Episode 10 | A Deserted Island, Trusting Pastors, & Finding Idols

Question of the Day - 2:23CQ: 3 things beside the Bible you’re taking with you if you get stranded on a deserted island. Hot Topic - 8:12As church members, we often look up to our pastors, but do we look up to them too much? A Gallup Survey in 2023 also reports that trust in pastors reached an all-time low of 34%. Lifeway Research also reports that 41% of Protestant churchgoers said they have been influenced by a pastor’s teachings to the point of trusting them more than others in their life - Lifeway Research also reports that 1 in 5 churchgoers have faced moments where the fallibility or the failure of a pastor actually impacted their faith journey. What are the dangers of putting too much faith in a human leader? How should we as the church view our pastors and navigate the balance between respect and keeping our trust in God? Discussion & Member Questions - 19:48Sunday Recap 23:00 - In Acts 17:16, it says that Paul was distressed because he saw that the city was full of idols. At what point does something we really enjoy become an idol? 25:19 - What are some questions we can ask ourselves to identify those idols in our lives?28:32 - Paul’s gospel conversations were rooted in relationship, not the desire to win an argument. How   do you have gospel conversations with someone who is just really argumentative?32:23 - CQ: What would you say to someone who struggles with…If Jesus died for all our sins, why should I stop sinning then?35:38 - CQ: How can I hear God’s voice?40:32 - CQ: Could you explain in simple terms the difference between your spirit and your soul?Conclusion/Celebration - 43:35We would love if you would send in your questions! You can submit them to the social pages @thechapelbr on Facebook and Instagram, email [email protected], or text (225) 267-7443. Thanks for listening to the Going to the Chapel Podcast. Go out, live sent, and we’ll see you next time!