Jay is more than just the host of All About Change podcast. He is a lawyer and international activist, who has focused his lifeās work on seeking social justice by advocating for the rights of people with disabilities worldwide. On the special episode of All About Change, Mijon Zulu, the managing producer of the "All About Change" podcast, is taking over hosting duties to interview Jay Ruderman about his new book, his activist journey, and why activism is even more important today. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (02:38) How does one choose a cause to go after? (03:33) Jayās path to activism (07:50) Practical steps a new activist can take (09:24) Confrontation vs trolling (17:36) Learning from activists operating in different sectors (19:20) Resilience in activism (22:24) Reflections on Find Your Fight and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jayās brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .ā¦
Peter begins as a bold, brash, spiritually dull disciple, but after Pentecost he changes. God forms him into a powerful foundation for the emerging church. By exploring each of the instances where he appears in the Bible, we seek to learn how we can grow as disciples ourselves.
Peter begins as a bold, brash, spiritually dull disciple, but after Pentecost he changes. God forms him into a powerful foundation for the emerging church. By exploring each of the instances where he appears in the Bible, we seek to learn how we can grow as disciples ourselves.
Peter is given the keys to the kingdom and the power to bind and loose, that is, to forgive and not forgive sins. Explores the power of absolution from sin and the need for repentance or penitence. Concludes that human minister forgiving sin consists of announcing Godās forgiveness based on Christ's promises to the penitent, but that only God actually forgives sin.ā¦
Explores accounts of Peter being crucified upside down. Concludes that while Peter was clearly crucified, only later sources claim him his head-down crucifixion, so the story is probably apocryphal.
Traces leadership from elders in the early church to a monarchial episcopacy. Examines the terms āfather,ā āpope,ā and āpontiff.ā Differentiates between the primacy of Peter which is clear in Matthew 16, and the primacy of the Roman bishop or Pope which evolved gradually over time.
Details what we know of Peterās extended ministry in Antioch, Asia Minor, and Corinth. Explores various early Christian references to Peterās ministry in Rome, his relationship to Mark as his interpreter, as well as his ministry of miracles and evangelism there and opposition to false teacher. Examines several of his teachings on practical Christian living ā priesthood, holiness, and submission, and following in Jesusā steps. Considers Peterās death by crucifixion, and three passages of Peterās view of Jesus as Lamb of God, sin-bearer, and atoning sacrifice from 1 Peter.ā¦
Considers Peterās arrest by Herod Agrippa and the angel releasing him from prison. Explores a passage on rejoicing in suffering from 1 Peter 1. Examines Peterās hypocrisy and confrontation with Paul in Antioch and Peterās testimony at the Council of Jerusalem that sways the meeting to accept Gentiles as full Christians.ā¦
Explores Peterās outreach to the Gentiles in Lydda and Joppa with the healing of Aeneas and the raising of Dorcas. Studies Pete staying at the smelly house of Simon the Tanner. Examines Peter leading the Christian movement to break into the Gentile population with the Spirit falling on Gentiles at the house of Cornelius in Caesarea, with its implications for further outreach.ā¦
Explores Peterās powerful handling of the case of Ananias and Sapphira lying about property given to the church. Examines how Peter's shadow heals people and the power of holy people and objects. Recounts the apostlesā arrest, Peterās clear testimony and Gamalielās counsel to the Sanhedrin. Examines Peterās and Johnās ministry in Samaria to see the Holy Spirit fall on believers there and Peterās rebuke of Simon Magus the sorcerer who seeks to buy spiritual power.ā¦
Explores Peter leading the group of 120 disciples after Jesusā ascension to select Matthias as the twelfth disciple to take Judasās place. Examines Peterās sermon on Pentecost that wins 3,000 converts, his ministry preparation, and his healing the lame beggar at the temple. Explores Peterās sermon after the healing and his witness to Christ before the Sanhedrin. Considers a passage from 1 Peter 3 on giving testimony.ā¦
Explores Peter running to the tomb on Easter morning and finding carefully folded graveclothes. Reviews Jesusā appearance to Peter. Examines Jesusā appearance to his disciples in Galilee with the miracle of catching a net-full of fish and Jesus restoring Peter: āDo you love me? Feed my sheep.ā Studies Jesus' prophesy of Peterās crucifixion.ā¦
Reviews Peter's bravado and Jesusā prediction of his denial before the cock crows. Explores Jesus' saying that he will be sifted like wheat shaken in a sieve, later to strengthen his brothers. Examines Peter sleeping in the Garden of Gethsemane, cutting off the servant Malchusās ear at Jesusā arrest, and Peterās denial in the high priestās courtyard. Compares Peterās denial to Judasās betrayal.ā¦
Observes Peter glimpsing the glory of Jesusā transfiguration during a mountain meeting with Elijah and Moses and Peterās inane suggestion to build three shelters. When Jesus humbly washes the disciplesā feet, Peter first resists, then asks for a full bath. Also explores Peterās teaching on humbling oneself in 1 Peter 5.1-7.ā¦
At Caesarea Philippi, Peter confesses, āYou are the Christ, the Son of the Living God.ā He is blessed for his faith, but is soon after rebuked as āSatanā for resisting Jesusā teachings about his eventual violent death and resurrection. Explores Peter as the rock, the recipient of the keys of the kingdom, and one given authority to bind and loose sins.ā¦
Considers Peter role as the lead apostle, spokesman for the Twelve, and a member of Jesusā inner circle. Explores Peter walking on the water, finding the temple tax in a fishās mouth, and the extent to which we must forgive those who sin against us.
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