Is Your Church a Business or the Body of Christ?

We live in a time when many churches sound like startups, operate like corporations, and cater to consumers like retail stores. But is that what Jesus meant when He said, “I will build my church”? In this episode, Doug and Pastor Curt ask a bold question: What exactly is a church, anyway?

They explore how American Christianity has drifted toward branding, entertainment, and consumer satisfaction—often at the cost of clarity, tradition, and faithfulness. What are the biblical marks of a true church? Is comfort the same thing as faithfulness? What does Scripture actually say about what a church is—and isn’t?

This episode is both convicting and hopeful. If you’ve ever wrestled with why church sometimes feels more like a product than the Body of Christ, this conversation is for you.

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