What if the Gospel isn’t just about getting saved—but about being joined into a new family? In this episode of the Circle Dwellers podcast, Matt and Timothy Krell of the Protestant Monastic Order of Life Mission Fellowship challenge popular Western views of church, individualism, and spirituality. Drawing from Scripture, Trinitarian theology, and voices like David deSilva and James Torrance, they argue that Christian life is inherently communal—and that real discipleship requires costly, daily commitment to a local body of believers. If you're a pastor or Christian layperson feeling disillusioned with shallow church life and hungry for deeper fellowship and Gospel-centered living, this conversation will help you rediscover the radical call of the Kingdom of God: to love, serve, and live as a true spiritual family. Honor, Patronage, Kinship, Purity by David Desilva: https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Patronage-Kinship-Purity-Unlocking-ebook/dp/B09R9576V8?sr=8-1 Worship, Community and the Triune God of Grace by James B. Torrance https://www.amazon.com/Worship-Community-Triune-God-Grace/dp/0830818952/ Heaven: The Logic of Eternal Joy by Jerry L. Walls https://www.amazon.com/Heaven-Eternal-Jerry-L-Walls/dp/0195113020/ The Problem of Pain by CS Lewis https://www.amazon.com/Problem-Pain-C-S-Lewis/dp/0060652969?sr=8-1 We are Life Mission Fellowship--a Protestant monastic order completely dedicated to Christ, His work, and His people. This is a podcast dedicated to the ins-and-outs of living the Benedict Option. You can learn more about us at https://life-mission.org. LINK TO THE FULL PLAYLIST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMej6nRbT1w&list=PL7hIF0W9VbDiA6l2AxkeFz-46rppTs418 Facebook: Our Church's page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069547834823 Our Abbot, Adam Krell: https://www.facebook.com/adam.krell.37 X: Matt Krell: https://x.com/mattckrell Tim Krell: https://x.com/timothykrell Our abbot, Adam Krell: https://x.com/adamkrell #podcast #christian #monastery #monasteries #benedictoption #faith #religion #spirituality #spiritualgrowth
