071: A NEW Reformation? How To Restore Trust In The Church

In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran and Drew Cordell (the author of Honest Christianity) explore the pressing need for reformation within the church, discussing the decline in trust towards church leadership, the troubling intersection of business practices and church operations, and the importance of accountability and transparency from churches and pastors. This conversation highlights the tension of frustration and hope for the church's future at the same time. Follow Drew's work and get his book here: https://www.honestchristianity.org/Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/.Want to support SAI financially?https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaignJoin the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6ZLearn more about the Safe Church Pledge Here: https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/safechurchpledgePlease Subscribe and Share!Chapters00:00 Introduction to Drew Cordell and His Journey07:07 The Need for Reformation in the Church12:52 Cultural Shifts and the Church's Response18:09 Business Practices vs. Church Values25:05 The Role of Systems in Church Growth31:11 Identifying Areas for Change in the Church37:42 Disruption vs. Reformation in the Church43:22 The Importance of Questions in Faith44:47 Reallocation of Resources in the Church47:05 Restoration vs. Reformation in the Church50:56 Curiosity and the Pursuit of Truth56:43 The Priesthood of All Believers01:02:02 Safe Church Practices and AccountabilityFair Use Disclaimer:This video may contain copyrighted material the use of which has not always been specifically authorized by the copyright owner. All clips used are protected by the Fair Use Doctrine within Title 17 of the United States Code. This doctrine safeguards the use of copyrighted material for transformative purposes, such as commentary, criticism, review and news reporting. Under Title 17 U.S.C. § 512(f), any person who makes a false, bad faith, or misleading copyright claim or uses a copyright takedown to infringe on free speech, criticism, or commentary can be held liable for damages to the content creator.Hosseinzadeh v. Klein, 276 F.Supp.3d 34 (S.D.N.Y. 2017); Equals Three, LLC v. Jukin Media, Inc., 139 F. Supp. 3d 1094 (C.D. Cal. 2015).