When introduced to JP, I liked his material, yet immediately thought of him as some kind of "paid troublemaker" (Later came across the official term "Controlled Opposition"; a much better description). Now to what extent he realizes he's a "C O", versus the extent to which he allows it - I don't know.
There are many testimonies about Jordan's work helping people. I can't 100% verify these claims, but they do appear to be authentic. He saved a number of young men (and a few women) from suicide - can't go wrong with that! He appears to have genuine compassion for those in distress/confusion; coupled with a control of first trying to help people with reason (rather than a tendency to default to full 'destroy' mode - an unproductive approach that I must continue to work on. Galatians 6:1. Ephesians 4:26-27).
Not sure about his claims of 'confidence being key', as he had none himself. Taking anti-depressant 'medication' to get through life is the result of inner fear which causes an inability to face Reality without an unimpaired head. (Note that I'm not making any moral judgement on the cause/legitimacy of said fear).
His failure to "enforce monogamy" with his own daughter should have dealt more of a blow to his reputation. I guess Mikhaila's camwhore antics continued to draw in the forgiving-Boys (speaks about the effectiveness Jordan had on many of his followers); but any concern would actually be for those of his 'flock' who recognized her for what she was - hopefully they had developed at least some identity independent of their now hypocritical Guru.
Mikhaila's empowerment called into question everything Jordan said about relationships and responsibility. Either his advice doesn't work at all; or he failed to apply it personally, by neglecting his primary role as a biological father, being too busy saving the world as a surrogate one. (1 Timothy 3:1-5)
In failing to first accept Logos, any of Jordan's advice, "rules for life", or coaching seminars can only possibly help people in the short term. Without God as the starting point, all of his students will eventually fall just like he did. (Psalms 111:10. James 1:5-8)
It will be good if this latest 'Peterson Family' episode punched him in the face hard enough that he will be humbled into finally having a Prodigal Son epiphany. His heart seemed to be in the right place, but he needs the recognition of Logos to do the rest. And if he can lead his family to repent as well, even better.
Edit: Looks like some very unusual posts appeared as I was composing this one. Who set those videos to "private", and why?
