SUMMARY

In the age of social media, everyone has a chance to be a large voice on a variety of platforms: YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, podcasts. The list goes on. In "The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill", Mike Cosper looks at how Mark Driscoll used his platform in a way that left a wake of hurt, confusion, and animosity. In this episode, Rick and Brad discuss Cosper's podcast as well as how Scripture has called the church to be, how we can identify health in a church, and what to do in response.

 
 

QUESTIONS DISCUSSED

  • How should we, as Christians, approach what we hear in “The Rise & Fall of Mars Hill”?

  • What is the church? Have there always been issues?

  • Why is it important to identify what “the Church” is?

  • What are helpful and unhelpful things in the “Mars Hill” podcast? How do we use the information we are given through the Mars Hill story?

  • How does our culture of giving a lot of people a platform to lead (via YouTube, podcasts, social media, etc.) affect us? The local church?

  • How do we gauge the health of our church? How do we respond?

  • How can the local church body protect itself?

  • How do we pursue healing from church hurt?

  • Has there been healthy growth in Acts 29 since Mark Driscoll?

RESOURCES/REFERENCES

LOCAL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT

 

Sun Auto started in 1977 with one store, is now expanded to four stores in the Eugene area. They've been serving in the community for 45 years.

Sun's heart behind their business is helping people with life. They exist to serve their community, not only the customers they interact with on a daily basis but also their employees. They really care about people and love to give back.

The culture at Sun is to always have its ear to the ground with community involvement. During the recent Oregon fires, for example, they made sure they took the opportunity to help by raising money for the community affected. They are also launching a program called "Keys for Hope" this spring, which will give away a car to a family in need.

Mechanics are often given a bad rap for taking advantage of people and Sun understands this.

They are committed to doing the right thing every time and we are dedicated to integrity within that industry. They keep their customers safe and on the road to enable them to live their lives.