Church After Mars Hill with Joel Kiekintveld

When we examine the far-reaching impact of spiritual abuse, it
becomes evident that it transcends isolated incidents, permeating
a broader culture, system, and ideology that inflict harm.


In this week's episode, Rachael engages in a thought-provoking
conversation with Joel Kiekintveld, a pastor and Adjunct
Professor at The Seattle School, shedding light on the intricate
dynamics of systems and cultures that foster spiritually abusive
environments.


Joel recently hosted Season 4 of Transforming Engagement, the
Podcast, called "Church After Mars Hill," in response to the
widely popular podcast, “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill.” Through
their series of conversations, Joel and his guests not only
examine Mars Hill Church as a case study to identify the systems,
cultures, and leadership structures that contributed to its
downfall, but they also create a space for introspection and
imagination for what can be done with these lessons learned. In
the aftermath of the destruction wrought by spiritually abusive
church cultures, their dialogues explore the delicate tension
between deconstruction and rebuilding.


We hope you enjoy this conversation and also check out “Church
After Mars Hill,” the full season of Transforming Engagement, the
Podcast, at transformingengagement.org/podcast