DDD: Honor in a Hostile Age: Why Respecting Leaders Still Matters

Give me 7+ Minutes on your drive into work today  We are living in a moment where name‑calling replaces conviction and contempt replaces courage, especially when it comes to our elected officials. But Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 command us to do something radically different: to honor the very authorities we often disagree with. What would change in your heart, your home, and your social media feed if you treated every leader—from the president to the local cop—as someone made in the image of God? Lean in for a few minutes, and let’s rediscover what it means to give honor to whom honor is due.  In this episode, Pastor Brian Noble unpacks Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2 to show that God Himself establishes governing authorities and calls believers to honor them—even when we deeply disagree with their worldview or decisions. Pastor Brian Noble contrasts today’s hostile, name‑calling political culture with a biblically rooted posture of respect, emphasizing that we must honor both the position and the person without compromising truth. He offers practical reflection questions about how we speak on social media, how we treat public servants, and whether we faithfully meet our obligations like taxes and bills as an act of honor. The episode ends with a prayer of repentance for dishonor and intercession for leaders like Governor Bob Ferguson and President Trump to encounter Christ and lead with wisdom under God’s authority.  We are transforming our hearts so we can shape the public square. If you're interested in starting a public square ministry, check out these free resources - https://fpiw.org/public-square-ministry.  Donate Today - https://fpiw.bndlr.co/  TAKE ACTION Don’t Just talk about it - DOWNLOAD The “WASHINGTON DEFENDER APP” today https://fpiw.org/washington-defender-app/