighted by Women World Leaders and cannot be used without written consent.  

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Church service attendance is the lowest it's ever been, but why? Grace is joined by Breitbart's Thomas D. Williams to discuss the decline in religion, and callers chime in with additional points like COVID's habit-breaking results. Then, Massachusetts' very own Elizabeth Warren has some words...or lack thereof...for Kamala Harris.

You can check out the Ladies Love Politics blog and read a transcript/references of this episode at www.ladieslovepolitics.com. Background Music Credit:Music: Hang for Days - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/A41A0XeU2dsREFERENCE: https://www.yahoo.com/news/losing-religion-why-us-churches-090033401.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jan/22/us-churches-closing-religion-covid-christianity

We recently came across a tweet where the user was asking "Why don't young people to church anymore, especially if you raised in the church?" This sparked an interesting debate! We invited Carol Kioko, a well known filmmaker... and more relevant to this conversation, a Christian, who has been brought up in the church and shares interesting thoughts as to why this trend has been happening. What are your thoughts? Please send us a voice note on @itsrelatedIpromise --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/irip/message

Year after year, thousands of churches across America are closing. Churches that were once the heart and soul of their communities are now shrinking both in size and influence, leading author and filmmaker Thom Schultz to try to figure out why. The creator of the film, When God Left the Building, Thom joins the pod to talk about the spiritual malaise, refusal to change, and an irrelevance to modern life that doom so many churches.  Thom also shares some signs of life and hope for fresh expressions of church and ministry.  Thom Schultz is an author, filmmaker, publisher and innovator in resources for churches. He is the director of the documentary feature film “When God Left the Building.” He's the co-author, along with his wife Joani, of many books, including Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore, The One Thing, and Don't Just Teach . . . Reach. And his blog is called Holy Soup. Thom founded the international multimedia company Group Publishing in 1974, and continues to serve as its president. Group publishes books, Bibles and educational resources for churches and Christians around the world. The Future Christian Podcast is a production of Torn Curtain Arts and Resonate Media.

Younger Americans are leaving church in record numbers and not coming back. The result? The Church is in crisis. But it's not too late. Course corrections can be made. Discover the top 2 reasons why your kids don't go to church anymore in this Episode of The Rugged Truth Podcast. Watch now! God's Truth can endure any attack and answer any question. It's rugged. Our grasp of God's Truth has to be just as rugged in a skeptical culture. On The Rugged Truth Podcast, Dr Bryan Fergus answers real questions that real people are asking about real life with God as he helps listeners develop a rugged faith. The Rugged Truth Podcast is committed to helping people develop a biblical worldview through in-depth analysis of how God's Word impacts our understanding of the issues of the day. Complex theological and doctrinal questions are answered with Scripture and common sense reasoning. The result is a firm grasp of God's truth that allows followers of Jesus to both comprehend and defend their faith in today's skeptical culture. About Dr Bryan Fergus Dr Bryan Fergus is driven by a passion to teach God's Word in clear and applicable ways and to train up the next generation of Christian pastors and leaders. He currently pursues his passion by serving as an Adjunct Professor at Phoenix Seminary, Calvary Chapel University, and Arizona Christian University. He is also the Lead Educator at The Rugged Truth. Bryan Fergus served in vocational pastoral ministry for 32 years. He has also been teaching courses on the Bible, theology, ancient near eastern history and pastoral leadership at Christian universities and seminaries on four continents for the past 21 years. Dr Fergus earned his Doctor of Ministry degree through Phoenix Seminary, writing a dissertation entitled The Intersection of Analytic Theology and Catechesis. ​ He is a voracious reader and writer with new book projects and online content coming out often and regularly. His YouTube channel is simply called Dr Bryan Fergus.

Our guests today include:- Steve Stewart from Tallahassee Reports,- Dr. Steve Steverson from the Bradfordville Animal Hospital, and- Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH-4). Follow the show on Twitter @TMSPrestonScott. Check out Preston's latest blog by going to wflafm.com/preston. Listen live to Preston from 6 – 9 a.m. ET and 5 – 8 a.m. CT!WFLA Tallahassee Live stream: https://ihr.fm/3huZWYeWFLA Panama City Live stream: https://ihr.fm/34oufeRFollow WFLA Tallahassee on Twitter @WFLAFM and WFLA Panama City @wflapanamacity and like us on Facebook at @wflafm and @WFLAPanamaCity.

Church hurt is a thing when it shouldn't be. We serve a perfect Jesus, church hurt isn't possible when instead of coming to church to please yourself, we come to church to please HIM! Learn more about vision church at www.visionnwa.com

Consumerism has made life hollow… artificial… disposable… We can't enjoy and live in the “now” because we are always looking for more, newer, or better. This cycle of unsatisfaction affects every part of our lives. Maybe we need something else. Something we can't consume… but something we can be. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Looking for something better 01:40 Feeling disinterested and indifferent 04:00 Individualistic consumerism 05:30 Not the first time… 08:00 Nothing wrong with… 10:00 Needed ingredients. 12:15 A purpose 14:20 What are we longing for? 16:05 A little prep work 18:00 Qs and updates ================= MAIN POINTS & Qs ================= For the last century we have made church into another product to individually consume. Many people have realized that the product the Church is offering isn't delivering on its promises.  The Church isn't a product to individually consume… but a purposeful community to join. Religious expression often becomes a way to indulge self instead of deny self.  If religious observance isn't accompanied by a community committed to justice and love, it's all an empty sham. The world doesn't need another product to consume.  We need a community that invites us to discover, enjoy, and share the life Jesus offers… together.  Jesus is real. His kingdom is real. And we are invited to a real life of purpose and love through Jesus.  The life Jesus offers is only realized and lived out within a community. Challenge this week: Read: Eph 4:11-16 Dream: What would it look like for me to purposely join this type of community? Discussion Questions: Where have you seen God's love this week? Read 1 John 2:15-17. What stands out to you? How would you relate this passage to our conversation about following Jesus and the death of consumerism? How would you describe what it means/looks like to “Follow Jesus?” What is an example of what it would look like for you to give up your own way, take up your cross, and follow Jesus tomorrow?  How can your group pray for you this week? Full Transcript: https://www.yourcrosscreek.com/media/2022-03-20.pdf ================= SHOW NOTES =================

Join us in this Wretched Radio episode to discuss the demise of worship. Wretched Radio | Air Date: March 17, 2022 https://media-wretched.org/Radio/Podcast/WR2022-0317.mp3   Segment 1 Why don’t men sing in church? Are we putting on shows for the church goers? What is the configuration of our worship? Let’s go back in history. How did we worship? […] The post WHY DON'T MEN SING IN CHURCH ANYMORE? appeared first on Wretched.

Heidelberg Catechism Lord's Day 21 -Part I-

Why would they rather watch King James on the basketball court than READ King James in Church on Sunday? Why would they rather “Lift Every Mimosa To Their Lips” at Brunch rather than “Lift Every Voice & Sing” at Church on Sunday? And why do you find MORE Millennial Kings and Queens willing to eat at Church's Chicken while being too “Chicken” to go to Church on Sunday? Yes. I kid. A little. Young Black people aren't going to church anymore. Many of them aren't even believing in God. And it's easy to understand why. And today, I want to spend my time telling you EXACTLY why I believe that is. Tap in. Let's talk about it.

I Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore! - Transformed Living Podcast #21We live in a time when it's never been more tempting to stay in our pajamas and watch a church service from HOME. But is that God's BEST for you & I? Were we created to be in community?In this episode, we cover our personal tips, tricks, & struggles within this topic!We also have an “ask me anything” portion at the end of the episode. We're going to include these in our episodes going forward, so if you have a question or comment for us, DM me on Instagram @annakmoritz or comment below!SHOW NOTE LINKS:PODCAST ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transformed-living/id1565278897SHOP WEBSITE:https://annakmoritz.com/shop PODCAST ON SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/1PMZN06ptnBLSpK61iizJp?si=dNSzea1JSW22b1VsuR8ycw&nd=1 INSTAGRAM:https://www.instagram.com/thetransformedlivingpodcast/ FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/Annakmoritz YOUTUBE:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVuwFm5Zjr_S-DuPy9PnNDQ Music by Joakim Karud http://youtube.com/joakimkarud

Josh Willcutts, aka “Yakyn”, is living one of his dreams, one of them he reaffirmed 7 years ago when he wrote song lyrics in the back of a warehouse's invoices. He has been working in one of the most music-driven cities in the world, sharing his songs in bars, at colleges, in homes, on TV, and at festivals! All this passion for writing music began when he wanted to write fantasy novels when he was a child. His next dream is to buy his mother's own house; for that reason, he creates music that makes you think, inspires, and wants you to listen to them over and over again.  Let's tune in and learn more about his inspiring story. [00:01 –9:17 ] Getting to Know Josh I welcome and introduce my guest, Josh Willcutts (Yakyn).  Remember a little what has been happening since the last time we were together. Drinking alcohol for social pressure Fasting from alcohol Cons of not drinking Considering the idea of drinking to stimulate the creativity [9:18 - 17:47] Song: “I Don't Go to Church Anymore” The inspiration of the song  What is the song about? When you leave the church Feeling lost Questioning the decisions Concept of healing Play the song The intention of the song People's reaction to hearing the song for the first time [17:48 - 1:09:00] The disconnection between church and God The disconnection between church and God People make the church into God People and their intention to become “a reputation of a God” Conversation for a documental   People lost their faith in God because of a religious experience Sometimes people define “God” as a sècific religion What is “God” for Josh Josh's and Ephraim's opinions about heaven and hell Past lives and reunions with people and places we have known before in other lives. “The Bible and its control”  What is “church” for Josh What the church is missing Church and its relation with the young people Brainstorming about the perception of reality Visualization, making the reality Truth faith [1:09:01 - 1:19:45] Closing Segment  Why does Josh have two names? How to connect with Josh (Yakyn)  See links below Final words Resources Mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/track/5NYxKUGcFG6zNy756dC0Bn?si=Uap5pXErSW-mVyWZFVoWaQ&utm_source=copy-link (Song “I Don't Go To Church Anymore” by YAKYN) Tweetable Quotes: “I'm great now. I would say that's one of the things I would say about fasting from alcohol as I'm in my sleep got better in my anxiety down when I will sleep” – Josh Willcutts  “I would say that a lot of wood in the song lyrics are talking about you leaving church and kind of looking back on your life feeling lost and questioning your decisions” – Josh Willcutts  “In the song, I've never wanted to push the idea to not to believe in Jesus or something like that. I'm pushing more of disenchantment with the church” – Josh Willcutts “My favorite thing about music is when you write your story and you end up riding someone else's story” - Josh Willcutts  “The Bible is meant to control masses of people. It's men and used to control masses of people intentionally and not away from thinking too much outside the box” - Ephraim Glick ----------------------------- Follow Josh on joshuawillcuts@gmail.com, https://open.spotify.com/artist/6FzAc964FVU4MQHmGxSstz (Spotify), https://music.apple.com/us/artist/yakyn/1487820827 (Apple Music), https://m.facebook.com/yakynmusic/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/yakynmusic/?hl=en (Instagram), https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSwG1gD81W9BrEJmufBzOzA (Youtube), and https://www.yakynmusic.com/ (https://www.yakynmusic.com/). To know more, you can connect with me onhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ephraim-glick-8403a465/ ( LinkedIn),https://www.instagram.com/ephraimglick/ ( Instagram),https://www.facebook.com/ephraimglick ( Facebook), andhttps://twitter.com/glickephraim ( Twitter) or visit my websitehttps://ephraimglick.com/ ( https://ephraimglick.com/). I'm...

In this episode we talk with Wayne Jacobsen Wayne served as a pastor for twenty years and was also a contributing editor to Leadership Journal. As the director of Lifestream Ministries, he now travels the world helping people learn to live deeply in the life of Jesus and share it freely with others. He has written and worked with others on many books about spiritual intimacy and relational community, including He Loves Me, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, A Man Like No Other, and The Shack. You can find his writings at Lifestream.org and hear his podcast at TheGodJourney.com. He lives in Newbury Park, California with his wife of forty years and enjoys his children and grandchildren. You can follow Wayne on: Facebook     Twitter     Instagram Check out the  Lifestream webpage. You can find quite a few good resources including Waynes Blog. Waynes book can be purchased on Amazon.com You can connect with us on    Facebook     Instagram      Twitter Want to help us with our future episodes of This Is Not Church Podcast? Join us on Patreon where you will get access to exclusive patron content such as early access to episode, videos of upcoming episodes, and live Q&A sessions. Also check out our website for upcoming interviews and blog posts Each episode of This Is Not Church Podcast is expertly engineered by our producer The Podcast Doctor Eric Howell. If you're thinking of starting a podcast you need to connect with Eric!

Who needs Church anymore? We hear messages all the time that the Church is against everything and everyone and they just follow a book that’s supposedly been around for a few thousand years. So why should we invest our energy and time to be a part of something that more and more people are abandoning and leaving? When we become the Church that Jesus had in mind, Every Single Person needs the Church. The reality is, the Church is God’s Plan A for reaching this world. Because of Jesus, the Church is a transformative organization and the world needs to be changed. When you find your Church home, you will be changed, your family will be changed and your community will change the world. Join us these next 4 weeks as we dive into some honest conversations about the life-changing mission of the Church and how we can experience incredible transformation together.Website | https://generationscc.comOnline Community | https://generationscc.com/onlinecommunity/Sermons | https://generationscc.com/watch/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/generationscc/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/generationscc/Twitter | https://twitter.com/generationsccPastor Johnny's Blog | http://www.generationscc.com/johnnysblog ⏰Times and Locations Sun 9:30 &11AM ⛪️What We Believe https://generationscc.com/what-we-believe/1540 Little RoadTrinity, FL 34655727-375-8801

When the words “Our Marriage, as you know it, is over.” cuts deep into our soul, and you finally allow your numbed self to hear it. You have two choices, change or self-destruct. In Today's Episode, Jock & Desirae rehash the six-year journey together of *recovery and rebuilding their marriage from the brinks of destruction. We all have something we struggle with, and we hope that today this episode inspires you to get the help you need for whatever you may be struggling with. Resources referenced in this episode: Edgewood Addiction Services - https://www.edgewoodhealthnetwork.com/ Alcoholics Anonymous - https://www.aa.org Al-Anon Family Groups - https://al-anon.org Love After Marriage - https://nothinghidden.com/love-after-marriage/ Books Referenced: The Bible NJKV The Shack by William P. Young Alcholics Anonymous The Big Book by Bill W. So You Don't Want to go to Church Anymore by Dave Colemen and Wayne Jacobsen Beautiful Outlaw by John Eldredge Do you want to reach out to Desirae or Jock to hear more of their story or ask them a question? Jock McDonald on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jock.mcdonald.900 Desirae's Instagram Handle - @mama.mcdonald Desirae's email - desirae.mcdonald@outlook.com *This Episode is Jock Mcdonald's personal testimony and is not medical advice, a representation of Edgewood or the 12 Step Program. The traditions of those fellowships state that personal anonymity at the level of press radio and film is critical. These programs have significantly impacted Jock's life but your results may vary.

What does it mean to use that label 'catholic' in today's world?  Is it about being part of an enormous institution? Is it about the obligation to go to church on Sunday? Or does it have to do with how you live your life and how your actions affect people and the planet? If you are one of the 40 million Catholics who don't go to church anymore, I'd love to share your story and hear where you're now finding the joy and connection you had hoped to find in the pews. Email me at us@OmSunday.com.  See all episodes at OmSunday.com 

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On this episode, Mark Gregston and Wayne Shepherd talk about what to do when your child doesn't want to go to church anymore. To learn more, visit ParentingTodaysTeens.org

Through writing, speaking and leading, Thom has served the faith community for 40 years. He’s the founder of Group Publishing and Lifetree Café. He’s the author of many books, including “Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore.” Thom also directed the documentary film “When God Left The Building.” And he’s the founding director of Group Serves, which organizes volunteer mission experiences to help disadvantaged families throughout the world.

Joani Schultz is Group Publishing's Chief Creative Officer. She oversees the creation of Group's resources, training, and services for children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult ministry, and church leadership. She's the author of numerous books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and "The 1 Thing." She leads the teams that create Group's Bible curriculum, vacation Bible school, books, magazines, conferences, music, and training. Today I’m specifically interviewing her about Eyewitness: The Visual Experience Bible, by Jeff White. Learn more at experienceeyewitness.com

Joani Schultz is Group Publishing's Chief Creative Officer. She oversees the creation of Group's resources, training, and services for children’s ministry, youth ministry, adult ministry, and church leadership. She's the author of numerous books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and "The 1 Thing." She leads the teams that create Group's Bible curriculum, vacation Bible school, books, magazines, conferences, music, and training. Today I’m specifically interviewing her about Eyewitness: The Visual Experience Bible, by Jeff White. Learn more at experienceeyewitness.com

Through writing, speaking and leading, Thom has served the faith community for 40 years. He’s the founder of Group Publishing and Lifetree Café. He’s the author of many books, including “Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore.” Thom also directed the documentary film “When God Left The Building.” And he’s the founding director of Group Serves, which organizes volunteer mission experiences to help disadvantaged families throughout the world.

Christopher and Maggie are spiritual directors that like talking about spiritual things. Spiritual direction is a listening ministry that creates a sacred space for you to listen to God, see where God is at work in your life, and grow in awareness of who you were created to be. We would love to hear from you! Email Christopher and Maggie at SDTASinfo@gmail.com. In this episode, Maggie interviews Chris about his spiritual journey. Chris speaks about how he grew up in the Southern Baptist world, traveled through Calvinism, house church, Anglicanism, and what church looks like for him now. Chris also talks about his spiritual direction philosophy and how his spiritual direction ministry, named Stepping Stones Life Ministries, does and how it came about. Books mentioned in this episode: So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore by Wayne Jacobsen Raising Hell by Julie Ferwerda

- California State Senate KILLS a Bill which would hav REQUIRED FUNDING for Transgender Transitions for MINORS - DR. MARSHALL FOSTER: Monuments - Removals and Attacks on Historical Figures - KEVIN MAKINS: "Why Would ANYONE want to Go to Church Anymore?" - The "Let Us Worship" Service took Place at Fresno City Hall Last Weekend.

Date: June 21st of 2020 Speaker:  Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard Text:  Luke 14:15-24 Context:  Sermon from St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Minot, ND Manuscript:  CLICK HERE

Today’s evangelical preachers range from prosperity gospel messengers to hell & brimstone condemnation zealots. These preachers have successfully manipulated the word of God to exclude the very people Jesus died for. Evidence of this exclusion can be seen by the large number of non-Christians who refuse to attend church because they feel as though there is no place for them in the body of Christ. It is our job as Christians to undo the distortion of God’s message and to restore the Church to its former glory: a safe place that provides comfort for all people from all backgrounds. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/harrietcammock/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/harrietcammock/support

There was a time when you could start a church and it would just grow. Especially if it was a new community that people were moving into. But that doesn’t happen anymore. People generally just don't go to church anymore.Why not? What changed? And what--if anything--can we do about it?In this episode, I discuss the reality of our situation and offer a thought about the kind of posture we need in order to be the church that the world needs us to be. THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Cody Vermillion founded a “churchish” non-profit called Uncommon Good that creates spaces for people who might never attend a typical church, but who want to have conversations about God and Jesus and spirituality.Cody and Markus share their church-going experiences as kids.Markus offers some statistics about church attendance. According to Gallup:In 1948, 76% of U.S. adults said they were members of a church, synagogue, or mosque.In 1998, that was down to 70%.In 2018, that was down to 50%.In 2015, Pew research asked people if religion was “very important in their lives.” Here’s how they responded by age group:Silent Generation (born 1928-1945) 67%Baby Boomers (born 1946-1964) 59%Generation X (born 1965-1980) 53%Older Millennials (born 1981-1989) 44%Younger Millennials (born 1990-1996) 38%Churches are declining not only because fewer people go to church, but also because people attend church less frequently.Church attendance is not a social convention the way it was in the past.Pew research, in 2019, found that:69% believe religious leaders behave unethically some or all of the timeSurpassed only by leaders of technology companies (77%) and members of Congress (81%)They don’t think leaders of institutions face serious consequences for their unethical behavior71% believe members of Congress face consequences little of the time or not at all58% believe leaders of tech companies face consequences little of the time or not at all53% believe religious leader face consequences little of the time or not at allThe church needs to become “indifferent” to all the things that are irrelevant to the mission of God.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Uncommon Good:Website: https://uncommongoodsd.com/Book mentioned:Sacred Rhythms: Arranging Our Lives for Spiritual Transformation, by Ruth Haley BartonStatistics:https://news.gallup.com/poll/248837/church-membership-down-sharply-past-two-decades.aspxhttps://www.pewforum.org/2015/11/03/u-s-public-becoming-less-religious/https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/09/19/americans-perceptions-about-unethical-behavior-shape-how-they-think-about-people-in-powerful-roles/To leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/spiritual-life-and-leadership/id1435252632— Links to Amazon are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through any of these links, I’ll receive a small commission–which will help pay for the Spiritual Life and Leadership podcast!

It is an honor for me to introduce to you Wayne Jacobsen. Wayne travels the world helping people sort out what Jesus really taught, helping them find a freedom from performance-based religion to embrace a relationship with God deeply rooted in the Father's affection.  A former pastor, Wayne now hosts Lifestream.org, which provides resources for spiritual growth and a podcast at TheGodJourney.com to encourage people thinking outside the box of organized religion.  As a writer his most popular titles include He Loves Me:  Learning to Live in the Father's Affection, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Finding Church, In Season, and A Man Like No Other. He was also co-writer and publisher of The Shack, which sold over twenty million copies worldwide.  Two of his books are now being adapted into movies for theatrical release.  His books, podcasts, and international travel have inspired countless people to a more vibrant faith and a greater understanding of living in the church Jesus is building in the world. In this episode, Wayne and I are talking about the transformative power of coming into a personal revelation that ‘God Loves You'! This conversation will enlighten you, and bring you into an awareness that God is less interested in what you can DO for Him, and more interested in you being in relationship WITH Him. For more information about Wayne, please visit his website at: LifeStream.org   Comment and Engage With Us If you'd like to comment in this episode, please go to BrianHolmes.com/070, go to the show notes for this episode and scroll down to the comments section. I would love to hear from you—comment, question, or whatever.

We bring the great Kel Keyz on. This episode has been a while in the making and we finally got him on for episode 62. Lots of laughs and deep conversation as we dive into his start becoming a music producer, musician, and artist; growing up in a church, winning his first beat battle to now being a father. Keyz also showcases his two new hit singles “Escape” & “Tired of Waiting”. So make sure to turn up the volume as we all hear these songs for the 1st time. The Dawgs with DJ Shurelive and Vee from Vee’s Tabletalk Keyz also dive into the weekly shenanigans with Keyz on quality over quantity in today’s music, a man creating an app that he’s the only available guy, and the new Dawgs segment “Ask Oodie” on men dating uncultured women. Tune in as we give you more laughs and some “ooh and ahh” moments.

Wayne Jacobsen unpacks his book, He Loves Me with Jim Ramos. Are you stuck in thinking do good, get good, do bad get bad? Wayne helps men look at their relationship with Jesus completely different. Not in a way that you are trying to good.  As an author and speaker Wayne travels the world helping people find freedom from performance-based religion, so they can embrace a relationship with God deeply rooted in his affection for them.  His most popular titles include He Loves Me:  Learning to Live in the Father's Affection, So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Finding Church, In Season, and A Man Like No Other. He was also co-writer and publisher of The Shack, which sold over twenty-four million copies worldwide. A former pastor, Wayne now hosts Lifestream.org, which provides resources for spiritual growth and a podcast at TheGodJourney.comto encourage people thinking outside the box of religious obligation. Both have inspired many to a more vibrant faith and a greater understanding of living in the church Jesus is building in the world. He has been married to Sara for 44 years and lives in Southern California where they enjoy their adult children and grandchildren.   Boots on the Ground: Get away for an hour or so. Ask yourself how you can be a safe place for your wife, kids, and others around you. www.meninthearena.org Men in the Arena Books and Swag Support the Podcast The online Men in the Arena forum Contact us.  

Thom Schultz is the president and founder of Group Publishing and Lifetree Cafe. He's the author of many books including "Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore," and "The 1 Thing." He's the director of the documentary film "When God Left the Building." Thom is the founder of Group Serves, which organizes volunteer mission experiences to help disadvantaged families throughout the world. Thom’s blog and podcast, HolySoup.com, challenges the status quo. Connect with Thom at HolySoup.com and Group.com   The My Story Podcast is Sponsored by ConjoStudios, LLCFor professional, award-winning video production, visit our sponsor: www.conjostudios.com Like the music on the show? Check out Drew Davidsen's music at www.drewdavidsen.comCheck out our pics on Instagram: @MyStoryPodcast  Send us a tweet @MyStory_Podcast And LIKE us on Facebook. We like to be liked.  

As an author and speaker Wayne Jacobsen travels the world helping people find freedom from performance-based religion and to embrace a relationship with God more deeply rooted in his affection for them.  His most popular titles include He Loves Me:  Learning to Live in the Father's Affection,  So You Don't Want to Go to Church Anymore, Finding Church, In Season, and A Man Like No Other. Wayne was also a co-writer and publisher of The Shack, which sold over twenty million copies worldwide.  Two of his books are now being adapted into movies for theatrical release.  A former pastor, Wayne now hosts Lifestream.org, which provides resources for spiritual growth and a podcast at TheGodJourney.com to encourage people thinking outside the box of organized religion, both have inspired countless people to a more vibrant faith. He has been married to Sara for 43 years and lives in Southern California where they enjoy their adult children and grandchildren.  Early in his career, Wayne experienced a profound betrayal from a close friend that resulted in him losing his job. It brought about a two year season of uncertainty, hurt, loss and a whole lot of healing, learning and discovery. Join us this week as Wayne takes us on his journey through betrayal, and finding his way into a more vibrant career and faith journey.

Back from the BC Roadshow, we do a quick tour recap, and Matt explains why he doesn't want his kids going to church anymore.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com badchristiancon.com Emery: emerymusic.com "Eve" Available Now Tooth & Nail Records: "Simple Words" by MAE Indochino: indochino.com code BADCHRISTIAN

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Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives. 242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives. 242community.com

Negin take a breather from the dizzying news cycle to kick back and gab with some of her favorite friends and comedians. A cast of all-star guests convene to talk about dating and desirability and how parenting has changed over the years. Plus, they ask: why don’t people go to church anymore? The panel includes fellow Earwolf host Jo Firestone (Dr. Gameshow), Kaitlin Fontana (Full Frontal with Samantha Bee), DeRay Mckesson (On the Other Side of Freedom), Catie Lazarus (Employee of the Month), Chris Duffy (Wyatt Cenac’s Problem Areas) and Sarah Pappalardo (Reductress). This episode is sponsored by Joule: Sous Vide by ChefSteps (www.chefsteps.com/joule code: FAKE), Newsvoice (www.newsvoice.com/fake), Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKETHENATION), and Sagely Naturals (www.sagelynaturals.com/pages/fake code: FAKE).

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives. 242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives. 242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives. 242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

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Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com    

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this weekend as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this week as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this week as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

Life can be hectic, overwhelming and down right difficult. How can going to church change any of that? Join us this week as we unpack the role of the church and get a better understanding of who God is and why we need Him in our daily lives.   www.242community.com

Romans 12:9-11, 16 When people search boldly, it is our responsibility to show them we care. The post Why Don’t I Know Anyone in Church Anymore? appeared first on Amherst Wesleyan Church.

Milky tells his Christmas mass story and rambles about some other shit.

The second half of my conversation with Ian is wonderful!  We start with him resigning membership at his church, then discuss atheist spirituality. He shares observations about how church doesn't seem to make people any better. Ian tells me how he prepared to tell his wife he couldn't go to church anymore. Her reaction was amazing! Finally, Ian ends on such an inspirational note. He shares a quote from the movie, The Life of Pi and also a quote from Dr. Who. As you probably know, I love quotes! These two in particular were very moving to me. Thanks for listening! ianredfearn@hotmail.com

Today we talk with Thom & Joani Schultz (Founder & CCO of Group Publishing)and discuss the passion and pain of revitalizing the local church. Is the lecture-style sermon dead and we don't know it?  Have we failed to reach the culture for Christ because we're stuck in a Sunday morning formula that no longer connects?  If so, what's the alternative?

Revelation is one of the most misunderstood books of the Bible. It's tantalizing reputation for offering signs that predict the future attract many people. But many others are skeptical, and even alarmed, by the images it depicts. How does this strange book apply to our lives? Is it a secret code that can accurately predict future events, or just a vision John (author of Revelation) had that only fits within the reality of ancient Rome? Rick and Becky offer insights on both as they take a high-level view of the whole book of Revelation, focusing on Jesus as the central figure to pay attention to. They also linger on one particularly relevant section that we can unquestionably apply to our modern lives--the warnings Jesus gave to each of the seven churches. These warnings are sure to encourage and also challenge each of us. This episode marks the end of our series on the supernatural. If you're just joining us check out our last three episodes: What is Supernatural? Spotting Supernatural Red Flags and Daring to Live Supernaturally. Have you joined the Pigs? We're a group of friends ready to go all in with Jesus--to live a life that's “free indeed” because we’re wholly dependent on him. Join us for exclusive behind-the-scenes insights, opportunities to make your voice matter, prayer support, and connections to other Pigs inside our private Facebook group. Join Here- https://www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Related Articles and Resources List of dates predicted for apocalyptic events- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_dates_predicted_for_apocalyptic_events Lifetree Café- http://lifetreecafe.com/ When God Left The Building- https://wwv.group.com/whengodleftthebuilding/ Clip from When God Left The Building featuring Nathan Matz- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPLVfPEVNpg (Podcast) What is Supernatural- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-what-is-supernatural/ (Podcast) Spotting Supernatural Red Flags- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-spotting-supernatural-red-flags/ (Podcast)- Daring to Life Supernaturally- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-daring-to-live-supernaturally/ (Podcast) Whatever Makes You Happy- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-episode-007-whatever-makes-happy/ (Podcast) On Loving Ourselves- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-on-loving-ourselves/ (Podcast) Jesus Was the Worst Self-Help Guru Ever- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-jesus-was-the-worst-self-help-guru-ever/ (Article) How I learned to hear Jesus’ voice- https://www.mylifetree.com/how-i-learned-to-hear-jesus/ Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore- https://www.amazon.com/Why-Nobody-Wants-Church-Anymore/dp/0764488449 The Jesus-Centered Bible- https://www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible-shop-page/

We all have baggage. Whether it's wounds caused by a friend or family member, or scars still healing from church, this baggage can become a heavy burden to lug around. Heavy, that is, until we let a friend carry it for us. Join Rick and Becky with special guest Andrea Syverson--author of the brand-new book, Alter Girl: Walking Away From Religion Into the Heart of Faith—as they celebrate this helpful friend. Of course his name is Jesus. From growing up with a Catholic background, to marrying a Protestant man, to attending and then leaving multiple churches (for different reasons), Andrea discusses the different seasons of her life that have ultimately led to a baggage-free relationship with Jesus. Her story will draw you in with its honest look at how we do "church" today, and how Jesus is the simple answer we can come back to again and again. Join Here- https://www.mylifetree.com/pratj-member-sign-up/ Related Resources and Articles Alter Girl by Andrea Syverson- https://www.mylifetree.com/alter-girl/ Why Nobody Wants to Go to Church Anymore- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/nobody-wants-go-church-anymore/ Church Refugees- https://www.mylifetree.com/shop/church-refugees/ The Jesus-Centered Life- www.mylifetree.com/shop/the-jesus-centered-life/ The Jesus-Centered Bible- www.mylifetree.com/jesus-centered-bible/ (Pre-Order) Spiritual Grit, by Rick Lawrence www.mylifetree.com/shop/spiritual-grit/ Podcast- Freedom with Sarah Bessey- https://www.mylifetree.com/podcast-freedom-sarah-bessey/

"So where do you go to church?" If you're a Christian, you've probably been asked this question a million times. But isn't it interesting that the place many religious folks call a “spiritual hospital” (church) for the “spiritually sick,” usually ends up being a place where everyone looks healthy? So instead of being a place where we can “be ourselves,” the church usually ends up being a place where we pretend everything is okay.    

Church attendance in America fell dramatically from 1950 to 1980. Since 1980 it has continued to decline each year, though more slowly than before. On August 14th Dan and Garrett team up to give their take on this phenomenon and to make a case for why church attendance is still an important spiritual discipline for the good of our souls, or families, and our nation.   Jamie Davis talks about her recent trip to Haiti.

Church attendance in America fell dramatically from 1950 to 1980. Since 1980 it has continued to decline each year, though more slowly than before. On August 14th Dan and Garrett team up to give their take on this phenomenon and to make a case for why church attendance is still an important spiritual discipline for the good of our souls, or families, and our nation.   Jamie Davies talks about her recent trip to Haiti.

Church attendance is decreasing. Is this the media's fault or has the church relied upon outdated methods to attract new people? What can we do as pastors or church leaders to reverse the trend? On today's podcast, we are featuring two separate downloads. The first is called, Basic Web Information and will help you either get started with your church website or vastly improve it. The second is Tips for Bloggers and features entry-level information about how pastors can get started blogging. This is the first in a series on blogging. If you want more, email me at ministerstoolbox@gmail.com. Click here for this download.

In this episode, I share some pretty shocking information related to my journey of faith and where I stand on my relationship with “the church.” However, it is really difficult for me to actually state the decision that our family has recently made. The reason is because the statement is that our family has decided […]