This Easter, Brandon talks to AJ about reflecting a bit on the interactions between Jesus, Pontius Pilate, and the Chief Priest. What do the earthly leaders reveal about themselves in their interactions with the Christ?
Episode 289 – Pontius
One Path From Pride Towards A Thoughtful Submission
I want to talk about how to navigate the space between those two extremes where most of us actually live and function. Acknowledging that we submit to some type of authority that's beyond ourselves, I want to discuss how we decide who is worthy of our submission, and to what extent.
Episode 170 – Limits to Authority
Finally free of technology problems, AJ and Brandon discuss the very real risks of bad leadership, especially in religious and spiritual contexts. How do we find the balance between humble submission and the responsibility of reason?
Episode 168 – Respect My Authority
This time, it's AJ's turn to bounce something he's been wrestling with off of Brandon. Starting with the German bishops, bouncing into the Book of Numbers, and eventually talking about their own experiences of authority, it was a bit of a wild ride.
Parents, Don’t Let Go Of The Wheel!
Our current culture seems to be moving towards this hands off approach towards family leadership. The problem is that it doesn't work.
Leadership And Authority
Leadership, real leadership, requires a level of authority to be functional and there are two levels of authority.
The Balancing Act of Authority
The Balancing Act of Authority Is it possible to listen to authority while also thinking for ourselves? How can it be done?