Mark Sayers, Pastor and author, weighs in on why people inside and outside the church are so upset and the rise of the culture wars. He discusses why conspiracy theories have taken hold, the resentment of elites, and what God might be doing when it seems you can't win anymore. This episode is part 6 of the Pastoring in a Partisan Age series.   Show Notes Ultimate Guide to Healthy Church Conflict On The Rise Newsletter Preaching Cheat Sheet Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof Follow @theartofleadershipnetwork   *To Enter the 10th Anniversary Giveaway*: Leave a review on your podcast platform and enter at CNLP.live   This episode is sponsored by: THE ART OF NAVIGATING CHURCH CONFLICT On September 23rd, I'm releasing a brand new course called the Art of Navigating Church Conflict — it's my comprehensive training where you'll learn proven frameworks, strategies, and skills to unite, inspire, and empower your church, navigate conflict, and mitigate criticism. Join the waitlist for the course artofchurchconflict.com.   CONVOY OF HOPE Whether it’s organizing an event or supporting families in need, Convoy of Hope wants to find a way to reignite a love in your church congregation for compassion ministry. Learn more and support their work at convoy.org/carey     Brought to you by The Art of Leadership Network