The Platinum Rule (John 13:31-38)

About this episode

This episode explores Jesus' new command to his disciples, contrasting it with the golden rule and examining the implications for modern Christianity.

Jesus gives his disciples a new command, and somehow it's both simpler and more demanding than anything he's asked before. Most of us know the golden rule, but Jesus isn't talking about that. He's raising the bar to something that, if we actually did it, would be unrecognizable to most of what gets called Christianity today. This episode sits in the space between Peter's boldness and his collapse, and asks what it actually looks like to follow Jesus when your theology of what that means turns out to be wrong. Watch the episode on video:  https://youtu.be/SqAVTedk5Xw   ----------------- 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

• Christianity
• faith
• theology
• discipleship
• commandment

Keywords

• Platinum Rule
• John 13:31-38
• Christianity
• faith
• disciples
• theology
• command

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