Gravity Commons Podcast Rick Pidcock: How Anger (Dys-)Functions in Christian Leadership
Aug 5, 2025
Rick Pidcock, a writer for Baptist News Global and host of the 'Highest Power' podcast, tackles the intricate role of anger in Christian leadership. He shares insights from his experiences with allegations of abuse in progressive ministries, emphasizing the need for humility and self-awareness. Pidcock explores how social dynamics shape anger's impact, advocating for reform in harmful hierarchies. Through personal anecdotes, he highlights the importance of amplifying marginalized voices and navigating emotional complexities within faith communities.
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Social Location Shapes Anger
- Anger differs by social location and power dynamics in relationships.
- The anger of a person in authority over a subordinate is fundamentally different from anger of the subordinate.
Hierarchy Lives Within Us
- Undoing unjust hierarchies requires addressing how hierarchy lives within us.
- Enculturated behaviors and embodied postures of power must be reckoned with, not just theological ideas.
Tense Phone Call After Article
- Rick's article about anger and abuse led to a tense phone call from Tim Whitaker, the accused leader.
- Tim expressed anger and challenged factual points but did not provide specific corrections.
