In the final new episode of the Church Disrupted podcast for 2024, host Jeff Cochran welcomes back Rebecca Davis, author of the Untwisting Scriptures book series. They discuss the journey of unlearning misconceptions about scripture, particularly the controversial concept of 'dying to self.' Rebecca emphasizes the importance of returning to the Word of God for understanding and encourages listeners to engage in conversations about faith and theology, even when they disagree. The conversation also touches on the role of faith in understanding scripture, the importance of living in freedom rather than striving for holiness, and the importance of empathy in healing trauma, particularly within the church context.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Untwisting Scriptures

02:54 The Journey of Unlearning and Understanding Scripture

06:05 Dying to Self: A Controversial Concept

08:51 Exploring Misunderstandings in Scripture

12:07 The Role of Faith and Trust in Understanding

14:59 Living in Freedom: The Final Part of the Journey

27:27 The Role of Suffering and Empathy in Healing

30:45 Understanding Trauma and the Church's Response

34:35 Misrepresentation of God and Scripture

39:44 Debunking Myths: Dying to Self vs. Following Christ

49:22 Resources for Spiritual Growth and Understanding

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

On today's episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran reveals the actual NDA that Daystar TV tried to force Jonathan Lamb to sign. In this video, Jeff compares the NDA to what Joni said about it, and breaks down where things don't line up with her statement, the red flags of the NDA, and what christians can learn from this document about NDA use and its dangers in the Church!

Should Joni Lamb be removed or resign from leadership at Daystar? We think so, and in this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran shares a long list of reasons why. 22 reasons, to be exact.

Just when you thought the Daystar scandal couldn't get any worse, Joni Lamb made a statement that made it worse. In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran breaks down the DARVO like responses in Joni Lamb's official statement and in a recent Daystar TV interview. And sadly, just like many church scandals this year, DARVO reared its ugly head. DARVO is deeply damaging and is the worst response ministries and faith leaders could make to allegations of sin and abuse, yet it seems to be the go to response. We talk about why and how to recognize it in this episode.

For this week's episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, we are re-airing our docu-style expose on miracle offering season (episode 13) in churches from 2023.

In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran interviews author and pastor Tommy Preson Phillips about his new book "Invisible Jesus." They ask the question, what if people aren't deconstructing and leaving the church because they don't want Jesus? But what if they are leaving the church to find Him? This conversation will challenge what you think you know about the church, following Jesus, and the deconstruction movement. It's a can't miss conversation for Christians in the moment in time we find ourselves in today.

In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, host Jeff Cochran talks with author and theologian Scott McKnight about his new book 'Invisible Jesus.' They explore the concept of deconstruction within the church, discussing its prophetic nature and the reasons behind people seeking a more authentic connection with Jesus. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rebuilding trust in the church and understanding the painful journey many face during deconstruction. What if deconstruction is not merely a trend but a necessary process for many believers seeking truth and authenticity in their faith.

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Finding a church after experiencing church hurt or spiritual abuse can be really difficult, Because if you've been through that, the last thing you want is to be hurt again. But what if you could learn a lot about how safe a church is just by looking at their publicly available information?In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, host Jeff Cochran introduces red flag reviews, and he reviews two mega churches from the lens of a religious trauma survivor who is looking for a safe church to re-engage with.Practical and transparent, red flag reviews will help you learn what to watch out for and good questions to ask before attending a church.

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Arresting Dissenters, removing critics, threatening whistleblowers, and trying to silence critics and destroy their reputations. This sounds like mob-type behavior... but what if we told you this all describes large and well-known CHURCHES?!?