142 - Steven Whitlow on Church Planting and Clear Truth Media!

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Summary 

In this conversation, Chase Davis interviews Steven Whitlow, a pastor and church planter, about his journey in ministry and the challenges he faced in 2020. They discuss Steven's background growing up in the Assemblies of God, his experience in a megachurch, and his decision to plant a church in 2016. They also talk about the impact of COVID-19 on their churches and the importance of staying true to biblical convictions. Despite facing challenges and losing some members, Steven's church remained unified and grew in the post-2020 period. Steven shares his journey of starting a new church and the growth they have experienced. He also discusses the influence of various figures and resources on his thinking, including Mark Driscoll, Matt Chandler, Tim Keller, and Doug Wilson. The conversation then shifts to the creation of Clear Truth Media, a platform that aims to provide accessible biblical content for everyday believers. The concept of post-denominationalism is introduced, emphasizing the need for unity around core doctrine while respecting denominational differences. 

Chapters 

00:00 Introduction and Background 

03:03 Planting a Church with Simplicity and Meaningfulness 

09:38 Challenges of COVID-19 and Adaptation 

14:05 Finding a New Building and Resuming In-Person Services 

21:15 Post-2020 Growth and Faithfulness to Biblical Convictions 

22:13 From Church Planting to Church Growth 

24:04 Influential Figures and Resources 

27:09 Introducing Clear Truth Media 

38:43 The Concept of Post-Denominationalism