Jon Pyle
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Community Care Pastor. Pop culture was my first religion. World-class hugger. Retired sports blogger.
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I firmly believe that part of Jason Kelce turning up and going HAM yesterday was to intentionally draw focus from Taylor and silence the idiots/critics.
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Just saw a shirt: “I’m a Patriot. Weapons are part of my religion”.
Then brother, you ain’t following Jesus.
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Dear Badass Woman who confronted
@MattChandler74
in the lobby,
I’m pretty sure you signed an NDA, but there is an army of people who will cover your legal fees and those of your friend you stood up for if you choose speak out.
We won’t leave you hanging.
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This sounds sarcastic, but I’m totally serious.
When y’all say you’re praying as a response to a mass shooting, what are you praying for?
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@SarahECozart
Let him know this big ol dude has his back! I did a Shake It Off and Blank Space carpool karaoke for a church skit a few years ago.
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Recognized another millennial/elder millennial dividing line: Steve from Blue’s Clues.
The man means nothing to me.
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Hypothesis: KJV-only churches *DON’T* want you to understand the Bible without them explaining it.
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Today, a little girl broke me. She wanted to pray with someone but was shy. Her mom and Grandma encouraged her. The little girl was hesitant to speak but the Grandma said something that hit me in the heart: “it’s ok. He’s not gonna judge you, he’s gonna protect you.”
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Archduke Metallica is one of the funniest things I’ve read in quite awhile.
Today, when introducing WWI, a student raised her hand and brought up the death of a certain archduke. Nobody knew his name, so as a hint, I offered that he shares his name with a band.
Gentle reader, my students asked if there had perhaps been an Archduke Metallica.
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Hello
@MattChandler74
and
@villagechurchtx
! I continued to be concerned about your lack of clarity and transparency in this major, public disciplinary action. The bottom line: your responsibility is equal to your reach.
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After watching
#ShinyHappyPeople
, a thought is lingering.
I think it’s easy to judge and think “HOW COULD ANYONE DO THAT?”
But the healthier thing for me is to ask, “how am I supporting unhealthy systems in my life?”
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I was pleasantly surprised to see the
@bibleproject
present Jonah as satire in my morning reading. Have you ever heard Jonah described as satire before?
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Shout out to everyone starting new traditions this Christmas or just getting through. Between my mom passing away and healthy boundaries with family, this is going to be a totally different holiday season for me. And it’s hard. Loss sucks. Grieving is hard. But you’re not alone.
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I’ve noticed women that are talking about Matt Chandler are getting a lot more pushback, static and straight up hate. Wonder why?
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When reach > responsibility, you will hurt people tremendously. If you count their views and their money, their opinion counts too.
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An observation: when I challenge evangelical churches or try to hold pastors accountable, it’s always white dudes who get really upset. Is this your experience too?
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For everyone who has said “you can’t just assume based on the article, you gotta watch the video”… the video is 10000x worse than the article.
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I promise you, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that God cares more about broken little children than who you think has a right to preach or serve in the church.
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I hear “it’s a local matter”, handled internally with members. If there wasn’t a decade + of intentional focus to grow your church’s brand and profile across the world, I would agree. But you built a HUGE congregation (at least a HUGE audience). You have HUGE responsibility.
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This also makes me angry. Not just at the people who hurt children. That’s where the blame lies.
But also at my fellow pastors who are so preoccupied with doctrinal purity, patriarchal bullshit and their own platforms that they miss quiet little girls who need help.
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We don’t get to look away anymore. I’ve been incredibly hesitant to dive into this thread because I knew it would wreck me. And wreck me it did. But it’s not a good excuse. We have to see real people to be able to care and love and advocate and support.
We understand how you feel. We didn’t want to know about sexual abuse either.
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I have gotten some pushback for "attacking pastors" or assuming the worst.
It's 100% worth it. Why?
The wolves are attacking the sheep. If you're a shepherd, you can stand by and be polite to the wolves or protect the sheep.
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Re: David & Bathsheba
“It is difficult to get a man to understand something, when his salary depends on his not understanding it.” - Upton Sinclair
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This little girl wanted me to pray that the judge wouldn’t make her go with her dad. She was abused there. And terrified she’ll be forced to go back. 💔
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I believe in prayer. I know it’s powerful. I just wish I could do more. I can’t imagine being that young and being so scared that you’re going back into such an unsafe place.
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I prayed that she wouldn’t get hurt anymore and that the judge would get her to a safe place. But damn.
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@CarissasNewLife
We could EASILY, EASILY talk about YETI cups, which were super popular recently but more “masculine”.
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“You cannot microwave forgiveness. Before you can truly forgive, you have to explore and acknowledge the depth of the pain.” - Dr. Roberta Jones-Hall. I’ve been thinking about this since last week. It is profound.
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Y’all have strategically poured resources like time and money into giving Matt and your church a global reach between online ministry, church planting, sermon broadcasts etc. That means you have a global responsibility for the truth.
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I guess it comes from something unsaid: can you imagine being a child so worried about being judged for being abused and not wanting to go with your dad, that you hesitate to ask for prayer.
That’s how we (pastors) are making people feel.
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With tears in my eyes I tell you: this little girl is living in hell NOW. Her eternal soul is so important but so is her suffering now. And too often we don’t help. We do nothing to relieve the burden.
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TVC keeps making this worse for themselves.
@MattChandler74
or the Elders make a completely banal and milquetoast PR-speak statement... with one super odd detail that BEGS questioning and makes the whole thing weird.
This time: a neurological scan?!?!?!?!? WHY?
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One of the reasons we have such a hard time seeing spiritual abuse in church and taking action: we don’t know what abuse looks like in relationships.
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And I know my theology probably sucks about these things and I’m definitely part of the problem, but my heart breaks for queer/trans kids who are hurting alone. Argue about what God thinks about it once we stop them from being harmed or harming themselves.
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Hello
@andywood
. I would prefer not to do this publicly but I don’t know how else to contact you. When I heard you were hired at
@Saddleback
I was excited. After hearing the stories of folks you harmed as a leader, my heart hurts. I believe them. And they’re credible.
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If you were this kiddo, you would probably appreciate prayer but what you need is to be safe. That’s what all our children need. And for all the bombastic, self-aggrandizing talk of masculinity and men’s responsibility, we aren’t making a damn thing safer for our kids.
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I sincerely hope the decision by the church to “suspend” Matt from the pulpit was an overreaction. It would be great if the accountability structure was too aggressive. That would be a relief. But we have no idea. And now he has “shown improvement” and on his way back.
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Your membership covenant talks a lot about accountability and expectations. I disagree with some of your ecclesiology (or at least how you apply it) but the document is clear: both your members and your organization have a responsibility to one another.
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Please Lord do not let this be a black child.
It is horrible for any child… but if this child is black, this is gonna be ugly.
Officials have not yet announced charges in the case. Virginia does not have a minimum age for prosecution of children, but the extraordinarily young age of the suspect is sure to raise questions about mental capacity and ability to understand what they did and that it was wrong.
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And while the global platform y’all have built may not consist solely of members, you still have a responsibility to those you’ve reached to tell the truth.
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@TylerHuckabee
I'll be honest with you, Tyler. As a lifetime public school kid, I've never met a homeschooler who was A) taught by their Father or B) was advanced in math.
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Once you see the prevalence of
#spiritualabuse
in our churches, you can’t unsee it. Some may choose to look away, but it doesn’t make the trauma go away.
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Abuse is part of my story. I didn’t have to reckon with it as a child though. The grace of repressed memories meant I could deal with it as an adult. Which I’m actually thankful for.
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Do you remember how
@HeatherTDay
did matchmaking on here? Let's try that, but for jobs and work opportunities for folks who have left vocational ministry and church jobs. Sadly, $ and job security are reasons many don't feel empowered to speak out against spiritual abuse.
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I am absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the trust that people have in me. After all, what is a shepherd if not a protector of God’s sheep.
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Today I got to baptize my oldest son.
Best Father’s Day present I could get.
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Ok… I will forever love this show because they had a scene where the kids are crowding the Dad in the bathroom while he’s on his phone.
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The beginning of the video starts with Patterson setting the stage and talking about grace. Specifically, something like everyone gets grace here. Does everyone get to publicly tell their side of the story? If not, this isn’t grace, it’s power.
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Y’all… the David/Bathsheba conversation will NEVER be rape to those who loudly fight against it, because if they acknowledge problematic systemic dynamics and abuses of power, their entire worldview comes crashing down.
Are we seriously doing the David and Bathsheba debate again? How many times is this needed tho, is this like an every three month thing or wut? 🫠
SHE WAS THE INNOCENT LAMB ALREADY.
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I’m sick for kids who will one day be murdered with a gun, even though we know better. We just won’t make it a priority.
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I’m upset. This thread may not make sense logically, but emotionally it’s what I needed to say.
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Most “Christian” forgiveness culture is about comfort for the onlookers. Resolution of an issue. As opposed to restoration for the survivor or aggrieved party. And even the potential reconciliation between the people.
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I don’t resent doing the work. I resent when nobody notices that I’m doing the work.
Enneagram 2’s, this you too?
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@pastoremase
“Deeply empathizing” and then telling folks your pain is worse and you’ve managed to get over it is not empathy at all. Pastor, this is not it.
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There’s not enough time to engage with bad faith actors. You don’t have the energy or patience. They (probably) don’t have the capacity to change based on your interaction.
Provoking you is their business plan. Starve the drama fire.
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@JaredRizzi
@DJINNANTONNIX
@GwendolenCrane
@Nicole_Cliffe
This exchange has brought me great joy and redeems all the garbage usually on Twitter.
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I am overwhelmed by the amount of hurt pastors and the church are inflicting upon people. I apologize for our theological malpractice that has harmed you and taken so much from you.
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I’m approaching this from a spiritual perspective first. As Pastors, we are called to shepherd well and love God’s people. I’ve made many mistakes and hurt a lot of people, so I know it can hard to own your behavior. But it’s worth it. The truth sets us all free.
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I’m just gonna assume the best of folks taking issue.
I’m NOT saying that owning guns means you aren’t following Jesus.
I AM saying that owning guns IS NOT foundational to following Jesus.
With that said… if you’re this defensive over guns, they could be an idol.
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@definitelyshaun
@MattChandler74
Good evening brother and fellow Pastor. Gonna assume the best of you. Exactly what stone was thrown? And in this analogy do you view Chandler as the woman caught in sin?
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@missmerica
Happy birthday!
For me (and many others I’ve talked to) my 20’s were about discovery but my 30’s were about editing. Narrowing life to things that really matter for me. Letting some things I like go for things I love. Same with people.
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@sheilagregoire
I usually don’t comment on this stuff… but the “at least in principle” in regards to women orgasms is SENDING ME!!! I assume he means mutual in principle, but the idea that this dude thinks the female orgasm is theoretical.
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@coggs
@GeneraLMcMill
@Nicole_Cliffe
I thought this was a BAD pillow talk thread. This is Hall of Fame level good.
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I’m emboldened this week because I just saw a black man on a dragon and nobody can tell me anything.
#DemDragons
#HouseoftheDragon
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Solve with me the riddles three to understand what's happening at TVC!
What is unwise, coarse, unhealthy, requires discipline and restoration but not sinful?
What is frequent, familiar and private but not inappropriate?
Why does one involve lawyers without concerns of legality?
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Yesterday was my Mom’s birthday; the first since she died last March. The boys ate strawberries with a “little” sugar on top, just like she would make them. Tonight, our family shared a slice of strawberry cheesecake and sang Happy Birthday. 🥺 We love you and miss you.
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You have an opportunity to address this now and do your part in making it right. Own what you’ve done. Repent. And if you don’t think you’ve done anything wrong, say that.
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A friend just blew my mind 🤯:
One of the reasons God wants us to pray is that He loves to listen to us. 😭😭😭😭
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@jenaiauman
The way they’re talking about this feels so weird. And opaque.
Serious enough to require discipline but not disqualifying, is a very narrow window.
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Oh, the Holy Spirit told you you that? Bro, are you sure it isn’t spiritual manipulation?
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@solomonmissouri
This is the PR Squad. Just there for the photo op. The real employees have warrants and didn’t want to draw attention.
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@thejasonkirk
@CoachHughFreeze
This is actually proof he learned something at Liberty: plagiarizing sermons.
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People want those who have been hurt to forgive because conflict is uncomfortable. As followers of Jesus, we’ve lost the ability, the desire and blessing of sitting with people in their pain. It’s a deeply Christ-like act.
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@homo_adorans
I’ve rarely agree so passionately with someone I don’t know on something this frivolous.
If you’re not going to be good people, then you should at least make sense. I absolutely get this.
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Had a weird feeling today. I was uncomfortable. Then I figured it out: I’m hungry for the first time since Thanksgiving.
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I don't know whose "schedule" this is (and frankly I don't want to know), but this is wildly funny.
A lot to pick from but the transition from "dinner with family" to love making is SLAYING me.
"Alright kids, go to bed. Mommy and I are gonna do it!"
Every couple weeks he's going to have to take a day and drag all the dead cows out of his barn.
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@JosiahHawthorne
My favorite sympathy card after my mom died was from a kid that wrote: “sorry your mom dead”.
Kids have a way of cutting through the politeness and getting to the heart of grief and loss.
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@reachjulieroys
The shortest distance between disgrace and a comeback is your family’s endorsement
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Third, having the disciplined party (was she disciplined too?) speak from the pulpit and narrate his side of the issue is irresponsible and unnecessary. In the same breath Chandler is informing the congregation AND shaping their feelings.
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@hlentini09
My wife is a teacher. Even if you think there is some concerted effort from the powers that be to punish Christians (there’s not), teachers don’t have the time to mess with stuff like this.
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Many people are defining church differently.
Church is not where you get your CONTENT, it’s where you get your CARE.
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