Dr. Diane Langberg speaks to the topic of how power, given by God for good, becomes a source of harm when twisted by sin. Drawing from years of experience in trauma counseling and leadership care, she walks through the many ways power shows up—through position, personality, words, and silence—and how each can either build up or break down.
She opens with Genesis, showing how authority was meant to reflect God’s image. But when distorted, power turns inward—used to control, manipulate, or preserve status. Langberg traces how this dynamic plays out in homes, churches, institutions, and entire cultures. She describes how victims are silenced, how abusers justify their actions, and how systems protect themselves at the expense of the vulnerable.
Langberg also names the quiet ways people withhold power—failing to speak, care, or act—while appearing neutral. Her message is not abstract. It’s grounded in real stories and real harm, paired with a call to examine our own lives and leadership in light of Scripture.