The NXR Podcast

THE LIVESTREAM - Denominationalism Is Dead

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Nov 14, 2025
The hosts dive into the crisis of denominationalism, urging listeners to prioritize finding a faithful local church over debating labels. They explore options when no good church is nearby, discussing the need for relocation or planting new congregations. The conversation emphasizes that pastors should prioritize shepherding over theological precision. They also touch on the appeal of Eastern Orthodoxy, the impact of the pandemic on church closures, and strategies for new fathers in cultivating family worship.
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ANECDOTE

Near-Join While Planting A Church

  • Joel recounts nearly joining a denomination while church-planting but backing away after observing damaging denominational actions.
  • He warns that full submission to some groups would have been detrimental.
ADVICE

Cross Lines Politically, Not For Sunday

  • You may attend across Protestant denominational lines temporarily to find a faithful church, but primary doctrinal divides remain non-negotiable.
  • Use Monday–Saturday partnerships with Catholics/Eastern Orthodox politically, but worship with your tradition weekly.
INSIGHT

Why EO Attracts Western Men

  • Joel credits Eastern Orthodox churches with stronger resistance to feminist and Zionist trends relative to many modern Protestant churches.
  • That cultural resilience partly explains EO growth among Western men.
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