In this episode of The Remnant Radio, hosts Joshua Lewis and Michael Rowntree welcome back Dr. Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor at Biola University’s Talbot School of Theology, to unpack her latest book, Becoming God’s Family: Why the Church Still Matters. Born from reflections during COVID-19, this discussion dives into the biblical roots of the church, starting with Abraham and tracing the concept of the “ekklesia”—the gathered assembly of God’s people—through both the Old and New Testaments. Whether you’re wrestling with past church hurts, seeking deeper biblical prophecy insights, or simply wanting to strengthen your understanding of Christian community, this episode reaffirms the church as a family waiting together for Christ’s return — messy, but ultimately transformative.  0:00 – Introduction 5:27 – Ekklesia: Gathered Community 7:50 – Church Vocation: Waiting Together for God 12:26 – Biblical Narrative: Worship, Wait, Work, Word 15:03 – Church Continuity from Abraham 18:20 – Deuteronomy: Community Care and Tithe 21:30 – Practical Applications to Modern Church 27:48 – New Testament Use of Old Testament Laws 32:14 – Prophets Rebuking Disorder and False Prophecy 38:49 – Addressing Abuses: Accountability and Leaving 47:15 – Navigating Political Divisions and Unity 55:38 – God's Use of Broken People in Church 59:03 – Closing: Power of Gathering as Family 📖BOOK https://a.co/d/hbtEtNa 📽️RR PLAYLIST WITH DR. IMES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMsjeViSScFFkoOXqXt8NjjQ2U-EdYv6K Subscribe to The Remnant Radio newsletter and receive our FREE introduction to spiritual gifts eBook. Plus, get access to: discounts, news about upcoming shows, courses and conferences - and more. Subscribe now at <a href="https://www.theremnantradio.com">TheRemnantRadio.com.</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/181805/support">Support the show</a>ABOUT THE REMNANT RADIO: 📧 <a href='https://www.theremnantradio.com%20'>SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER</a> 📚 <a href='https://www.theremnantradio.com'>COURSES & CONFERENCES</a> 🛒 <a href='https://theremnantradio.myshopify.com/'>SHOP MERCH</a> 💝 SUPPORT OUR MINISTRY: • <a href='https://www.buzzsprout.com/181805/support'>Leave a Tip</a> • <a href='https://www.patreon.com/c/TheRemnantRadio%20'>Become a Patron</a> • <a href='https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=GC2Z86XHHG4X6&ssrt=1686780016992%20'>Make a Tax-Deductible Donation</a> 🌐📧 Check Out Our Church Pages <a href='https://kingsfellowshipchurch.com/'>Josh's Church</a> <a href='https://reclamationdenver.com/'>Miller's Church</a> <a href='https://convergenceokc.church'>Rowntree's Church</a>

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