Unity of the Church in Divisive Times - Brady Boyd - 122 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye

What are some practical ways we can move ourselves and our people toward unity in a world that is obsessed with division? In this week's conversation on FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye is joined by Brady Boyd. Brady is the senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He's the co-host of The Essential Church Podcast and has written a number of books, including his latest, entitled Life-Minded. Together, Brady and Jason look at both the importance and the challenge of unity in the church. Brady also shares some personal stories and practices that help you and your church embrace the beauty of Christ and demonstrate unity in the church.
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Some key takeaways from this conversation:
Brady Boyd on the importance of reflecting on the nature of what truly matters in relationships and focusing on maintaining connections despite minor conflicts or disagreements: "Things that should not separate our friendships are separating our friendships."
Brady Boyd on the strength and character involved in choosing to be kind, even when it's not the easy or immediate response: "It actually takes more courage to be kind right now than to be angry."
Brady Boyd on the significance of receiving spiritual guidance that challenges you and helps you grow, rather than simply affirming your current beliefs and desires: "Go to a church where they're telling you what you need to hear, not what you want to hear."
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