This one-shot is a great introduction to the series. Once you've listened, be sure to go back to episode one and listen to the whole series.

Mike Cosper and the team at Christianity Today approach a difficult topic with compassion and a heart for redemption. The story weaved through interviews, surreptitious recordings, and good journalism not only shows how churches can collapse from the inside but also how it appears to those watching from afar.

The topics discussed always fascinate me. However, the poor audio quality of some of the participants detracts from the podcast. Given the time that goes into the preparation of each episode, this could be resolved by mailing the interviewees a good USB microphone.