For those longing to connect theology and mission, we are talking about God and everything else. Broadcasting from NORTHERN SEMINARY, in partnership with Missio Alliance, David Fitch and Mike Moore bring their experiences as pastors and professors to bear on issues of mission and church. Pull up a chair or take them and their guests with you around town.
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For those longing to connect theology and mission, we are talking about God and everything else. Broadcasting from NORTHERN SEMINARY, in partnership with Missio Alliance, David Fitch and Mike Moore bring their experiences as pastors and professors to bear on issues of mission and church. Pull up a chair or take them and their guests with you around town.
S10: E3 Does God's Power Redefine Leadership? Fitch & Crouch Discus Power Dynamics (Part 2 of 2)
Theology on Mission
49 minutes 56 seconds
1 year ago
S10: E3 Does God's Power Redefine Leadership? Fitch & Crouch Discus Power Dynamics (Part 2 of 2)
In this episode of Theology on Mission, Dave Fitch and Mike Moore sit down again with Andy Crouch to dive deeper into the complexities of power in the Christian context. Building on themes from Crouch’s book Playing God, they explore the tension between creative and coercive power, framing the conversation around the story of Jesus washing his disciples' feet.
With lively debate and thoughtful reflection, Fitch and Crouch wrestle with authority in the church offering clarity and connection. The episode wraps up with a powerful call to reclaim God's presence and power in the church's practices.
Timestamps:
01:45 Diving into Power Dynamics
05:12 Genesis vs. Jesus: Different Starting Points
11:18 The Role of the State and Power
24:10 Creative Leadership and Coercion
28:47 Understanding Mutual Submission
29:08 God's Power vs. Worldly Power
29:17 Legal Disputes Among Christians
30:56 Jesus' Power and Authority
32:22 Debating the Nature of Jesus' Power
34:48 Peter's Resistance and Jesus' Response
36:18 The Concept of Creative Power
42:48 The Role of the Church and Sacraments
46:33 Final Thoughts and Reflections
Theology on Mission
For those longing to connect theology and mission, we are talking about God and everything else. Broadcasting from NORTHERN SEMINARY, in partnership with Missio Alliance, David Fitch and Mike Moore bring their experiences as pastors and professors to bear on issues of mission and church. Pull up a chair or take them and their guests with you around town.
