2025, The Deep End | What Sins Disqualify a Pastor? What Scripture Really Says About Pastors and Sin.

This episode speaks directly into the cultural moment, addressing urgent questions the Church and society are grappling with in 2025:

Ongoing Church Scandals: In light of recent allegations involving high-profile Christian leaders like Michael Tait, trust in church leadership continues to erode. This episode confronts that crisis with biblical clarity, affirming that sexual abuse of a child permanently disqualifies a man from ministry—no exceptions.
Justice in the #MeToo Era: As society demands accountability for abuse, the Church must not lag behind. This episode stands in agreement with calls for justice, particularly where the vulnerable have been harmed, while holding to biblical restoration principles for other failures.
Grace vs. Cancel Culture: The conversation explores whether restoration is possible after moral failure and how the Church can practice both truth and grace—without falling into the extremes of either cancel culture or cover-up culture.
Toxic Leadership & False Accusations: The episode also warns of another cultural undercurrent: power struggles within church leadership. It exposes how false accusations or political maneuvering can sometimes masquerade as accountability, urging discernment and humility.
Disillusionment & Church Decline: With many walking away from organized religion due to scandal fatigue, this episode offers a redemptive call for a biblically grounded, Spirit-led approach to leadership, restoration, and integrity.

In a time of deep confusion and hurt, this conversation challenges Christians to return to Scripture—not public opinion—for defining who is truly qualified to lead.