When God Turns Us Away

3 More Huge Problems with Children's Church

On Tuesday I wrote about why I’m against the idea of Children’s Church, in which the little ones are ushered out of the worship service to a separate, age-specific program. This produced no shortage of feedback, with something like 250 comments across the spectrum of views. So, I went live to discuss the issue from a different angle. I believe the children’s church issue is a proxy battle for deeper differences in how we view the church, parents, and children. I explain what I mean in this video/podcast. Watch below, listen above, or listen on the Church Reset podcast (Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/church-reset-jack-wilkie/id1738975689], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/4zlZh7yYu7zhz8X7m0sZ0k?si=ce96ce5f288f4347], or your favorite podcast app). This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe [https://jackwilkie.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Against "Children's Church"

Over the weekend, X user Luke Simmons stirred up some controversy with the following take [https://x.com/lukedsimmons/status/2071328498178777357] about a church he attended: Visited a healthy church in another state today… While it was sweet to see some families worshipping together, I was grieved by how distracted parents were by their small children. In my view, everyone would have been better served by utilizing the kids ministry. Weird thing to be grieved by, but apparently it caused him emotional distress to see parents having to train their children in worship. This take brought about a good deal of debate about the validity of children’s church, including takes on both sides on a post I made [https://www.facebook.com/jackwilkie89/posts/pfbid02PotakgSck9DgLsyURex537qWRfgRhHXu6ZwgxHQHPFUyj7DrWEuR4YG2xHeixgeDl] about the matter. So, I figured I’d briefly lay out the case: Here’s why children’s church should be abolished Read at jackwilkie.co [http://jackwilkie.co] ... Notes * For more, check out my article on America’s Kid Problem * Think Deeper Podcast this week asks, “Should Churches Acknowledge America 250? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6DqmMQMlzY]” * Grab your Plan of Salvation shirt and support my future book projects by going here [https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChurchReset?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=4519671978] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe [https://jackwilkie.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The "Steps of Salvation"

I semi-jokingly made a post the other day about printing up t-shirts of the above image, but the response was so great that I actually made it happen. Grab a shirt or a mug at my Etsy store [https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChurchReset?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=4519671978]. At the same time, I got a number of comments about the list, and I thought it presented a good opportunity to talk about the “steps of salvation” as they’re often understood. jackwilkie.co [http://jackwilkie.co] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe [https://jackwilkie.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Baseball's Pride Problem

Baseball has a bit of a Pride Month problem, and the outcome is going to be fascinating to watch. Read the article at jackwilkie.co [http://jackwilkie.co] Subscribe and/or support at jackwilkie.co/subscribe [http://jackwilkie.co/subscribe] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe [https://jackwilkie.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Eden Has the Answers

The following is a first look at my next book project that’s currently underway. The book will be a study of Genesis 1-3, examining how the answers to all of our day’s most pressing issues are found in those chapters. ‘Eden Has The Answers’ is a working title that will almost certainly not be the final one. If you’d like to offer a suggestion, go here [https://www.facebook.com/jackwilkie89/posts/pfbid02wEVPz1Lf2vkL6FpqDv1SFxVzuQx9j9dEJFM3n7nUf8Y7M49ScAbgJ7KhjnMRzripl]! Subscribe and/or support at jackwilkie.co [http://jackwilkie.co] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jackwilkie.co/subscribe [https://jackwilkie.co/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]