S1 E29. The Problem with Church: Recovering from power, politics, scandal and abuse

The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God

Justin Brierley

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

4.8 • 592 Ratings

🗓️ 17 September 2024

⏱️ 102 minutes

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A series of high-profile scandals have rocked the evangelical church. Politicisation and Christian nationalism are on the rise. How can the the church recover from abuse and leadership failures in order to meet the rising tide of meaning seekers? Justin relives an infamous interview with Mark Driscoll, and hears from Mike Cosper, Karen Swallow Prior, John Dickson, Phil Cooke, Rasool Berry, Esau McCaulley and other leaders seeking to move beyond celebrity, power and politics. More info, book & newsletter: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/ Support via Patreon for early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/justinbrierley/membership Support via PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/brierleyjustin Support via Tax-deductible (USA): https://defendersmedia.com/portfolio/justin-brierley/ Buy the book or get a signed copy: https://justinbrierley.com/the-surprising-rebirth-of-belief-in-god/ Ep 29 show notes: https://justinbrierley.com/surprisingrebirth/episode-29-the-problem-with-church-recovering-from-power-politics-scandal-and-abuse Also, check out our show ‘Uncommon Ground’ for discussion and debates: ⁠https://justinbrierley.com/uncommon-ground-podcast/⁠ The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God is a production of Think Faith in partnership with Genexis, and support from The Jerusalem Trust & the Christian Evidence Society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	Ever wondered what power is.
0:02.0	Power is transforming the sun into your own energy source.
0:06.0	Power is getting energy companies to pay you.
0:10.0	Power is enjoying your morning coffee, knowing you created the energy to make it.
0:15.0	Well, you and the colossal ball of fire in the sky.
0:19.0	Because with solar panels from Hive, the sun works for you.
0:23.0	Hive, know your power.
0:25.0	May not cover all electricity usage roof and weather dependent.
0:27.6	Paid for surplus requires eligible SEC tariff.
0:30.8	Well, we were not prepared for this.
0:33.4	The venue is full.
0:35.1	However, the mission is bigger than the room. You can still join us.
0:39.4	Due to the incredible uptake, our responding to the Rebirth Conference will now be live streamed.
0:45.2	Book your online pass now at rebirthconference.net. You may not be in the room, but you can still be
0:51.9	part of the response from anywhere in the world on
0:55.2	Saturday the 22nd of November. On the live stream, you'll get full access to all keynote sessions,
1:01.3	panels and interviews with guests including John Lennox, Paul Kingsnorth, Elizabeth Oldfield,
1:06.7	and Al Gordon. You can take part in the Q&A. You'll get to take home recordings of all of the
1:11.9	sessions and get a front row seat to what God is doing. A rebirth is happening. Let's respond
1:18.3	together wherever we are. Book your live stream pass at rebirthconference.net.
1:26.6	Let's pick up though. I don't want to lose too much time here and thanks again for letting me do this.
1:32.8	Are you okay for us to kind of explore generally the journey of the church a little bit and things
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