Episode 61: "No Rogue Christians: Why Community Is Essential"
From "Growing In Grace" - a Podcast of Gracehills Church by Matt Miller & Brandon Shaffer
February 11, 2026 · 48 min · Season 1 · Episode 61
About this episode
The episode discusses the importance of community in spiritual growth as outlined in Ephesians 4.
Episode 61: "No Rogue Christians: Why Community Is Essential" In this episode of Growing in Grace, Pastor Brandon and Matt continue the Family Portrait series by unpacking Ephesians 4 and the church's core value of being community minded. Scripture makes it clear: there is no spiritual growth apart from biblical community. Together, they explore why God designed the church with leadership, purpose, and shared responsibility; how unity and maturity protect us from deception; and why every believer has a vital role to play. If you've ever felt disconnected, hesitant, or tempted to do faith alone, this episode calls you back to the life-giving community God designed for your growth.
People in this episode
Hosts: Brandon, Matt
Topics covered
- community
- spiritual growth
- church leadership
- unity
- maturity
- faith
Keywords
- community
- spiritual growth
- Ephesians 4
- church
- unity
- faith
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gracehills Church
Books & works: Ephesians 4
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