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Soul Wrangler Podcast

Soul Wrangler Podcast

The Lie of "Just Me and Jesus" | Why the Church Still Matters w/ Joel Kelley Ep. 21

Jul 20, 2026 · 1h 41m

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Can you follow Jesus without being part of a local church?In this episode, Joel and I tackle one of the most common ideas in modern Christianity: "It's just me and Jesus." We discuss why so many believers are walking away from church, the difference between the universal Church and the local church, the danger of isolation, accountability, pride, forgiveness, and what Scripture actually teaches about gathering with other believers.If you've been hurt by the church, this conversation isn't meant to dismiss your pain. It's an invitation to rediscover Christ's design for His people and why He still calls us to live in biblical community.Topics covered:Is the woods "church"?Church hurt and…