Ep. 330: When pastors should or should not defend themselves

Brian Croft and Jim Savastio explore when pastors should and shouldn’t defend themselves against accusations. They trace biblical tensions (Jesus’ silence, Paul’s defenses), distinguish personal slights from ministerial slander, outline clear cases requiring defense (illegality, heresy, disqualifying charges), warn against chasing gossip and image-management, and urge humility, wise counsel, and prayerful discernment.