Does God Command Restoring Predator Pastors? 10 Qs with Mike Winger (Ep 56)
Aug 8, 2025
The podcast grapples with whether God commands the restoration of pastors with troubling pasts. It discusses the qualifications for church leaders and the need for accountability in ministry. Listeners learn about the significance of both Paul's writings and the harmony of scripture. Practical advice for premarital counseling is shared, emphasizing communication and personal growth. The conversation also touches on cultural perceptions like wearing hats in church and the complexities of annulments, all framed within a respectful exploration of faith and responsibility.
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Danger Of Reinstating Predatory Leaders
Mike Winger exposes Rick Joyner for repeatedly reinstating predators into ministry.
He calls it cover-up culture that harms the church.
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Don’t Misapply The Lamp-Of-The-Eye Verse
Mike Winger shows Matthew 6 concerns money, not reinstating abusive leaders.
He warns against stretching the eye-of-the-body metaphor to justify restoration.
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Galatians 6:1 Means Spiritual Restoration
Mike Winger explains Galatians 6:1 restores sinners to Christ and fellowship, not leadership.
He demands repentance, reconciliation, and restitution before any return.
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1. 0:33 {Restoring Predators?} As a policy, does God command us to restore predators to ministry, as Rick Joyner teaches? 2. 23:52 {“Not Many…” So Should I?} How does someone answer the call to be a teacher or a pastor if they feel called but is concerned about the warning in James that not many should become teachers? 3. 28:36 {Bringing Concerns to Leadership} I am 16 years old, attending an egalitarian church. I’ve been watching and studying your Women in Ministry series. How do I go about discussing this issue productively with the leaders of my church? 4. 34:42 {“Red Letters”: More Important?} Are Paul's words in Scripture less important than Jesus' words? 5. 38:47 {The Best Counsel for Couples} My wife and I recently starting doing pre-marital counseling for other couples in our church. What is some of the best advice we should give these couples? 6. 41:37 {Paul’s Gospel?} In Philemon 1:19, why did Philemon owe himself to Paul? And why does Paul call it "his" gospel (please also see Romans 2:16 , 16:25, 2 Timothy 2:8)? 7. 49:32 {Worship Lyrics: Thinking Biblically} I have a question about a worship song. Do you think it is appropriate to sing “Let Your holy fire consume us”? 8. 51:55 {Are Annulments Biblical?} What are your thoughts on annulments? Are they biblical and are they ever wise? Or are people just trying to justify their divorce? 9. 57:53 {Hats: Disrespectful or Stylish?} My mother-in-law is "old-fashioned." What's your opinion about wearing hats in church? How about pastors preaching in them? 10. 1:01:42 {Why We’re Never Satisfied} How do I deal with not being satisfied in life? I feel guilty because God should satisfy me and be all that I need, but I don't feel satisfied or content. 11. 1:06:19 BONUS: Can you PLEASE give a shout-out to my husband, Michael (non-believer) who started listening to you because I wouldn't stop talking about it! Please pray for him!
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