Joe Rigney discusses his new book 'Leadership and Emotional Sabotage' on the podcast, focusing on developing leadership virtues, navigating challenges, and avoiding emotional manipulation. The conversation covers biblical examples of faithful leadership and the importance of taking responsibility instead of passing blame. Joe Rigney highlights the need for courage and resilience in various leadership roles, emphasizing the significance of staying true to one's beliefs amidst societal changes.
True prophetic leadership requires enduring accusations of partisanship for fidelity to God's truth.
Maintaining steadfastness in conveying prophetic messages despite criticisms is crucial for effective leadership.
Developing resilience and courage in leadership involves embodying strength, determination, and authenticity.
Deep dives
Influence of Accusations on Leadership
Leaders can be steered by accusations of partisanship, affecting their prophetic credibility. The fear of being labeled partisan often influences what leaders say or address, leading to a loss of genuine prophetic edge before God. True prophetic leadership entails being willing to endure accusations and criticisms, focusing on what God thinks rather than the opinions of others.
Steering Through Accusations
Accusations of being partisan can impact leadership decisions, hindering genuine prophetic expression. Leaders must prioritize fidelity to God's truth over the fear of being labeled partisan, as true prophetic leadership demands the willingness to confront criticisms and accusations. Maintaining steadfastness in guiding others despite external pressures is crucial for effective leadership.
Balancing Faithfulness and Criticisms
Leadership may face challenges when accusations of partisanship steer their actions. It is essential for leaders to uphold their fidelity to God's truth despite potential criticisms or detractors. Remaining steadfast in conveying prophetic messages demands a commitment to truth over the fear of being labeled partisan, guiding actions based on divine guidance rather than external pressures.
Embodying Resilience and Courage in Various Spheres of Life
The importance of developing resilience and courage as discussed in the podcast highlights the significance of staying steadfast in the face of criticism or adversity. Emphasizing the need to not be swayed by external opinions, the speaker underscores the value of embodying qualities that reflect strength and determination. By providing aspirational models and emphasizing the need for clarity of purpose and stability of character, the podcast stresses the application of these virtues across different areas of life, including home, work, and leadership roles, urging individuals to take responsibility and demonstrate faithfulness.
Nurturing Habits of Virtue and Overcoming Hesitations
The podcast delves into the concept of habituating virtuous behaviors and overcoming personal hesitations when faced with challenging situations. It highlights the importance of self-awareness and the need to address reluctance or self-censorship in order to cultivate courage and authenticity. By examining instances where individuals may avoid conflict or hold back from expressing truths, the discussion encourages listeners to interrogate their actions and pursue leadership grounded in truth and boldness despite potential repercussions. Furthermore, the episode suggests the creation of alternatives and exit strategies in environments that hinder the practice of one's faith, promoting the establishment of communities that uphold integrity and provide support for individuals to live authentically.
Joe Rigney of New Saint Andrews College joins Timon and Josh to talk about his new provocative book from Canon Press, "Leadership and Emotional Sabotage."
Listen in for a fresh perspective on true Biblical Leadership, its challenges, triumphs, and how Christians can develop courage to lead through opposition without being steered off course by weak, anxious, and manipulative people. The discussion covers developing leadership virtues at home, church, and work by taking responsibility instead of passing blame. It warns against habituating cowardice and provides biblical examples of faithful leadership like Paul confronting Peter.
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Joe Rigney (PhD, University of Chester) serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College. He is a husband, a father of three, and the author of a multiple books, including The Things of Earth; Strangely Bright; and More Than a Battle: How to Experience Victory, Freedom, and Healing from Lust as well as the soon-to-be released "Leadership and Emotional Sabotage."
Learn more about Joe Rigney's work:
https://nsa.edu/authors/joe-rigneyhttps://twitter.com/joe_rigney
Purchase "Leadership and Emotional Sabotage" by Joe Rigney:
https://emotionalsabotage.com/
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