Jonathan Marshall: God, Love, Guns & Masculinity

NZ Business Owners

Jonathan Marshall: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-marshall-aab05418/?originalSubdomain=nz

Takeaways

Starting a church can be driven by a desire to serve the community and provide a place of belonging.

Belonging should come before belief and behavior in a church community.

The Bible resonates with people because it has been tried and tested over generations and offers inspirational words for moral guidance.

Living by faith and accepting the grace of God is more important than trying to justify oneself through works.

The relationship between guns and nature can provide a sense of connection to the primal state and a responsibility to the environment.

Meaningful conversations and connections can be fostered in the context of hunting and outdoor activities. Outdoor activities like hunting provide unique experiences and challenges that can teach responsibility and help individuals appreciate life in different ways.

The absence of a father figure in a child's life can have a significant impact, as evidenced by the high percentage of prisoners who come from fatherless homes.

Society should embrace individuality and diversity, rather than trying to make everyone conform to the same standards and beliefs.

The LGBTQ+ movement raises complex issues, and while it is important to respect individual choices and lifestyles, there is a need for open and honest discussions about the consequences and challenges associated with certain decisions.

Empathy plays a crucial role in understanding and supporting others, even when their experiences or perspectives differ from our own.

Belonging and social connection are essential for human well-being, and society should strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted and supported.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:38 Getting Involved in the Church

02:00 Starting a New Church

03:13 Approach to Church and Belonging

04:05 Denominations and Rules

05:17 Beliefs and Values

07:52 Running a Church as a Career

08:40 Values of God in Society

10:07 The Bible and its Resonance

11:21 Favorite Stories from the Bible

15:22 Hunting and its Significance

22:11 Individuality and Unity in Society

30:07 Teaching Kids and Acceptance

37:04 LGBTQ+ Movement and Belonging

44:30 Teaching Values to Children

46:06 Acceptance and Understanding

47:10 Support for LGBTQ+ Youth

48:09 Being Gay Today

50:17 Empathy and Understanding

51:11 The Importance of Belonging