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One Right Church
by Mark Shaw with Scott Reavely
We invite people who believe they are in the "one right church" to ask questions.
Episodes
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Proof Text
Trusting in God's Word is one thing. Knowing what God meant so that you can trust it is another. Everyone does it at some level, but One Right Churches tend to use the Bible for proof texts. A proof text means you take an isolated text and use it to prove something, usually that you are right.…
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Where Do I Go from Here?
One final hurdle to leaving the One Right Church has to do with what is next. Where do I go from here? We strongly recommend finding another faith community. Don't try to go it alone! But finding the right church is easier said than done. The fear of the unknown, as well as many of the things you...
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Here Comes the Hard Conversation
The hardest thing about leaving the one right church will be the conversation with family. Mark knows the dread and has had this conversation from both sides. In this episode, we hope to help you have this talk. It won't be easy. We can't make it any more successful. But maybe we can help relieve...
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Leaving Isn’t Easy
As much as we made a case for leaving the One Right Church in the last episode, we recognize it isn't easy to leave. Today we talk about some of the challenges related to leaving. Everyone anticipates that they will face the loss of status and identity, they'll have to start over, they may lose...
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Leaving the One Right Church
Today we begin a short series on leaving the One Right Church. Why might someone think about leaving? Is there a good enough reason to unsettle everything you know? Leaving the One Right Church is no small thing. We feel for you. Today we start with reaons you might consider leaving. In future...
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Unity: Why Bother?
In this episode, we respond to a reader question about unity. What creates unity? What does it look like when it is manufactured but not real? Why does God care about unity? We hope this helps you commit to real unity and be dissatisfied with false unity.
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Free from Pressure
The pressure from the church hits men and women differently, yet both feel it. In this episode, we talk through how men and women both experience pressure to conform, to fulfill role expectations, and to treat other family members in certain ways. Our hope is that each person would be free to…
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It Is What It Is
"It is what it is." "You should have known this would happen." "You're the one who made the decision." These are all things Mark heard about leaving the Followers of Christ. In this episode, we discuss how the choice to leave is not a choice to reject family members. Rather, the pressure that…
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The Power and Pain of Rejection (Replay)
This has been on our minds again. It never really leaves. In this encore episode, we discuss the doctrine of rejection. Followers of Christ, like other groups, practice shunning or rejection because it was taught from the beginning. We look at the teaching and biblical ideas behind that practice.
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When a Dream Doesn’t Fit in the One Right Church
Cole Crone had his life mapped out for him. It just wasn't the life that he wanted. If he played the part, the future was very predictable. He dreamed of a different part. That dream led him out of the One Right Church and into college. We think you'll enjoy hearing about his unconventional path…
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What is Worth Splitting Over?
Every One Right Church thinks they are the One Right Church. (Of course!) That means they have split from other churches, or others have separated from them. Eventually, you end up with One Right Church...or several. In this episode, we discuss what is worth dividing over. Are all issues equal?…
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What is Faith? (E)
What is faith and how do I know if I have it? How do you know if you have enough? Trust, Faith, Belief. That is the topic of this episode. Let us know if this prompts any thoughts or questions!
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Episode 100
In our 100th episode, we revisit recurring themes and ongoing challenges from the first 100 episodes. We will always return to a few things: Salvation is by grace apart from our works. You can be sure of your salvation because it comes to you by the merit of Christ, not your own merit. It is as...
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Cindy’s Dad (E)
This encore episode is one of our favorites. Mark’s wife, Cindy, joins us to share part of her story. Years after having nothing to do with her dad, she experiences a glorious reconciliation with him. Reconciliation and forgiveness are always possible. There is always hope that relationships can…
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The Ark of Safety
We received historical documents from the Followers of Christ Church, including notes from the 1937 Conference. We talked about this in the last episode. One of the lines in those documents called the church "The Ark of Safety." If you are in the Ark, that is the church, you are saved. In this...
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How Does A Root from the Past Grow Fruit?
We were given some notes from the 1937 conference of the Followers of Christ. It outlines some of the topics the delegation will discuss. What they talked about set the tone for the next 90 years! The general principle is that whether we like it or not, people follow in our footsteps. The…
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Marks of a Church, Part 3
This is the third in a mini-series about marks of a church. These characteristics of a church should mark the One Right Church. The true church should share traits in common with other churches that have historically followed Jesus. Throughout this series, we've tried to highlight a few of them....
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Marks of a Church, Part 2
Certain things mark a true church and distinguish it from something else. This is important. It will help you know if you are truly in the one right church. In this episode, we take a quick look at evangelism, ordinances, and church membership. I hope this helps you understand what a church…
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Marks of a Church, Part 1
What kinds of things are marks of a true church? This should be a matter of first importance if you think you are in the one right church. In the next three episodes, we will examine the agreed-upon marks of a church. This time we take a quick look at preaching, theology, the gospel, and...
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Pictures of the Church
The character of the One Right Church should be evident from the Bible. The New Testament contains pictures of the church that show us its relationships and flavor. Each picture displays a slightly different facet of the beautiful church. The single distinctive feature of the One Right Church is...
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How the Church Got Started
The origin story of the One Right Church is an important matter. How the church starts will shape what it becomes. That is the topic of this episode. How the church got started in the book of Acts tells us what kind of institution it is. We hope this discussion of the beginning of the church will...
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The Purpose of the Church
It should go without saying that if you are the One Right Church, you should know what the purpose of the church is. Why does the church exist? What is it trying to do? We take up these questions in this episode.
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Does God Still Speak?
Does God still speak? Or, more specifically, does he say new things? In this episode, we talk about how God reveals Himself. It is common for churches that consider themselves the one right church to seek new or additional revelation through a called or appointed man. How can you trust that God…
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Restored Fortunes
In this episode, we talk about Lamentations 2:14. It says, "Your prophets have seen for you false and deceptive visions; they have not exposed your iniquity to restore your fortunes, but have seen for you oracles that are false and misleading." It surprised us when it suggested that your…
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Making a Secondary Thing the Main Thing
It has been said that the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing. One characteristic of the One Right Church is that a secondary issue becomes primary. The church begins to focus on something that isn't the main thing. Then, either peer pressure or a dominant leader enforces the...
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Read the Bible for Yourself
We all have traditions, habits, attitudes, or anything really that can keep us in the dark. Those things are beyond examination. In this episode, we relay a story Mark heard about someone who felt his religious identity didn't need to be examined. That is, until his daughter challenged him to…
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What is the One Right Church? (E)
The name of our podcast is The One Right Church. But what is it? What makes a church the one right church? We thought it would be worthwhile to discuss a list of characteristics that, I hope, will help you know if you are in a situation that might fall into the category of the "One Right Church."
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The Dangers of Charismatic Leadership
Charismatic Leadership can be a gift or a curse to a church. The Biblical requirement is humility and a servant attitude, recognizing that the church belongs to Jesus. It is dangerous when the leader approaches the church as something that serves him. Some of the negative effects have to do with...
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How Do You Handle the Hard Things?
In this episode, we talk about the hard things. What do you do when you are afflicted? Why would God let bad things happen to you? And, to the point, is how you handle the pain in your life really helping you? We hope this episode on affliction is helpful to you. More than that, we hope the fact...
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Do You Have a Counterfeit God?
Do you have a counterfeit God? If you did, I'll bet you'd want to know. In this episode, we talk about Tim Keller's book, Counterfeit Gods, which Mark recently read. Our hearts are idol factories. We look for something that will promise a better life, and we place our hope in it beyond what it…
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Prayer
Prayer is a mystery and a privilege. Prayer is to being a Christian as conversation is to marriage. In this episode, we discuss what makes prayer effective and why we should pray. Christian prayer is distinguished by having Christ Jesus as a great high priest. It isn't just that Christ makes…
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Shame and the Prodigal Son
Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son provides valuable insight into the dynamics of shame and honor in our relationship with God. The son dishonors the father, then falls into dishonor of his own. His repentance is rooted in his understanding of his own shame. The father restores the son to a place...
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Shame as Control
Shame can be the central tool of a group. That tool is used to control or shape the behavior of members. Some entire cultures are known as Shame/Honor cultures. When a group exercises shame, it looks like the threat of being cast out, publicly censured, or humiliated. This becomes a powerful…
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When You Experience Shame, Part 2 of three
We all experience shame in some form or another. In this episode, we discuss how shame turns us into people pleasers. We become overly concerned with other people's acceptance and approval. When we fail, we cannot truly recover. Shame haunts us and makes us look over our shoulder, wondering if...
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Shame on You, Part 1
"Shame on you." That's something many of us heard growing up. Unhappily, shame follows us throughout our lives. Shame breeds in family systems and churches. We have been thinking about shame and would like to discuss it here. We believe it will take several episodes to discuss, and we will begin…
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God Knows!
That God knows your situation can be a wonderful comfort. God knows your situation, and that can be an excuse not to take responsibility. This episode discusses how people use the phrase "God knows" differently. I hope it helps you think about how trusting God makes a difference in your life and…
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The Transition is Critical
Our church is looking for a pastor. Like passing a baton in a relay race, the transition is critical. The Followers of Christ did not make the critical transition, and the baton never got passed. Everything about the church has been affected by the lack of leadership. In this episode, we will...
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A Better Way
You can bet on being a good person and going to the right church, or you can bet on Jesus. In this episode, we maintain that Jesus is a better way. Jesus makes promises that are better than what you can hope for from your own effort. Jesus offers a better way to salvation.
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Decisions Have Consequences
Wisdom is, among other things, the ability to predict consequences. Wise people know decisions have consequences. Choose first where you want to end up, then make your decision. In this episode, we encourage listeners to choose the consequences and then choose the decision that leads there.
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Interview with William Hughes
In this episode, we interview William Hughes. Bill, as he asked us to call him, is a retired pastor in England. His call to the ministry and the gentleness of his character will be evident as you listen to this interview. We were introduced to Pastor Hughes through SermonAudio, which has an…
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Why You Can Listen to Preaching
Preaching has been around since the beginning of the church; one could even say the prophets did it before that. Yet, it is viewed with suspicion. In this episode, we encourage you to listen to preaching. We recorded this episode because we are having a special guest next week. He is a preacher…
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Superstitious
"I'm not superstitious...I'm just regular-stitious." It is easy for your beliefs or religion to cross over into superstition if you are not careful. In this episode, we discuss the difference between faith and superstition. One of my key takeaways is that God loves you, and you don't have to do...
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They Left the Faith
Is leaving the church the same as leaving the faith? Have you left the faith if you've left Followers? Is there only one church that can get you to heaven? In this episode, we talk about the relationship between the church and the faith. Are they necessarily the same thing? We hope this helps you...
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Is Grace Too Easy?
We hear the same question about grace over and over. It may be worded differently. Is grace too easy? Will grace let you off the hook? Does grace mean you can do anything you want? In other words, can you abuse grace? This is a great question because it recognizes God's generosity and kindness…
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Can You Trust Your Feelings?
Call it a hunch. Call it a bad feeling. Can you, should you trust it? Can you trust something more reliable than your intuition? Can you trust your feelings? Does God work through our feelings? That is our topic in this episode. I hope this helps you make good decisions.
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Why not One Right Church?
We've talked about the characteristics of the One Right Church before. This episode addresses why you might want to reexamine continuing in a church with those characteristics. What might be the problem with continuing in the One Right Church? After all, why not One Right Church?
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Bible Study
Bible study ended up being a big part of Mark's story. Several people are afraid of studying the Bible. They fear that studying the Bible might lead you away from the One Right Church. In this episode, we talk about why Bible study is a good thing. When other people join you in Bible study, you…
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Grieve with Hope
In this episode, we discuss the difference between grieving with hope and without hope. Mark recently lost his nephew, Jake, in a tragic motorcycle accident. He and many others are grieving the loss. Jake had a strong faith in Jesus. As we reflect on it, his faith makes a huge difference in how…
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Listener Questions
In this episode, we answer two listener questions. One question is about parenting; the other is about what it means that a believer might make another family member holy.
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Propitiation: The Heart of the Good News
A listener asked us to talk about propitiation. It's Christmas party conversation material, but propitiation is a very important word. In short, it means the satisfaction of wrath. Propitiation means Jesus has satisfied God's wrath and you don't need to. We hope this helps you trust Jesus.
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We invite people who believe they are in the "one right church" to ask questions.
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Mark Shaw with Scott Reavely
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