In this wide-ranging special episode of Pod of the Gaps we cover a number of vital issues in/around the challenges of leadership, mission, apologetics, and ministry. In particular, Andy Bannister and Joe Boot both reflect on their similar experiences of working as directors for Ravi Zacharias International Ministries. These reflections include the problematic patterns they noticed in the organization long before the worst came became visible; the dilemmas of working for “family-run” organizations where asking questions is discouraged; the ways making/keeping money can corrupt vision and principles longer term. They reflect not only on what went wrong, but also on what lessons can be learned for the future in all sorts of ways. We also talk about Joe Boot’s insightful book, "Ruler of Kings", which seeks to reclaim a robust vision of the kingdom in all spheres of life, society, education, and politics. We discuss the different approaches that may be taken in advancing the vital course of mission in these troubled times for the Church in the West.

NOTES:

- Joe’s book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ruler-Kings-Toward-Christian-Government/dp/1916121136

- Aaron’s review of Joe’s book: https://americanreformer.org/2023/09/the-return-of-the-kingdom/

- Ezra Centre: www.ezrainstitute.com

- Solas Centre: https://www.solas-cpc.org/about/