053: Unlearning Christianity: What if What We THINK We Know About Christianity is Keeping Us From Jesus?

In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran, Shawn Reece, and Corey Laster talk about how unlearning cultural Christianity can actually lead us closer to Jesus. But its definitely not easy!!! Unlearning the traditions and systems we have known comes with painful cognitive dissonance. This unlearning is painful but worth it. So, if you are brave enough to check your preconceived notions at the door, press play, and let's dive into this conversation together. 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 Unlearning Cultural Christianity 05:56 Cognitive Dissonance in Faith 12:03 The Nature of Church and Community 18:03 The Impact of Financial Structures on Ministry 24:14 The Evolution of Pastoral Roles 29:52 Redefining Church and Community Engagement 54:32 Understanding God's Love and Acceptance 58:34 Navigating Church Dynamics and Questions 01:00:02 The Role of Pastors and Church Staff 01:01:27 The Complexity of Theological Teachings 01:02:25 The Fear of Being Wrong in Teaching 01:04:49 The Misconception of Defending the Gospel 01:06:13 The Nuance of Paul's Teachings 01:08:05 The Prophetic Nature of Deconstruction 01:10:00 Rethinking Salvation and Baptism 01:12:48 The Importance of Discipleship 01:14:17 The Church's Response to Deconstruction 01:16:41 Creating Safe Spaces for Questions 01:18:33 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Understanding 01:20:54 The Importance of Different Perspectives 01:22:22 God's Sovereignty in Our Mistakes 01:24:18 The Fear of Man vs. Fear of God 01:26:35 The Foundation of Our Faith 01:28:27 Encouragement for Questioning Faith 01:30:18 The Journey of Faith and Certainty 01:32:11 The Importance of Solidifying Beliefs 01:34:37 The Need for Empathy in Faith Discussions 01:36:28 The Simplicity of Faith 01:38:49 Building on the Foundation of Christ 01:40:18 The Importance of Care in Building Faith 01:42:17 Remodeling Faith vs. Deconstructing 01:44:07 Encouragement for Big Questions in Faith