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God‘s story is the story of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. But it‘s also humanity‘s story, the story of a world fallen and blown apart and of a world reshaped and restored. It‘s the beginning of all beginnings and the end of all ends. Join Brent Siddall and the Rev Ian ‘Reido‘ Reid as they explore God, time, salvation and the cosmos. Explore the stories of Western culture as they pivot and interact with the main narrative of salvation history.
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Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
Wednesday Jan 22, 2025
‘If there’s anything a church should be, it’s safe. But as recent struggles in the church have shown, that’s not always the case’.
Brent talks with Sam Rainer about his new Tyndale House book ‘Make My Church Safe: A Guide to the Best Practices to Protect Children and Secure Your Congregation from Harm’.
Sam is the president of Church Answers and also co-hosts the popular podcasts Rainer on Leadership and Est. church and he has authored several books.
- (1:20) Why safety is often not prioritized in our churches;
- (2:30) Why the church has so much abuse?
- (5:05) Spiritual warfare;
- (6:20) Creating a safe environment;
- (9:00) Recognizing potential abusers;
- (12:20) Security in a church building or on a campus;
- (15:00) Protecting and equipping our children;
- (17:30) Background checks;
- (18:55) Investigating;
- (19:55) Dealing with moral failure in leadership;
- (24:15) Evangelism and church health.
Links mentioned in this episode:
www.amazon.com/Make-Church-Safe-Practices-Congregation/dp/1496488407
www.tyndale.com/p/make-my-church-safe/9781496488404
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