About this episode

Pastor Matt Dyck explores the true meaning of 'church' as envisioned by Jesus, beyond traditional assumptions.

2026-05-24: “What do you mean by ‘church’?” For many of us, the word comes loaded with assumptions—buildings, services, traditions, or institutions. But is that what Jesus had in mind? Jesus didn’t come simply to start a religion or create an organization. So what was He building?

People in this episode

Host: Pastor Matt Dyck

Topics covered

• church
• Jesus
• religion
• tradition
• spirituality
• community

Keywords

• church
• Jesus
• religion
• spirituality
• tradition
• community

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Books & works: church

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