So We Speak

Willowcreek, the Catholic Church, Power, and Desert Island Books

Is the church a business?  Do secular leadership tactics work in the Church? This week we talk about the nature of leadership and power in the church. In the midst of the scandals at Willowcreek and in the Catholic Church, it’s time to have an honest conversation about what got us here and what to do about it.

“If we continue to use worldly power, we shouldn’t be surprised when we reap worldly outcomes.”

It’s Time to Reckon With Celebrity Power - Andy Crouch

The Contemplative Pastor - Eugene Peterson

What Is the Mission of the Church? - Kevin DeYoung

 

Terry’s Top 5 Books:

The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien

Winston Churchill - Martin Gilbert

The Memoirs of Henry Kissinger

100 Greatest Poems - Leslie Pockell

Collected Works of Friedrich Nietzsche

The Revoice Conference, China, and Brexit

In this episode, Cole and Terry discuss the Revoice conference, a gathering for celibate Christians who struggle with same-sex attraction. The conference raised important issues of identity, desire, friendship, and sexual terminology. It will be interesting to watch the impact of the conference over the next couple of years.

Books and resources mentioned:

C.S. Lewis - The Four Loves

Wesley Hill - Spiritual Friendship

Doug Wilson - Plodcast Ep. 47

 

First Episode! Intro and Welcome to the Podcast