Part 5: Authority Without Abuse

Oct 4, 2026  •  Brian Stanley

Authority has become a difficult word in the Church—and sometimes for good reason. Spiritual leaders have abused trust, wounded people, and scattered sheep. But does the failure of bad shepherds mean Christians no longer need shepherds at all? This week in Perilous Waters, we'll confront both dangers: authority that abuses and a Christianity that refuses to be under authority.