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EPISODE · Aug 19, 2026 · 37 MIN

Are Church Buildings Wrong?

from Radically Christian · host Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson

Is spending "the Lord's money" on a church building faithful stewardship, or a distraction from the mission? It's a question that stirs strong feelings, especially for those rethinking what it means to be the New Testament church. Should Christians pool their resources for land, air conditioning, and pews, or does that kind of spending run against Scripture's example? Wes McAdams and Marcus Stenson dig into the tension between expedience and excess, weighing house churches, cathedrals, and everything in between. Does the idea that "the church is the people, not the building" actually resolve anything. Along the way, they wrestle with what "the Lord's money" really means, who gets to decide what's wise, and why the real answer might have less to do with square footage than with the heart behind it.Links and Resources:* Radical Restoration: A Call for Pure and Simple Christianity by F. LaGard Smith * Extended Free Trial of Logos Bible Study Software* Books by Wes McAdams* VidAngel Special OfferThis description contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. We only recommend resources we genuinely believe in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.radicallychristian.com

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