263: When Reconciliation Fails: Discipline, Unity, and the Church

What happens when reconciliation doesn’t work? In this sobering episode, Rohan and Jeannie dive into Matthew 18:15–20 and explore Jesus’ process for dealing with conflict within the church. From gentle correction to potential separation, they unpack the uncomfortable but vital role of accountability, church authority, and discipline — all for the sake of protecting unity and building a healthy spiritual family.

👀 What you’ll discover in this episode...

✅ ⚖️ What “binding and loosing” really means in church governance

✅ 🫱🏼‍🫲🏽 A biblical process for correcting another believer — step by step

✅ 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Why Jesus links prayer, authority, and communal discernment

✅ 🏛️ How 1st-century context helps us better understand tough passages

✅ 💔 Why even painful discipline can be an act of love and restoration

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – A confronting passage on correction and church discipline

02:49 – Binding and loosing: interpreting authority in context

07:00 – Can churches today still permit and forbid in Jesus’ name?

13:01 – What to do when reconciliation truly breaks down

18:22 – “Where two or three are gathered…” seen through a new lens

🙋‍♂️ Reflection and Application

Have you ever been part of a community that had to lovingly confront sin or disunity? What does it mean for you to be part of a church that values both grace and truth?

💬 Share your thoughts below or in the comments — we’d love to hear from you!

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