I AM - Part 4: The Good Shepard, Annie Mackinnon

About this episode

Annie Mackinnon discusses the implications of Jesus' statement about being the Good Shepherd.

2026-05-03: Not every voice that leads you actually cares for you. Jesus draws a sharp line between the good shepherd, the hired hand, and the wolf—and the difference shows when things get hard. The hired hand protects himself, the wolf takes what isn’t his, but the good shepherd stays, defends, and lays down his life for the sheep. This week, we look at the 4th “I am” statement of Jesus, and consider its implications for our lives.

People in this episode

Guest: Annie Mackinnon

Topics covered

• Good Shepherd
• Jesus' teachings
• spiritual leadership
• sacrifice
• faith

Keywords

• Good Shepherd
• Jesus
• hired hand
• wolf
• spirituality
• leadership
• sacrifice

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