Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Why The Church Still Matters Today (with Carmen Imes)
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Jan 13, 2026 
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Carmen Imes, an Associate Professor of Old Testament and author of *Becoming God's Family*, highlights the crucial role of the church today. She argues that church community, designed by God, counteracts individualism and fosters deep connections. Carmen delves into the significance of family language in scripture, emphasizing the loyalty it fosters among believers. She also addresses the limitations of solo faith and encourages perseverance in community, outlining when it's appropriate to leave a church setting.
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Community Is Essential To Faith
- God designed humans for community and not solitary faith.
- Carmen Imes warns disconnecting from the church cuts off a primary formative source for believers.
The Church Recalibrates Your Compass
- Church recalibrates our spiritual compass gradually rather than delivering instant results.
- Imes compares occasional corporate worship to checking a compass that slowly drifts if left unchecked.
Attend Church For Formation, Not Entertainment
- Do not reduce church participation to personal spiritual entertainment or education.
- Attend as a communal practice that forms you and others, not just to learn or feel inspired.
