58. Stewarding Influence and Leadership with Discernment: A Dialogue with Jeremy Jenkins

In today's dialogue session, Jeremy Jenkins and I (Dusty Hegge) talk about the importance of engaging with people of different faiths, the role of apologetics, and the challenges of navigating social media as a Christian leader.We spend most of our time discussing the need for discernment in calling, the value of community support, and the significance of vulnerability in building authentic relationships. It's such a fruitful conversation, and I can't wait for you to listen in!Follow Jeremy Jenkins:INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/allthings.allpeopleWEBSITE: https://www.allthingsallpeople.org/resourcesFollow Dusty Hegge:INSTAGRAM: https://instagram.com/dustyheggeWEBSITE: https://dustyhegge.com Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background00:11 Journey into Understanding Other Religions03:47 The Importance of Learning About Others09:19 Navigating Nuance in Conversations14:45 The Complexity of Calling and Purpose27:23 The Freedom of Simplicity28:49 The Role of Community in Discernment30:33 Navigating Discernment and Accountability32:33 Borrowing Hope in Difficult Times33:33 The Importance of Positive Relationships35:57 The Balance of Vulnerability and Authenticity38:08 The Need for Validation and Affirmation40:46 Chasing Likes vs. Authentic Engagement44:03 Stewarding Our Work with Discernment46:40 God's Grace in Our Mistakes49:24 Navigating Fear and Insecurity51:38 The Importance of Community SupportGet Your Free Action Planner: The free work planner uniquely designed for the inconsistent coach, author, or leader who’s ready to take persistent action. HERE