Has the modern church unconsciously adopted the values of consumer culture?
In this thought-provoking conversation, Glenn Bleakney sits down with Dr. Mark Chironna to explore how efficiency, branding, celebrity leadership, and consumer-driven models have reshaped the Western church. Drawing on George Ritzer’s concept of “McDonaldization,” Dr. Chironna challenges leaders to rediscover a Christ-centered, cross-shaped vision of ministry rooted in spiritual formation rather than performance.
Together they discuss the influence of Enlightenment thinking, the rise of CEO-style leadership, the loss of theological depth, the dangers of celebrity Christianity, and why the Church must return to the ancient way of Jesus. This conversation offers a compelling call to recover authentic discipleship, servant leadership, and the transforming presence of Christ.
Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or passionate follower of Jesus, this episode will challenge you to rethink what it truly means to lead—and to follow—the King.
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