Welcome to the After Thoughts Show with Burnie Lund and Pastor Chris Chadwick! In this episode, recorded on June 9, 2025, we dive into a lively discussion that kicks off with some NBA Finals excitement—Pacers vs. Thunder—and transitions into a deep exploration of Romans 14, focusing on unity, personal convictions, and serving Christ with integrity. Pastor Chadwick unpacks how the early church dealt with division over preferential issues and how we can apply these principles today at Canyon Ridge. From addressing judgmental attitudes to navigating modern controversies like masking during COVID, this episode is packed with biblical wisdom and practical insights for fostering unity in the church.

Timestamps/Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction and NBA Finals Talk

01:00 - Pacers vs. Thunder: Why Both Teams Are Great

02:00 - Old-School Basketball and Team Dynamics

03:00 - Transition to Romans 14: Unity in the Church

04:00 - Defining Homogeneity and Unity

05:00 - Judging in the Church: Romans 14:13

07:00 - Historical Context: Jewish-Gentile Tensions

09:00 - Preference vs. Doctrine: Clarifying the Difference

11:00 - The Role of Accountability in the Church

14:00 - Building a Culture of Discipleship

16:00 - Basketball Analogy: Accountability on the Court

18:00 - Iron Sharpens Iron: Confrontational Conversations

19:00 - The Church’s Role in Resolving Disputes

21:00 - Music in Church: Preference or Doctrine?

24:00 - Applying Romans 14 to Canyon Ridge

26:00 - COVID Masking: A Case Study in Preferences

31:00 - Serving Christ with Integrity (Romans 14:20-23)

34:00 - Personal Responsibility in Relationships

36:00 - Entertainment Choices and Spiritual Victory

38:00 - Key Takeaways: Preferences vs. Principles

40:00 - Final Thoughts and Philippians 1:27

41:00 - Closing and Summer Evangelism Goals

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