Favored or Forsaken: Megachurches

Cue the lights and crank up that fog machine because this Favored or Forsaken episode is all about Megachurches. Whether you’re looking for a wildly specific ministry group or a worship service presented in three different languages, all are welcome here as we explore the things that megachurches don’t often get credit for and the things that might deserve a little criticism. Grab your coffee, fade into the crowd, and get ready for that volunteer campaign as we unpack the history and impact of this Christian cultural phenomenon. MENTIONS Listen: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Find Brennan Manning’s books here Britney Spears Drive-by: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Video Megachurch World Tour: Metropolitan Temple | Angelus Temple | Saddleback Church | Willow Creek Community Church What is a Megachurch? Find the Hartford Institute Study here The Incredible Disappearing Evangelist: Aimee McPherson Deep Dive Coffee Ministry: The Beverage that Fuels the Church from Christianity Today Instagram: Hot Takes on Megachurches Pastors Cooper and Gaga: Listen to Shallow The Breakfast Binge Cookbook: Get all the Recipes here FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - Instagram: Saint Julius Jamie - Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Erin - Book: Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning BIBLE BINGE SEMINARYOur Patreon supporters can get full access to ad-free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner.SHOW SPONSORS Rothy’s: Give your feet the treat they deserve with Rothy’s! Through August 1 you can receive $20 off your order of $100 or more by going to rothys.com/binge. Literati: Reimagine what a book club can be with Literati! Redeem a 30-day trial for only $0.99 at Literati.com/binge. BetterHelp: Start living a happier life today! Get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/biblebinge. THE POPCASTCheck out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist.THE BIBLE BINGE BULLETINSign up for our brand new edition of The Bible Binge Bulletin, a monthly newsletter featuring exclusive content curated by your trusted Bible Binge team. Sign up here!Follow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Cue the lights and crank up that fog machine because this Favored or Forsaken episode is all about Megachurches. Whether you’re looking for a wildly specific ministry group or a worship service presented in three different languages, all are welcome here as we explore the things that megachurches don’t often get credit for and the things that might deserve a little criticism. Grab your coffee, fade into the crowd, and get ready for that volunteer campaign as we unpack the history and impact of this Christian cultural phenomenon. MENTIONS Listen: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Find Brennan Manning’s books here Britney Spears Drive-by: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Video Megachurch World Tour: Metropolitan Temple | Angelus Temple | Saddleback Church | Willow Creek Community Church What is a Megachurch? Find the Hartford Institute Study here The Incredible Disappearing Evangelist: Aimee McPherson Deep Dive Coffee Ministry: The Beverage that Fuels the Church from Christianity Today Instagram: Hot Takes on Megachurches Pastors Cooper and Gaga: Listen to Shallow The Breakfast Binge Cookbook: Get all the Recipes here FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - Instagram: Saint Julius Jamie - Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Erin - Book: Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning BIBLE BINGE SEMINARY Our Patreon supporters can get full access to ad-free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner. SHOW SPONSORS Rothy’s: Give your feet the treat they deserve with Rothy’s! Through August 1 you can receive $20 off your order of $100 or more by going to rothys.com/binge. Literati: Reimagine what a book club can be with Literati! Redeem a 30-day trial for only $0.99 at Literati.com/binge. BetterHelp: Start living a happier life today! Get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/biblebinge. THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist. THE BIBLE BINGE BULLETIN Sign up for our brand new edition of The Bible Binge Bulletin, a monthly newsletter featuring exclusive content curated by your trusted Bible Binge team. Sign up here! Follow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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