John Mark Comer Teachings Community as Confrontation (ft. Alex Rettman) | Practicing the Way Vision Series E9
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Aug 25, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Alex Rettman, the Lead Pastor of Saints' Hill Church and former Bridgetown pastor, dives into the challenges of conflict within community dynamics. He emphasizes that confrontation can be a loving tool for transformation and acceptance, shifting our perspective from disillusionment. Alex discusses the need for humility in conflict resolution, the importance of face-to-face communication based on Jesus' teachings, and how understanding our identity in Christ fosters grace-filled interactions.
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Confrontation Moves Disillusionment To Acceptance
- Conflict is necessary to move from disillusionment to acceptance in community.
- Fruitful confrontation is the path to deeper relationships and God's good in community.
Culture Favors Public Shaming Over Conversation
- Modern culture models confrontation by shaming, legislating, or protesting rather than face-to-face conversation.
- Online outrage replaces coffee-table conversations and shrinks space for true change.
Dehumanizing Labels End Conversation
- Social media shuts down dialogue and dehumanizes opponents, making labels that halt conversation.
- Ending conversation prevents any real, lasting change in people's lives.
