The Eikon team explores the tension between influence and humility, particularly in the context of their fields of ministry and professional sports. The hosts discuss their personal experiences and struggles with seeking influence and maintaining humility. They also delve into the concept of incarnational teaching and the importance of local influence. The pressure to be out in front and the desire for recognition are identified as challenges to humility. Ultimately, they emphasize the need to prioritize the heart's desires and to be content with the influence that aligns with God's will.Takeaways- View the work itself as the reward and find joy in the process.- Prioritize people over content and focus on individual touch and formation.- Strive for fruit rather than outcomes and avoid the status culture.- Be a resource rather than the main attraction and limit influence.- Embrace brokenness and humility and recognize the tension between seeking influence and embracing humility.Chapters00:00 - Introduction and Setting the Stage06:38 - The Tension Between Influence and Humility13:27 - Balancing Influence and Humility in Professional Sports23:51 - Incarnational Teaching and Local Influence27:11 - The Pressure to Be Out in Front31:05 - The Challenge of Desiring Influence32:11 - The Joy of the Work33:12 - Viewing the Work as the Reward35:19 - Limiting Influence37:16 - Putting People Over Content38:15 - Formation Over Efficiency39:12 - Individual Touch Over Scope and Reach40:10 - Being a Resource, Not the Meal41:36 - Avoiding the Status Culture42:29 - The Wisdom of Limiting Influence44:24 - The Example of BJ Foster45:49 - Balancing the Desire for Influence49:11 - Recognizing Brokenness and Embracing Humility50:10 - Triangulating Our Identity53:11 - The Competition Between God's Influence and Society's Influence55:28 - The Importance of Limiting Influence, Power, and Scope01:03:2 - The Challenge of Balancing Influence and Representation01:08:25 - The Tension Between Being Known and Being Forgotten