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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.
Explore the Greek word "eklesia" and discover why church is about people, not buildings or programs.
Step back in time to see how first-century Christians gathered, shared meals, and did life together daily.
Learn why meeting in homes created deeper relationships and authentic Christian community.
Discover how every believer brought something to contribute - psalms, teachings, revelations, and spiritual gifts.
Understand biblical eldership and how early church leadership served to build up the body.
Explore practical ways to bring biblical community back to modern church life without abandoning current structures.
This episode takes you on a comprehensive journey, starting with the foundational question, 'What is church?' and exploring the rich, relational model of the first-century believers. It then contrasts that blueprint with today's common church experiences and discusses a path forward for reformation.
Redefining 'church' not as a building, but as the 'ekklesia'-a gathered people, a spiritual family, the very household of God.
Exploring the daily life of the first Christians: participatory gatherings in homes, shared meals, plural leadership, and an expectation of spiritual gifts.
Contrasting the early model with today's more institutional and presentational forms, and analyzing what has been gained and what has been lost.
Discussing how to reclaim authentic, biblical community by re-introducing the relational methods of the early church into any modern structure.
The episode doesn't just look back-it asks how we can cultivate a more authentic, biblical community right where we are.
We break down the core of the early church model: a community so radically committed to one another that they were known as a 'household' and a 'family,' sharing possessions, meals, and their very lives.
How did we get from that intimate, participatory model to a Sunday service that can sometimes feel more like a performance? We discuss the shift and how to recover the heart of fellowship without tearing down existing structures.
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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 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.
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
Join thousands of believers rediscovering what church was meant to be. Watch the full episode and join the conversation.
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