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Biblical Phronesis PodcastPrudent Master Builders | BPS7 E06Proverbs 14:15“The simple believe anything but the prudent give thoughts to their steps.” (NIV)I.Master builders are prudent.II.Prudent Leaders are not reckless and easily excited.III.Cultivation: restrained passions and responsibilities.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJVCommentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLTReferences & Further ReadingsFlyvbjerg, B. (2022). Heuristics for Masterbuilders: Fast and Frugal Ways to Be...2024-07-0710 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastRelatable - Master Builders | BPS7 E05Romans 12:10 “10 Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” (NIV)I. Master builders influence best through relationships.II. Leaders must learn to work with people.III. Cultivation: Honour others above yourselves.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJVCommentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLTReferences & Further ReadingsFlyvbjerg, B. (2022). Heuristics for Masterbuilders: Fast and Frugal Ways to...2024-05-1211 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastDe-bias - Master Builders | BPS7 E04Romans 2:11 “11 For God does not show favouritism.” (NIV)I. Master builders de-bias their view to achieve success.II. Leaders must not assume but verify all things.III. No favouritism: give equal opportunity to everyone.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJVCommentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLTReferences & Further ReadingsFlyvbjerg, B. (2022). Heuristics for Masterbuilders: Fast and Frugal Ways to Beco...2024-05-0511 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastUpright - Master Builders | BPS7 E03Proverbs 21:29 “The wicked put up a bold front, but the upright give thought to their ways” (NIVI. Master builders think slowly but act fast.II. Leaders must ponder things (plan carefully) to enjoy plenty.III. Upright leaders are sure of their steps.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJVCommentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, Thompson Chain Reference, NKJV SBN, Chronological LASB NLTReferences & Further ReadingsFlyvb...2024-04-2812 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastFocused - Master Builders | BPS7 E02Nehemiah 6:3 “ so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?” – NLTI. Master builders (good leaders) stay on purpose by asking why.II. Asking and answering why helps leaders stay focused.III. Focused leaders get the job done.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJVCommentary / Study Bibles: McArthur, Quest SBN, T...2024-04-1411 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastWise - Master Builders | BPS7 E011 Corinthians 3:10 10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.. – KJVI.Hire a wise master builder to obtain a positive project outcome.II.Picking the right person is “100% times better” than picking an almost-right person.III.Being a wise master builder is a team sport.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV...2024-04-0712 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastJesus Prayed | BPS6 E12John 17:1111 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are - KJV.Beloved, from episodes 1 to 11 of this season of BP, we can conclude that only God has kept the Church. Incontrovertible scriptural evidence shows that Jesus asked God to keep those He gave to him, starting with the Apostolic fathers. The Church (you and I) is standing today because [1] Jesus prayed, and [2...2024-03-2317 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastFalse Humility | BPS6 E11Romans 12:33 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. - KJVFalse humility in a Church is an affront to the person and work of our Lord Jesus Christ. With a Janus-Face, false humility helps a man appear to people and God differently. While people will see a pious and holy Christian, God sees a high-minded and disobedient person...2024-03-1616 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastThe True Church | BPS6 E10Acts 2:4242 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. - KJVA True Church of Jesus Christ is marked by [1] preaching of the Word of God, [2] proclaiming the Gospel faithfully [neither diluted nor sporadic], [3] practising the ordinances (Baptism and Holy Communion), and [4] upholding genuine Church discipline. These features outlined in Acts 2 are required to uphold the Church in the current perilous time (2 Timothy 3:1).RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT...2024-03-0915 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastThe Apostolic Church | BPS6 E9Ephesians 2:2020 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief cornerstone. - KJVThe ancient Nicene creed says the Church is One, Holy, Universal and Apostolic. The 4th Creed and the above verse imply that the Apostles were foundational stones while Jesus Christ remains the Chief Cornerstone. The Apostolic foundation also implies that the Gospel (Good News), the Person, and the Work of Jesus Christ define a Church.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC...2024-03-0214 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastThe Universal Church | BPS6 E08Galatians 3:2828 There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. - KJVBy design and make, the assembly of the saints – the Church – belong to no man or race. The Church of Jesus Christ is Catholic – it is universal. The greatest experience of a Church Service is the presence of the bridegroom – our Lord Jesus Christ. Any experience defined by the talent, gift and charisma of man is not the assembly of the saints (Heb 12:22-24). Beloved...2024-02-2414 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastThe Holy Church | BPS6 E07I Corinthians 1:22 Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both their's and our's. - KJVThe unending failures of carnal Christians in the visible Church do not invalidate the second Nicene Creed: The Church is Holy. This creed is grounded on the belief that true Christians are sanctified (made Holy) and called out by Jesus Christ. Jesus set apart his own as Holy, and...2024-02-1713 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastThe Visible Church | BPS6 E06Hebrews 10:2525 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. - KJVThe above verse supports and encourages the coming together of Christians through the visible Church that all the world can see. However, the visible Church houses the invisible Church. While the world sees the good, the bad and the ugly of the visible Church, the Church of Jesus Christ that is Holy, Faithful and True to the Gospel thrives in the background...2024-02-1016 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastDoctrinal Divisions | BPS6 E051 Timothy 1:44 Neither give heed to fables and endless genealogies, which minister questions, rather than godly edifying which is in faith: so do. - KJVA drift in doctrine is evident in the modern-day Church. The drift, inter-alia, sow and grow divisions in the Church. It does this through the agency of false doctrine propagated by either a man or woman, leading many away from the truth to implant instability, confusion, and division. The coronary is that the ‘oneness’ of the Church is attacked. The Church must ‘red card’ those teaching wrong things for the sake...2024-02-0316 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastDoctrinal Drift | BPS6 E042 Timothy 3:1616 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. - KJVIn contrast to the Apostolic age, doctrinal drift is common today. Apostle Paul’s letter in 1 Timothy 1:3-4 cautioned against strange doctrines. Doctrine must be based on the scripture, not the wisdom of man or the culture of a group. We must serve the people around us and preserve the oneness of the Church using the Apostolic doctrine. The Church is founded on the Apostolic Doctrine.Re...2024-01-2715 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastSanctified Truth | BPS6 E03John 17:17 17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. - KJVThe Church today suffers from truth deficiency, which limits the move of the ‘Spirit and Word’ in the fellowship and accounts for the vulgar characters within its fold. Tasteless and unrefined characters endanger a sense of family, fulfilment, faithfulness, fruitfulness, and unity in the Church. The essence of the prayer of Jesus in John 17:21-23 (oneness) is troubled by a disregard for sanctified truth (John 17:17). RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible...2024-01-2014 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastChurch Warfare | BPS6 E22 Corinthians 10:1 1 Now I, Paul myself, beseech you by the meekness and gentleness of Christ, who in presence am base among you, but being absent am bold toward you. - KJVThe Church (the assembly of the saints) is at war instead of being “one” due to a chronic lack of meekness and gentleness in the fold. We can hardly hear reports of a leader willing to suffer ‘wrong’ for the sake of the unity of the Church. Limited meekness that engenders warfare in an assembly or parish is as good as pointing the ‘middle finge...2024-01-1315 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastOne Church | BPS6 E1John 17:11 11 And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are. - KJVWhen Jesus prayed to God in the above verse, He prayed for unity. Major news headlines may appear contrary because followers and leaders alike strive with each other daily. The person and work of false leaders and brethren today does not invalidate the prayer of Jesus – the Church is one...2024-01-0617 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastNehemiah's Leadership Profile | BPS5 E12Nehemiah 6 3 so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”. - NLTThe key verse of S5E12 (Neh. 6:3) shows that leaders must never take their eyes off the ball. Leaders must show a clear understanding of the mind of God concerning their assignments. In this season, Nehemiah shows us that there are two parts to service to God: talk to Him and then walk with Him. Doing so reaffirms that people under...2023-09-2815 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastRebuilders' Legacy | BPS5 E11Nehemiah 13 11 I immediately confronted the leaders and demanded, “Why has the Temple of God been neglected?” Then I called all the Levites back again and restored them to their proper duties. - NLTThe passage of S5E11 (Neh. 13:11-14) shows that leaders must be mindful to leave a godly legacy that endures. Leaders must empower others to lead for the work to go on after a season. All leaders must know that the people will stray if not properly guided. Being intentional about a godly legacy requires leaders to develop a strong inner circle to r...2023-09-2114 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastRebuilders' Commitment | BPS5 E10Nehemiah 6 15 So on October 2[d] the wall was finished—just fifty-two days after we had begun. 16 When our enemies and the surrounding nations heard about it, they were frightened and humiliated. They realized this work had been done with the help of our God. - NLTThe passage of S5E10 (Neh. 6:15-16) shows that leaders who commit to the work of God will finish well and strong. As indicated in the text, the enemies of such work will recognize that God works through his vessels. Beloved, a leader’s commitment invokes a compelling sense of p...2023-09-1412 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastRebuilders' Navigation | BPS5 E09Nehemiah 2 17 But now I said to them, “You know very well what trouble we are in. Jerusalem lies in ruins, and its gates have been destroyed by fire. Let us rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and end this disgrace!” - NLTThe passage of S5E9 (Neh. 2:11-20) shows that leaders who navigate do more than share a vision that is communicated effectively. Like Nehemiah, the navigation abilities of leaders will make us see farther than others [1], see more than others [2], and see before others [3]. Leaders who are good navigators can take people in their circ...2023-09-0716 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastRebuilders' God | BPS5 E08Nehemiah 4 20 When you hear the blast of the trumpet, rush to wherever it is sounding. Then our God will fight for us!” - NLTThe passage of S5E8 (Neh. 4:20-23) shows that leaders must have God fighting their battles to have a real chance of success. God defends his chosen leaders against ridicule, anger, and discouragement, as He did for Nehemiah. Leaders following a godly mandate must use prayer, faith and diligence to recover momentum lost due to the vices of opposition. The God factor keeps the momentum of progress on track....2023-08-2815 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastTrusting Rebuilders| BPS5 E07Nehemiah 3 1 Then Eliashib the high priest and the other priests started to rebuild at the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set up its doors, building the wall as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and the Tower of Hananel. 2 People from the town of Jericho worked next to them, and beyond them was Zaccur son of Imri.. - NLTThe passage of S5E7 (Neh. 3:1-32) shows that leaders must be trusting to have self-motivated followers do the work for them. Like Nehemiah, Leaders must place followers in a position...2023-08-2115 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastCredible Rebuilders| BPS5 E06Nehemiah 5 19 Remember, O my God, all that I have done for these people, and bless me for it. - NLTThe passage of S5E6 (Neh. 5:14-19) shows that leaders must be credible to be seen to have done everything right before God and man. Like Nehemiah, those who lead best, lead by what they do and say. When we see a mismatch between what a leader says and what the leader does, credibility is sacrificed. Sadly, such leaders cannot speak to God as Nehemiah did in Neh. 5:19. Leaders with credibility are upright, wrong no...2023-08-1416 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastFocused Rebuilders| BPS5 E05Nehemiah 6 3 so I replied by sending this message to them: “I am engaged in a great work, so I can’t come. Why should I stop working to come and meet with you?”. - NLTThe passage of S5E5 (Neh. 6:1-4) shows that leaders must be focused on overcoming ‘plots’ against them. Despite the relentless efforts to distract him, Nehemiah remained focused and resolute in verse 3 quoted above. Leaders face confrontations and subtle distractions in their line of duty. Distractors use subtle requests to entrap and ensnare leaders. We thus must trust God and remain foc...2023-08-0715 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastHands-on Rebuilders | BPS5 E04Nehemiah 5 7 After thinking it over, I spoke out against these nobles and officials. I told them, “You are hurting your own relatives by charging interest when they borrow money!” Then I called a public meeting to deal with the problem. - NLTThe passage of S5E4 (Neh. 5:1-7) shows that leaders must be hands-on in tackling issues that would make others suffer. Nehemiah acted in verse 7 quoted above, to stop men from preying on fellow men. This is contrary to what some leaders of today will do. Today, some leaders will duck and d...2023-07-2815 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastSteadfast Rebuilders| BPS5 E03Nehemiah 413 So I placed armed guards behind the lowest parts of the wall in the exposed areas. I stationed the people to stand guard by families, armed with swords, spears, and bows. - NLTThe passage of S5E3 (Neh. 4:9-15) shows that steadfastness is vital to defeating problems. Nehemiah never gave in to ridicule, resistance, and rumour. Instead, he relied on God, respected the opposition, reinforced his weakness, and reassured the people. More importantly, he refused to quit (Neh. 4:15). In effect, steadfastness is a vital leverage for outlasting oppositions in leadership....2023-07-2116 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastInfluential Rebuilders | BPS5 E02Nehemiah 2:5"I replied, “If it please the king, and if you are pleased with me, your servant, send me to Judah to rebuild the city where my ancestors are buried.”. - NLT.While a mere cupbearer with little or no position power, Nehemiah made a request to the King of Persia in the above verse. He could dare to make the request because he had a great influence on the King and the people. Episode 2 of BP season 5 shows that rebuilders should pray to God before speaking to others to experience favour with positive influence....2023-07-1414 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastRebuilders | BPS5 E01Nehemiah 218 Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king. - NLTGod is in the business of working through His people to accomplish impossible tasks. But without the hand of God on us, progress and success will remain a mirage. This introductory episode to BP season 5 shows rebuilders win the heart before asking for followers' hands.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP Bible versions: AMPC, NLT, NIV, KJVCommentary...2023-07-0715 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPolycarp – the Epistle | BPS4 E11Polycarp was a bishop in words and deeds. Like John and Paul before him, he left letters to reinforce the early church's faith. His letters relay accounts of courage and character. So, in this episode, we focus on: “What does the epistle of Polycarp say?”Beloved, the epistle of Polycarp, although not included in the Bible, says a lot about the person and character of a church leader. Polycarp shaped the church's firm doctrinal purity, unquestionable testimony of faith and legacy of positive influence. Christian leaders of today can certainly emulate him. Recog...2023-04-0717 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPolycarp – the Threshold Leader | BPS4 E10In ancient times, Christian congregations thrived in modern-day Turkey. Just as the roots of Saul of Tarsus can be traced to Turkey, the same can be done for Polycarp, a foremost Apostolic Father. Polycarp, who lived between 69 and 155AD, showed leadership, courage and confidence until death, like Paul before him. He was instructed by John the Beloved, who was close to Jesus. So, in this episode, we focus on: “Who was Polycarp, a threshold leader in the early church?”Beloved, a life of confidence and courage is mandatory in Biblical Leadership. Courage served Polycarp and...2023-03-2815 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPaul - the Brave | BPS4 E09The leadership profile of Paul, who lived between 5 and 67AD, shows someone who served God and humanity with courage and confidence. The 13 epistles (minus Hebrews) attest to his erudition and care for people. So, in this episode, we focus on: “Who was Paul as a brave/courageous Church Leader?”Beloved, the life of Paul shows us that what we know does not give us confidence and courage. Instead, what or who we trust gives us confidence and courage. We need divine confidence and courage to lead like Jesus. RecognitionsMusi...2023-03-2016 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPaul - the Advocate | BPS4 E08Paul applied the power of knowledge in his ministry to advocate for outsiders. An advocate is an expert in presenting and arguing on behalf of others. In the case of Paul, he stood for the non-Jews in his time to win them for Jesus Christ. In this episode, we address: "Who was Paul, the advocate for outsiders)?"Paul shows that standing up for outsiders requires courage backup by erudition (no empty words). Leaders must put down every sign of prejudice to model Jesus with racial justice.Recognitions Music: Nathaniel...2023-03-1316 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPaul - the Polymath | BPS4 E07Saul of Tarsus, that became Paul applied the power of knowledge in his ministry. Paul did so, perhaps because he realized that actions and behaviours follow thoughts. In this episode, we address: "Who was Paul, the polymath (the educated man)?"Courage set intellectual talents of Paul on fire. Paul was a writer, speaker, scholar, preacher, linguist, teacher, church planter (apostle), and defender of the faith. Being a polymath served Paul well, and it is serving all godly leaders today.RecognitionsMusic: Nathaniel BasseyOlive Tree Bible APP - AMPC, N...2023-02-2515 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPaul - the Humble | BPS4 E06In Acts 9:4, Paul encountered Jesus on his way to Damascus. Jesus asked him, why persecute me? Paul, known as Saul of Tarsus until that encounter, had no ready answer. He was caught flat-footed and down and out for some days. So, in this episode, we address: "Who was Paul when he was down and out in Damascus?"Being 'down and out' is not a leader's end until God says so. Just as Paul did in Damascus, Leaders could self-correct if they do nothing from selfish ambition. Beloved, Saul the 'prayed for' became Paul the 'humble' i...2023-02-1315 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPaul – the Unstoppable | BPS4 E05According to 1 Corinthians 15:9, he was the least of the apostles and unfit even to be called one of them. Yet, the NT shows that in spreading the ‘Good News’, he was uncontainable, and when occasions demanded it, he was enthusiastic and generous (2 Corinthians 8:1-15). His teachings and acts show how leaders (Pastors) should care for the flock. In short, in this episode, we focus on: “Who was Paul as an unstoppable apostle?”Beloved, Paul as an apostle, was relentless in the face of adversity. Oppositions did not stop him, and as such, they do not stop true...2023-02-0615 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPeter – the Leader | BPS4 E04The leadership profile of Peter, who lived between 1 BC and 64 AD, shows someone who tackled ‘Self’ to serve God and humanity. The four gospels in the NT (Matthew, Mark, Luke & John) repeated the name of Peter more than any other person apart from Jesus Christ. So, in this episode, we focus on: “Who was Peter as a Church Leader?”Beloved, Peter was a church leader who finished well because he upheld the notion that ‘Self must die’ for the greater good. Misplaced self-consciousness, self-confidence, self-absorption, and self-preservation will always fail a leader. Recognitions2023-01-2716 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPeter - the Preacher | BPS4 E03Leaders, who preach God’s Word, face a higher responsibility and liability since God will judge them on the truthfulness and accuracy of messages (Words and Actions). Failure as a preacher of God’s Word brings shame (2 Tim. 2:15) and other condemnations when Pastors ‘give an account’ to God (Heb. 13:17). This notion was not lost on the early church. So, in this episode, we examine: “Who was Peter as a Preacher?”Beloved, as a preacher, Peter was a conscious leader who brought ‘Courage’ and ‘Love’ out of the closet. Love as the superior (excellent) way (1 Corinthians 12:31) should be central to...2023-01-2015 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPeter - the Chair of the Board | BPS4 E2The chair of the board (COB) usually holds the most power, influence, and authority among people supervising the activities of a firm. Such a fellow provides leadership to directors, managers, and officers. The COB ensures that duties to stakeholders are fulfilled while acting as the link between the board and top management. Peter fulfilled the COB role within the early apostles, especially among the 12. In this episode, we therefore, examine: “Who was Peter as the Chair of the Board among the Apostles?”Beloved, Like Peter, a workingman can become a great leader of men...2023-01-1316 minBiblical Phronesis PodcastPeter - the Workingman | BPS4 E1In a departure from previous seasons, this Biblical Phronesis will be about people behind events with mandatory lessons for Christian leaders. People: not historical dates are the golden thread of the season that will showcase exemplary leadership in the face of fire. We, therefore, start with: “Who was Peter as a workingman or who was Peter as a blue-collar church leader?”Beloved, Like Peter, image problems do not limit leadership potential. Flawed people like Peter and most of us often make a success out of leadership assignments.RecognitionsM...2023-01-0615 min