The Called Out Cafe Podcast

Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 6: The Ekklesia according to the Gospel of Matthew continued.

This time on the Called-Out Café Podcast we continue with the series titled “Leaving the Church to follow Jesus.” We will be looking at what the Gospel of Matthew and related scriptures have to say about the purpose and function of the authentic Called-Out ones of Jesus when they gather. We will talk about things such as how there is no scriptural basis for meeting on Sundays, nothing in the gospels supporting paying a pastor, how not everyone is called to be an evangelist, how it is “anti-biblical” to cling to human traditions in the church, and how we should not be calling attention to any good works we are a part of, among other topics. I’ll bet you have never heard any of that preached on Sunday mornings! Please join me and hear why all these things are resting on rock solid biblical ground.

Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 5: The Only Solution For Getting Back On Track

In the days of the Old Testament, we are told that the people of God so far off track to the point that they had set up idols and places for prostitution in the Temple in Jerusalem. This was under the direct supervision of the religious authorities. The solution for getting back on track came in the form of the rediscovery of the Holy Scriptures which had been found covered in dust. The same is true for us today. Except our scriptures are not covered in dust, they are covered in 2000 years of religious traditions.  Please join me for this episode of the Called-Out Cafe where we will discuss the only solution for getting back on track regarding how the Called-Out followers of Jesus are to gather in His name. 

Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 4 The Big Question: Where Do You Go to Church?

In this episode we will discuss the drastic difference between the word "church" and the meaning of the word Jesus used to refer to His called-out followers: the Ekklesia. The Ekklesia, is a state of being, not a place you can go. Please join Doug for this important, eye-opening topic. 

Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 3 Has the Church Failed?

In this episode, we begin to explore how the Church is thought of. Has Jesus failed to lead the organization which claims to represent Him on this earth?  

Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 2 The Wrestling Match

Join Doug as he describes an existential crisis that led to the writing of his book, Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus. Don't worry, he's got it worked out and is OK now...

Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus Episode 1 Introduction

The new series is based on Doug's new book, Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus.  Holy Cow, what's that about!? Is it as controversial as it sounds?  Yes, but please notice it is not about leaving Jesus, or even challenging our belief in Him. It is about challenging the veracity of the organization we call the Church. Please join Doug in kicking off this extremely important series.

Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 19 A Tale of Two Gods

This is the last in the series titled, Choose Your Jesus Wisely. Todays episode is an allegory based on all the previous episodes. It tells A Tale of Two Gods who are very similar, and the people who follow them.

This is the final episode of the season. Lord willing, I will start back up in the fall with a series based on my new book, “Leaving the Church to Follow Jesus.” But for now, there are weddings to host on our property, blueberries to harvest, a family to pay attention to, a book to finish, trips to take, and Truth to seek. Until next time, may God bless you and Maranatha!

Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 18: Our Part in Fixing This

In this episode of the Called-Out Café we start to wrap up this series titled, “Choose Your Jesus Wisely” with some thoughts on what the authentic follower of Jesus might do in response to so many counterfeit Jesuses being followed today.

Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 17: Whose Problem is This?

In this episode we look at if false Christian gods, or counterfeit Jesuses do exist in the Church today as I have been saying in this series, who’s problem is that to fix? Do we have any responsibility, or is it up to Jesus to fix His Church? 

Choose Your Jesus Wisely Episode 16: The Authentic Child of God vs. the Christian

A third of the world's population today claim to be Christian. Yet, Jesus said many will call Him Lord, to which He will respond, “depart from me, I never knew you.” Since the title of “Christian” can mean so many different things, it is almost meaningless.  But, there are many reasons for us to know who is an authentic follower of Jesus and who is not. How can we tell? In this latest episode of the Called-Out Cafe, we will attempt to sort that out.