55 – Authority

Jordan interviews Jack about the meaning and purpose of authority. Together, they discuss the tension between God's good design for authority, and mankind's tendency to misuse or reject authority altogether. Ultimately, our aim in this episode is to highlight Scripture's teachings on the benefits of biblical authority.Recommended Resources:Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing by Jonathan LeemanAuthority videos playlist from 9Marks on YouTubeBible passages: Gen 1:26-31, Rom 13, Heb 13:17, 1–2 Sam, Mark 10:45, John 13:12-17Charts from Jack’s Lessons on Authority from Harvest Students“Calibrated Resistance: A Biblical Blueprint for Obeying and Disobeying Authority” article by Paul AlexanderAssociation of Certified Biblical Counselors Abuse Guidelines