The church isn’t a brand or a content platform—it’s God’s workshop. In this episode of the Gospel Gumbo Podcast, we explore how the Church is meant to be the primary place where God grows us spiritually, emotionally, and relationally. We’re not called to grow in isolation, but in messy, redemptive community.

Using rich biblical metaphors—the Body, the Temple, the Bride—we unpack how God shapes us through worship, relationships, service, and even conflict. We also examine why church membership is more like a covenant than a contract, and why we affirm “the holy catholic Church” even when it’s deeply flawed.

This episode offers a hopeful and honest vision of the Church as God’s chosen instrument for our growth. It’s for the weary, the hurt, the committed, and the curious.

Thanks for listening.

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