a study in the mechanics of moral breakdown
Sunday, April 25, 2021
The “double-life” has become all to common amongst the leaders of the church today. Many are upright, pure, and morally sharp when in the public eye, but then behind closed doors, become something altogether different.
Simply put, this duplicity destroys the witness of Christ and it undermines the Church. It’s a hazardous, toxic lifestyle that is not a part of true Christianity. The Church cannot and must not shrug its shoulders at this dangerous trend toward a passive acceptance of hypocrisy.
While Eric Ludy is out of town on a speaking trip, Ellerslie is freshly releasing this sermon classic from the archives. Originally delivered nine years ago, it is our prayer that its re-release proves a timely exhortation to the Body in this hour of compromise.
Monday, April 26, 2021
The DeepFake // When a Pastor Lives a Double-Life – Part 1 of 5 (Eric Ludy)
This particular episode explores the growing phenomenon of media DeepFakes on the internet and shows how DeepFakes began long before digital media came into being. These con-jobs have been around since the very beginning. And we all must become experts at discerning the real from the fake.
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Finding Rest in Nakedness // When a Pastor Lives a Double-Life – Part 2 of 5 (Nathan Johnson)
This particular episode explores Hebrews 4 and the idea that if we truly want to experience the rest of God, we must first be exposed and come before Him in repentance.
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Singularity of Living // When a Pastor Lives a Double-Life – Part 3 of 5 (Dan McConnaughey)
In this particular episode, Dan McConnaughey discusses the concept of living in singularity—a life of oneness, integrity, and wholeness.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Six Questions for the Inner Life // When a Pastor Lives a Double-Life – Part 4 of 5 (Nathan Johnson)
In this particular episode, Nathan Johnson gives six powerful questions to ask ourselves to allow the Holy Spirit to bring to light anything in our lives that is of duplicity or hypocrisy.
» Download a copy of the “Holy Club of Oxford” questions Nathan mentioned in the episode
Friday, April 30, 2021
The Intensity of Integrity // When a Pastor Lives a Double-Life – Part 5 of 5 (Philip H)
This particular episode explores the importance of integrity in every area of our lives.