Why do so many churches share the same mission—to make disciples—but approach it in ways that often fail to connect with those outside their walls? In this episode, we talk with Justin Elam, Director of the Irresistible Church Network, about what it means to design churches with outsiders in mind. He shares how the Network equips churches to create environments that are welcoming, engaging, and built to reach people who might not already be part of the club.
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What is a Christian Anyway?– with Glenn Packiam
The core of Christianity is surprisingly simple. Or is it? Glenn Packiam helps us thinkabout what is core to the faith by exploring ancient creeds. On this episode, we talk about howdisorienting faith in this culture can feel, and the ancient tools that can help us get orientedtowards Jesus again.
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Leaving The Church, Looking For Christ – with Scot McKnight + Tommy Preston Phillips
Deconstruction has increased in recent years. But what does that actually mean? Scot McKnight and Tommy Preston Phillips help us think about deconstruction and how to navigate it in our own lives, circles, and communities.
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Taboo Topics - with Mike Novotny
Awkward. What do we do with the taboo questions and situations that surround us? Ignore them and hope they go away, right? Okay, maybe not. We’re talking to Mike Novotny about the most taboo topics Christians need to think about and wrestle with to love people well. Today, we’re talking about gender dysphoria, the gay community and church, and our posture towards the taboo.
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2024 Presidential Election - with Abby McCloskey
Ahhh. Post election peace. Just kidding! Today, we're talking to Abby McCloskey, a writer and thinker about American politics. We talk about before and after the election, double listening, and how politics isn't like Vegas (but how Christians often treat it like it is).
A quest to find a more authentic and loving expression of the Christian faithChristianity is known for a lot of things these days. Labeled as intolerant or hateful, the true heart of the Christian faith has been buried underneath an onslaught of bad attention and bad press. We’ve failed our brand.In John 13, Jesus gave us the brand—radical love. In The Rebranding Christianity Podcast, Pastor Jeff Jones and professional marketer Mike Hogan combine their experience to provide a fresh new perspective on the Christian faith, how it has strayed from its true intention, and how to reclaim it.It’s time for Christianity to return to its true intention. It’s time for a rebrand.For more information visit www.rebrandingchristianity.org/podcast.
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