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Rebuilders
by Red Church
Rebuilders is an initiative started by Red Church to help churches, leaders, and believers grapple with the issues presented by an increasingly secular society. We firmly believe God is preparing to move and is rebuilding His Church with particular building blocks to enable her to flourish in a post-Christian, secular world.
Episodes
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Who will lead in an age of retreat?
In a world promising friction-free living, the church faces a subtle but serious danger—not a retreat from sin, but a retreat from stress. Mark, Liddy, and Daniel explore why a generation of leaders in their 30s and 40s may be quietly shrinking back from their calling—what Thomas Aquinas called...
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New challenges. New leaders.
What does faithful leadership look like when the crises stop being background noise and start hitting people's bank accounts, job prospects, and sense of the future? Mark and Daniel explore why this moment calls for something more than relevance or self-help Christianity—and why God may have…
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Agentic Avalanche
The world isn't just chaotic—it's increasingly beyond anyone's control. Mark maps the avalanche of forces reshaping human society and asks what faithful, hopeful Christianity looks like as people lose their sense of agency. The answer might be the oldest one in the book.➡️ For subscriber chats…
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The data centre next door
Data centres are popping up in backyards, town halls are erupting, and a new kind of populism may be quietly forming—one that cuts across left and right in ways we haven't seen since 2016. Mark, Liddy, and Daniel explore what the AI infrastructure boom actually looks like on the ground, why...
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When the fringe becomes the mainstream
A massive cultural shift has happened in the background—and most of us missed it. Mark unpacks the rise of what he calls the "mystical magical middle": a world where sceptical rationalism is fading, alternative is mainstream, and the people walking through your church doors now believe stranger...
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People of hope in a time of declinism
Everything is in decline—or so the story goes. Mark unpacks why declinism has become the dominant lens of our age, where it came from, and how the gospel offers a radically different way of seeing time, the future, and the world we're called to rebuild. ➡️ For subscriber chats and resources, head...
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Casino world. Casino church.
What do a hairdryer at Charles de Gaulle Airport, a failed biker gang in Tonga, and your Instagram feed have in common? In this episode, Mark, Liddy, and Daniel explore a creeping cultural trend where the casino logic of prediction markets, betting apps, and algorithmic feeds is invading every...
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The oil shock—and what comes next
In this episode of Rebuilders, Mark and Daniel return to the unfolding Iran conflict—but shift the focus from understanding it to preparing for what’s coming. With fuel supply under threat and global systems already being disrupted, this conversation explores the real-world implications: rising...
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Iran: A conflict with global consequences
In this episode, Mark, Liddy, and Daniel step back to make sense of a fast-moving conflict with consequences that reach far beyond the Middle East. From oil and energy shocks to global shipping routes, rising costs of living, and the possibility of a wider regional war, this is a crisis that…
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What if we’re told aliens are real?
With the U.S. government moving to declassify UFO (UAP) files, the conversation around extraterrestrials has shifted from fringe theory to mainstream headlines. In this episode of Rebuilders, Mark, Liddy, and Daniel explore what’s really going on. Is this about advanced military technology,...
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Were the conspiracy theorists right? The Epstein files
As the Epstein files continue to surface, one question echoes across the globe: were the conspiracy theorists actually right? In this gripping and sobering episode of Rebuilders, Mark, Liddy, and Daniel return to the topic of conspiracy theories—this time through the lens of the unfolding Epstein...
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Trump shakes the global order
January felt like a decade—and the world order may have just shifted. In this episode of Rebuilders, we unpack the extraordinary global developments that marked the start of 2026. From the dramatic ICE raids in Minnesota, to Trump’s military strike in Venezuela, to rising tensions in Iran and the...
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The megatrends that will shape 2026
Behind the headlines and social media outrage lies a deeper story—one of rising criminality, spiralling debt, AI disruption, authoritarian drift, and global power shifts. In this special end-of-year episode, the team unpacks five “mega trends” that will define the world in 2026 (but you’ll have…
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A letter to the discouraged
In a season full of noise, negativity, and weariness, what if what you most need isn’t more strategy—but a word of encouragement? This episode is a departure from the usual. Mark shares how he felt prompted by the Holy Spirit to scrap the planned topic and speak directly to those feeling worn…
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Revival and the Rightward Turn
In this episode of Rebuilders, we unpack the complex interplay between revival in the church and the political turbulence shaking the West. As young people return to church and spiritual openness increases, so does a populist longing for control, security, and tradition. What does this mean for…
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Moving from an age of anxiety to an age of action
From memes to missiles, the digital world is breaking into real life. Are we still in an age of anxiety—or has action already begun? In this episode of Rebuilders, Mark Sayers, Liddy, and Daniel explore the shifting landscape of culture, politics, and power. As drone incursions threaten borders…
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Managers to Monarchs: The emergence of post-secular power
As the lines between democracy and monarchy blur, what kind of power are we living under—and what kind of authority do we trust? In this episode of Rebuilders, Mark, Liddy, and Daniel explore the seismic shifts happening in how power is exercised and understood in our time. From Max Weber’s…
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The AI revolution: jobs, social cohesion and the hope of humanity
As AI transforms the world at warp speed, what does it mean for the workforce—and the church? In this episode of Rebuilders, we zoom in on one crucial aspect of the AI revolution: its disruptive impact on white-collar work. What happens when entry-level jobs vanish, AI reshapes our thinking, and…
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Are we moving from post-christianity to post-secularism?
Rebuilders is back after a 12-week break—custard, croissants, and all—and we’re diving into a profound cultural shift. Are we moving from a post-Christian to a post-secular society? What’s fueling the quiet revival across Europe? Why are Gen Z doubling down on both science and astrology? In this...
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The Era of Volatility
We examine the volatile state of global politics following recent elections in Australia, Canada, Singapore, and the UK. They discuss how Trump's policies are creating ripple effects worldwide, rising tensions between nuclear powers India and Pakistan, and how both the US and China are working to...
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What is the big spiritual trend in all the chaos?
In this episode, we explore an emerging shift in global spiritual renewal. We examine surprising data from around the world showing increased interest in Christianity, particularly among Gen Z in Europe and older adults in Australia. Against the backdrop of ongoing global crises, we discuss how...
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Tariffs, trade wars and the bigger picture
Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement has triggered global market turmoil and marked a fundamental shift in the world economy. We explore how these extensive tariffs on over 100 nations represent not just negotiation tactics but an attempt to completely reorganise global trade.…
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Platforms to Pillars – How God uses pillars for renewal
This episode explores Mark’s book 'Platforms to Pillars', examining the shift toward platform-driven leadership, where influence is based on followers rather than character. In contrast, biblical “pillars” create space for God’s presence and others to flourish. We discuss how pillars drive...
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How Silicon Valley took over Washington – Part 2
In this eye-opening second instalment of our series on Silicon Valley's influence in Washington, we dive beyond politics into the technological ideologies and religious underpinnings shaping American culture. Is there a deeper worldview driving the current administration's decisions? Are we...
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How Silicon Valley took over Washington – Part 1
Uncover how tech titans are transforming Washington's power landscape. From Elon Musk's chainsaw moments to unexpected political chess moves, this episode traces the rise of Silicon Valley's new ideology and its global impact. A deep dive into technology, politics, and culture that will change…
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Move fast and break things. The new global revolution.
Mark examines the seismic shifts in Washington following Trump's inauguration. From USAID to Europe's changing role, we explore the reshaping of the global order while asking: How can we maintain our spiritual bearings in these turbulent times?To support, subscribe or find out more about...
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How the Trump presidency will reshape the world
Trump's in. Everything's changing. What happens when Wall Street suits, Silicon Valley techs, and Pentagon brass join forces with dreams of Mars colonies? And what do God's people have to do with it? This week on Rebuilders, we're tackling the mother of all power shifts and what it means for......
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Rebuilders is an initiative started by Red Church to help churches, leaders, and believers grapple with the issues presented by an increasingly secular society. We firmly believe God is preparing to move and is rebuilding His Church with particular building blocks to enable her to flourish in a post-Christian, secular world.
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Rebuilders is an initiative started by Red Church to help churches, leaders, and believers grapple with the issues presented by an increasingly secular society. We firmly believe God is preparing to move and is rebuilding His Church with particular building blocks to enable her to flourish in a...
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