The Rural Reformation

Looking toward the midterms in November, we discuss how politics have been going and some of the trends that we’ve seen. We have some strong cautions against the kinds of despair peddling that we regularly see from ostensibly conservative parts of the internet, and some encouragement for those who, despite some setbacks, need to keep up the good fight.

Many rural churches still hold staunchly to the KJV as their preferred translation for preaching and teaching, and while this preference is not a problem, it is increasingly a reason for hostility to other churches which use other translations. In this episode, we discuss why this is still the case, when it is actually a positive instinct, and what really lies behind these divisions.

In this episode, we discuss the myriad implications which the recent red wave has upon rural areas. Trump has consistently been popular in rural areas, but what does his victory mean for our communities and our churches?

In this episode, we consider the question of women in leadership, how we got to this point, and the effects it’s having on how our churches run. Contrary to the modern narrative about inclusion and representation, we know that the Bible shows we are most prosperous and happy when we accept the roles God has given to us. If you have women leading in your church, it’s changed your church culture in ways you’re not even aware of.

Denominational church planting and revitalization efforts have almost entirely neglected rural areas for decades now. In this first episode, we discuss why this is the case, what can be done about it, and some of the challenges of planting in rural areas. Jason, Scott, and Josh also tell you our backstories and how we ended up in rural Adams County, Ohio.