Apr 28, 2026 | Disappointment, Forgiveness, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
When betrayal comes from someone close, it cuts in a way nothing else does. Betrayal isn’t a scratch . . . it often creates a deep wound. And in those moments, forgiveness can feel like surrendering the case, like letting them win. But it’s not. Forgiveness is...
Mar 3, 2026 | Disappointment, discouragement, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
What do you do when the season you’re living in looks nothing like the one you prayed for? When your personal life, your ministry life—or both—feel swallowed by disappointment? Life doesn’t always unfold the way we envision, but that doesn’t mean hope is off...
Jun 11, 2024 | Disappointment, Discernment, Doubt, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Have you ever felt like an underdog? Like you are operating at a disadvantage? That you are unlikely to win at home, or at work, or at your walk with God, or at your God-given purpose? If so . . . welcome to the club! The Bible is full of people who felt they were...
Dec 13, 2022 | Burnout, Disappointment, discouragement, Fatigue, Grief, Leadership, Loss, Ministry Leader, Pain, Pastor
Summary: In today’s episode, John and Jim welcome Josh Spurlock to the mic. Josh is the founder of My Counselor Online, an amazing organization dedicated to the mental and emotional well-being of leaders. In this powerful conversation, John, Jim, and Josh unpack...
Dec 1, 2022 | Disappointment, discouragement, Doubt, Pastor, Trust
What do you do when the current season you’re in isn’t working out the way you envisioned? When your personal life, or professional life—or maybe both—seems swallowed up by disappointment? Life doesn’t always work out the way we hoped. And yet we can have hope no...
Sep 29, 2022 | Depression, Disappointment, discouragement, Emotional Health, Fear, Insecurity, Leadership, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Jesus—more than once—disappointed people. There, I said it. This profound truth was brought to my attention two years ago while recording a podcast with Josh Spurlock, the founder of My Counselor Online. His words hit like a ton of bricks . . . “Jesus often...
