About this episode
This episode explores the life and legacy of Saint Barnabas, highlighting his role as a leader who encourages others.
In the city of Lystra, they thought he was the god Zeus, but we know him today as the "Son of Encouragement." He offers us a great example of how to lead by lovingly highlighting other people's gifts. Join Dr. James Prothro and Dr. Elizabeth Klein to learn more about the life and legacy of Saint Barnabas. Dr. James Prothro is an associate professor of Theology at the Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology. Learn more at Augustine.edu.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. James Prothro
Guest: Dr. Elizabeth Klein
Topics covered
- Saint Barnabas
- Christian leadership
- Theology
- Encouragement
- Historical figures
Keywords
- Saint Barnabas
- Lystra
- Christianity
- Theology
- Encouragement
- Leadership
- Augustine Institute
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Augustine Institute, Augustine Institute Graduate School of Theology
Places: Lystra
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