Why Christians Should NEVER Sue Each Other…

What happens when Christians take each other to court… or when marriages fall apart long before anyone asks for help? In this episode of Lead Time, Tim and Jack sit down with Christian attorney Colin Hoffman to unpack the reality of Christian family law, divorce, and what the Bible actually says about conflict between believers. From 1 Corinthians 6 to real-life legal cases, this conversation dives into: Why Christians suing Christians is a serious issue What actually leads to divorce (and why it’s often “too late”) The role of pastors, counseling, and accountability Spiritual warfare in families (and how it shows up) How churches can better support struggling marriages A better path forward: reconciliation, repentance, and truth This episode is both challenging and hopeful—a call for the Church to take marriage, conflict, and spiritual realities seriously again. Do you think Christians should ever take each other to court? Show Notes: Song Colin referenced at the end: "This I Pray" by Nicky Gracious:    • Nicky Gracious - "This I Pray" (Official M...   Connect with Colin: [email protected] www.sacredharbor.org ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️ Stay up to date by Joining the LCMS Current! (LCMS Current Events Newsletter) https://www.uniteleadership.org/thelc... ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ Chapters 00:00 – Cold Weather & Episode Intro 01:05 – Meet Christian Attorney Colin Hoffman 03:05 – What Is Christian Family Law? 05:30 – Can Christians Handle Divorce? 09:05 – The Problem with Lawyer Culture 11:30 – Why Marriages Fail (Too Late to Fix) 15:25 – “You Can’t Afford Divorce” 18:10 – The Beauty of Long-Term Marriage 22:00 – Neglect, Bitterness & Breakdown 24:50 – Warning Signs in Marriage 27:30 – Spiritual Warfare in Families 31:05 – How Clients Respond to Spiritual Warfare 33:20 – Witchcraft, Culture & Reality 37:00 – Power vs Forgiveness (Theological Tension) 41:00 – Jesus’ Power Over Darkness 44:05 – Spiritualism in Today’s Culture 50:35 – Cheap Grace & Real Repentance 53:15 – Why Christians Shouldn’t Sue Each Other 01:00:45 – LCMS Lawsuits & Church Conflict 01:05:30 – Christian Arbitration Explained 01:12:30 – Why Christian Lawyers Matter 01:16:20 – Final Thoughts on Repentance & Leadership 01:18:10 – How to Connect with Colin