Free from Pressure

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 think for themselves, to ask the questions they want answered, to experience peace in their marriage, and ultimately to be free from pressure.

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 comes from the church to shun their friends and family is like Sophie's Choice [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie%27s_Choice_(film)]. Listen and see if you agree.

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.

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 as much as we did. Cole has a podcast of his own called Clear Path Christianity [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clear-path-christianity/id1882209526]. You'll want to hear what he has to say!

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? How do you decide what is worth separating over? We use a simple triage rule. There are things to die for, divide for, debate for, and decide for. We hope this helps you give the right issues the right importance.