Do you really need to go to church to be a Christian?

A lot of people today say, “I love Jesus, but I don’t need the church.” But that question reveals a deeper misunderstanding—not about attendance, but about what the Church actually is.

In this episode of the Cross Culture Podcast, we break down why:
• The Church isn’t a building—it’s the family of God
• The Church isn’t optional—it’s the body of Christ
• You don’t need the Church to become a Christian, but you do need the Church to learn how to live like one

We explore powerful biblical imagery that reframes the conversation—comparing a Christian without the Church to an athlete without a team, or a coal removed from the fire. Christianity was never designed to be lived in isolation.

Whether you’re skeptical, deconstructing, burned by church hurt, or simply asking honest questions—this conversation is for you.

🎙️ Watch. Think. Engage the culture with truth.

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