Why Presence Matters

22/10/2025 7 min Temporada 1 Episodio 34
Why Presence Matters

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Episode Synopsis

This episode challenges the idea that online services are enough. While technology is a gift, nothing can replace the power of in-person presence. Acts describes believers gathering daily, sharing meals, and worshiping side by side. Modern research on human connection shows that face-to-face interaction releases oxytocin, strengthens bonds, and reduces stress in ways digital communication cannot. Watching church online may inspire, but it cannot hug you, pray with you, or hold your hand in times of need. The early church flourished not because they tuned in from afar, but because they shared life deeply and consistently. This episode encourages viewers to see online church as a supplement, not a substitute. True fellowship requires presence, vulnerability, and participation. When we gather physically, we experience God's presence in powerful ways and remind one another that we are not alone. Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5QAxfnxjWSc  Share your faith with purpose: https://wearyourjesus.com - every purchase helps keep IM3:20 resources free. Watch how to invite Jesus into your life: https://youtu.be/2FutjSksvHk  Drop your own "church excuse" in the comments—we may feature it in a future episode. Like, share, and subscribe for more real talk on Not Yet Christian. Find additional resources at: https://immeasurablymore320.com  #GodIsGood #JesusLovesYou #HealingThroughFaith #EmotionalHealthMatters