In this episode of Practically Pastoring, Frank, Jeff, Delmar, Andrew, and Timothy dive deep into the growing cynicism toward the evangelical church. From meme accounts like Pastors with Props to heartbreaking scandals, distrust in church leadership is only getting worse.

We also discuss the solution of faithfulness over time, the importance of authenticity, and how to shepherd hurting people who are walking into our churches carrying heavy cynicism.

If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or someone who's been feeling the tension around church culture lately — this conversation is for you.

🕒 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro and Church Distrust Today00:48 - Meet the Team + Church Merch Ad03:18 - How Meme Accounts Like Pastors with Props Are Fueling Cynicism05:03 - The Craziest Church Props We’ve Seen07:56 - Are Props in Preaching a Problem or a Tool?10:36 - What's Legitimate Criticism of the Modern Church?12:01 - Lavish Lifestyles, Abuse Scandals, and Trust Broken14:30 - Personality-Driven Churches and Authority Misuse15:44 - Inauthenticity in Churches and Why It Matters18:19 - How Cynicism Is Showing Up in Our Churches22:20 - Is Cynicism Different Between Generations?24:00 - Are Smaller Churches More Immune to Distrust?26:19 - What’s the Way Forward: How Pastors Should Rspond29:30 - Admitting When We’re Wrong (Serious Moment)30:34 - Ending on a Lighter Note: Our Favorite Sermon Props33:00 - Final Thoughts and How to Engage With Us

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