Methodist Mavericks

About this episode

This episode explores the radical vision of inclusivity and spiritual authority as described in Joel 2:28–29.

Methodist Mavericks Series: Defying Limits Scripture: Joel 2:28–29 (Common English Bible) What happens when the Holy Spirit refuses to follow human permission structures? In Joel 2:28–29, God declares a radical vision: the Spirit will be poured out on all people—sons and daughters, young and old, servants and leaders alike. In this vision, spiritual authority is no longer reserved for the elite, the ordained, or the officially recognized. God’s Spirit moves freely, without checking credentia...

Topics covered

• Holy Spirit
• spiritual authority
• radical vision
• inclusivity
• Methodism

Keywords

• Holy Spirit
• Methodist Mavericks
• Joel 2:28–29
• spiritual authority
• inclusivity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Central United Methodist Church

Books & works: Methodist Mavericks

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