Voices Of Key Life | State Of The Church | Steve Brown, Etc.

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This week, it's a free 'four' all with the Voices of Key Life joining Steve in the studio for the first time ever. Hang out as they share stories, laughs, and discuss why they're hopeful for the future of the church. 🗝️ Are you hopeful for the future of the church? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️ While you're here, please help Key Life by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). That way you'll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! Get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe – includes FREE access to our behind-the-scenes 'SBE Insider' playlist here on YouTube. And be sure to download the Key Life app, now available for iPhone and Android: https://www.KeyLife.org/app GUEST BIOS Pete Alwinson is a former pastor, the founder of ForgeTruth.com (@ForgeTruth) and the author of "Like Father, Like Son" (https://bit.ly/4b23QQS). Matt Heard is a speaker, teacher, pastor, coach, and the Founder and Principal of a ministry called THRIVE. He’s also the author of "Life With a Capital L.: Embracing Your God-given Humanity" (https://bit.ly/3KK0lDS). Justin Holcomb is a professor, author, and currently serves as bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Central Florida. One of Justin's recent books is the devotional "God With Us" (https://bit.ly/3xebKsv). Jerry Parries is a pastor, entrepreneur, and the author of "Grace: The Real Good News of the Gospel" (https://bit.ly/3VEnptQ). 00:00 - Intro 02:55 - Meet Jerry Parries, Pete Alwinson, Matt Heard, and Justin Holcomb 03:57 - Together in-person for the first time ever... 08:26 - Why Justin is hopeful for the church, especially globally 13:54 - How Pete transitioned from senior pastor to leading @ForgeTruth 15:20 - Justin and his 'MLM' 15:48 - Worship - Teaching - Fellowship 16:46 - Matt Heard's perspective on the church 19:03 - Jerry Parries experience during the lockdown 22:55 - Justin on 'The Great Dechurching' 26:15 - Orthodoxy AND Vibrancy 29:28 - Jerry on the danger of pastors mixing their opinions into the Gospel 31:46 - Pete on the power of men understanding God's love 34:13 - The guys' advice to young people entering the ministry 37:38 - Closing thoughts from Jerry, Pete, Matt, and Justin 40:38 - Next week's guest is... Follow us on Social! ▶ X/TWITTER – /keylifenetwork ▶ FACEBOOK – /keylifenetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM – /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.

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• Church & Fellowship
• The Church