Episode 455: Is Your Church Toxic or Tov? with Scot McKnight

Published: May 5, 2021, 3:30 p.m.

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Rene Padilla died last week at 88, and you\\u2019re probably thinking \\u201cWho\\u2019s Rene Padilla?\\u201d Phil, Skye, and Christian discuss the huge influence he had on the global church and its mission, and why so many American Christians still feel a divide between saving souls and reforming society. Then, Skye talks to Scot McKnight about his new book, \\u201cA Church Called Tov,\\u201d which he co-wrote with his daughter Laura Barringer in the aftermath of the Willow Creek controversy and Bill Hybles\\u2019 abuse. McKnight defines what makes a church culture toxic, and why so many pastors are on the narcissism disorder spectrum. It\\u2019s an eye-opening conversation. Also this week\\u2014a Kickstarter campaign for a new Christian dating service, a church in an unexpected location launches \\u201cDrag Queen Sunday,\\u201d and the terrifying story of a man, a portable toilet, and a tree.

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