I don't think it's a stretch to say that we as a society (not just as the Church) are starving for community. Why? Is this a Christian problem or just an American problem? In this episode we'll look more closely at how both the American church and American culture contribute to the community crisis. 

Thorny Christians - those seeds who sprouted up but were choked out by the thorns (the cares and riches of this life), yet are still curiously in church. So what keeps them in church? In this episode, we'll take a look at the theology that emerges from a church business seeking to affirm and bolster its power and wealth. 

Something feels off about the church in America. But where do we begin?
In this episode, we'll start with what should be a pretty obvious observation - many American churches  are operated more like businesses than churches. This is where we begin. This episode is a big one because it lays the groundwork for future episodes, so don't miss this! 

What's more awkward than talking to a wall about your deepest struggles? Keeping it all inside and telling nobody, I guess...