Bridgetown Audio Podcast For the Sake of Others: Mark Sayers, pt. 2
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Sep 26, 2024 Mark Sayers, an author and pastor at Red Church in Melbourne, dives deep into the theme of spiritual formation for the benefit of others. He discusses the pressures of KPIs in modern life and their impact on personal well-being. Sayers examines the exhaustion felt in today's chaotic world, emphasizing the shift from collective efforts to individual fulfillment. He shares insights on overcoming human limitations through divine empowerment and the transformative role of the Holy Spirit, encouraging believers to find their identity in Christ and serve as vessels of spiritual power.
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Airline KPIs
- Mark Sayers emphasizes the importance of high performance in certain contexts, like airline safety.
- He wants airlines like Air New Zealand and Qantas to have excellent KPIs to ensure safe flights across the Pacific.
KPI Obsession
- While KPIs are useful tools in some areas, excessive focus on them creates oppressive anxiety.
- Constant comparison to others leads to feelings of inadequacy and a pervasive sense of not being good enough.
Culture of Self-Evaluation
- Modern culture exhibits a religious-like dynamic with performance and self-evaluation.
- People constantly question their worth, opinions, actions, and well-being, resembling religious anxieties.