Bullies. We’ve all encountered them on the playground. But what happens when you encounter them in your church?

In this edition of The Roys Report, joining Julie to talk about bullies in the pulpit is Paul Coughlin, an expert on bullying and a best-selling author and speaker.

Contrary to popular opinion, Paul says bullies aren’t typically “wounded” people who are seeking to ease their pain. They’re prideful predators with contempt for others. And the only way to stop them is for bystanders to courageously take a stand.

As founder of The Protectors, an organization that helps organizations and communities combat bullying, Paul has significant practical insights for identifying and dealing with the problem of bullying by pastors.

Plus, in this podcast, he shares details about close encounters he’s had with two bully pastors—Mark Driscoll of The Trinity Church and Jon Courson of Applegate Christian Fellowship.