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285 | Cover-Up Culture: Judge without being Judgemental w Leigh Sloan
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- Java with Jen: Hearing God's Voice in Everyday Life | Holy Spirit, Spiritual Warfare, Prophetic Word
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- Feb 24, 2026
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Summary
Have you ever felt torn when you see another church leader fall publicly? Part of you wants to defend the Church, but another part of you knows we can’t just sweep sin under the rug. We are seeing headlines everywhere about "Cover-Up Culture," and honestly, it’s "trendy", in some instances it may be true, and in some, it may be love seeking to cover. But it leaves us with a really hard question: Is it ever okay to judge? And how do we JUDGE RIGHTLY without being JUDGEMENTAL? We’ve been taught "Judge not," but does that mean we stay silent when leadership turns toxic? In this episode, my friend Leigh Sloan (Pastor & Author) joins me to have a raw, honest conversation about the difference between being judgmental and exercising righteous judgment . We are peeling back the layers on how to spot the difference between a "mistake" and a "pattern," and how to guard your own heart from bitterness when the leaders you looked up to let you down. Grab your coffee, friend. We need to talk about this. ☕️ In this episode, we discuss: Cover-Up Culture : what's the difference between love that covers, and unhealthy cover-ups Discernment vs. Suspicion : How to know if you are sensing the Holy Spirit or just being critical. The " Lumpy Carpet" : What happens when we try to ignore the mess in the church. Restoration : Is it possible for fallen leaders to come back? (And what that might actually look like). Resources Mentioned: Connect with Leigh Sloan: bravenation.online Check out Leigh's content: She is a powerful voice for courage in the Kingdom—go give her some love! ✨ HEARING GOD'S VOICE CHALLENGE: Do you want to know clearly when God is speaking to you? I’ve put together a Free 5-Day Email Series to help you break thro…