Churches are in different states, different parts of the country.

They have different demographics in terms of more or less vulnerable populations.

Sizes, of course, can vary really widely.

So I think there's a lot of variables, but a few things that we can expect.

But I do know this, that the church is going to regather because people are embodied humans.

They have to be together.

And God has called us to gather.

And as Christians, the spirit is in us, pulling us back together.

So whatever things we have to do to make that happen in the safest and wisest way, I know

that the Lord is going to do that in our midst.

Welcome to the Crossway podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful

interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the Christian life.

I'm Matt Tully, and today I'm talking with Gunner Gunderson.

Gunner currently serves as lead pastor at Bridgepoint Bible Church in Houston, Texas.

He previously spent 15 years teaching and training Christian college students as a resident

director, associate dean, and professor.

He's also the author of What If I Don't Feel Like Going to Church?

Which is part of the Nine Marks Church Questions series, published by Crossway. Today, Gunner and I

discuss what to do when you just don't feel like going to church. He explains why that might

be the most important time to lean in to corporate worship with other Christians. He reflects

on the hard work of bringing our emotions and affections in line with what we

know to be right and good for us. And he offers advice for the person who feels hurt or betrayed by

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