Thriving On Purpose Podcast

Don't Let Online Haters, Moles and Trolls Burn You Out!James 3:1 says“Not many of you should become teachers, my fellow believers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly.”   I (Sebastien) used to think this verse only applied to our judgement before God when we die. Well, as it turns out, I learned the hard way it also applies to the here and now.   Indeed, those who teach, or or are engaged in ministry of some kind, are judged more severey by others. Sometimes, over-the-top, in-your-face, severely.   In the age of social media, this type of criticism has taken on an even more vicious form - especially recently. We now have teachers and preachers having to endure the worst kinds of online attacks and criticisms - even death threats!   This week, we consider how to deal with trolls, moles, and online haters... from a biblical perpective. Too many online leaders are burning themselves out trying to defend themselves, save their audience and please everyone in the pro