What Does It Really Mean to Be “Above Reproach”?

What does it really mean to be “above reproach”? This week, we dismantle modern evangelical assumptions about pastoral perfection and argue for a more honest, grace-centered understanding rooted in Scripture. In this episode: (00:00) – Intro (03:39) - David Mathis on being above reproach (06:12) - The ambiguity of “above reproach” (10:24) – Exemplary doesn’t mean perfect (12:54) – Grace vs. behavior-based qualification (16:23) – Hypocrisy, idolatry, and the double standard (22:00) – Can a fallen pastor be restored? (28:45) – The real disqualifier (33:52) – Loss of trust vs. loss of calling (36:00) – The lie of the perfect pastor (39:00) – Confession is not a weakness Get full show notes and links at https://www.thechristianskeptic.org. Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thechristianskeptic.