Episode 14: Christians and Cussing- addressing the Tim Ross controversy

The Power of Words: How Christians Can Reflect Christ in SpeechWords have an undeniable impact in our daily lives and even more so in a Christian lifestyle. Consciously choosing words that uplift, encourage and reflect the love of Christ can incredibly influence the spiritually nurturing environment around us. Essentially, our choice of words not only expresses our thoughts and emotions but also serves as an extension of our faith, setting a Christ-like example for others.  Listen as we discuss the recent controversy surrounding Tim Ross and what place cussing has in the life of the Christian, if any.Listen to Tim Ross address his cussing in this video https://youtu.be/f1Fo3iQLlQw?s....i=KZFTDOa34el-OdYPKe takeaways from this episode:- Discover the immense influence words can have in embodying a Christian lifestyle.- Learn the significance of selecting language that mirrors Christ-like demeanor.- Explore the role of a Christian in mirroring Christ's character in conversations.- Understand the ongoing debate about the appropriateness of explicit language by pastors.- Realize the importance of seeking divine wisdom in using words to uplift others.Quotes from this episode:"There should be no distinction where the Christian is walking. Every single place is a holy environment because I'm there, bringing Jesus and representing what God has done in my life and what He could do in yours.""If you're trying to draw people to Christ, look like Christ and let the Holy Spirit do the work."Connect with us!Join our Group on Facebook with the podcast community https://www.facebook.com/group....s/eyesonjesuspodcast questions or show topic ideas to discerningdad@outlook.comBe sure to connect with the hosts! For more information on Drew Barker:Follow Drew on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/drewsbarker/For more information on Tim Ferrara:Get all his links in one place- to his social media, all 3 of his books, and more https://linktr.ee/discerning_dadCheck out his website!  https://discerning-dad.com/The key moments in this episode are:<br />00:00:00 - Introduction, 00:01:25 - Personal Update, 00:04:00 - Tim Ross and Cussing Controversy, 00:06:57 - Thoughts on Cussing, 00:10:41 - Differentiating the Pulpit and the Podcast, 00:14:22 - The Importance of Being Above Reproach, 00:14:46 - Jesus as an Example, 00:16:05 - The Backlash and Consequences, 00:18:07 - Language and Responsibility, 00:23:23 - Personal Accountability and Race, 00:28:07 - Choosing our Vernacular, 00:29:00 - Accountability and Conviction, 00:32:47 - Language and Ministry, 00:34:37 - The Power of Words,