The Wisdom Calling Podcast
Wisdom is calling...are you listening?
In a world overwhelmed by information but starving for wisdom, The Wisdom Calling Podcast offers a different voice—one rooted in the timeless truths of Scripture.
Hosted by author and leadership coach Dr. Bobo Beck, this podcast helps Christian professionals cultivate God’s wisdom in life and work by thinking more critically and living more strategically. Each episode follows the Wisdom Calling devotional series, guiding listeners through the Bible in chronological order.
With a focus on workplace-relevant themes like success, rest, leadership, wealth, debt, and generosity, Bobo explores how ancient wisdom still speaks to today’s fast-paced, high-pressure world. Whether you’re leading a team, growing a business, or just seeking clarity in your next decision, The Wisdom Calling Podcast is a companion for discernment in the details.
The Wisdom Calling Podcast
The Wisdom of the Cross: What the World Gets Wrong
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What if the very thing the world calls foolish… is actually the wisest thing that has ever happened?
In this Easter week episode, we step into 1 Corinthians 1:17–2:16 to explore what the Apostle Paul calls “the word of the cross.” And what we discover is both sobering and transformative: the cross doesn’t just save—it completely redefines what wisdom actually is.
From ancient rulers like Pontius Pilate and Caiaphas to modern thought leaders and cultural narratives, humanity has consistently tried to define wisdom apart from God. Yet at the center of history stands the cross—an event that looked like weakness and defeat, but is in fact the ultimate expression of God’s wisdom and power.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why the cross divides humanity into two responses
- How cultural and philosophical “wisdom” often falls short
- Why God chooses what the world rejects
- What it means that Christ is our wisdom
- How the Holy Spirit enables us to truly understand spiritual truth
If you’re a Christian professional navigating leadership, decision-making, and a culture full of competing voices, this episode will challenge you to rethink what wisdom really is—and where it’s truly found.
The question isn’t: Are you wise by the world’s standards?
The question is: Have you come to see the cross as the wisdom of God?
Links:
- Song: "Christ Our Wisdom"
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