Church Disrupted

What does a church gathering actually look like according to Scripture? Most of us picture a stage, a band, and a sermon — but is that what Jesus designed?

In Part 2 of Deconstructing the Church, we dig deep into 1 Corinthians 11-14 and Acts 2 to uncover the biblical blueprint for the church gathering. What we find might surprise you — and challenge everything you thought you knew about Sunday morning.

If you missed Part 1, watch it here: https://youtu.be/At2NI8wavI8

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What if much of what we call “church” today isn’t what Scripture actually describes?

In this first episode of Deconstructing the Church, we go back to the Bible and ask a foundational question: What is the church — really? Is it a building? A Sunday event? A production? Or something far deeper?

Before we critique leadership, systems, or culture, we have to define the church biblically. This is Part 1 of a 15+ part series examining how far modern church culture may have drifted from the New Testament blueprint.

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 What Is Church

03:13 Blueprint vs Additions

05:26 Why This Fights Spiritual Abuse

07:41 Ecclesia Defined12:22 Three Biblical Uses

15:39 What Jesus Said

26:43 Paul on the Church

29:07 Gathering VS Identity

31:03 Why We Misdefine Church

36:17 Great Commission As You Go

40:38 Organism Not Organization

44:57 Systems Commodities And Abuse

50:05 Followers Of The Way

54:49 Are You Being the Church?Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

Should fallen pastors ever return to ministry?In this episode, we open Scripture, not sentiment, to examine what the Bible actually says about disqualified leaders. Is restoration to fellowship the same thing as restoration to church leadership? And does the New Testament give a pathway for elders to regain qualification after public moral failure?Let’s wrestle with it together.Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgeCheck out our Awareness Apparel HERE: https://church-disrupted.sellfy.storePlease Subscribe and Share!

Chapters:00:00 Introduction: Should We Restore Fallen Pastors?02:12 Controversial Instagram Post04:56 Common Arguments and Misconceptions08:54 The Case of King David34:29 The Case of Peter41:10 Paul's Transformation and Leadership44:47 Restoration of Elders: Biblical Perspective54:58 Biblical Standards for Elders01:09:20 Modern Examples and Conclusion01:11:27 Case Study: Pastor Micahn Carter01:16:44 Challenges in Restoring Fallen Pastors01:23:19 The Role of Grace and Accountability01:26:39 Jeff’s Personal Experiences and Reflections01:44:48 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionFair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

Bethel’s public response to recent allegations raises serious questions every Christian should pause and consider.

In this video, Jeff Cochran walks through what was actually said, what was noticeably avoided, and why these patterns matter when church leaders are confronted with sin, accountability, and transparency.

This conversation isn’t about tearing down the church. It’s about loving the Church enough to ask hard questions, recognize red flags, and refuse to confuse unity with silence.

Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgeCheck out our Awareness Apparel HERE: https://church-disrupted.sellfy.storePlease Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

Spiritual abuse doesn’t stop with better intentions. It stops with better systems. In this episode, Jeff and Natalie walk through the Safe Church Pledge and explain how churches can build real accountability, transparent governance, survivor-centered reporting, and safeguards that prevent abuse before it starts. This isn’t about damage control after harm. It’s about creating structures that make abuse harder, not easier, and helping churches become genuinely safe places again.

Find out more about the Safe Church Pledge here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgev2

Read the "Building Safer Churches" report here: https://d1yei2z3i6k35z.cloudfront.net/941486/67d5e4a3d884c_BuildingSaferChurchesResearchWhitePaper.pdf

Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignJoin the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6ZLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgeCheck out our Awareness Apparel HERE: https://church-disrupted.sellfy.storePlease Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

Recently, a local church pastor made allegations of sin against Jeff and called for a retraction, public apologies, and his temporary removal In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff talks about the allegations and the path forward.

Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignJoin the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6ZLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgeCheck out our Awareness Apparel HERE: https://church-disrupted.sellfy.storePlease Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

“Don’t judge!"

It’s a phrase Christians repeat often — but is it biblical?In this episode, Jeff sits down with a critic for an honest, respectful conversation about accountability, public rebuke, forgiveness, and what Scripture actually teaches about confronting church leaders.

This isn’t a debate or a takedown. It’s a necessary conversation about truth, grace, and whether avoiding discomfort has cost the church more than we realize.

Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignJoin the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6ZLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgeCheck out our Awareness Apparel HERE: https://church-disrupted.sellfy.storePlease Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

The second half of this experiment gets uncomfortably honest. After the initial reactions came the explanations, excuses, and spiritual justifications — and then the fallout.

In the second part of this series, we break down why so many responses sounded “Christian” but weren’t actually biblical, and we explore what happens when our theology is tested in real-life ministry moments.

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Please Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

A viral social experiment put Churches to the test, and the responses were… revealing to say the least. And some were straight-up embarrassing.

In part 1 of this two-episode series, we walk through the call, the setup, and the real-time reactions from believers, pastors, and church leaders when confronted with a simple request for help.

What does our first instinct say about the modern church, and what does Scripture expect of us in moments like this?

Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at ⁠https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/⁠.

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Please Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).

Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignJoin the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6ZLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgeCheck out our Awareness Apparel HERE: https://church-disrupted.sellfy.storePlease Subscribe and Share!Fair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).