About this episode

Pastor Jordan Allen shares his journey toward pastoral ministry and discusses the implications of wealth through the Parable of the Rich Fool.

In this message, Pastor Jordan Allen shares his personal journey toward pastoral ministry, framing it as a process of knowing God through knowing others and himself. He transitions into Luke 12, where Jesus addresses a man consumed by an inheritance dispute. Jordan highlights the "Parable of the Rich Fool," showing how wealth can create a false sense of security that ignores the reality of our mortality and the needs of our community. Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts . Download a copy of the Exodus Journal Visit us online: rivchurch.com Follow us on Instagram Send us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com Subscribe to AfterWords on Apple Podcasts , Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts . Visit us online: rivchurch.com Follow us on Instagram Send us feedback: podcast@rivchurch.com

People in this episode

Guest: Jordan Allen

Topics covered

• pastoral ministry
• knowing God
• wealth and security
• community needs
• inheritance dispute

Keywords

• pastoral ministry
• wealth
• community
• mortality
• inheritance
• Luke 12
• Parable of the Rich Fool

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Organizations: Riverview Church, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Exodus Journal, rivchurch.com

Books & works: Parable of the Rich Fool

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