Episode 191

What traps should our churches look out for today?

Hosts Joshua Noel and TJ (Tiberius Juan) Blackwell host another ROUND TABLE! This time we are discussing the biggest and most dangerous traps the Church might fall for today. We look at times and situations where we have seen churches fall before, as well as symptoms of a toxic church. We discuss what might lead a local church away from its true mission and how we can prevent ourselves from falling for these very dangers. Joining this Round Table discussion is Joe Dea of "Buddy Walk with Jesus", Christian Ashley of "Let Nothing Move You", and Elizabeth Clyde of "Systematic Geekology" and "The Clyde's".

What are the signs of a toxic church? What are the three challenges to the church? What does it mean to be church hurt? What causes church hurt? What is an example of toxic leadership? What are the signs of a toxic leader? What leads to toxic leadership? What is the goal of religious nationalism? Is the United States considered a Christian nation? What is the Christian view of nationalism? What are the effects of Christian nationalism? What is accountability in Christianity? What God says about accountability? What does ecumenical mean in Christianity? What is ecumenical accountability?

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