The Deep End w/Taylor Welch The Fall of God's Greatest Prophet (fear, mantles, & selective obedience) - 078
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Nov 19, 2025 The discussion features the archetypal roles of Elijah, Elisha, and Micaiah, emphasizing that change often requires endings. The hosts explore Elijah's flaws, including pride and selective obedience, while warning of the risks associated with power familiarity. Practical insights about transitions reveal the importance of patience and enduring faith, as Elisha chooses service over prosperity. They highlight key warnings for those entering new seasons, such as avoiding past regrets and rushing through processes, culminating in the promise of greater miracles for those who persevere.
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Beginnings Need Endings
- Beginnings require preceding endings; you cannot start a true new season without something old finishing.
- Taylor Welch frames Elijah, Micaiah, and Elisha as archetypal stages everyone experiences in transitions.
Dopamine Fast Led To First Kings
- Taylor did a dopamine fast and couldn't read until First Kings captivated him for hours, proving a spiritual drive beyond neurochemistry.
- That experience sparked his deep study of Elijah and Elisha.
When Prophecy Becomes Personal
- Elijah mixed his personality with prophetic authority and sometimes acted without saying 'the Lord says'.
- That deviation suggests pride and explains why God required a successor to finish the work.