In this episode, Peter Greer – husband, father, president and CEO of Hope International, and recently co-author of Rooting for Rivals – joins Jedd Medefind for a rich conversation in generosity and the deeper choices that help grow us into the kind of people that can sincerely “root for rivals” amidst the long, hard work of justice and mercy.
In this episode, we'll explore:
- What it looks like to “root for rivals” – not merely parrot clichés like “partnership” and “collaboration,” but truly promote the good of others, even competitors.
- Why leaders must acknowledge and receive God’s grace before we can give grace.
- The importance of cultivating humility and “boasting” in our weakness.
- Key choices we need to make if we want to cultivate a vibrant family life while facing demanding work.
- Simple steps to bring the priorities of leadership back into a healthy balance.
- Rules for technology that help us ensure it doesn’t replace the human interaction we desperately need
- Hard questions Peter asked his wife…that you can ask your spouse, too.
Key Quotes
“When I boast in my weakness, it is so clear that this good that is happening, this is not from my intelligence, it’s not from my strength, but let me tell you the story of Jesus.”
“I want to be someone that has this integrity of what we do externally matches what is not just happening internally in our heart, but also under our roof and the people that are closest to us.”
“What the world needs most from Christian leaders…is not just effective leadership skills. It needs wholehearted leaders. People who can bring that presence of Jesus – the love, the attentiveness, the gentleness, the calm.”
