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Show Notes

In which we take a megachurch pastor’s resignation as a jumping off point for talking about individualism and community in the church, self-aggrandizement in the name of evangelism and church growth, and the danger of cults of personality, not only but especially in Christian communities.

Chapters

• Intro (0:46)
• Ups and Downs and Foibles (0:46–7:19)
• Individualism and Community (7:19–14:42)
• Self-Aggrandizement in the Name of Other Good Things (14:42–24:41)
• Cults of Personality (24:41–31:32)
• Conclusion (31:32–32:24)
• Hilarities (32:24–32:36)

Music

• “Lighthouse” from Love Alchemy, Life Algorithm EP by The Burgeoning. Used by permission.
• “Winning Slowly Theme” by Chris Krycho. Still winning. Still slow. Still perfect for the show, am I right?

Links

Things we referenced on the show.

• Mark Driscoll’s resignation letter
• Mars Hill Church’s announcement

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