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Episode Synopsis
‘The state of Christian leadership does not look great these days’.
Brent talks with Jason Jensen about his new IVP book ‘Formed to Lead: Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment’.
Jason is vice president of spiritual foundations for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship in the USA. Jason led InterVarsity staff teams in Berkely, California, for 29 years. He and wife Susi are based in Madison, Wisconsin, where Jason oversees the formation of InterVarsity staff in Scripture, theology, spiritual formation, and prayer.
(1:00) The state of Christian leadership;
(3:00) Jason’s journey;
(4:10) Spiritual formation and leadership;
(5:30) Luke’s gospel as a template;
(9:10) Luke’s view of leadership;
(12:00) Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness;
(15:35) Discerning our calling;
(20:30) Ignatius;
(22:15) Discerning the Holy Spirit;
(27:00) Death.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/faithandleadership.com/authors/jason-jensen
www.amazon.com.au/Formed-Lead-Character-Integrity-Discernment-ebook/dp/B0DKQSTX8X
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Brent talks with Jason Jensen about his new IVP book ‘Formed to Lead: Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment’.
Jason is vice president of spiritual foundations for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship in the USA. Jason led InterVarsity staff teams in Berkely, California, for 29 years. He and wife Susi are based in Madison, Wisconsin, where Jason oversees the formation of InterVarsity staff in Scripture, theology, spiritual formation, and prayer.
(1:00) The state of Christian leadership;
(3:00) Jason’s journey;
(4:10) Spiritual formation and leadership;
(5:30) Luke’s gospel as a template;
(9:10) Luke’s view of leadership;
(12:00) Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness;
(15:35) Discerning our calling;
(20:30) Ignatius;
(22:15) Discerning the Holy Spirit;
(27:00) Death.
Links mentioned in this episode:
/faithandleadership.com/authors/jason-jensen
www.amazon.com.au/Formed-Lead-Character-Integrity-Discernment-ebook/dp/B0DKQSTX8X
Leave some feedback:
What should we talk about? Please let us know in the comments.
Did you enjoy this episode? If so, please give us a rating and leave a short review.
Connect with us:
[email protected]
godsstorypodcast.com
Become a Supporter:
If you’d like to help us make more great episodes like this one, please consider becoming a Patreon supporter. For as little as $5 a month, you’ll receive early access to new episodes plus bonus episodes and other goodies from time to time, and our undying gratitude.
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Thanks to our sponsors, Liquid Edge Creative who take care of the technical stuff behind the scenes.
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