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In this episode, Jay sits down with Aaron Dolce, co-pastor of The Rock of Roseville in California, for a vulnerable, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about what it really means to live in community.

Aaron shares his story of growing up in a cessationist church, encountering the Holy Spirit for the first time at a youth camp, and discovering the messy beauty of the charismatic life. Together, he and Jay unpack how community forms us — and how isolation, gossip, and consumer Christianity quietly destroy the Church from within.

They dive into:

• Why revival starts with reconciliation
• The hidden dangers of Christian “witchcraft” (words that wound)
• How gossip and offense erode trust and unity
• Learning to love people — not just agree with them
• The supernatural power of communion, confession, and friendship
• And why joy, feasting, and celebration are spiritual disciplines

It’s raw, funny, challenging, and full of hope for what the Church can look like when we choose to stay connected — even when it costs us something.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:46 Aaron's Journey to Co-Pastor

08:36 The Impact of Youth Camp

13:15 Exploring Theological Backgrounds

21:00 Healing and the Supernatural

29:51 Challenges in Church Leadership

39:39 Mexican Food and Football

40:02 The Importance of Community in Healing

43:10 The Role of Vulnerability in Community

45:25 Co-Pastoring and Leadership

47:50 Joy and Healing in Community

01:00:25 The Impact of Gossip on Community

01:09:16 Miracles of Reconciliation

01:16:51 Prayer and Blessings

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