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In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran, Leann Reece, and Vicki May discuss the impact of celebrity culture in the church, specifically the green room mentality in a lot of churches. They highlight the contradiction between the call to be servants and the pursuit of celebrity status in modern Christianity. This conversation explores the negative side of the church green room, particularly in relation to volunteer exploitation and the pressures of celebrity culture, as well as what we can do about it to build healthier environments in our churches. Want to support SAI financially? https://donorbox.org/sai-initial-funding-campaign THANK YOU to our podcast partner, the East TN Mentorship Association! Find out more information about what they do or connect with them at https://earnyoursanctuary.com/ . TELL THEM WE SENT YOU for a special rate that is ONLY for Church Disrupted Podcast listeners. Find out more about the Spiritual Abuse Institute and the Church Disrupted Podcast at https://www.spiritualabuse.institute/. Join the church disrupted COMMUNITY here: https://discord.gg/nbWwg8Sz6Z Please Subscribe and Share! Chapters 00:00 Introduction: The Contradiction of Celebrity Culture 02:18 The Impact of Green Room Mentality 10:33 Finding Balance: Serving and Resting 19:30 The Benefits and Challenges of Green Rooms 25:12 Addressing the Root Issue: Volunteer Shortage 35:12 Conclusion: Prioritizing Volunteer Well-being 36:10 The Negative Side of the Green Room: Volunteer Exploitation and Disconnect 39:59 Unpaid Professionals: The Disparity in Treatment 43:39 Staff Members: Balancing Responsibilities and Burnout 50:32 Setting Boundaries and Treating Volunteers with Respect 01:12:33 The Negative Effects of the Green Room Mentality 01:14:18 Separation and Unapproachability in the Green Room 01:17:42 Exploitation of Volunteers and the Importance of Boundaries 01:20:02 Transparency and Open Communication about the Green Room 01:33:33 Leading by Example to Create a Healthy Environment