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Jan 22, 2026 3 hr 20 min

Genuine Church

from The Go To Hell Podcast Hosted by The Go To Hell Podcast

We talk a little college football. Golden Globe trivia. Tim's in a personal funk. Then we dive deep into why Francis Chan left a megachurch to pursue home church, the importance of genuine community and spiritual gifts, and how small groups can — or can’t — replace true Christian fellowship. How do we love one another well? Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing Co. Enjoy By 01.01.24 Unfiltered IPA Russian River Brewing Co. Hop Father IPA Russian River Brewing Co. Row 2 Hill 56 Pale Ale Strong opinions, weakly held Thanks for listening to the Go To Hell Podcast Show voiceovers are generated using AI licensed via ElevenLabs Show music is Elevated and Upper Room by Kurtz Martin and licensed via Music Vine Please subscribe, rate and review. Post your comments, questions, criticisms, or an invitation to Hades at https://gotohellpodcast.substack.com. Hit us up at Twitter: @TheGoToHellPod and Instagram: @gotohellpod Email us at [email protected] or [email protected]. Visit us at http://gotohellpodcast.com

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  1. 0:13 Introduction and Audio Note
  2. 0:24 Church and Alehouse Philosophy
  3. 0:55 Reflections on Recent Conversations
  4. 7:25 Personal Struggles and Insecurities
  5. 9:48 Returning to Church
  6. 12:58 Community and Connection
  7. 16:47 Returning to Work
  8. 20:53 Trivia Question and Beer of the Week
  9. 22:32 Golden Globes Discussion
  10. 29:02 Movie Trivia Challenge
  11. 33:20 Francis Chan and Home Church
  12. 47:26 Home Church Dynamics
  13. 56:37 Love and Community in Church
  14. 1:37:57 Spiritual Gifts and Support
  15. 2:08:44 Home Church Challenges
  16. 2:09:05 Hypocrisy of Church Attendance
  17. 2:12:48 The Need for Community
  18. 2:24:07 Ritual vs. Relationship
  19. 2:29:33 The Role of Compassion
  20. 2:33:56 Leadership in the Church
  21. 2:46:34 Intentional Conversations
  22. 2:52:39 The Essence of Church
  23. 3:02:45 The Importance of Practice
  24. 3:19:49 Closing Thoughts on Community

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