95. Judgment and Grace, with Jay Bakker, pastor of Revolution Church

Jay Bakker, the son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, was 11 years old when his parents’ ministry started to fall apart and only 13 when his dad began his prison term.  It's hard to imagine what that experience must have been like for him.In this episode, Jay Bakker and I talk about what it was like for him.  And we talk about how his experience shaped him spiritually—especially in regard to his understanding of judgment and grace.THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Jay Bakker is the pastor of Revolution Church and the son Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker.Elton John is currently working on a musical about Jay’s mom and a movie about Jay’s parents, titled The Eyes of Tammy Faye, is coming out in 2021 or 2022.Jay Bakker shares what it was like for him as a kid when his family’s life and ministry fell apart.Jerry Falwell turned on Jim Bakker.For a while, Jay thought that God must be a mean, angry God.Jay Bakker started Revolution Church when his dad was released from prison.Jay shares how he discovered the idea of grace, which, he says is still evolving in his life.Jay learned what love for others looks like by watching his parents.Jim Bakker helped Jay learn to forgive Jerry Falwell.Jay talks about Tammy Faye’s witness when she was on The Surreal Life.So often we return bad for bad, judgment for judgment.  But we need to stop judging each other.You can find out more about Jay Bakker at revolutionchurch.com.  You can also listen to the Revolution podcast and follow Revolution Church on Facebook.  You can also connect with Jay on Twitter at @jaybakker and on Instagram at @jaybakker.RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:Books mentioned:Son of a Preacher Man, by Jay BakkerJay BakkerTwitterIntstagramRevolution ChurchWebsiteFacebook6 Practices of a Flourishing ChurchInstructions to leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership:Click HERE.Click on the link that says, "Listen on Apple Podcasts."In the window that opens, click the button that says, "Open Link."  This will open iTunes.To the right of the Spiritual Life and Leadership logo, click "Ratings and Reviews."Under the heading, "Customer Reviews," click on the button that says, "Write a Review."Select the number of stars and write your review.Click submit.I'd be so grateful if you did this.  Thank you!Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.