The Christian life is meant to be lived in community. Or is it? Many people question whether or not this is actually true, thinking that they can follow Jesus without being involved in a local church.

In this episode (featuring our kids minister, Zach Baker), we look at the Bible and tackle what it actually says about the importance of church. We also discuss some common excuses that keep people from attending church and address what "church hurt" is and how people can heal from it.

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

• Hebrews 10:24-25 https://lifept.cc/3MG0Q2x
• Acts 2:42-47 https://lifept.cc/4e3dm8a

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• Read (Zach) - Ain’t Too Proud to Beg - Telford Work https://lifept.cc/3XdB1Mg
• Read (Nick) - Sunday Matters - Paul David Tripp https://lifept.cc/3TfZ6Ri
• Listen (Heath) - Forrest Frank https://lifept.cc/4gfArGE
• Listen (Caleb) - Old Friends - Ben Rector https://lifept.cc/3XxlfgC

• 0:00 The Church is a spiritual union
• 2:20 What is the best concert you’ve been to?
• 8:05 What is the church?
• 12:53  Why is it important to gather with the church?
• 22:10 What are some common excuses for not going to church?
• 31:48 Too busy for Church?
• 36:27 Church hurt
• 45:29 What should I look for in a church?
• 52:56 Final thoughts
• 56:44 Read, Watch, Listen

In our culture, students have more access than ever before to meaningless content filled with lies. So, our LifePoint Students team created the “You Asked For It” podcast to be a supplemental resource that aims to exalt truth and help students know, love, and obey God by addressing various topics and questions according to the Bible.

Watch the Podcast on YouTube at https://lifept.cc/yafi

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Watch and listen to new episodes of the You Asked For It podcast every other Monday during the school year, and be sure to keep an eye on our social media for updates and clips from the show.

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Riverdale: 8:10am, 9:30am, and 10:50am

Redemption City: 9:00am and 10:45am

Come be a part of our student ministry programming on Wednesday nights!

Smyrna and Creek Middle School: 6:30pm at the Smyrna Campus

Smyrna and Creek High School: 7:15pm at the Smyrna Campus

Riverdale: 6:30pm at the Riverdale Campus

Redemption City: 6:30pm at the Redemption City Campus

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Season 1 Intro song - “Sooo Sick” by Kurtisdrums

Season 2 Intro song - “Whatever Is Good – Instrumental” by Sita