Show notes
What does the church need to let go of to survive the future?0:00 – Trailer0:42 – Intro: Faith. No Filter.5:40 – The “gift” of declining numbers9:26 – Dying to resurrect: a new church12:54 – The danger of predictable faith15:11 – The loudest noise is an empty church19:30 – Honouring legacy without repeating it22:54 – Building community outside the building23:43 – Housing crisis: activating church assets29:28 – Practical justice: more than just prayers34:11 – The punk ethos: planting future churchesIn this episode of Filthy Hope, Ness and John sit down with Moderator-elect Reverend Pablo Nunez to discuss the radical shifts needed in the Uniting Church. Pablo argues that Australia is moving into a "pre-Christian" era, where traditional church structures no longer make sense to a generation with no memory of Sunday school. He challenges the church to move away from political entanglements and predictable comfort to become a prophetic voice once again.From turning empty church houses into youth rental communities to moving beyond religious platitudes when meeting physical needs, this conversation is an unflinching look at institutional survival vs. missional purpose. Pablo calls for a "punk ethos" that values authenticity and action over perfect notes and empty pews, urging the church to "go out swinging" in its pursuit of hope.#FilthyHope #FaithNoFilter #ChristianPodcast #UnitingChurch #ChurchGrowth #Justice #PropheticVoice #ModernFaith #HousingCrisis



