Not So With You: Reimagining Power and Authority in the Kingdom (To Be Human Series)

Unpacking Jesus's radical call to reject "power over" in favor of "power with," Mike Erre and Tim Stafford continue the Rule Series by exploring how this paradigm shift can transform our understanding of leadership, authority, and the church's role in the world. Dive into a thought-provoking discussion on how embracing Jesus's model challenges modern Christian nationalism and the temptation to use worldly power to achieve spiritual goals. Key Takeaways: • Distinguishing Between Power Over and Power With – Understanding how coercive power contrasts with relational, cooperative power in the teachings of Jesus. • "Not So With You": Jesus's Command to Reject Worldly Power – Exploring Mark 10:42-45 and how Jesus instructs his disciples to lead through service and humility. • The Temptation of Power and Authority – Analyzing biblical examples such as the temptation of Jesus, Peter's use of the sword, and the disciples' desire for greatness. • Implications for Modern Church Leadership and Christian Nationalism – Discussing how embracing "power with" can address issues of hierarchy, abuse of authority, and the church's engagement with politics. • Practical Applications for Embracing the Way of Jesus – Offering insights on how individuals and communities can embody servant leadership and resist the allure of power over. Resources Mentioned: • Reckoning with Power by David Fitch – Link • Playing God: Redeeming the Gift of Power by Andy Crouch – Link Biblical Passages Discussed: Mark 10:42-45 – Link Luke 22:24-27 – Link John 18:36 – Link Luke 4:1-13 (Temptation of Jesus) – Link Join us in reexamining how we approach power and leadership within our faith communities. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and follow Voxology Podcast on social media to stay connected and be part of the ongoing conversation. As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram. We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV. Our Merch Store! ETSY Learn more about the Voxology Podcast Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio Follow us on Instagram: @voxologypodcast and "like" us on Facebook Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy