Marshall, Alex, and Macon discuss whether what kinds of fans want to see “the best” teams play each other and which kinds of fans want Cinderella Stories. Do hardcore fans want the first, and recreational fans the second? Are folks who only come to Christmas and Easter recreational Christian fans? And is there anything surprising to do on Easter? Finally, they discuss a church’s “Brand,” if “Diversity” is a brand, and whether this is even a valid way of thinking about Church.

Show Notes:

Snow White

Death of a Unicorn

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Dianetics

Grimsley Whirlies Varsity Baseball

Inspo Board

Let the Hate flow through you

in fact, it was University of Houston

Chalky

Name Image and License

Necco Wafers

it’s an adverb

Surprise The World

Necco Wafers' main and proper use

Roses Discount Stores

Lessons and Carols

Merry Friggin’ Christmas

The answer is simple: Volume.

There’s a Journal of the American Society for Church Growth. Vol 14, Issue 3: What is Wrong With the Homogenous Unit Principle?

Lausanne has been on the subject since at least 1978.

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