VOXOLOGY Episode 457 - To Be Human - Part Nine: Fight the Power

To Be Human - Part Nine: Fight The Power. Today, Mike and Tim conclude the topic of power in the church. They reflect on the dangers of power over and the need for leaders to resist it. They also explore the idea of fundamental goodness in humans and the role of hierarchy in the church. Jesus' teachings on power and the misuse of titles are examined, emphasizing the importance of humility and servanthood. The conversation challenges traditional views of power and encourages a more communal and egalitarian approach in the church.
- What is the importance of resisting power over in the church and embracing power with and power under?
- Why the need to abolish status markers and privileged hierarchy, refuse to build platforms of social prestige, and avoid public performance of piety?
- Why highlight the significance of mutuality, plurality, weakness, vulnerability, and humility in creating healthy church communities?
We encourage everyone to find churches that prioritize these values and resist the temptation to settle for religious communities that reflect American values rather than the values of the upside-down kingdom.
First, Tim asks Mike a question about the Pope's recent CNN interview where he said that "people are fundamentally good..." Are we born evil (as many of us were told our whole lives) or are we fundamentally good in a world of powers and principalities that breed chaos and power over?
As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [e-mail], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.
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[@2serve4Christ]

"The role of the #Church is to be #faithful, not effective. The goal isn't impact, but #fidelity." 🙌✝
- Pastor Mike Erre

[@nancypolanco4401]

I so appreciate your teaching in this modern world. I also appreciate your transparency from your own life.

[@nmworkman]

thank you, thank you, thank you for the brief recap on the national park & the gift shop!! and for the reminder that it was gombis; what a treasure that guy!! and the whole faithful over effective, i'm trying hard to breath this into the people around me. thanks for all you're doing!!

[@MyDustyBooks]

This is such a timely episode. I was in a debate with someone about the topic of power aka heads headship and leadership in the church and the hierarchy structures of churches as it relates to gender.

[@2serve4Christ]

"It is not our business to become involved in #slavery. Those are #social issues. We have been called to #preach the #gospel. We must deliver the Word. We must save people's #souls. We must not get involved in the issues of liberating people from the chains of slavery. If they accept #Jesus #Christ as their Savior, by and by they will be free - over there."
- Tom Skinner quoting "the [strangely #silent ] #evangelical, Bible-believing, #fundamental, #orthodox, #conservative church"
(from keynote address at #InterVarsity #Christian Fellowship's 1970 Urbana Conference)
🛐☮❤✝