About this episode
Cue the lights and crank up that fog machine because this Favored or Forsaken episode is all about Megachurches. Whether you’re looking for a wildly specific ministry group or a worship service presented in three different languages, all are welcome here as we explore the things that megachurches don’t often get credit for and the things that might deserve a little criticism. Grab your coffee, fade into the crowd, and get ready for that volunteer campaign as we unpack the history and impact of this Christian cultural phenomenon. MENTIONS Listen: The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill Find Brennan Manning’s books here Britney Spears Drive-by: I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman Video Megachurch World Tour: Metropolitan Temple | Angelus Temple | Saddleback Church | Willow Creek Community Church What is a Megachurch? Find the Hartford Institute Study here The Incredible Disappearing Evangelist: Aimee McPherson Deep Dive Coffee Ministry: The Beverage that Fuels the Church from Christianity Today Instagram: Hot Takes on Megachurches Pastors Cooper and Gaga: Listen to Shallow The Breakfast Binge Cookbook: Get all the Recipes here FAVORED OF THE MONTH Knox - Instagram: Saint Julius Jamie - Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis Erin - Book: Ruthless Trust by Brennan Manning BIBLE BINGE SEMINARY Our Patreon supporters can get full access to ad-free Bible Binge Classic episodes, Bible Scholar QTNAs, monthly Sacred Cinema episodes, Faith Adjacent book club, and more! Become a partner. SHOW SPONSORS Rothy’s: Give your feet the treat they deserve with Rothy’s! Through August 1 you can receive $20 off your order of $100 or more by going to rothys.com/binge. Literati: Reimagine what a book club can be with Literati! Redeem a 30-day trial for only $0.99 at Literati.com/binge. BetterHelp: Start living a happier life today! Get 10% off your first month by going to betterhelp.com/biblebinge. THE POPCAST Check out our other podcast: The Popcast with Knox and Jamie. It's a weekly show about pop culture where we educate on the things that entertain, but don't matter. Here is our suggested Popcast starter playlist . THE BIBLE BINGE BULLETIN Sign up for our brand new edition of The Bible Binge Bulletin, a monthly newsletter featuring exclusive content curated by your trusted Bible Binge team. Sign up here ! Follow The Bible Binge on Socials: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .