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Episode Summary
In this episode of Warriors of Grace, Dave Jenkins continues the Biblical Courage series by examining courageous leadership from 1 Corinthians 16:13–14.Biblical leadership is not built on ego, control, dominance, recognition, or image. It is shaped by responsibility, humility, sacrifice, spiritual steadiness, and love. Godly men step forward when responsibility appears, not because they feel naturally strong, but because they are willing to serve faithfully.This episode explains why passivity creates instability, how men can lead faithfully in their homes and churches, and why biblical strength must always be governed by humility and love.Listen or WatchEpisode Highlights
- Biblical leadership begins with responsibility, not recognition.
- Passivity weakens families, churches, and relationships.
- Godly leadership is often expressed through ordinary faithfulness.
- Men must remain watchful and grounded in the truth of Scripture.
- Biblical strength is shaped by holiness, humility, and self-control.
- Leadership requires sacrifice, teachability, courage, and love.
- Faithful men take initiative even when others hesitate.
Key Scripture
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.”1 Corinthians 16:13–14
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Dave Jenkins is happily married to his wife, Sarah, and lives in beautiful Southern Oregon. He is a writer, editor, and speaker who loves Christ, His people, the Church, and sound theology.
Dave serves as the Executive Director of Servants of Grace Ministries and the Executive Editor of Theology for Life Magazine. He is the Host and Producer of the Equipping You in Grace Podcast and a contributor to and producer of Contending for the Word.
He is the author of The War of Worldviews: Truth, Lies, and the Battle for the Christian Mind (Theology for Life, 2026), Contentment: The Journey of a Lifetime (Theology for Life, 2024), The Word Matters: Defending Biblical Authority Against the Spirit of the Age (G3 Press, 2022), and The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What To Do About It (House to House, 2021).
You can connect with Dave on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, YouTube, or subscribe to his newsletter.
When he is not engaged in ministry work, Dave enjoys spending time with his wife, going to movies, sharing a meal at a favorite restaurant, or playing a round of golf with friends. He is also a voracious reader, particularly of Reformed theology and the Puritans, and is often found working through a stack of new books from a wide range of Christian publishers.
Dave earned his M.A.R. and M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.
