True leadership isn’t about certainty, power, or punishing opponents. It’s about guiding with humility, protecting all people (not just loyal supporters) and choosing fairness, empathy, and forgiveness even when it’s difficult. This week’s episode explores how ancient stories can help us rethink modern leadership in a time when authoritarian impulses are on the rise.
Have you ever noticed how often people confuse certainty with leadership; how quickly some will trade compassion for control, or fairness for the illusion of having all the answers? Religious stories have been used this way for centuries, shaping our expectations of what a “good leader” is supposed to look like. But when you peel back the layers, the real lesson is usually a lot more human and a lot less supernatural than it first appears.
Welcome to Mythologizing the Bible, where we’ll be taking a look at three readings from the Christian Bible through the lens of “sacred myth.”
As we reflect on the readings for the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, we’ll explore why genuine leadership isn’t about divine certainty, magical authority, or punishing enemies. It’s about protecting people, guiding them with humility, and caring for everyone—not just the loyal few.
In this episode, we’re asking an honest question: What happens when we strip away the mythological framing and focus on the real-world values hidden underneath? Because if leadership—religious or otherwise—is going to move us toward a healthier society, it’s going to look less like a king on a throne and more like someone willing to step forward with integrity, curiosity, accountability, and even forgiveness.
