259: Dear Church, Love Gen Z — Dear Church, Stop Being So Judgy
Key Takeaways
- While the word 'judgy' is informal, its behavior is instantly recognizable as condescending, passive-aggressive, or uncaring, even when it is disguised as concern.
- Pastor Adam and special guest Olivea Cook explore how judgment in the Church often has its roots in gossip and dissension rather than true righteous care.
- Believers must find the necessary balance between speaking the honest truth in love and simply letting people off the hook for unrepentant sin.
- The episode categorizes condemnation, discernment, and restoration to see how each aligns with core Christian teachings and the life of Jesus.
- Jesus always communicated in equal parts grace and truth, providing the ultimate model for how the modern Church should interact with Generation Z and the world.
The word "judgy" is an informal adjective that many may not know how to define in words, but we all recognize it when we experience the behavior. It can come across as condescending, passive-aggressive, or just downright uncaring. Other times, even in the Church, judgment may present itself as concern, but at its root are gossip and dissension. There is a necessary balance between telling someone the honest truth and letting them off the hook. Pastor Adam and special guest Olivea Cook categorize condemnation, discernment, and restoration, and weigh how each lines up with core Christian teaching and with the example of Jesus, who always communicated in equal parts grace and truth. *Scripture referenced in this episode: Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Corinthians 5:9-13
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the special guest on episode 259 of The Messy Walk Podcast?
Olivea Cook joins Pastor Adam Cook on this episode to discuss how the Church is perceived by Gen Z and the issue of being overly judgmental.
What Bible scriptures are referenced in the episode with Olivea Cook?
This episode references Matthew 7:1-5 and 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 to discuss judgment, discernment, and church discipline.
How does Jesus balance grace and truth according to this episode?
Jesus always communicated in equal parts grace and truth, showing us that we can hold to biblical standards without acting with a condemning or judgy spirit.