Jase was alone in the duck call room because it was closer to his house, saving him an hour of travel time compared to going to Phil's place.
The advice includes recognizing that churches are filled with flawed people, understanding that everyone is going through the grace process, and not putting hope in people but in Christ.
Zach describes his father as being fired twice from ministry work for unjust reasons, leading to a period where he avoided institutional churches and met in homes instead.
Jase admits he loves the disorganized chaos of the duck call room, which reminds him of Uncle Si, but Missy doesn't appreciate it.
Zach shares a story where a non-believer turned to the podcast, found faith, and started studying the Bible, showing how the podcast can lead people to Christ.
Zach emphasizes that the church is important but not the ultimate goal; it's a byproduct of the ultimate mission, which is to point people to the riches of the glory of the mystery, which is Christ in them.
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Zach highlights that community helps in serving others, thinking about others, and being part of a life-giving unit, which is essential for growth and avoiding selfishness.
Zach describes it as a mingling of oneself with Christ, creating a spirit that takes on Christ's aroma and flavor, leading to experiences of joy, peace, and the fruits of the Spirit.
Paul emphasizes that believers must continue in their faith, establish it firmly, hold firm to hope, and stay centered on the gospel to fully experience the deliverance and hope held out in the gospel.
Jase finds himself alone and working in the duck call room again, and he can feel Uncle Si’s presence over his shoulder. Zach opens up about the difficulties his family faced growing up as his father was fired from ministry work twice for unjust reasons, and the guys offer advice for what to do when a person is caused pain by a church or its members. Jase admits one irritating thing he loves that Missy has never and will never appreciate.
In this episode: Colossians 1, verses 24-29
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