In this episode of A Church in Flux, Paul Purifoy explores the profound themes of choice, obedience, and faith through the lens of Jesus' experience in the Garden of Gethsemane. He emphasizes the significance of making choices that align with God's will, even when faced with personal struggles and discomfort. The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own decisions and the impact they have on their lives and those around them.

In this episode of the Church and Flux podcast, Paul Purifoy explores the themes of surrender, suffering, and the true cost of discipleship. He emphasizes that following Jesus involves drinking from the cup of suffering and taking up one's cross daily. The conversation delves into the importance of obedience, the challenges of living out the gospel in everyday life, and the transformative power of embracing the process of growth through trials. Paul encourages listeners to seek a deeper relationship with God, surrender their will, and understand that true discipleship requires sacrifice and commitment.

In this episode of 'Church in Flux', Paul Purifoy explores the concept of being a masterpiece created by God. He emphasizes that our lives are not self-portraits but rather reflections of the Master Artist, Jesus. The conversation delves into the importance of surrendering to God's design, the role of the church as the body of Christ, and the transformative power of embracing our messes as mediums for God's work. Purifoy encourages listeners to focus on spiritual growth and alignment with God's purpose, reminding them that their pain and struggles are part of the masterpiece being crafted by the divine.

In the debut episode of A Church in Flux: The Podcast, Paul Purifoy delivers a stirring call to return to the only unshakable foundation — Jesus Christ.

With the Church rapidly shifting, Paul asks the piercing question:
Are we changing to look more like Christ… or more like the culture?

Through Scripture and direct reflection, Paul challenges believers to examine what their lives and churches are truly built on. Is it personality, tradition, or style — or the Cornerstone Himself?

📖 Key Scriptures:

• Psalm 11:3 — “If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?”

• 1 Corinthians 3:11 — “For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.”

• Proverbs 25:2 — “It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search it out.”