CNLP 815 The Death of Secularism: Matt Chandler on Why Pastors Shouldn't Wear Capes and When the Church Is All Wood and No Fire

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast: Lead Like Never Before by Carey Nieuwhof

Jul 7, 202601:01:11Music

Matt Chandler doesn't pull punches. The lead pastor of The Village Church joins Carey to talk about why wearing a cape doesn't help anyone, the death of secularism, and why the church is all wood and no fire. Matt also o...

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