Kingdom Roots With Scot Mcknight

What is the fundamental purpose of being a pastor? In this episode, Scot McKnight unpacks the 10 elements he sees present in how the Apostle Paul nurtured living like Christ in the early church. You will be reminded about what the heart of ministry should be all about and get ideas on how you could nurture the same Christlikeness in your church. Purchase your copy of Pastor Paul here - https://amzn.to/3wBxFEm Check out the blog series Scot Mentioned here -https://bit.ly/3iPLDP2

Jesus' humanity suggests that he had to learn. Scot McKnight and James McGrath investigate the reality of what Jesus learning from women meant. There is a tremendous amount of insight and implication for today that we can gain by exploring what Jesus learned from women. Purchase* your copy of James McGrath's book here: https://amzn.to/2TDKzTM *Amazon Affiliate link

We all experience difficulties and hardships. But how can we learn to live richly in the midst of them? And even grow spiritually because of them? The answer is found in the hopeful humanity of Jesus. Scot McKnight and Kurt Willems unpack what led Kurt to write a book about the hope that comes from Jesus' humanity. As the Son of God, Jesus wasn’t exempt from suffering, disappointment, or injustice. He lived in the real world as a real person. He wept for those he loved. He felt hunger and thirst. He endured temptation, betrayal, and ridicule. He died after being unjustly tortured. And somehow through it all, he embodied hope—by defeating death and opening a new world of life for us. Purchase* Echoing Hope here - https://amzn.to/3vtjwrJ *Amazon Affiliate Link

Beth Allison Barr suggests that “Biblical” womanhood actually isn’t very Biblical. Scot McKnight and Laura Tarro investigate Beth’s journey of realizing how the subjugation of women became gospel truth. She discovered that the movement for Biblical womanhood had much more to do with grasping for power and less to do with what the Bible says about women. Purchase* a copy of The Making of Biblical Womanhood - https://amzn.to/3uUtTVu *Amazon Affiliate

The soil of toxic cultures can produce the most serious of offensives. Tiffany Bluhm has a deep understanding of the cultural and spiritual narratives that silence women and illuminate the devastating emotional, financial, and social impact of silence in the face of injustice. Scot McKnight and Tiffany explore how to navigate cultural challenges when facing the truth that needs to be said. With honesty and strength, the stories of how women have overcome silence to expose the truth about their ministry and professional leaders--and the backlash they so often face. In so doing, she empowers others to speak up against abuses of power. Purchase Prey Tell book on Amazon* - https://amzn.to/3cCmgwv *amazon affiliate link

Navigating any situation that is deprived of tov is never an easy task. This is the final part of the series based on listener questions from Scot's new book, A Church Called Tov. Scot McKnight and Laura Tarro investigate everything from if complementary theology plays a role in abusive church systems to ideas on addressing abusive situations. Jesus' vision is for tov to be unleashed in the church and navigating these difficult situations work toward that end.

The Church is at her best when she is celebrating her diversity. Many spiritually oppressive situations suppress differing opinions to maintain control. In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Laura Tarro asks Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer your biggest questions from navigating spiritually abusive situations that diminish the diversity of thought to how to orient your church to unleash TOV in your congregation. Purchase your copy of A Church Called Tov here*

Since writing "A Church Called Tov," Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer have received numerous questions on how to navigate situations in churches that lack the presence of TOV. In this episode, Scot and Laura tackle these questions and more around spiritual abuse. Scot and Laura guide how to work through these difficult situations and attempt to foster the TOV God desires to be present in the church.

Steve and Sarah Carter have had the opportunity to serve with some of this century's most influential churches. They share what they have learned through the good and challenging moments from their journey. Pastoring a church in America's current cultural moment is challenging at best. Steve and Sarah share many insightful observations that will help you foster the Kingdom taking root in your church's context. Learn more about Steve and Sarah's ministry at https://www.stevecarter.org/

Chuck DeGroat has been counseling pastors with Narcissistic Personality Disorder, as well as those wounded by narcissistic leaders and systems, for over twenty years. He knows firsthand the devastation narcissism leaves in its wake and how insidious and painful it is. In this episode of Kingdom Roots, Scot and Laura join Chuck to take a close look at narcissism, not only in ministry leaders but also in church systems. Chuck offers insight about how to share compassion and hope for those affected by its destructive power and imparts wise counsel for churches looking to heal from its systemic effects. Purchase Chuck's book *here -> https://amzn.to/3903ZHI *Amazon Affiliate Link

In this episode, Scot and Laura talk with Diane Langberg. She is an internationally recognized psychologist and counselor with forty-seven years of experience. She speaks regularly on abuse and trauma all over the world. She recently wrote a book entitled Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church. Power has a God-given role in human relationships and institutions, but it can lead to abuse when used in unhealthy ways. Speaking into current #MeToo and #ChurchToo conversations, this book shows that the body of Christ desperately needs to understand the form's power takes, how it is abused, and how to respond to abuses of power. Purchase Diane's book here*

How did a libertine who lacks even the most basic knowledge of the Christian faith win 81 percent of the white evangelical vote in 2016? And why have white evangelicals become a presidential reprobate’s staunchest supporters? Scot and Laura investigate these questions evaluated by acclaimed historian Kristin Kobes Du Mez. She asks these questions and more in Jesus and John Wayne, which delves beyond facile headlines to explain how white evangelicals have brought us to our fractured political moment. Challenging the commonly held assumption that the “moral majority” backed Donald Trump for purely pragmatic reasons, Du Mez reveals that Donald Trump in fact represents the fulfillment, rather than the betrayal, of white evangelicals’ most deeply held values. Purchase* Jesus and John Wayne here

What do we know about the mother of Jesus? Would you like to meet the real Mary of Nazareth? The real Mary was an unwed, pregnant, teenage girl living in first-century Palestine. And yet, from the moment she learned of God's plan for the Messiah, she showed herself to be a woman of courage, humility, and resolve. In this sermon, Scot McKnight shows us how this seemingly insignificant woman was used by God to shift the tectonic plates of history. You may never look at the powder blue figurine in your nativity scene the same way again! Want to learn more about Mary from Scot McKnight? Check out this book >> https://amzn.to/36zwWJf

The recently named Provost of Northern Seminary, Lynn Cohick, joins Scot for a conversation on her new commentary. Lynn Cohick investigates the epistle of Ephesians and the complex relationship between Jews and gentiles within the text and in the broader cultural context as she analyzes the epistle’s description of the Church. This has major implications for discipleship today! Cohick’s historically sensitive and theologically rich commentary will resource a new generation of scholars, pastors, and lay leaders. Purchase your copy of Ephesians in the NICNT - https://amzn.to/2Kb38K9

Want a chance to win a copy of Scot’s New Book (A Church Called Tov - https://amzn.to/33APjL6)? On your favorite social media platform, share a screenshot of you listening to the podcast. Make sure to use #churchcalledtov Once wee hit 950k downloads we’ll announce the winners. Scot McKnight addresses how toxic cultures DEMONIZE THE CRITICS, SPIN THE STORY, GASLIGHT THE CRITICS, and 5 other narratives these toxic cultures implement. Jesus is truth and expects His churches to be filled with truth. There can be no tov without truth. In this episode, Scot unpacks these tactics that can be a templet to identify toxic cultures void of tov.

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