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Ministerial self-criticism incoming:
Joe Rogan has the most popular podcast in the world and his shows often exceed 2-3 hours in length. Each episode receives millions of listens/views with guests including scientists, athletes, entertainers, and more.
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Joe Rogan has the most popular podcast in the world and his shows often exceed 2-3 hours in length. Each episode receives millions of listens/views with guests including scientists, athletes, entertainers, and more.
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Our instinct is to hear those numbers and grumble, "People complain that I preach 30-40 minutes."
We will point our fingers at their lack of spiritual appetite and lament a fallen world consumed by entertainment culture and short attention spans.
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We will point our fingers at their lack of spiritual appetite and lament a fallen world consumed by entertainment culture and short attention spans.
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But what if the question we SHOULD be asking is, "Why is what I'm preaching less compelling to the average person than a conversation between a cage fighting commentator and a neuroscientist?
The solution is not in our eloquence but in 1 Cor. 2:1-5 (pictured):
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The solution is not in our eloquence but in 1 Cor. 2:1-5 (pictured):
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People ARE interested in investing their time into something compelling, but the most compelling quality of a church is not the charisma of their preacher, but rather the depth of their prayers and demonstration of the Spirit.
Pray. Fast. Study. Share. Serve.
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Pray. Fast. Study. Share. Serve.
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Obligatory side note: this is not a recommendation of the Joe Rogan podcast (for a variety of reasons).
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