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Churches rightly warn against gossip, but also the need to hold people accountable for their sins. Matthew Lee Anderson of Mere Fidelity argues for that certain specific circumstances may permit the use of gossip to protect a vulnerable third party. He draws from the moral and theological tradition of the church to identify specific criteria for the usage of gossip as well as a warning about the dangers of gossip. We also talk about the need for churches to clamp down on gossip and the courage required to challenge a brother face to face.

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00:00 Introduction
00:33 Backstory on Gossip
02:32 Defining Gossip
05:57 Gossip as Protection
10:10 Defending Your Reputation
12:15 Cultures of Fraternal Correction
14:21 Gossip and Seeking Council
17:59 Church Policies on Gossip
22:25 Accountability for Every Word
27:57 The Stakes of Gossip
33:10 Cautions About Gossip
36:37 Private Correction
39:30 A Principle of Proportionality
46:42 Church Leadership and Transparency
49:44 Gossip and Social Power
50:32 The Appeal of the Inner Ring
51:37 Practical Wisdom
56:50 Trusting Pastors
01:01:04 The Need for Maturity
01:02:38 Conclusion

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