EYES ON JESUS PODCAST
with Drew and Tim
DREW BARKER + TIM FERRARA
AUDIO PODCAST
Unveiling the Absurd: we expose the ironic reasons people foolishly abandon their church home while empowering listeners to discern when it is truly necessary. As pastors, we have a lot of experience in seeing church conflict and congregants leave for various reasons. We also share our personal stories of when we needed to leave a church.
In this episode:
– Discover the signs that indicate it may be time to leave your church and find guidance on making this difficult decision.
– Learn practical strategies for addressing sin within church leadership and navigating the complexities of this sensitive issue.
– Explore the dumb reasons people sometimes use as excuses to leave a church and gain insight into how to avoid making the same mistakes.
– Understand the importance of open communication and conflict resolution within your church community and discover strategies for fostering healthy dialogue.
– Embrace change and personal growth within your church as we delve into the value of evolving as individuals and as a community.
The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 – Reasons to Leave a Church,
00:00:25 – Introduction and Background,
00:01:05 – The “GOAT” Sermon,
00:04:22 – Personal Updates,
00:06:16 – Reasons for Leaving Churches,
00:08:55 – Example of a Dumb Reason,
00:13:11 – Finding a Church that Aligns with Your Calling,
00:14:27 – Dumb Reason #1: Interpersonal Conflict,
00:16:04 – Importance of Communication and Unity,
00:17:37 – Churches in Conflict,
00:20:10 – Dumb Reason #2: Personal Preferences,
00:26:56 – The Importance of Talking about Money in the Church,
00:28:19 – Church Size and Change,
00:29:41 – The Value of Small Churches,
00:30:09 – Embracing Change in the Church,
00:33:54 – Facing Sin and Accountability,
00:39:53 – Is Jesus enough?,
00:40:15 – Church abuse and transparency,
00:41:27 – Church leaders and transparency,
00:43:22 – Leaving a church for valid reasons,
00:45:32 – Maturing in faith and seeking deeper food,
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