Smashing Idols with Jake Doberenz

Smashing Idols with Jake Doberenz

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21:04
Why "Crotch Christianity" Misses the Gospel - SOLO Episode
Reducing Christian identity to beliefs about sexuality distorts the gospel.
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Jake Doberenz
44:33
No King but Christ and Rethinking Our View of the State - Craig Harguess
Sometimes being a good Christian means being a bad Roman.
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Jake Doberenz
40:08
How Church Culture Can Turn Leaders Into Idols - David Ruybalid
Effective church leadership should prioritize the well-being of individuals over institutional success.
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Jake Doberenz
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David Ruybalid
34:38
Why Church Size Doesn’t Measure Success - Justin Belt
The future of the church lies in prioritizing people over numbers.
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Jake Doberenz
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Justin Belt
20:11
The Sermon on the Mount is Serious - SOLO Episode
It's not just a "nice idea"... it's the commanded way of Jesus.
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Jake Doberenz
44:22
Faith is More than Belief - Kevin Sweeny
Balancing belief-based faith with mysticism and action.
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Jake Doberenz
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Kevin Sweeney
38:40
A Voluntary Faith - Cody Cook
The kingdom of God operates differently than worldly power.
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Jake Doberenz
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Cody Cook
29:13
Breaking Free from Complacency - Kate Battistelli
God often calls believers to step into uncomfortable obedience for greater purpose.
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Jake Doberenz

Recent posts

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Being a "private parts" police
What's actually most important to God?. PLUS: Debating gay marriage, "Crotch Christianity", and Isaiah 1.
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Jake Doberenz
44:33
No King but Christ and Rethinking Our View of the State - Craig Harguess
Sometimes being a good Christian means being a bad Roman.
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Jake Doberenz
If you've ever been a child
It's time to become insignificant. PLUS: Wanting to grow up, kids in New Testament times, and Mark 10:15.
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Jake Doberenz
40:08
How Church Culture Can Turn Leaders Into Idols - David Ruybalid
Effective church leadership should prioritize the well-being of individuals over institutional success.
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Jake Doberenz
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David Ruybalid
How singing saved my life
Worship shapes us. PLUS: Waking up the driver with worship songs, James K. A. Smith, and Psalms 34:1-3 + Psalms 63:3-4.
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Jake Doberenz
34:38
Why Church Size Doesn’t Measure Success - Justin Belt
The future of the church lies in prioritizing people over numbers.
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Jake Doberenz
 and 
Justin Belt
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