What does it really look like to love the local church when tensions arise, opinions differ, or conflict threatens unity?

In this episode, the guys explore James 3:18 and its powerful reminder that righteousness does not grow in chaos or contention, but in peace carefully sown by peacemakers. Loving the church means more than attendance or agreement—it means actively cultivating peace through our words, attitudes, and responses.

This conversation challenges listeners to consider how everyday choices either nurture unity or poison the soil where spiritual growth should flourish.

In this episode, the guys discuss what it really means to love the local church—not through rose-colored glasses, but through the lens of biblical realism. From Acts 14, Paul and Barnabas show us that the church’s beauty lies not in her perfection but in her perseverance.

Together, we explore how being realistic about the church actually deepens our love for her. Paul and his traveling companions strengthened disciples, reminded them that suffering is part of the journey, and appointed elders to help the church grow under God’s direction. That’s realism—and it’s what keeps us rooted in grace and unity today.

In this episode of Four Preachers and a Podcast, the guys discuss practical ways of making sure new Christians get connected in local congregations.