Episode

How to Handle Conflict and Controversy in Ministry

Podcast: The Everyday Pastor
Published: Mar 2, 2026
Duration seconds: 2602
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Summary

Ligon Duncan and Matt Smethurst offer pastoral wisdom for navigating controversy—urging leaders to contend for truth without becoming quarrelsome, to prioritize edification over denunciation, and to pursue unity with humility in both public and local church conflicts.