#341: Tommy Preson Phillips on Why People Are Leaving The Church To Look For Christ

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Jan 2, 2025

Tommy Preson Phillips, a pastor at Watermark Church, musician, and author of 'Invisible Jesus,' shares his insights on why people are leaving the church. He discusses his personal deconstruction journey and warns that many evangelical churches lack genuine engagement. Tommy critiques the worship industry, highlighting its superficiality and the disconnect in modern mega churches. He advocates for authentic spiritual connections and meaningful worship music, urging leaders to embrace change and focus on Christ-like values.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Navigating Life as a Pastor and Musician

01:53 • 2min

Bridging Music and Spirituality Across Diverse Platforms

04:13 • 2min

Navigating Faith and Community Challenges

05:56 • 26min

The Evolution of Worship Music and Leadership

31:43 • 24min

The Courage to Disrupt: Embracing Change in Spiritual Leadership

55:51 • 2min

A Unique Approach to Worship Music in the Church

57:43 • 2min

Understanding Spiritual Practices and Their Impact

59:49 • 2min

Topics Covered:

Why deconstruction is a prophetic warning to the church
Tommy’s deconstruction journey and why he became a Pastor
Why most evangelical churches today lack engagement
The problem with the worship industry and local church worship
Why people are leaving the church
Why the modern mega church looks more like Babylon than Christ

Resources Mentioned:

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Invisible Jesus by Scot McKnight & Tommy Preson Phillips
Tommy’s Substack
Preson Phillips Music
Watermark Church – where Tommy pastors

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