Episode 202

Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom Rainer

Published on: 28th June, 2025

Welcome back to My Seminary Life. In today's episode, I sit down to discuss one of the books that have made the biggest impact on me in my pulpit supply ministry, Autopsy of a Deceased Church by Thom Rainer. I start off by talking about the odd circumstances around how I first found out about this book, I highlight some of the marks Rainer has of an unhealthy church, and finally, I discuss the one area of health that this book does not cover.

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My Seminary Life
My Seminary Life began as a way for my to chronicle my journey through finishing my Masters degree. After graduation, I began to turn my attention towards subjects that interest me or I was not required to take a class on in Seminary. I consider myself a life-long student, so even if I am not in a classroom environment, there is always something I am studying or learning about. My Seminary Life is the place where I keep those records of what I'm learning. If you're interested in people like CS Lewis and Dietrich Bonhoeffer, or in subjects like Homiletics and Cults, then you have come to the right place.

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Brandon Knight is a traveling preacher and produce merchandiser living in the Midwest with his wife Claire. He is the host of the podcast My Seminary Life where he recaps what he us studying in grad school. Brandon is a comic book enthusiast, and lover of professional wrestling and classic horror films. You can follow him on TikTok and Instagram @just.brandon.k