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Episode Synopsis
The guys continue the discussion on the Shock Absorber about the effect the pursuit of professionalism has had on churches. From the 1980s churches have felt the need to create an appealing 'product' to those who don't know Jesus. In some respects, that approach lead to churches competing against one another and caused an increase in transience, affecting discipleship and mission. Under God, Christians can be okay with not being fully accepted by the world, we are called to be counter-cultural.00:00 Intro01:09 Rogue Heroes06:00 How churches began competing with each other16:20 How transience became in built amongst churches26:51 Where did the impulse for professionalism come from?37:34 A counter-cultural response over a professional responseDISCUSSED ON THIS EPISODERogue HeroesRule of Life podcastAntonio Gramsci's hegemonyCONTACT USShock Absorber Email: joel@shockabsorber.com.auShock Absorber Website: shockabsorber.com.auSoul Revival Shop: soulrevival.shop
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