Thom Rainer | I Am A Christian | Steve Brown, Etc. | Key Life

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What does it REALLY mean to be a Christian? This week, it's back to the basics as Steve and the gang hang out with former pastor and best-selling author Thom Rainer, discussing the importance of returning to the essential beliefs and practices of our faith. Thom's new book is "I Am A Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers (https://amzn.to/3hKsIXu – @TyndaleHouse). 🗝️ Do you feel like we're seeing a widespread departure from orthodox Christianity? If so, why? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️ While you're here, would you do us a favor? Just click the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). Then you'll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! As always, you can find more from Steve at https://www.KeyLife.org​. Be sure to download the Key Life app, now available for iPhone and Android: Check out https://www.KeyLife.org/AmazonSmile​ to learn how your online shopping can help Key Life at no cost to you. And get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe​ GUEST BIO Thom Rainer is a former pastor, a best-selling author, and currently serves as the founder and CEO of Church Answers. He graduated from the University of Alabama and earned an MDiv and PhD from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Tom’s latest book is called "I Am A Christian: Discovering What It Means to Follow Jesus Together with Fellow Believers" (https://amzn.to/3hKsIXu). 00:00 - Intro 03:14 - Meet Thom Rainer 05:40 - Why we need to be reminded of the basics of biblical truth 07:23 - NOTHING controversial in Thom's new book – actually, that's not true... 13:20 - The imperfect bride (that's still worthy of love) 19:09 - The two big voids in the church today 29:47 - A few practical, tactical ideas from Thom for church leaders 34:40 - Steve scares Thom (but it's a good thing) 37:48 - Steve's closing thoughts 39:56 - Next week's guest is... Follow us on Social! ▶ TWITTER - https://twitter.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ FACEBOOK - https://facebook.com/KeyLifeNetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM - https://instagram.com/keylifenetwork Key Life participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.