Something has gone terribly wrong with modern Christianity. We've shifted from the vibrant communal faith described in Acts 2:42-47 to what Pastor B calls a "me-centered gospel" — one that prioritizes personal benefit, individual platforms, and private spiritual experiences over collective wellbeing.

Drawing from recent community service experiences, Pastor B challenges listeners to examine how cultural individualism has infiltrated our faith practices. The podcast unpacks how genuine Christian community operated in the early church, where believers "had all things in common" despite diverse backgrounds and languages. This stark contrast to today's fragmented, often tribal approach to faith reveals not just a theological problem but a deeply practical one — leaving believers disconnected and unsupported despite unprecedented technological connectivity.

While many blame the pandemic for declining community engagement, Pastor B suggests it merely exposed existing fractures. The episode explores how our pursuit of personal platforms and individual success has overshadowed our responsibility to one another. Yet this isn't a call to abandon personal goals entirely, but rather to embrace what the host describes as "connected individualism" — achieving personal growth while simultaneously investing in community flourishing. This balanced approach recognizes both individual rights and collective responsibilities, seeing others not as burdens but as necessary resources in our spiritual journey.

Take time this week to reflect on how cultural forces rather than scripture may have shaped your understanding of faith community. Consider whether you're actively investigating "common unity" with others or simply waiting for connection to happen. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation as we rediscover the power of moving from "me" to "we" in our walk with God.

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