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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2025 · 58 MIN

Would the Early Church Recognize Us? Coffee Bars, Light Shows, and 40-Minute Sermons

from Giving Grace With Alexandra Hansen · host Giving Grace Podcast

If Peter, Paul, or one of the early church believers walked into a modern Sunday service—complete with coffee bars, LED lights, and countdown timers—would they even recognize it as church? In this episode, we wrestle with the gap between the simple, Spirit-led gatherings of the first century and the polished productions of today. Is our way of “doing church” helping people meet Jesus—or have we traded intimacy for entertainment?

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