{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671ae7aff27beaa76995ab22/6a477918ecd12391431edf07?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Fake Christians HATE  When You Preach This!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/671ae7aff27beaa76995ab22/1783068651507-15244995-2ab7-4227-8d29-f52380976ffe.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Why have so many Christians become ashamed of the Gospel? In this episode of The Faithful Path, Average Joe exposes how the Church Growth Movement, Seeker-Sensitive model, and even modern Christian Nationalism have shifted the focus from Jesus Christ to numbers, buildings, and cultural power.</p><p><br></p><p>From Donald McGavran’s Homogeneous Unit Principle to today’s entertainment-driven churches, we trace how man-centered strategies replaced bold Gospel proclamation. We also address the common misuse of Matthew 6:5 against street preaching and why public proclamation of Christ is still commanded.</p><p><br></p><p>The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation (Romans 1:16). We must not be ashamed.</p><p><br></p><p>If you're tired of lukewarm Christianity and want to obey the Great Commission, this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>► Leave a comment: Are you seeing this same shame in the church?</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps:</p><p>00:00 - Intro</p><p>02:20 - The Shame We See in Modern Christianity</p><p>07:45 - Donald McGavran &amp; The Church Growth Movement</p><p>21:40 - How Seeker-Sensitive Churches Water Down the Gospel</p><p>27:30 - Why Matthew 6:5 Does NOT Condemn Street Preaching</p><p>39:45 - Romans 10 &amp; The Call to Proclaim Christ</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Avg Joe"}