Episode Details

Cue the lights and crank up that fog machine because this Favored or Forsaken episode is all about Megachurches. Whether you’re looking for a wildly specific ministry group or a worship service presented in three different languages, all are welcome here as we explore the things that megachurches don’t often get credit for and the things that might deserve a little criticism. Grab your coffee, fade into the crowd, and get ready for that volunteer campaign as we unpack the history and impact of this Christian cultural phenomenon. 

MENTIONS

• Listen: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill
• Find Brennan Manning’s books here
• Britney Spears Drive-by: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Video
• Megachurch World Tour: Metropolitan Temple | Angelus Temple | Saddleback Church | Willow Creek Community Church
• What is a Megachurch? Find the Hartford Institute Study here
• The Incredible Disappearing Evangelist: Aimee McPherson Deep Dive 
• Coffee Ministry: The Beverage that Fuels the Church from Christianity Today
• Instagram: Hot Takes on Megachurches
• Pastors Cooper and Gaga: Listen to Shallow
• The Breakfast Binge Cookbook: Get all the Recipes here

FAVORED OF THE MONTH

• Knox - Instagram: Saint Julius 
• Jamie - Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis 
• Erin - Book: Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning 

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