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A single conversation at a well reshaped the way we think about worship. Drawing from John 4, we unpack why Jesus moves worship from places and performances to a life anchored in spirit and truth—and how that shift liberates the church from spectacle and centers us on God’s glory. We confront a hard question: who decides how God is worshiped—our tastes, or His Word? From stained glass to stage lights, from hype to hush, we examine the difference between emotionalism and spiritual devotion, and why reverence can produce deeper, steadier joy than any manufactured moment.

We walk through the regulative principle in clear, practical terms: reading the Bible, preaching the Bible, praying the Bible, and singing the Bible, with the sacraments as visible words. That simple, Scripture-shaped pattern doesn’t starve the soul; it feeds it. We also explore how private and family worship fit into the picture—less formally regulated than Sunday, but still tethered to truth. Rather than emptying the mind or borrowing from New Age trends, we aim our attention toward Christ, trusting that focus is a form of love and that formation follows habit.

If you’ve felt tension between church-as-show and church-as-sanctuary, this conversation offers a path forward. True worship leaves us with a peaceful heart and a rejoicing spirit, not a sugar rush that fades by lunchtime. It’s for God first, and precisely because of that, it builds up the people He loves. Join us as we re-center on Christ, resist consumerism, and recover the joy of gathered praise shaped by Scripture. If this resonates, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help others find the conversation.