A lot of us have wrestled with the question: Do I really need to go to church to follow Jesus? In this video, I dive into what the Bible actually says about church, community, and what it means to live out faith today. We’ll look at the word ekklesia in the New Testament, explore how the earliest Christians practiced their faith, and ask whether modern church culture really lines up with Jesus’ vision. If you’ve been hurt by church or are skeptical of organized religion, you’re not alone—and this conversation might give you a fresh perspective.