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In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas engage in a comprehensive discussion on the topic of church discipline. They explore the importance of staying anchored in biblical reality amidst modern culture and delve into mechanisms and principles of church discipline, including rebuking sin, fencing the Lord's Table, and the formal process of disfellowship. They emphasize the crucial role of local church membership and the deference owed to pastors and elders, highlighting potential pitfalls and best practices for maintaining unity and holiness within the church. The episode underscores the significant blessing and privilege of being part of a local church, urging listeners to appreciate and engage wholeheartedly with their church communities.
00:28 Lighthearted Banter and Coffee Talk
02:10 Transition to Church Discipline Discussion
08:57 The Importance of Church Membership
13:45 The Role of Church Discipline
23:45 Practical Applications and Personal Reflections
35:34 The Importance of In-Person Church Community
36:20 Real Interactions vs. Online Connections
37:07 Observations and Reflections During Church Service
38:39 The Value of Healthy Churches
39:13 The Need for Marriage and Church in Modern Times
42:33 Church Discipline: Purpose and Practice
46:50 Mechanisms of Church Discipline
48:33 The Role of Rebuke in Church Discipline
57:36 Communion and Church Discipline
01:08:02 Disfellowship: The Final Step in Church Discipline
01:13:07 Navigating Church Discipline: A Complex Process
01:13:23 The Wisdom in Matthew 18: Beyond Linear Steps
01:13:57 Balancing Discipline and Grace in Church Leadership
01:14:22 The Role of Elders in Church Discipline
01:15:13 The Dangers of Rigid Church Discipline
01:16:18 The Household and Church: Overlapping Responsibilities
01:18:11 The Seriousness of Divisiveness in the Church
01:28:17 Outward, Serious, and Unrepentant Sins: Criteria for Discipline
01:30:39 Disciplining Pastors and Elders: A Higher Standard
01:48:42 The Importance of Local Church Community
For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected].
Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY
The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain
Follow us on Twitter
https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary
https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr
Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere
God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality
Follow Michael’s writings
www.dmichaelclary.com
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In this episode of the Current Reality podcast, hosts Michael Clary and Wade Thomas engage in a comprehensive discussion on the topic of church discipline. They explore the importance of staying anchored in biblical reality amidst modern culture and delve into mechanisms and principles of church discipline, including rebuking sin, fencing the Lord's Table, and the formal process of disfellowship. They emphasize the crucial role of local church membership and the deference owed to pastors and elders, highlighting potential pitfalls and best practices for maintaining unity and holiness within the church. The episode underscores the significant blessing and privilege of being part of a local church, urging listeners to appreciate and engage wholeheartedly with their church communities.
00:28 Lighthearted Banter and Coffee Talk
02:10 Transition to Church Discipline Discussion
08:57 The Importance of Church Membership
13:45 The Role of Church Discipline
23:45 Practical Applications and Personal Reflections
35:34 The Importance of In-Person Church Community
36:20 Real Interactions vs. Online Connections
37:07 Observations and Reflections During Church Service
38:39 The Value of Healthy Churches
39:13 The Need for Marriage and Church in Modern Times
42:33 Church Discipline: Purpose and Practice
46:50 Mechanisms of Church Discipline
48:33 The Role of Rebuke in Church Discipline
57:36 Communion and Church Discipline
01:08:02 Disfellowship: The Final Step in Church Discipline
01:13:07 Navigating Church Discipline: A Complex Process
01:13:23 The Wisdom in Matthew 18: Beyond Linear Steps
01:13:57 Balancing Discipline and Grace in Church Leadership
01:14:22 The Role of Elders in Church Discipline
01:15:13 The Dangers of Rigid Church Discipline
01:16:18 The Household and Church: Overlapping Responsibilities
01:18:11 The Seriousness of Divisiveness in the Church
01:28:17 Outward, Serious, and Unrepentant Sins: Criteria for Discipline
01:30:39 Disciplining Pastors and Elders: A Higher Standard
01:48:42 The Importance of Local Church Community
For questions or comments, send us an email at [email protected].
Our church is Christ the King Church in Ft. Thomas, KY
The Current Reality Podcast is a resource of King's Domain
Follow us on Twitter
https://twitter.com/dmichaelclary
https://twitter.com/wadethomasjr
Michael's Book "God's Good Design" is now available everywhere
God's Good Design: A Biblical, Theological, and Practical Guide to Human Sexuality
Follow Michael’s writings
www.dmichaelclary.com

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