Why the Church Avoids Taboo Topics | Mike Novotny

Why does the Church stay silent on the struggles that matter most?

In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, Pastor Mike Novotny—author of Taboo and lead pastor of The Core Church—dives headfirst into the uncomfortable topics many pastors avoid: depression, abuse, sexuality, pornography, politics and more.

Novotny shares hard-won wisdom on how churches can stop managing appearances and start ministering through humility, empathy and Gospel-centered identity. If you've ever felt like church isn’t safe for your real questions and struggles, this episode is for you.

📌 Topics Covered:
✅ Why pastors avoid topics like suicide, pornography, and abuse
✅ How shame, fear, and trauma silence the pulpit
✅ The real root of taboo issues: identity in Christ vs. behavior management
✅ A 3-step rhythm for engaging hard conversations with grace
✅ Why gospel > law when people are bleeding inside
✅ How confession brings healing and dismantles “image management”
✅ What healthy repentance looks like—every single day

🎯 Resources & Action Steps:
📘 Read Taboo by Mike Novotny: https://timeofgrace.store/collections/donors-favorites/products/taboo

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