Platforms to Pillars: Between the devil and the deep blue sea – Mark Sayers
Aug 20, 2023
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The podcast explores the concepts of living on a platform versus living as a pillar, discussing the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt, the clash between Star Wars and 1970s Britain, the challenges of finding hope amidst hopelessness, passivity in a platform society, the origins and implications of entitlement, and the importance of moving forward in humility.
Passivity and hopelessness are promoted by the platform society, but embracing humility and God's authority enables individuals to move forward.
Overcoming perfectionism, entitlement, and introspection is crucial to reject passivity and embrace the role of pillars in navigating difficult times with faith and trust in God's plan.
Deep dives
Moving from Passivity to Pillars
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the shift from living in a platform society to embracing a life as a pillar. The focus is on the Book of Exodus and how the Israelites were called to be pillars in the living temple that God was building in the world. The speaker highlights the contrast between the platform society, which encourages passivity, and the biblical call to actively engage as pillars. They emphasize the importance of humility and moving forward with God-given authority. The episode explores how passivity leads to hopelessness and how perfectionism and introspection contribute to a lack of action. The speaker encourages listeners to shift their focus from the negative circumstances around them and behold Jesus instead. They highlight that moving forward in difficult times allows God to turn chaos into glory and invites listeners to embrace their role as pillars in God's new creation.
The Influence of the Platform Society
This podcast episode points out the influence of the platform society in promoting passivity and hopelessness. The speaker draws parallels between the current societal challenges and those faced in the 1970s in Britain. They highlight how the platform society promises perfection and indulges individuals, fostering passivity and entitlement. The speaker argues that passivity stems from perfectionism, which leads to introspection, focusing inward rather than on what God is doing. They discuss the importance of overcoming entitlement and embracing humility as people move forward with God's authority. The speaker encourages listeners to reject passivity and perfectionism, navigating difficult times with God's guidance and finding glory in Him.
Moving Forward in the Midst of Chaos
This podcast episode explores the story of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea and the lessons it holds for individuals today. The speaker emphasizes the importance of moving forward and not succumbing to passivity, even in the face of chaos and uncertainty. They highlight the need to embrace humility and recognize the authority given by God. The episode delves into the dangers of perfectionism, introspection, and entitlement, which hinder progress and growth. The speaker encourages listeners to focus on God's work and glorify Him through their actions. They offer a call to step out of passivity and into the role of pillars, navigating difficulties with faith and trust in God.
Embracing the Role of Pillars
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the concept of being pillars in a world dominated by a platform society. Drawing inspiration from the Book of Exodus, they highlight the Israelites' transition from a platform society to becoming pillars in God's temple. The episode touches on the effects of passivity, hopelessness, and entitlement in contemporary society. The speaker emphasizes the need for humility and action, moving forward with God's authority. They address the dangers of perfectionism and introspection, encouraging listeners to shift their focus from themselves to God. The episode concludes with a call to embrace the role of pillars, navigating difficult times with faith and trust in God's plan.