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Podcast: The Bible Speaks to You: Think, Pray, Love like Jesus
Episode: 128 β What's the Point of Church?
Description: 128 β Have you ever stopped to ask why church is important?There is a big shift taking place with church-going people. There has been an exodus from many churches for all kinds of reasons:Β Emotional and sexual abuse from church leadersDiscrimination based on gender, race, and political viewsThe patriarchy in some churches has turned away people who believe the body of Christ should provide equal opportunities for men and womenTop-down decision making, with one or a few people dictating how a church should be governed has turned away people who feel there should be more of...