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When a Christian Leader Falls: How to Respond Biblically

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What Should I Do When a Christian Leader or Influencer Compromises the Truth?

Anchored in the Word with Dave Jenkins
July 24, 2025


What do you do when a trusted Christian leader or influencer compromises the truth?

In this episode of Anchored in the Word, Dave Jenkins walks through a biblical framework for discernment, grief, and hope when trust is broken.

Using Scripture, church history, and biblical wisdom, Dave offers practical guidance for navigating spiritual disappointment while staying rooted in Christ.

Topics Covered

  • What “compromise” means in doctrine and practice
  • Key Scriptures: 2 Timothy 4, Galatians 1, Matthew 7, 1 John 4
  • Examples from church history: Athanasius, Luther, Spurgeon
  • 5 biblical ways to respond when a leader falls
  • Encouragement to stay anchored in Christ

Stay grounded. Don’t follow personalities—follow Christ.

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Dave Jenkins

Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah. He is a writer, editor, and speaker living in beautiful Southern Oregon. Dave is a lover of Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology. He serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries, the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine, the Host and Producer of Equipping You in Grace Podcast, and is a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word. He is the author of The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021),  The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024). You can find him on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, or read his newsletter. Dave loves to spend time with his wife, going to movies, eating at a nice restaurant, or going out for a round of golf with a good friend. He is also a voracious reader, in particular of Reformed theology, and the Puritans. You will often find him when he’s not busy with ministry reading a pile of the latest books from a wide variety of Christian publishers. Dave received his M.A.R. and M.Div through Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
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