The 70/30 Rule: How The Church Can Disagree and Still Love

In today’s episode, Mike sits down with author and unity-builder Philip Ryle for a powerful conversation about what’s missing in the modern church—and what God is inviting us back into. Philip shares the heart behind his book Dear Unity , a collection of love letters calling believers, pastors, and entire denominations toward something deeper than agreement: authentic, sacrificial, relational unity . Together, Mike and Philip unpack the “70/30 Rule” —the idea that Christians have agreed on 70% of the faith for nearly 1,700 years… and maybe the remaining 30% is where God teaches us to love each other unconditionally. This isn’t just about denominations. It’s about you and me. Unity in our homes, workplaces, friendships, and churches—and why it matters more now than ever. If you’ve ever felt the tension between loving people and disagreeing with them, this episode will resonate deeply. 💬 In This Episode We Cover: Why God may have designed us to be incomplete without one another How unity unlocks strategy, blessing, and spiritual multiplication The danger of rushing toward “agreement” instead of building relationship Why other global movements are winning at unity—and what Christians can learn The role of humility, curiosity, and repentance in healing the Body of Christ How to move the Church from deliberation to celebration The connection between the Trinity and the way humans are wired for community Why unity is the red carpet to global evangelization How everyday believers—not just leaders—can spark a unity movement 🔥 Why This Episode Matters We’re living in a world uniting around the wrong things while the Church remains divided over things that were never meant to define us. This conversation invites us to rethink what unity truly is—and how God might be calling us into something bigger, braver, and more beautiful. 📚 Connect with Philip Website: dearunity.com Instagram: @dearunity Email: philip@dearunity.com 🤝 Connect with Mike Instagram: @realmikethakur Website: mikethakur.com 🎧 If You Enjoyed This Episode… Share it with someone who cares about the future of the Church Leave a rating or review to help the message reach more leaders Follow the show for more conversations at the intersection of faith, leadership, and life

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The 70/30 Rule: How The Church Can Disagree and Still Love is an episode from The Mike Thakur Show by Mike Thakur.

This episode is 34:33 long.

This episode was published on Dec 2, 2025.

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