This episode of the Bible Explained Podcast delves into Hebrews 13:7-14, where Jenn emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing leaders and their conduct. The way the American church is set up can promote narcissism, with a single leader at the top, but this is not a scriptural system:
The Bible calls for a system of shared leadership with checks and balances to ensure that no one leader goes off the rails.
Imitate the faith of your leaders, but only if their conduct is in line with Scripture. 
Elders should be held to high standards, as seen in 1 Timothy and Titus, where specific guidelines are laid out for who can and cannot be an elder. 
The importance of not being carried away by various and strange teachings, and the need to double-check all theology with Scripture. 
Christians must separate themselves from the world and its teachings, just as Jesus did when He went outside the camp to suffer for our sins.

Related episodes:

1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Avoiding Extremes When It Comes To The Pastor

1 Timothy 3:1-7 - 15 Qualifications For Pastors and Elders

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - What Is The Rapture, And Did It Already Happen?

Leviticus 6:24-30 (From Creation) - The Sin Sacrifice and the Washing of Water

After you're done with that, check out these websites: 

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw

Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries 

Website - https://www.p40ministries.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries 

Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com 

Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk 

Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop 

YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle

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This episode of the Bible Explained Podcast delves into Hebrews 13:7-14, where Jenn emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing leaders and their conduct. The way the American church is set up can promote narcissism, with a single leader at the top, but this is not a scriptural system:
<ul>
<li>The Bible calls for a system of shared leadership with checks and balances to ensure that no one leader goes off the rails.</li>
<li>Imitate the faith of your leaders, but only if their conduct is in line with Scripture.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Elders should be held to high standards, as seen in 1 Timothy and Titus, where specific guidelines are laid out for who can and cannot be an elder. </li>
<li>The importance of not being carried away by various and strange teachings, and the need to double-check all theology with Scripture. </li>
<li>Christians must separate themselves from the world and its teachings, just as Jesus did when He went outside the camp to suffer for our sins.</li>
</ul>
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Related episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/2a364575/1-timothy-517-25-avoiding-extremes-when-it-comes-to-the-pastor">1 Timothy 5:17-25 - Avoiding Extremes When It Comes To The Pastor</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/f57b048d/1-timothy-31-7-15-qualifications-for-pastors-and-elders">1 Timothy 3:1-7 - 15 Qualifications For Pastors and Elders</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/209c4f3e/1-thessalonians-413-18-what-is-the-rapture-and-did-it-already-happen">1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 - What Is The Rapture, And Did It Already Happen?</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1de5414c/leviticus-624-30-from-creation-the-sin-sacrifice-and-the-washing-of-water">Leviticus 6:24-30 (From Creation) - The Sin Sacrifice and the Washing of Water</a>
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After you're done with that, check out these websites:&nbsp;
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
<hr>
Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>
<hr>
Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous">https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous</a>
<hr>
Become a Coffee-Tier member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays:
<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>
<hr>
Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee
<a href="https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40">https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40</a>

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.)

Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Hebrews 13:7-14 - Jesus is the Same Yesterday, Today, and Forever

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/089b0d21-e150-4e59-8eef-b4720024a14e/transcript