Theology Applied

THE LIVESTREAM - Denominationalism Is Dead

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Nov 14, 2025
The hosts dive into the crisis of denominationalism, urging listeners to prioritize finding a faithful local church over debating labels. They explore options when no good church is nearby, discussing the need for relocation or planting new congregations. The conversation emphasizes that pastors should prioritize shepherding over theological precision. They also touch on the appeal of Eastern Orthodoxy, the impact of the pandemic on church closures, and strategies for new fathers in cultivating family worship.
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INSIGHT

Prioritize A Faithful Local Church

  • Joel Webbon argues denominational labels are the wrong starting question in our present crisis.
  • Prioritize finding any faithful local church that will protect and disciple your family.
ADVICE

Choose Safety Over Secondary Purity

  • Join a local congregation that will "have your back" even if it differs on secondary doctrines.
  • Move or plant a church if no such local option exists; being churchless is not permitted.
INSIGHT

Denominational Cohesion Is A Luxury

  • Wesley Todd and Joel describe denominational alliances fracturing under modern providential litmus tests.
  • Historic denominational unity was a luxury of Christendom's victory, not our present reality.
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