November 22, 2025

Jason Jensen – Formed to Lead

29 minutes

‘The state of Christian leadership does not look great these days’.

Brent talks with Jason Jensen about his new IVP book ‘Formed to Lead: Humility, Character, Integrity, and Discernment’.

Jason is vice president of spiritual foundations for Intervarsity Christian Fellowship in the USA. Jason led InterVarsity staff teams in Berkely, California, for 29 years. He and wife Susi are based in Madison, Wisconsin, where Jason oversees the formation of InterVarsity staff in Scripture, theology, spiritual formation, and prayer.

(1:00) The state of Christian leadership;

(3:00) Jason’s journey;

(4:10) Spiritual formation and leadership;

(5:30) Luke’s gospel as a template;

(9:10) Luke’s view of leadership;

(12:00) Jesus’ temptations in the wilderness;

(15:35) Discerning our calling;

(20:30) Ignatius;

(22:15) Discerning the Holy Spirit;

(27:00) Death.

Links mentioned in this episode:

/faithandleadership.com/authors/jason-jensen

www.amazon.com.au/Formed-Lead-Character-Integrity-Discernment-ebook/dp/B0DKQSTX8X

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