Spiritual Authority: What It Is and Isn’t - Jason Jensen - 184 - FrontStage BackStage with Jason Daye

What is spiritual authority—and how can it be distinguished from control or abuse?

In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye sits down with Jason Jensen, Vice President of Spiritual Foundations for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA and author of Formed to Lead. Together, they explore a faithful, Christ-centered vision of leadership that relies on the Holy Spirit’s formation.

The conversation unpacks the heart of spiritual authority, drawing from the life of Jesus in the gospels, and contrasts it with the distortions of control and spiritual abuse. It is a hopeful and encouraging dialogue that highlights humility, integrity, character, and discernment as the marks of true authority.

They discuss:

• What spiritual authority is—and what it isn’t
• The difference between Spirit-formed authority and spiritual abuse
• Why humility and integrity are essential for leaders
• How the Holy Spirit shapes leaders for lasting impact
• The example of Jesus as the model of healthy authority

Viewers and listeners will be challenged to rediscover spiritual authority as Jesus modeled it—rooted in humility, character, and dependence on the Spirit—so their leadership nurtures healthy disciples and flourishing communities.

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Some key takeaways from this conversation:

Jason Jensen on the importance of character formation as the foundation for authentic leadership: "Spiritual authority comes from character formation."

Jason Jensen on the significance of leading with humility rather than control: "We need to beware of our own temptation to demand authority in others' lives."

Jason Jensen on the importance of modeling repentance: "Spiritual authority repents and asks for forgiveness."
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