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Trial by Media
God’s process for finding truth vs the court of public opinion.
What does a just, biblical process look like for church leaders accused of wrongdoing? In this session, Andrew Selley is joined by Mike Davies and Nadene Badenhorst to explore the scriptural principles that lead to fair and truthful outcomes. They look at the dangers of modern-day exposés across media channels by unpacking the legal elements of a fair trial. This comparison highlights where independent, public investigation and judgments fall short. God’s ways for His Kingdom safeguard both saints and leaders, for the purification of His body.
This session is part of the #BeEquipped series – conversations about current issues facing the church. Explore more thought-provoking messages from this series.
This is a Four12 Podcast.
0:00 Introductions
3:57 Public allegations against church leaders
09:28 Can we publicly call out leaders?
17:32 God’s judgment on the church
21:27 Is Four12 open to outside correction?
26:53 What does a fair trial look like?
44:28 Protecting saints who have been hurt
50:38 Due processes for a just verdict
1:04:47 Is restorative justice biblical?
1:14:15 Conclusion: the biblical way forward
About the Speakers:
Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.
Mike Davies serves on eldership within Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing.
Nadene Badenhorst serves as a deacon within Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. Having practised as an Advocate for many years, she is now full-time within Four12. Nadene is passionate about equipping and training the saints and women’s ministry.
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By Four12 Global PodcastsGod’s process for finding truth vs the court of public opinion.
What does a just, biblical process look like for church leaders accused of wrongdoing? In this session, Andrew Selley is joined by Mike Davies and Nadene Badenhorst to explore the scriptural principles that lead to fair and truthful outcomes. They look at the dangers of modern-day exposés across media channels by unpacking the legal elements of a fair trial. This comparison highlights where independent, public investigation and judgments fall short. God’s ways for His Kingdom safeguard both saints and leaders, for the purification of His body.
This session is part of the #BeEquipped series – conversations about current issues facing the church. Explore more thought-provoking messages from this series.
This is a Four12 Podcast.
0:00 Introductions
3:57 Public allegations against church leaders
09:28 Can we publicly call out leaders?
17:32 God’s judgment on the church
21:27 Is Four12 open to outside correction?
26:53 What does a fair trial look like?
44:28 Protecting saints who have been hurt
50:38 Due processes for a just verdict
1:04:47 Is restorative justice biblical?
1:14:15 Conclusion: the biblical way forward
About the Speakers:
Andrew Selley is the apostolic leader of Four12 (F12) and the lead elder of multisite, Joshua Generation Church. He has been in full-time ministry since 1996. After serving on the NCMI apostolic team for five years, he founded Four12 in 2011. Andrew is based in California, USA, with his wife, Emma, and their daughter, Enyah.
Mike Davies serves on eldership within Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Chantal, and they have two daughters. He loves to see people equipped to effectively serve the Kingdom of God through teaching and writing.
Nadene Badenhorst serves as a deacon within Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. Having practised as an Advocate for many years, she is now full-time within Four12. Nadene is passionate about equipping and training the saints and women’s ministry.