Episode 21: Dumb reasons to leave a church (and when you actually should)

Unveiling the Absurd: we expose the ironic reasons people foolishly abandon their church home while empowering listeners to discern when it is truly necessary.  As pastors, we have a lot of experience in seeing church conflict and congregants leave for various reasons.  We also share our personal stories of when we needed to leave a church.  

In this episode:

- Discover the signs that indicate it may be time to leave your church and find guidance on making this difficult decision.

- Learn practical strategies for addressing sin within church leadership and navigating the complexities of this sensitive issue.

- Explore the dumb reasons people sometimes use as excuses to leave a church and gain insight into how to avoid making the same mistakes.

- Understand the importance of open communication and conflict resolution within your church community, and discover strategies for fostering healthy dialogue.

- Embrace change and personal growth within your church, as we delve into the value of evolving as individuals and as a community.

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The key moments in this episode are:
00:00:00 - Reasons to Leave a Church, 

00:00:25 - Introduction and Background, 

00:01:05 - The "GOAT" Sermon, 

00:04:22 - Personal Updates, 

00:06:16 - Reasons for Leaving Churches, 

00:08:55 - Example of a Dumb Reason, 

00:13:11 - Finding a Church that Aligns with Your Calling, 

00:14:27 - Dumb Reason #1: Interpersonal Conflict, 

00:16:04 - Importance of Communication and Unity, 

00:17:37 - Churches in Conflict, 

00:20:10 - Dumb Reason #2: Personal Preferences, 

00:26:56 - The Importance of Talking about Money in the Church, 

00:28:19 - Church Size and Change, 

00:29:41 - The Value of Small Churches, 

00:30:09 - Embracing Change in the Church, 

00:33:54 - Facing Sin and Accountability, 

00:39:53 - Is Jesus enough?, 

00:40:15 - Church abuse and transparency, 

00:41:27 - Church leaders and transparency, 

00:43:22 - Leaving a church for valid reasons, 

00:45:32 - Maturing in faith and seeking deeper food,