EPISODE · Jul 1, 2019 · 9 MIN
41. The Law of the Splintered Paddle
from Spiritual Life and Leadership · host Markus Watson
What happens when a couple of Hawaiian fisherman hit King Kamehameha over the head with a canoe paddle so hard that the paddle breaks? You get the Law of the Splintered Paddle.THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:While on vacation in Hawaii, Markus came across a figure of King Kamehameha at a gift shop.Markus got curious about King Kamehameha, so he did some Google research.King Kamehameha is known for unifying the Hawaiian Islands about two hundred years ago.Markus tells the story of the Law of the Splintered Paddle.The Law of the Splintered Paddle, instituted by King Kamehameha was intended to protect the weak and powerless from predators.The Law of the Splintered Paddle and the way in which it was instituted, are a reflection of shalom—even though King Kamehameha was not a Christian.Where in your life do you see shalom emerging? How can you support it? Are you called to participate in it?Instructions to leave a review of Spiritual Life and Leadership:Click HERE.Click on the link that says, "Listen on Apple Podcasts."In the window that opens, click the button that says, "Open Link." This will open iTunes.To the right of the Spiritual Life and Leadership logo, click "Ratings and Reviews."Under the heading, "Customer Reviews," click on the button that says, "Write a Review."Select the number of stars and write your review.Click submit.I'd be so grateful if you did this. Thank you!Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.
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What happens when a couple of Hawaiian fisherman hit King Kamehameha over the head with a canoe paddle so hard that the paddle breaks? You get the Law of the Splintered Paddle. THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: While on vacation in Hawaii, Markus came across a figure of King Kamehameha at a gift shop.Markus got curious about King Kamehameha, so he did some Google research.King Kamehameha is known for unifying the Hawaiian Islands about two hundred years ago.Markus tells the story of ...
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