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The God Journey

The God Journey

By: Wayne Jacobsen
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  • What Spiritual Authority Looks Like (#1030)
    Apr 10 2026

    Wayne and Kyle discuss an email from the U.K. that they found breathtaking in its simple depth. After a lighthearted reflection on the quirks of people we love, they turn to something more profound—how Jesus offered a completely different way of living than the power-driven systems we see around us. True spiritual authority doesn’t come from titles or positions, but from a life deeply connected to God and genuinely serving others. When authority becomes tied to identity, it often turns inward—becoming self-serving and harmful. But real authority doesn’t demand attention; it creates space—safe, open, and life-giving—for others to encounter God for themselves.

    Podcast Notes:

    • The video version of this podcast
    • Walter Brueggermann on the Justice from Below
    • Rowena's last paragraph: "If much of what is collapsing right now is authority rooted in structure, perhaps what is emerging is authority rooted in union - not louder, not more visible, but more real. And maybe Kingdom governance won't announce itself clearly at first; it will simply be recognised-by the fruit it carries, and by the life that flows through it."
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    The post What Spiritual Authority Looks Like (#1030) first appeared on The God Journey.
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    42 mins
  • Rexamining the Parable of the Talents (#1029)
    Apr 3 2026

    What if Jesus's parable of the Talents wasn't about money, giftings, or religious work? What if he was telling this story to show us how his love finds its way into the world? After a conversation about medical professionals taking a more holistic approach and how curiosity enhances relationships, Kyle and Wayne turn to this parable and how it is often misinterpreted in a way that goes against the New Covenant. But if love is the real treasure, then everything about this parable falls into place and invites us into the joy of passing on the love. Now we know why it always bears fruit and why not trusting his love diminishes who God wants us to be.

    Podcast Notes:

    • The video version of this podcast
    • Get your copy of Just Love
    The post Rexamining the Parable of the Talents (#1029) first appeared on The God Journey.
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    44 mins
  • The Beast Between You and Jesus (#1028)
    Mar 27 2026

    This powerful image comes from a vision an autistic boy shared with a woman, except that he saw a large beast standing before the altar in a church building, blocking someone's view of Jesus. It sums up Kyle and Wayne's conversation this week as they look through the mailbag and respond to listeners' comments and questions. They discuss finding contentment even through brutal circumstances, especially for those who feel stuck in their journey. That comes as we let Jesus grow larger in our hearts than the beast that seeks to block our view.

    Podcast Notes:

    • The video version of this podcast
    • Get your copy of Just Love
    The post The Beast Between You and Jesus (#1028) first appeared on The God Journey.
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    45 mins
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