word of life church

This week, in Chadwicks, New York, when a new church comes to a quiet residential street, the neighbors are happy, until that church starts becoming the talk of all the local gossip. Their Pastor claims that God speaks directly through him, and that he can see & hear through walls, and predict witchcraft. This develops very badly, as the church takes total control of its parishioners lives, and even their thoughts. Total submission is the only way to heaven, according to this Pastor. This all ends in a crazy, screaming confrontation, and beating of someone who just won't confess their "evil deeds"!

Along the way, we find out that a quiet church isn't always the best neighbor, that if someone claims to speak to God, maybe you shouldn't believe them, and you might want to get proof of wrongdoing, before you kill someone!!

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Brain Zahnd is the founding pastor of Word of Life Church in Saint Joseph, Missouri and an author of multiple books. In this interview, Brian talked with us about his Christian journey so far, from finding faith in the Jesus Movement to his involvement in the Charismatic movement to the founding of Word of Life Church and then eventually to the radical and very public renovation of his faith in his 40s (before it was cool). In that process, he was accused of heresy and lost many members of his church. But he continues to press on, now a leading voice for people who cannot find a home in conservative evangelicalism or within liberal mainline communities. He's written several books including Water to Wine and Sinners in the Hand of a Loving God. 

His latest release is When Everything's on Fire: Faith Forged from the Ashes. If you or someone you know is struggling with their faith, then consider this book. It focuses on renovating faith in light of its historical and intellectual richness. 

You can learn more about Brian, his books, and find his blog on his website. You can also Follow Brian on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to find consistent encouragement in your life.

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