The word “narcissist” is everywhere right now—showing up in conversations about leadership, marriages, friendships, and church life. But is it actually the church’s role to diagnose people? In this episode, Nic and Jill explore the growing cultural focus on narcissism and how it’s shaping the way we interpret relationships. They discuss how Scripture already equips us to recognize destructive patterns—without reducing people to labels. They also unpack the difference between emotional immaturity and more entrenched relational patterns, and why discernment requires paying attention to—and responding to—fruit over time.
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Learn more in the Oaks article on Narcissism, Discernment and Church Support at oaksministrycollaborative.com.