Church Disrupted

In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, Jeff Cochran welcomes back Natalie Runion to discuss her latest book, 'The House that Jesus Built.' They explore the dangers of building on shifting sand, shepherds versus CEOs in church leadership, and the critical need for transparency and accountability within the church. Natalie and Jeff also discuss the importance of navigating disagreements with grace, the power of listening as a ministry, and the need for a healthy church culture that supports individuals leaving the church.

In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, Jeff Cochran and organizational psychologist Lianna Chong to explore the complex issues surrounding spiritual abuse within church settings. They discuss the importance of psychological safety, the role of whistleblowers, and the resistance to change often encountered in church leadership.

What is spiritual abuse? How do we stop it and protect people? In this episode of the Church Disrupted podcast, Jeff Cochran answers these questions and delves into the complex and often insidious nature of spiritual abuse within church environments.

How do we stop the seemingly endless line of moral failures, church scandals, and spiritual abuse cases in the Church? That's a question Christians everywhere should be asking.

In this episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast, Jeff Cochran introduces the Safe Church Pledge from the Spiritual Abuse Institute and shares how this resource gives everyday Christians a voice in this conversation and puts accountability in all of our hands.

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Chapters:

00:00 The Urgency of Addressing Spiritual Abuse

02:55 Introducing the Safe Church Pledge

05:49 Understanding the Safe Church Pledge Framework

09:10 The Pillars of Safe Churches: Transparency, Accountability, and Protection

11:58 Implementing Financial Transparency in Churches

14:48 Conflict of Interest Policies and Their Importance

18:08 The Role of NDAs and Non-Compete Clauses in Churches

37:39 The Impact of Non-Compete Agreements in Churches

44:59 Understanding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) in Ministry

52:36 The Importance of Transparency in Church Affiliations

01:00:50 Establishing Accountability in Church Governance

01:06:07 Creating Effective Leave Policies for Church Leaders

01:12:25 Implementing Protective Measures for Trauma-Informed Care

01:15:41 Protecting Victims: The Importance of Whistleblower Policies

01:18:59 Independent Investigations: Ensuring Accountability

01:22:24 Staff Care: Supporting Church Employees

01:25:20 Counseling for Pastors: Prioritizing Mental Health

01:28:34 Protection Policies: Safeguarding All Ages

01:32:59 The Safe Church Pledge: A Call to Action

01:41:34 Building Trust: The Future of Safe Churches

In the final episode of the Church Disrupted Podcast for 2024, we re-stream part of episode 1 as a reminder of where we've been and where we are going. Narcissism, hush money, NDAs, and spiritual abuse in churches are all on the docket for this round table conversation.

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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.