Rethinking it All with Nelson

Why Your Voice Matters (Even If Only 3 People Are Listening)


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What if I told you someone went viral in 1517—without the internet, without social media, without a single follower—and changed the world forever?

This is the true story of Martin Luther, a professor and monk who saw a scam being run by the most powerful institution in Europe and decided to call it out.

He wrote down 95 arguments, nailed them to a church door, and went to bed. By morning, his message had spread like wildfire across an entire continent.

No marketing strategy. No algorithm. No blue checkmark.

Just pure conviction and perfect timing.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• The 16th-century spiritual scam that Luther exposed
• How his "post" went viral using the printing press (the internet of 1517)
• The moment Luther chose conviction over crowd approval
• What "living for an audience of one" actually means
• The Reformation Playbook: How to apply these lessons today

HARD QUESTIONS ANSWERED:
• What if I speak up and get "canceled"?
• I'm not Martin Luther—what can my small voice do?
• How do I know what's worth speaking up about?
• How can I speak truth without being arrogant?
• I'm terrified—where do I start?

KEY SCRIPTURE:
"Am I trying to win the approval of people now, or of God? Or am I trying to please people? If I were still trying to please people, I wouldn't be Christ's servant." — Galatians 1:10

THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE:
1. Identify your "door post" - What's the one issue you feel convicted about?
2. Find your "thesis" - Boil it down to one clear sentence
3. Take one small step - Share it with one person or start a conversation

This isn't just a history lesson. It's a playbook for anyone who's ever felt too small, too unknown, or too unqualified to speak up about something that matters.

Your voice matters. Your truth matters. Don't let fear silence what could set someone free.

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Rethinking it All with NelsonBy Nelson Jackson III