Transformative Disruption: And Easter Reflection

Transformative Disruption: An Easter Reflection

Easter is almost here! This year, as I’ve been thinking about Easter, I’ve also been thinking about discontinuous change. I’ve written and spoken about discontinuous change in the past, but what the heck does it have to do with Easter?!   What is Discontinuous Change? First, a quick definition. Discontinuous change—as opposed to continuous change,…

The Value of a Low Anthropology, with David Zahl, author of Low Anthropology

Episode 165: The Value of a Low Anthropology, with David Zahl, author of Low Anthropology

  TIMESTAMPS: [00:00:00] The Importance of Low Anthropology in Leadership [00:08:35] “The Fallout of a High Anthropology: Burnout, Vulnerability, and Loneliness” [00:15:12] “The True Nature of Love and Grace” [00:18:29] “Embracing Limitations and Doubleness as Humans” [00:23:44] “Churches Struggle to Meet Community’s Needs” [00:32:09] “Finding Freedom and Grace in Low Anthropology” [00:35:36] “Leading Ministries in…

The Paradox of Suffering

The Paradox of Suffering

Someone said to me recently after church, “Protestants don’t really have a good theology of suffering.” And I think this person is right.  In Protestant circles, we tend to focus more on things like: “Victory in Jesus!” “Just believe and it will be yours!” “All things work together for the good of those who love…