reChurch Podcast

We call the church back to Hebrews 6 and Acts 2, laying the foundation of repentance, baptism, and the Holy Spirit before chasing advanced topics. We share how slow, repeated teaching and action-based discipleship produce lasting fruit and reproducible faith.

• why foundations precede maturity and ministry
• Hebrews 6 essentials: faith, repentance, baptism, Holy Spirit
• Acts 2 as the pattern of gospel response

Jesus said, “I will build My church.”

Somewhere along the way, we decided to take that job from Him.

In this episode of the reChurch Podcast, we talk honestly about what happens when man tries to build the church instead of trusting Jesus to do it—and how that shift has shaped modern, business-style church organizations, marketing strategies, growth metrics, and leadership structures.

When the church beco...

We challenge the picture of church as a stage and a program, and rebuild it as family around a table, a body with many parts, and a people sent into neighborhoods. Honest stories and Scripture reshape how we read Acts, handle accountability, and practice mission.

• redefining church beyond buildings and brands
• asking if we could function without Sunday services
• accountability through small, known communities

We challenge the idea that leaving the institutional church equals leaving faith and map a path from spectator Christianity to a living, gift-driven community. Scripture, story, and straight talk point toward maturity, mission, and gatherings that actually edify.

• why “forsake the gathering” doesn’t mean “never leave Sunday”
• the difference between event-centered faith and body life
• gifts, accountability, and m...

What happens when the church starts to look more like a business than the body of Christ?

In this episode, we sit down with the creators of The Religion Business—a docuseries that investigates the billion-dollar machine behind institutional Christianity. From financial abuse to misplaced power, this series pulls back the curtain on the side of church most people don’t want to talk about.

We talk with Nathan Apffel...

In this episode of reChurch, we break down deliverance in simple, practical terms—no degrees, titles, or expert status required. We explore what the Bible actually says, how deliverance fits into everyday life, and why it’s not just for the spiritually elite. Whether you're curious, skeptical, or ready to step into more freedom, this conversation is for you.

✅ Follow Justin:

https://www.instagram.com/justin.knoop
<...

In this episode, we open up about our personal experiences with deliverance, why it still matters today scripturally, and how it fits within the greater mission of disciple-making and laying healthy foundations in the body of Christ. This isn’t about sensationalism—it’s about freedom. It’s one of the most honest and needed conversations we’ve ever had.

Whether you’ve had questions, doubts, or experiences of your own, this episode wi...

What if leaving the institutional church didn’t lead to bitterness, but to freedom and joy? In this episode, Justin and Brooke share their personal journey of stepping away from broken systems—not to critique them, but to follow Jesus into something simpler, deeper, and more alive. If you've felt the tension between tradition and truth, this conversation might be the permission your heart has been waiting for.

✅ Follo...

The statistics of p*rn addiction in and outside the Church are staggering. Even among pastors and leaders. Today we dive into this much needed conversation with Sathiya Sam founder of DeepClean to expose the epidemic were facing and most importantly how we can overcome it.

Sathiya has helped guide over 10,000 men through freedom to become better husbands, fathers and most importantly men of God!

Connect with Sathi...

So many people have been wounded by the institutional church, and it’s not just by accident—the system itself is often set up in a way that leads to hurt. In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of church hurt, why it happens so often in the American church, and how to heal without walking away from faith altogether. We share our personal journeys, the hard questions we had to wrestle with, and the steps we took to rebuild a...

Hope can feel hard to hold onto, especially during tough times. In this episode, we explore how challenges can actually deepen your faith and why staying rooted in God’s promises is so important. Through real stories and scripture, we’ll share practical ways to build and sustain hope when life feels overwhelming.

What we’ll cover:
• How trials can strengthen your hope
• Insights from Romans 5 on perseverance
• The role o...

Was Church leadership mean to be a hierarchy? Why is the Church system failing us? Where do we find a Senior Pastor in the bible? What are the 5-fold gifts and are they still for today? Should Church leaders carry title?

These are all valid questions, and questions many might deem dangerous. Today on the reChurch Podcast we break down what the Bible actually says about leadership in the Church and how the 5-fold gifts were...

In this episode, we sit down with Neil Cole, a leading voice in organic church movement, to uncover what it truly means to live out the Great Commission. Neil shares the life-changing lesson he learned from spending $100,000 on a church plant that quickly failed, and how that experience shaped his groundbreaking approach to discipleship. With decades of experience and transformative insights, Neil challenges traditional models and ...

Today we discuss many things the institutional church isn't telling you and why we decided to leave in order to pursue an authentic, Christ-centered community. 

It's time to challenge the idea of leaders as the gatekeepers of the church and redefine spiritual success according to the Bible.

✅ Follow Justin:

https://www.instagram.com/justin.knoop

https://www.youtube.com/@reChurchPod...

What if your church life could be radically transformed by shaking off the traditional structures that many liken to the Titanic? Brace yourself for a provocative journey as we compare the vulnerabilities of established church systems to the infamous ship and explore the potential of smaller, spirit-led gatherings that function as lifeboats. 

Misconceptions about organic church communities are rampant, but we aim to set th...

Just because you exchanged the 4 walls of the Church building for the 4 walls in your house doesn't mean you're immune from falling into the same trap.

Today we discuss one of the most common pitfalls for house churches and how to avoid it.

Then we end by discussing the 7 traits of a healthy organic church gathering.

✅ Follow Justin:

https://www.instagram.com/justin.knoop

https://www.you...

Discover a refreshingly authentic approach to evangelism that challenges the traditional norms. Have you ever wondered if mass evangelism meetings truly capture the essence of Jesus's teachings? We take you on a journey through the heart of the Great Commission, exploring how Jesus's relational and spirit-led methods offer a transformative blueprint for sharing the gospel. Drawing from the book of Acts and real-life stori...