Rediscovering Church: A Place for Healing, Not Just Belonging

In this week's episode, Pastor Nate poses a powerful question: Have we been thinking about church all wrong? In a world saturated with entertainment, products, and constant striving, this episode offers a radically honest perspective on what church is truly meant to be.

Drawing from a simple yet profound five-star Google review, Pastor Nate unpacks the idea that church shouldn't be marketed as just another product. Instead, it should be a sacred space for honesty, healing, and deep connection. Through stories, personal reflection, and thoughtful commentary, this episode invites listeners to reimagine church as a place where we confront our brokenness and find true community—not flashy programs or perfect performances.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

- Why church isn’t meant to “entertain” you—and why that’s a good thing

- The problem with marketing faith communities as products

- How boredom, vulnerability, and routine might actually bring healing

- The concept of being “scronely”—and why it matters

- A hopeful vision for the future of church in a lonely, fast-paced world