What if true leadership isn’t about power or prestige—but about planting seeds and stepping aside? These ancient stories offer some surprisingly modern lessons.
Have you ever noticed how religious stories often celebrate dramatic rescues and lofty declarations but the real wisdom is buried in the quieter moments? Whether it’s a prison break credited to divine intervention or a final farewell speech that doubles as a self-congratulatory victory lap, these tales say a lot about what kind of leadership is admired… and what kind is actually needed.
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 Saints Peter and Paul, we’ll discuss the tension between public image and private integrity, between the stories people tell about their greatness and the quieter values that make someone truly worth following.
In this episode, we’re asking a deeper question: What if the point of these stories isn’t to create larger-than-life heroes but to remind us that real leadership means making space for others to lead too? Because humility, legacy, and genuine service might not make headlines—but they do build a better world!
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