Deconstruction to Discipleship

Eyes on Jesus Podcast Episode 45: Guest Jared Scholz

In this episode of the Eyes on Jesus podcast, Drew and Tim welcome Jared Scholz, founder and senior pastor of Greenhouse Church in Lawrence, Kansas, and author of 'Sandbox to Museum.' Scholz discusses the journey from founding a church to shifting its focus towards making disciples, based on his realization of the importance of discipleship in faith.
The discussion ventures into the concept of deconstructing faith, prompted by Jared's book which addresses navigating seasons of doubt and the process of digging deeper into one's faith without abandoning it. Scholz advocates for approaching deconstruction as an opportunity for growth rather than destruction, encouraging Christians to seek and maintain community even amidst doubting. The conversation also covers handling church hurt, the necessity of apologizing and listening, and fostering a culture where questioning is accepted as part of the faith journey.

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Timestamps:
00:25 Introducing Jared Scholes: Preacher, Songwriter, and Author
01:11 Jared's Journey: From Teaching to Church Planting
01:57 Building a Disciple-Making Church
04:03 The Heartbeat of Discipleship and Its Challenges
10:09 Exploring 'Sandbox to Museum': Deconstructing Faith
18:48 Addressing Deconstruction and Encouraging Broadened Perspectives
25:01 Exploring Faith Deconstruction: Definitions and Personal Journeys
25:29 The Pitfalls of the Modern Deconstruction Movement
25:57 Navigating Doubt: The Importance of Community and Persistence
27:04 Seeking Guidance: How to Choose the Right People to Talk To
28:51 Embracing Uncertainty: Trusting Jesus Amidst Questions
36:36 The Power of Empathy and Understanding in Church Hurt
37:21 Healing from Church Hurt: Listening, Repenting, and Moving Forward
44:29 The Role of Humility and Empathy in Leadership

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