Church is Stupid, But

Ever found yourself accidentally taking a snooze during church service? Wonder is that a bad thing? Or is it okay that church can sometimes be boring? Find out this and more on this episode of of Church is Stupid, But. Listen as Andy, Elijah, Ruth and special guest Wesley talk about boring church. 

There's a distinct image that comes to mind when one thinks of a church. Sometimes this is good sometimes this is bad and sometimes churches go over the top trying to maintain their image. Listen to Andy, Elijah and Ruth talk about how the church handles image on this episode of Church is Stupid, But.

There's a distinct image that comes to mind when one thinks of a church. Sometimes this is good sometimes this is bad and sometimes churches go over the top trying to maintain their image. Listen to Andy, Elijah and Ruth talk about how the church handles image on this episode of Church is Stupid, But. 

The church has a complicated relationship with money; everything from the selling of goods in the temple from Jesus' time, to the indulgences of the medieval church, to the modern prosperity movement. Why is it that the church seems to have so many money problems? Listen to Andy, Elijah and Ruth discuss all this and more this week on Church is Stupid, But.

The church has a complicated relationship with money; everything from the selling of goods in the temple from Jesus' time, to the indulgences of the medieval church, to the modern prosperity movement. Why is it that the church seems to have so many money problems? Listen to Andy, Elijah and Ruth discuss all this and more this week on Church is Stupid, But.

One of the top reasons that people do not attend church is because they do not trust pastors. Listen as Andy, Elijah and Ruth discuss what it means to not trust the leadership in the church. #throwthetable

*Warning; sensitive issues are discussed in this episode. There is a chance that these may upset certain listeners, if you are someone who has dealt with trauma, take caution when listening to this episode, or consider not listening*

One of the top reasons that people do not attend church is because they do not trust pastors. Listen as Andy, Elijah and Ruth discuss what it means to not trust the leadership in the church. 

*Warning; sensitive issues are discussed in this episode. There is a chance that these may upset certain listeners, if you are someone who has dealt with trauma, take caution when listening to this episode, or consider not listening*

Part of the heart of this podcast is to talk about heavier issues. This week we address the church and how it deals with trauma, as well as, the trauma the church has caused. There are many sensitive topics and situations discussed, and if conversations around trauma would trigger you, we encourage you to not listen, or to take caution while listening to this weeks episodes. This week Andy and Ruth are joined by special guest Sara who serves as a social worker, to discuss this weighty topic.

If you would like to listen to the Bible Study associated with this episode check it out at "Church is Stupid, But Bible Study Edition," available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor, and more. Or click the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/14bhGzZx6BBToMt0M63IzB?si=9m5ZBh8pTJ-hswc3styxGQ&dl_branch=1

Part of the heart of this podcast is to talk about heavier issues. This week we address the church and how it deals with trauma, as well as, the trauma the church has caused. There are many sensitive topics and situations discussed, and if conversations around trauma would trigger you, we encourage you to not listen, or to take caution while listening to this weeks episodes. This week Andy and Ruth are joined by special guest Sara who serves as a social worker, to discuss this weighty topic.

If you would like to listen to the Bible Study associated with this episode check it out at "Church is Stupid, But Bible Study Edition," available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor, and more. Or click the link below:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/14bhGzZx6BBToMt0M63IzB?si=9m5ZBh8pTJ-hswc3styxGQ&dl_branch=1

Christian music has come a long way whether it's hymns, contemporary music or somewhere in between it seems like Christian music is a whole symphony of its own. How does music impact the life of the average Christian or the church? Listen to Andy, Ruth, Wesley and special guest Billy from Hopevale Church talk about the ups and downs of Christian music.

Check out the supplementary Bible Study for this episode now under the name Church is Stupid, But Bible Study Edition available on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, Anchor and more. Or click here:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bIYrmoMZT9e3hEJvxsIyR?si=jkknyLyxSHGLb-OrktMS7g&dl_branch=1