Control Freak Christianity

In another interview with Pastor Miguel Davilla, co-hosts Joe and Rachel discuss many of the challenges abused people face in the church, even as they need church. Everything from how to identify a healthy or unhealthy church, to when the police should be called in an abusive situation, this interview pulls on years of experience and wisdom from Pastor Miguel.

Joe and Rachel wrap up some of their thoughts on Church Discipline, how it can be done well, and how God has given us tools to protect our local church communities. Don't miss Joe's nerdy addendum about Congregationalism, if you're into that kind of thing.

Church Discipline is a practice not done by most churches. But when it is done, it's often down wrong. Rachel and Joe discuss real-life examples (including Rachel being church disciplined by a jilted ex-suiter) and the harmful ideas that use Church Discipline as a weapon.

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Pastor Miguel Davilla joins Joe and Rachel to discuss how Pastors can help bring healing to those who've experienced spiritual abuse. God's grace through his ministry, and the work of his congregation, has helped many people walk the difficult road of healing in Christ.

Pastor Miguel Davilla joins Joe and Rachel to discuss how Pastors can help bring healing to those who've experienced spiritual abuse. God's grace through his ministry, and the work of his congregation, has helped many people walk the difficult road of healing in Christ.

How we respond to life, with its highs and lows, can vary. Different generations have been formed in different contexts, each with their own shortcomings. Joe and Rachel use some inspiration from Netflix binging, a quick nod to Philosophy, and an overview of the Book of Ecclesiastes to give some thoughts on how to deal with all of life, good and bad.

Many self-righteous people are miserable, and many sub-cultures of Fundamentalism have limited understandings or expressions of humor. Rachel previews her comedy show, followed by Joe and Rachel discussing humor with its uses and misuses.

Idealism is a common theme in Authoritarian Fundamentalism and appeals to our desire for easy answers. In this episode, Joe and Rachel discuss how our God-given desires for perfection can lead us into harm when not anchored in the hope of Jesus alone.

When we've been burned by the morality of Authoritarian Fundamentalism, we look for other moralities that can replace what we've known. These moral systems can give identities and standards of right or wrong. Joe and Rachel talk about moral systems inside Authoritarian Fundamentalism and the world including what comes from politics.