Unveiling the Absurd: we expose the ironic reasons people foolishly abandon their church home while empowering listeners to discern when it is truly necessary.  As pastors, we have a lot of experience in seeing church conflict and congregants leave for various reasons.  We also share our personal stories of when we needed to leave a church.   In this episode: - Discover the signs that indicate it may be time to leave your church and find guidance on making this difficult decision. - Learn practical strategies for addressing sin within church leadership and navigating the complexities of this sensitive issue. - Explore the dumb reasons people sometimes use as excuses to leave a church and gain insight into how to avoid making the same mistakes. - Understand the importance of open communication and conflict resolution within your church community, and discover strategies for fostering healthy dialogue. - Embrace change and personal growth within your church, as we delve into the value of evolving as individuals and as a community. Connect with us! Join our Group on Facebook with the podcast community https://www.facebook.com/groups/eyesonjesuspodcast/ Email questions or show topic ideas to [email protected] Be sure to connect with the hosts!  For more information on Drew Barker: Follow Drew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewsbarker/ For more information on Tim Ferrara: Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more https://linktr.ee/discerning_dad Check out his website!  https://discerning-dad.com/ The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:00 - Reasons to Leave a Church,  00:00:25 - Introduction and Background,  00:01:05 - The "GOAT" Sermon,  00:04:22 - Personal Updates,  00:06:16 - Reasons for Leaving Churches,  00:08:55 - Example of a Dumb Reason,  00:13:11 - Finding a Church that Aligns with Your Calling,  00:14:27 - Dumb Reason #1: Interpersonal Conflict,  00:16:04 - Importance of Communication and Unity,  00:17:37 - Churches in Conflict,  00:20:10 - Dumb Reason #2: Personal Preferences,  00:26:56 - The Importance of Talking about Money in the Church,  00:28:19 - Church Size and Change,  00:29:41 - The Value of Small Churches,  00:30:09 - Embracing Change in the Church,  00:33:54 - Facing Sin and Accountability,  00:39:53 - Is Jesus enough?,  00:40:15 - Church abuse and transparency,  00:41:27 - Church leaders and transparency,  00:43:22 - Leaving a church for valid reasons,  00:45:32 - Maturing in faith and seeking deeper food,