What Is Church? Rediscovering Biblical Community
Join Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman as they explore what the early church actually looked like, how modern Christianity compares, and whether we need reformation back to biblical community.
What You'll Discover
What Is Church?
Explore the Greek word "eklesia" and discover why church is about people, not buildings or programs.
Early Church Life
Step back in time to see how first-century Christians gathered, shared meals, and did life together daily.
Home Gatherings
Learn why meeting in homes created deeper relationships and authentic Christian community.
Everyone Participates
Discover how every believer brought something to contribute - psalms, teachings, revelations, and spiritual gifts.
Church Leadership
Understand biblical eldership and how early church leadership served to build up the body.
Modern Reform
Explore practical ways to bring biblical community back to modern church life without abandoning current structures.
Watch the Full Episode
Discover how to bring first-century church principles into your 21st-century community
This 3-hour conversation will challenge and inspire you to reimagine what church can be.
Meet Your Hosts
Bailey Mullens
The other half of the podcasting duo, Bailey is a creative and entrepreneur who loves exploring the intersection of faith, technology, and culture. He is the founder of Divine Creative.
Get to the Heart
Get to the Heart is a seat at the table with lifelong friends Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman. Each episode they pick one compelling topic-anything from hot-button cultural debates to overlooked Bible passages-and turn it inside-out through a candid, Bible-anchored conversation. Their aim? To show that real discipleship is rooted in friendship: laughing, pushing, and sharpening one another while chasing the truth together. Tune in if you want thoughtful angles, honest questions, and the feeling that you're right there in the room with two friends rediscovering the heart of the Church.
What Viewers Are Saying
This conversation is changing how people think about church
"I wish I had friends like you guys next door. I have been praying for someone who I can have these kinds of discussions with and pray with and study the Bible with daily."
- @markwhite5926"Thanks so much for this discussion, hope it is worthwhile for everyone to deepen their wisdom and understanding."
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Meet Your Hosts
Bailey Mullens
The other half of the podcasting duo, Bailey is a creative and entrepreneur who loves exploring the intersection of faith, technology, and culture. He is the founder of Divine Creative.
Get to the Heart
Get to the Heart is a seat at the table with lifelong friends Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman. Each episode they pick one compelling topic-anything from hot-button cultural debates to overlooked Bible passages-and turn it inside-out through a candid, Bible-anchored conversation. Their aim? To show that real discipleship is rooted in friendship: laughing, pushing, and sharpening one another while chasing the truth together. Tune in if you want thoughtful angles, honest questions, and the feeling that you're right there in the room with two friends rediscovering the heart of the Church.
About This Episode
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes of deep, thoughtful discussion
Hosts: Bailey Mullens and Michael Weidman from Divine Creative
Topics Covered: Biblical ecclesiology, early church practices, modern church critique, practical reformation ideas
Audience: Pastors, church leaders, and anyone seeking authentic Christian community
Episode Chapters
- ➤What is Church? (Greek: Eklesia)
- ➤Early Church Structure & Leadership
- ➤Home Gatherings & Fellowship
- ➤Communion & Spiritual Gifts
- ➤Modern Church Comparison
- ➤Catholic, Orthodox & Protestant
- ➤Practical Reformation Ideas
- ➤Q&A with Live Audience
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