Episodes
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Monday Jan 25, 2021
Sometimes the voice of the Gospel can best be heard by listening to the voices of those who do not profess it. Such is the case for Saul Alinsky. In his “Rules For Radicals” this social agitator outlined a series of beliefs that have produced stunning success. But have they produced effective leadership? What’s the difference between his philosophy on leadership and the truth of the Gospel?
Monday Jan 18, 2021
Monday Jan 18, 2021
The persuasive power of any falsehood lies in its proximity with the truth. Machiavelli’s, “The Prince”, contains many truths and many statements which ring true to our practical ears. Chapter 22 concerning the secretaries of princes is a great example of this. In this chapter we read many things that help us understand our role as servants against the backdrop of Machiavellian reasoning.
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Monday Jan 11, 2021
Chapter 18 of Machiavelli’s “The Prince” is the most controversial of them all. You could even say that it represents the heart of his thesis. Concerning the way in which princes should keep faith it flies directly in contradiction to what most of us as Christian leaders understand as the power of leadership coming from Christ. And so it is a fascinating study to help us understand where Christ wants us to lead and how.