Bad for the Ego (John 13:12-17)

About this episode

This episode explores the meaning of calling Jesus 'Lord' and the relationship between authority and humility.

Last week, Jesus used all His authority to do the lowest job in the room... He washed feet. This week, He asks a haunting question: “Do you understand what I was doing?” You can watch Jesus, read about Jesus, even follow Jesus... and still completely misunderstand Him. In this episode of Rebuilding Faith , we wrestle with what it really means to call Jesus “Lord” and why you don’t get to worship Him and refuse the towel. If authority in your life has ever felt more about ego than humility, this one might hit close to home. Watch the episode on video:  https://youtu.be/xS2TcgNC4c0   ----------------- Want to read my upcoming book BEFORE it comes out on March 31, 2026? Be a part of our book launch team and get early access: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/book-launch-page Join the online community and get access to exclusive content and experiences: https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/patron-sign-ups Trying to make sense of faith? Download my free Deconstruction Field Guide. It's a ten-page resource to help you navigate what's next so you don't have to do it alone.   https://www.jeremyjernigan.com/opt-in  

People in this episode

Host: Jeremy Jernigan

Topics covered

• humility
• authority
• faith
• worship
• understanding Jesus

Keywords

• Jesus
• humility
• authority
• worship
• faith
• Rebuilding Faith

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