Tom and Joy explore whether Christians must attend a physical church, arguing from Scripture that true faith naturally leads to gathering with a local body under biblical leadership, preaching, and ordinances. 0:00 Intro1:13 Meet your hosts Tom & Joy – Not For Profits Episode 51:45 Joy’s church upbringing and diligence despite difficulty5:10 Tom’s stable Baptist background and later exposure to “no-need-for-church” arguments7:23 Why the question is bigger now – dechurched culture, internet evangelism, online “church”9:36 Common objection: “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion”13:40 Salvation is both individual and corporate – the body/bride of Christ19:37 Ephesians 4 – one body, one Spirit, one baptism22:42 You’re added to the invisible spiritual church at conversion24:20 The New Testament pattern: saved → baptized → gathered into local churches29:37 Acts 20 v7 – gathering on the first day of the week (Sunday)31:38 Marks of a true local church: baptism, membership, ordained leaders, discipline35:32 Why many house churches swing too far and become unbiblical40:36 The danger of feelings-driven pendulum swings (house church → Orthodox/Islam)43:24 Hebrews 10 v24-25 again – you WILL hit commands you can’t obey alone47:57 Avoid being tossed by every wind of doctrine – anchor in Scripture52:57 Sacraments (baptism & Lord’s Supper) belong to the local church, not Bible studies58:20 Why communion and baptism are “visible words” and means of grace1:02:25 “Where two or three are gathered” explained – it’s about proper church gatherings1:05:19 Minimum elements of a church service: preaching, singing, ordinances1:09:41 The gospel must be preached every week – there are always unsaved people present1:13:27 How to actually find a solid Bible-believing church (message Tom & Joy!)1:15:02 Closing prayer and invitation Got clips you want us to react or respond to? Send them through on Instagram and Facebook or reply here with a comment! Tom and Joy explore whether Christians must attend a physical church, arguing from Scripture that true faith naturally leads to gathering with a local body under biblical leadership, preaching, and ordinances. 0:00 Intro1:13 Meet your hosts Tom & Joy – Not For Profits Episode 51:45 Joy’s church upbringing and diligence despite difficulty5:10 Tom’s stable Baptist background and later exposure to “no-need-for-church” arguments7:23 Why the question is bigger now – dechurched culture, internet evangelism, online “church”9:36 Common objection: “Christianity is a relationship, not a religion”13:40 Salvation is both individual and corporate – the body/bride of Christ19:37 Ephesians 4 – one body, one Spirit, one baptism22:42 You’re added to the invisible spiritual church at conversion24:20 The New Testament pattern: saved → baptized → gathered into local churches29:37 Acts 20 v7 – gathering on the first day of the week (Sunday)31:38 Marks of a true local church: baptism, membership, ordained leaders, discipline35:32 Why many house churches swing too far and become unbiblical40:36 The danger of feelings-driven pendulum swings (house church → Orthodox/Islam)43:24 Hebrews 10 v24-25 again – you WILL hit commands you can’t obey alone47:57 Avoid being tossed by every wind of doctrine – anchor in Scripture52:57 Sacraments (baptism & Lord’s Supper) belong to the local church, not Bible studies58:20 Why communion and baptism are “visible words” and means of grace1:02:25 “Where two or three are gathered” explained – it’s about proper church gatherings1:05:19 Minimum elements of a church service: preaching, singing, ordinances1:09:41 The gospel must be preached every week – there are always unsaved people present1:13:2...