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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.

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2 hours 50 minutes

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.

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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

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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.

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Michael Weidman

Co-host of the podcast, Michael is passionate about biblical literacy and helping believers build their lives on the rock of God's word. He brings a thoughtful and inquisitive perspective to every conversation.

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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.

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Meet Your Hosts

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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.

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Michael Weidman

Co-host of the podcast, Michael is passionate about biblical literacy and helping believers build their lives on the rock of God's word. He brings a thoughtful and inquisitive perspective to every conversation.

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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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