We've had so many Church Scandals in 2024 that people are starting to get scandal fatigue... with the CHURCH!!! This should NEVER BE! If christians want to stop this madness and see real change in the Church, then we HAVE TO LEARN some key lessons from recent scandals like the one at Daystar TV. So, in this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran shares 20 lessons that churches can learn, and SHOULD learn, to return to being above reproach and above scandal.

Roys Report Articles on Daystar Scandal;

- https://julieroys.com/former-daystar-tv-executive-wife-accuse-joni-lamb-covering-up-daughters-sexual-abuse/

- https://julieroys.com/podcast/full-audio-of-daystar-meeting/

- https://julieroys.com/suzy-lamb-says-she-was-pressured-to-hide-her-sexual-assault/

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Chapters

00:00 Learning from Scandals: The Need for Reform

03:18 Addressing Celebrity Culture in the Church

05:08 Expecting Higher Standards in the Church

07:03 Defining the Church Beyond IRS Labels

08:31 The Church as a Body, Not a Business

10:00 The Power of Community Action

11:27 Disqualification of Leaders through Intimidation

12:53 The Importance of Documentation

16:18 Standing Against Spiritual Bullies

18:41 Severance Policies and Church Staff Rights

22:05 Whistleblower Protection in Churches

23:33 Proactive Policies for Investigations

25:56 Ethics of Tithes and Legal Fees

27:49 The Dangers of Nepotism

30:13 The Harm of NDAs in Churches

31:13 The Need for Independent Church Boards

33:07 Transparency and Accountability as Non-Negotiables

34:34 Understanding Leadership Accountability

35:58 Recognizing and Preventing Spiritual Abuse

37:55 Setting the Standard: Above Reproach