Today we ask the real questions as we sat down with Dr. Branton Burleson to ask him his scriptural opinions on church polity and the way a church should govern itself.

In this interview Randy dives into the topics of congregationalism, Dr. Branton's thoughts on the best way for a church to govern itself and more! Dr. Branton Burleson is a local pastor at Grace Baptist Church in Asheville, NC. A Big thanks to Dr. Branton Burleson for sitting down with us and giving us his thoughts, opinions, and biblical views on Church Polity.

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If there is one prominent approach to church government in Appalachia it’s “Congregationalism” and it’s decided the fates of many of our churches. But where did it come from? Is it a biblical practice? And should the people really have that much power?

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What level of importance would you place on preaching in your church? Is it just an activity or is it more? If you want to find favor in the Lord, you better not miss the second part of our episode on preaching in Appalachia!

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What level of importance would you place on preaching in your church? Is it just an activity or is it more? What’s really happening when your preacher takes the pulpit? If you want to find favor in the Lord, you better not miss this episode!

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It must be the season of the witch…We’re seeing the pumpkins, black cats, and the Reece’s peanut butter cups everywhere!

Our podcast discusses contentious issues in the church, and there’s few that are bigger than the issue of celebrating Halloween.

What are this day’s origins? Should Christian’s lock their doors and draw their shades? Or is it all harmless fun?

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How Trick-or-Treating Became a Halloween Tradition

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by Bridget Haggerty

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Is it crowded in here? 

Appalachia is the strong leather strap of the Bible Belt. But what’s with all these churches here? Where’d they come from?

In part two of a two part special, we dive deeper into the similarities between the different denominations and church cultures here in Appalachia and ask the question are we in unity with one another, and can we do better?

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Is it crowded in here?

Appalachia is the strong leather strap of the Bible Belt. But what’s with all these churches here? Where’d they come from?

In part one of a two part special, we focus on the predominant church denominations and cultures in Appalachia, and their historic beliefs, and it turns out, we are more alike than you might realize.

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You’re in our neck of the woods, now!

Join us in the Hollar as we briefly cover the history, culture, and the stereotypes of Appalachia. The good, the bad, and the ugly. After all, we are where we came from!

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A familiar enough invitation. We think there is a bountiful harvest for pastors and church members who feel called to Appalachia, and hope for the ones who are already here. If you feel the same, take a load off and join us for our first official episode!

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Out of the church Attic is a podcast dedicated to your listening ears giving you everything you need to know about the culture of the Appalachian mountains and all the things that drive and thrive in it!

In our very first "unofficial" Episode we discuss the origins of this podcast. Where did it come from? Why are we doing it? and what can you gain from listening to two christian white boys born and bred in Appalachia.

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