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 Justice Feast, with Michael Rhodes, author of Just Discipleship

Episode 200: The Justice Feast, with Michael Rhodes, author of Just Discipleship

  Discussion Questions: 1. How does Michael Rhodes redefine discipleship to incorporate justice and mission, in contrast to E.K. Strawser’s perspective (Ep. 185: From Sunday Services to Real Transformation)? 2. What role does Rhodes believe justice plays in the biblical narrative and in the practice of discipleship? How does this challenge traditional views of discipleship?…

Saudade, Leadership, and Nurturing the Inner Life, with Jeff Crosby, author of The Language of the Soul

Episode 194: Saudade, Leadership, and Nurturing the Inner Life, with Jeff Crosby, author of The Language of the Soul

  Discussion Questions: 1. How does Jeff Crosby’s exploration of the concept of an undivided life resonate with your own experiences as a leader or individual striving for spiritual growth? 2. Jeff Crosby discusses the importance of recognizing and naming our longings as a means of shaping healthy leadership and personal development. Can you identify…

Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Episode 176: Building Bridges in a Polarized World, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

  TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:43 The pandemic and political division have caused church and familial splits when people refuse to accept differing views. This goes against the teachings of Jesus to break down divisions. The church needs to focus on reconciliation rather than creating more divisions. 00:05:07 Jim Harrington on the Leader Journey Podcast, where Jim asks…

Leadership for the Long Haul, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger

Episode 174: Addressing Unresolved Pain in Ministry Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

  TIMESTAMPS: 00:01:16 Unresolved pain leads leaders to hurt others. 00:05:16 Ways trauma passes on. Loyalty vs. commitment.   Q&A: 1. What is the quote mentioned that serves as a central theme for the discussion? The quote mentioned is, “If our pain isn’t transformed, it’s going to be transmitted.” 2. How does pain get transmitted…

Leading Your Ministry as a Dissident Disciple, with Scot McKnight

Episode 171: Leading Your Ministry as a Dissident Disciple, with Scot McKnight, author of Revelation for the Rest of Us

  TIMESTAMPS: [00:05:41] Scot McKnight grew up in a Baptist dispensationalist church but lost interest in eschatology after college. He became intrigued again during his Ph.D. studies on Jewish apocalyptic literature. [00:08:07] Scot McKnight discusses how he came to view the book of Revelation as part of the Jewish world at the time and not…

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…