04-10-25 part 2: Jesus at the Center: Living, Leading, and Loving in His Name

1. Do It All in Jesus’ Name

Dr. Spoon kicks off with Colossians 3:17, a verse that packs a powerful punch: “Whatever you do in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” This isn’t a throwaway line—it’s a lifestyle. Dr. Spoon highlights how acting or speaking in Jesus’ name isn’t just for prayer—it’s a heart-check. If you can’t say or do something “in Jesus’ name,” maybe you shouldn’t be doing it at all. That thought becomes a powerful gatekeeper for how we live, drive, respond, and speak. Gratitude and the name of Jesus belong at the center of it all.

2. God’s Design for the Home

Turning to Colossians 3:18–21, Dr. Spoon walks through some of the most misunderstood verses in Scripture. “Wives, submit to your husbands… Husbands, love your wives… Children, obey your parents…” Each instruction has context, balance, and purpose. Dr. Spoon unpacks the idea that biblical submission is never forced—it’s willful and fitting in the Lord. Husbands are not called to dominate but to love sacrificially. Parents are not tyrants; they are stewards. God’s family design is structured with mutual respect, love, and accountability, and Dr. Spoon isn’t shy about calling out anyone who twists these verses for control or manipulation.

3. The Power of Gentleness in Leadership

While husbands are called to lead, Dr. Spoon emphasizes the importance of not being harsh. He humorously contrasts sports-style leadership (“catch the ball or I’ll drive your head into the goalpost!”) with biblical leadership, which requires love, listening, and humility. He challenges men to rise above cultural confusion about masculinity—neither domineering nor effeminate. True spiritual leadership means listening to your spouse, leading with gentleness, and modeling Christlike strength. Real men lead with grace, not a growl.

4. Unity, Honor, and the Ultimate Authority

Finally, Dr. Spoon reflects on the roles of children and parents, reminding listeners that obedience and honor are deeply pleasing to the Lord. But even here, he reminds us that God comes first—no one, not even a parent, can override God’s commands. Parents are stewards, not owners. Children are God’s first, lent into our care. The most effective families operate as a united front—mom and dad on the same page, pointing the family toward Christ. And through it all, the message is the same: God first, God always, God above all.