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Why should Christians regularly go to church?
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- Apr 1, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Faith & Clarity , Dr. Mark Turman is joined by pastors Sam Holm and Justin Hornsby to discuss why corporate worship matters and why many Christians struggle to make church a priority. They explore what worship truly is—centering our attention and affection on God—and why gathering weekly offers essential reminders of the gospel that shape our faith and fuel our mission. The conversation also addresses common challenges like consumer-driven expectations, performance-focused services, and how both leaders and congregants play a role in creating Christ-centered worship. Sam and Justin offer practical insight into the elements of meaningful worship, from confession and prayer to communion and congregational singing, inviting listeners to rediscover the purpose and power of gathering together as the church. Topics 0:00) Introduction (3:00) Why church attendance drops (5:22) From consumer to contributor (10:25) Defining corporate worship (20:02) Worship leader influences (23:27) Preparing hearts for Sunday (25:55) Questions before worship (28:42) Confession in worship (30:31) Tell the gospel again (35:18) Stewardship on stage (41:02) Forgotten worship tools (43:38) Fresh vs. familiar songs (50:50) Funniest service moments (56:02) Conclusion Resources Ask Us Anything: [email protected] Sign-up for a Denison Forum newsletter: DenisonForum.org/subscribe About Sam Holm Sam Holm grew up at a therapeutic wilderness camp with five brothers in East Texas. He served at Pine Cove Camps for 11 years before God called him to the local Church. He has been the pastor at First McKinney since 2017. He is married to Rebecca and the father of two girls. Sam desires to make authentic disciples of Jesus. About Justin Hornsby Justin Hornsby has been a Worship Pastor si…