44 min
Aren’t Church Authority Structures Harmful? [Deconstructing Faith Series] Prepared to Answer Podcast
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- Christianity
It is a sad and grievous thing when those placed in positions of authority within the church betray the trust placed in them. Stories of abuse, corruption, or moral failure by church leaders have left countless scars.
So, it’s no surprise that polling groups like Gallup report lowering trust levels of pastors and clergy. Clearly, there are some real problems to be addressed. But is putting people into positions of church authority one of them?
In this episode, Shawn and Scott tackle this important subject of church authority and its abuses. Listen as they discuss:
The importance of authority as a necessity for maintaining equality and avoiding chaos. God as the source of all true authority. How to identify truly good and healthy church authorityVisit https://preparedtoanswer.org/topics/culture-and-spirituality/arent-church-authority-structures-harmful/ for related resources.
⭐ Get access to “So Much More Than Sex” — a video-based Bible Study Series for young adults that is focused on rediscovering God’s eternal purpose for human sexuality.
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It is a sad and grievous thing when those placed in positions of authority within the church betray the trust placed in them. Stories of abuse, corruption, or moral failure by church leaders have left countless scars.
So, it’s no surprise that polling groups like Gallup report lowering trust levels of pastors and clergy. Clearly, there are some real problems to be addressed. But is putting people into positions of church authority one of them?
In this episode, Shawn and Scott tackle this important subject of church authority and its abuses. Listen as they discuss:
The importance of authority as a necessity for maintaining equality and avoiding chaos. God as the source of all true authority. How to identify truly good and healthy church authorityVisit https://preparedtoanswer.org/topics/culture-and-spirituality/arent-church-authority-structures-harmful/ for related resources.
⭐ Get access to “So Much More Than Sex” — a video-based Bible Study Series for young adults that is focused on rediscovering God’s eternal purpose for human sexuality.
Support the Show.
🔔 Follow for more Prepared to Answer, or subscribe on YouTube and hit that notification bell to get notified whenever we post new content
Learn more on our website
Listen on Apple Podcasts
Listen on Spotify
Listen on Overcast
Stay connected! 🔗
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Website
44 min