003: Resistance and Renewal: Breaking Church Blockers
If we want to shift from institutional to movemental Christianity, we can’t just adopt new structures—we have to confront what’s holding us back.
In this episode of Conversations on Movemental Christianity, the 100Movements team — Brian Johnson, Alan Hirsch, Rich Robinson, and Lindsey Harwood — name the cultural, institutional, and personal blockers that resist movement. They also share real-life stories of leaders and communities breaking free and finding renewal.
They explore:
Cultural Blockers – Consumerism, control, and celebrity culture discipling the church more than Jesus.
Institutional Blockers – Hierarchy, budgets, and theological gatekeeping that stifle multiplication.
Personal Blockers – Fear, identity, and control dynamics every leader must wrestle with.
The Path to Renewal – Why it’s a discipleship journey before it’s a leadership journey.
You’ll hear stories of communities confronting comfort, leaders releasing control, and the joy that comes when God’s people step into freedom and fruitfulness.
Three simple next steps from this episode:
Reflect – Ask the Spirit to reveal what you may need to leave behind.
Share – Talk about it with a trusted friend, coach, or community.
Act – Take one small risk this week.
🔗 Take the free mDNA Strengths Test to discover how you’re wired for movement.