Romans 13 has been weaponized for years—but what did Paul actually mean?

In this episode of the Greater Than Podcast, Elijah Murrell dives into Scripture—not politics—to unpack Romans 13, submission to governing authorities, honoring leaders while upholding conscience, and what it truly means for government to be God’s minister for good, not unchecked power.

Paul wrote these words during the brutal reign of Nero, yet still urged believers to pray for kings and all in authority (1 Timothy 2:1–2). We explore how Christians can honor authority without compromising truth, resist injustice when it defies God, and live out a faith marked by both order and courage.

This conversation also draws from early church history, including Justin Martyr’s defense before Roman rulers, and examines how Christian apologetics shaped the church’s response to power, persecution, and public life.

In This Episode:

What biblical submission to authority really means

Where the limits of government authority are according to Scripture

How Christians should respond to unjust or tyrannical leadership

Why Romans 13 does not teach blind obedience.

🎙️ Episode Description

In this powerful and practical conversation, Elijah Murrell sits down with Geoffrey Graff to unpack what it really means to wait on God without wasting the season you’re in.

Together, they explore the universal experience of waiting, the pressure of comparison in the age of social media, and why so many believers feel stuck when God’s timing feels slow.

Pastor G shares biblical insight and personal testimony on how faith often requires action before clarity—and why improvement, faithfulness, and trust matter more than instant results.

This conversation dives into themes of calling, obedience, spiritual growth, and trusting God as the Good Shepherd, even when the path ahead isn’t clear. You’ll also hear reflections on legacy, faithfulness across generations, and how God uses seasons of waiting to prepare us for what’s next.

If you’ve ever struggled with patience, comparison, or knowing what to do while you wait on God, this episode will encourage you to take action, grow where you are, and trust God’s timing without fear.

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In this episode of the Greater Than Podcast, Elijah and Gabriel Pyszka dive deep into what it really means to follow God’s leading, overcome fear, and move forward even when you don’t have all the answers yet. This conversation addresses the reality that fear is not just a feeling, but something that often tries to keep people from obeying God and walking in their calling.

You’ll hear real stories of stepping out before provision was visible, trusting God in uncertain moments, and why obedience often comes before clarity. If you’ve ever felt God nudging you to take a step but hesitated because of fear, doubt, or timing, this episode will encourage you to move from hesitation to action.

This is a timely and faith-filled conversation for anyone sensing that now is the time to step out and trust God fully.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:
• Why fear is not from God
• How faith requires action, not passivity
• Why stepping out often comes before provision
• What it looks like to live with urgency and obedience
• How to move from fear to faith in everyday life

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