Good Faith A.J. Swoboda: A Teachable Spirit In Today’s Divided World
Oct 2, 2025
A.J. Swoboda is a Bible and theology professor, pastor, and author of A Teachable Spirit. He dives deep into the concept of cultivating a teachable spirit, emphasizing humility and the need to learn from enemies and strangers. Swoboda distinguishes between genuine experts and mere opinion, sharing insights on the importance of community over digital research. He challenges the notion of 'my truth' and encourages engaging with diverse perspectives, even those we may disagree with, to foster empathy and connection.
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Teachable Spirit Is Core To Discipleship
- A teachable spirit is central to Christian discipleship because the Spirit leads us "into all truth."
- Being teachable reshapes heart and mind toward humility, kindness, and mercy.
Call Your Own Tribe To Account
- Reverse prophecy means calling your own side to account rather than only attacking others.
- Swoboda argues being hardest on your tribe prevents moralizing other groups and fosters true repentance.
Distinguish Interactional vs Contributory Expertise
- Interactional expertise comes from engaging experts' work, while contributory expertise advances a field.
- Digital access creates false confidence as interactional expertise is mistaken for contributory authority.
