Knowing Faith

#64 – What is the Church?

Dec 12, 2019
The hosts dive into the meaning behind the phrase 'holy catholic Church' from the Apostles' Creed. They humorously reflect on personal church backgrounds and how these shape their faith. The conversation explores the visible and invisible church, emphasizing unity among diverse congregations. Global perspectives on church issues are also discussed, particularly contrasting Western ideologies with those from African bishops. Finally, the concept of the church as a nurturing mother highlights the balance between individualism and community practices.
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Diverse Church Backgrounds

  • The hosts discuss their diverse church backgrounds, ranging from Presbyterian and Methodist to non-denominational and Southern Baptist.
  • Jen Wilkin jokingly refers to herself as a potential presidential candidate due to her experience with various denominations.
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A Church vs. The Church

  • The podcast distinguishes between "a church" (local expression of Christ's body) and "the Church" (universal communion of saints).
  • 1 Corinthians 1:2 highlights both the local and universal aspects of the Church.
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Holy Catholic Church

  • The term "holy catholic church" in the Apostles' Creed emphasizes the church's holiness, universality, and nature as a church.
  • The word "catholic" refers to the universal nature of the Church, encompassing all believers.
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