Segment 1

• Outrage over pastors not mentioning Charlie Kirk mirrors COVID-era tensions.

• Many left churches not over safety policies—but over refusal to address political topics.

• The question: Does ignoring key cultural moments mean pastoral failure?

Segment 2

• Five filters to think through before leaving: church view, preaching style, theology, shepherding, and courage.

• Faithful pastors may not pause expository preaching for politics—and that may be OK.

• Slow down: don’t make a lifelong church decision based on one Sunday.

Segment 3

• Resisting the urge to rage-scroll—this issue needs wisdom, not hot takes.

• Phil Johnson reminds us: Don’t tear apart the body over one moment.

• Instead of bolting, go talk to your pastor face-to-face.

Segment 4

• Pastors can address events while keeping Christ central.

• Options: comment before/after sermons or hold a separate gathering.

• Don’t make fast exits—make slow, prayerful decisions rooted in love.

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WriterDojo S5 Ep5: Live From LibertyCon (2023)