Episode 16 – Righteous Anger, Unrighteous Acts: Taming the Flame Within

Anger is a human emotion — even Jesus felt it. But what distinguishes righteous anger from destructive rage? In this episode, Brian Myers is joined by guest co-host Jessica Scott and Rev. Steve Price for a wise, hope-filled conversation rooted in the Wesleyan tradition. Together they examine the biblical roots of righteous anger, name common drivers of reactive rage, and explore practices — communion, silence, the pause, breath prayer — that tether our emotions to love. The goal isn't to suppress anger, but to surrender it to God and let it become fuel for healing. Show Notes: 0:11 — Episode introduction and framing  4:38 — Is all anger sinful?  5:34 — Righteous anger vs. sinful rage: the Wesleyan distinction  6:55 — Community practices: communion and table fellowship  10:42 — Personal practices: silence, solitude, and music  13:34 — The pause, James 1:19, and breath prayer  18:22 — Anger directed at behavior, not person — and toward restoration For more information on the year-long Awaken to Grace series, visit awakentograce.org. Produced by Wesley's Revival, a ministry of Studio Wesley. Original music by the Institute for Modern Worship.