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Ep. 310: Mending broken relationships

January 13
32 mins

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Episode Description

(01:16) The challenge of mending broken relationships within church communities.

(02:47) Scriptural and theological foundation for unity, drawing from both Old and New Testaments.

(06:38) Real-life examples and historical anecdotes on church conflicts.

(10:00) Causes of relational breakdown: disappointment, neglect, unresolved conflict, political/personal differences.

(15:00) Practical ways pastors can foster church unity; preaching, prayer, sacraments.

(21:38) The role of “stealthy peacemakers” and intervening in private disputes.

(27:27) Congregational responsibility for reconciliation and unity.

(31:10) Limits of reconciliation and pastoral wisdom; closing prayer.

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