The church is not a building — it's the body of Christ. According to 1 Corinthians 12:27 and Ephesians 1:22-23, every believer who has accepted Jesus is joined into one living body with Christ as the head. Believers are also called the temple of God in 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, since the Holy Spirit dwells in people, not in walls. The Greek word "ekklesia," translated "church," literally means "the called-out ones" — a people, not a place. David McIntyre and Phillip Rich explain why this matters for how you see yourself and your local gathering.

In Episode 1 of "The Broken Church," David McIntyre and Phillip Rich set the foundation for a two-part conversation about church health by first defining the church biblically. Walking through 1 Corinthians 12, Ephesians 1 and 2, Colossians 1, and 1 Peter 2, they show the church is the body of Christ and the temple of God, not an organization, building, or membership list. They close with a practical challenge: this week, try calling your church the "gathering place" instead — and see how it reshapes how you see yourself.

Scripture Referenced: 1 Corinthians chapter 12, verses 12-13 and 27 · Romans chapter 12, verses 4-5 · Ephesians chapter 1, verses 15-23 · Colossians chapter 1, verses 15-18 and 24 · 1 Corinthians chapter 3, verses 16-17 · 1 Corinthians chapter 6, verses 19-20 · 2 Corinthians chapter 6, verse 16 · Ephesians chapter 2, verses 19-22 · 1 Peter chapter 2, verses 4-5

Hosts: David McIntyre and Phillip Rich, with host/producer Jon Dzyuba — Bible, Bros & Brew

FAQ

Q: Why does the Bible call believers "the temple of God"?

A: Because the Holy Spirit dwells in believers under the new covenant, not in a physical structure like the Old Testament temple.

Q: What's the difference between "the church" and "the gathering place"?

A: The church is the people — every believer, everywhere. The gathering place is the local building or group where believers meet.

Q: What's next in this series?

A: Part 2 covers the difference between being the church and going to church.

Subscribe to Bible, Bros & Brew wherever you listen, and find Part 2 next Monday at 6 AM.

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A clergy woman claimed that if Jesus were preaching the Sermon on the Mount today, he might also say "blessed are those who end pregnancies." David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba push back — not with condemnation, but with Scripture. Psalm 139:13–16 says God knit each person together in the womb. Jeremiah 1:5 says God knew Jeremiah before he was formed. John 10:10 says Jesus came that we might have life. Asserting what Jesus "would have said" isn't interpretation. It's invention.

Week 6 of the BBB Reacts series opens with a clip that stopped David and Phil cold: a clergy woman confidently claiming that if Jesus were giving the Sermon on the Mount today, he might add "blessed are those who end pregnancies." Before anything else, David offers a clear pastoral disclaimer — nobody here is judging anyone who has been in that situation. Then they go to work on what Scripture actually says.

Josh McIntyre joins live to add his voice. Together the guys connect the dots between the dehumanization of the unborn and the same historical playbook used to justify slavery and the Holocaust — citing Voltaire's famous warning about absurdities and atrocities. They discuss Margaret Sanger, the cost of adoption, Planned Parenthood's placement in Black communities, and land where they always do: broken people need a Savior, and the only one who can put the pieces back together is Christ.

And yes — What's in the Cup? Jon went with banana split coffee from Good & Gather. Phillip showed up with Charleston Coffee Roasters Organic Charleston Whole Bean (and a full travelogue of Charleston, South Carolina). David brought fall energy with Autumn Delight from Red Barn.

Scriptures referenced: Psalm 139 verses 13 through 16 · Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 5 · John chapter 10 verse 10 · Ezekiel chapter 18 verse 32 · Psalm 127 verse 3 · Proverbs chapter 17 verse 6 · Luke chapter 1 verse 14 · Galatians chapter 5 · Matthew chapter 21 verse 44

Hosted by David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba. Guest: Josh McIntyre.
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Q: What does the Bible say about life in the womb?

A: Psalm 139 verses 13 through 16 describes God forming, knitting, and seeing every person in the womb — even at the stage of "unformed substance." Jeremiah chapter 1 verse 5 says God knew Jeremiah before he was even formed. David reads through these passages in full during the episode.

Q: Is it dangerous when pastors say what Jesus "would" say today?

A: David argues yes — there's a meaningful difference between interpreting what Scripture says and inventing what Jesus would add to it. Using the authority of Jesus to validate a modern position that contradicts his recorded words is, at best, error. At worst, it leads people away from truth.

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Christian artists who build faith-based platforms are held to a higher standard — and Scripture backs that up. This episode of Bible, Bros & Brew digs into why, drawing on Romans 14, First Corinthians 10, Colossians 3, and James 3.

David McIntyre opens with a personal correction and a vulnerable story about a mentor whose hidden sin was eventually exposed — and what grace looks like in the aftermath. The conversation covers the stumbling block principle from First Corinthians 10:23–33, the instruction in Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5:19 that music is part of Christian formation, and the accountability James 3:1 places on teachers and influencers. Forrest Frank is highlighted as a model of conviction in a Christian music industry that has increasingly become a commercial product. The episode closes with Psalm 3:7 — a reminder that David the psalmist prayed with fire, and maybe we should too. Grab the I'm Over It e-book at BibleBrosBrew.com or on Amazon. Hosts: David McIntyre, Phillip Rich, and Jon Dzyuba. New episodes every Monday at 6 AM. Bible, Bros & Brew — Where the Word Meets the Daily Grind.

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