{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Missional Leader","title":" Leading with Truth and Courage in a Polarized World, with Ed Stetzer","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/98091043\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2113,"description":"\nHow can Christian leaders stay grounded in biblical truth while leading with courage and conviction in a polarized world?\nIn this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob Hoskins sits down with Dr. Ed Stetzer — president of Talbot School of Theology at Biola, leader of the Lausanne Movement in North America, and one of today’s most trusted missiologists and cultural voices. Together, they unpack what it means to lead fearlessly in an age of outrage: how to speak truth with grace, engage culture without compromise, and model a faith that is both courageous and kind.\nFrom Ed’s roots as the son of a New York City construction worker to his decades of global leadership, this candid and humorous conversation offers practical insight for pastors, ministry leaders, and kingdom-minded influencers who want to stand firm for truth while leading while remaining compassionate.\n\nResources mentioned in this episode: \nEpisode Guide - Access a new podcast resource designed to help you reflect and apply the learnings from this episode conversation! \nBiola University: https://www.biola.edu/ \nTalbot School of Theology at Biola University: https://www.biola.edu/talbot \nThe Lausanne Movement (North America): https://lausanne.org/ \n\nTIMESTAMPS: CHAPTERS:\n00:00 Christians Avoiding Truth: Fear of Speaking Out\n03:37 Navigating Controversial Issues as a Christian Leader\n05:20 Humor, Social Media, and “Whimsical Ed”\n06:48 Growing Thick Skin: Handling Criticism from All Sides\n08:58 Figuring Out Truth When Both Sides Disagree\n10:08 Calling Out Wrong on “Your Own Side”\n12:00 Broad Evangelicalism: Unity Amidst Difference\n15:01 Civil Disagreement and Fair Critique in Public Writing\n18:15 Firm Center, Soft Edges: Vision for Evangelicalism\n19:42 Criticizing Both Sides: Being an “Umpire,” Not a Team Player\n22:09 Fivefold Gifts: Ed’s Calling and Passion for Mission\n24:19 Getting Angry for Justice: Writing from Passion\n27:57 Persuasion Through Winsomeness—Not Just Outrage\n29:04 Balancing Humor on...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qRmauTGGt6Lkf16fYN-Xd6kiSqawlBlXrKc1eCsTfac/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hNWI3/Mzg3ODA2YmZjMmFk/NTUxM2RiY2UxZDQ1/Y2Q1MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}