Jun 3, 2021 | Anger, Anxiety, Assertiveness, Bitterness, Emotional Health, Forgiveness, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Anger is ‘in.” Being outraged, upset—and vocal about it—has been with us since the beginning of the human race. But doesn’t it seem like today more people than ever are outwardly angry about something? Anger has almost become chic. Anger can be used for good. It...
Jun 1, 2021 | Abuse, Calling, character, Emotional Health, Leadership, Pastor, Uncategorized, Wounds
Wounds and unfinished business from the past impact us as leaders in the present. In today’s podcast, John and special guest Josh Spurlock unpack how this dynamic plays out in the life of a leader. They outline practical approaches to identify and address these...
May 13, 2021 | Emotional Health, Graciousness, Influence, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog. She unpacks a most important subject, one that trips up so many of us . . . focusing more on what we can influence, and focusing less on what we cannot. It’s so important that we get this right, because if we do,...
Mar 30, 2021 | Alignment, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Physical Fitness, Relationships, Rest, Uncategorized
Leading From Alignment: Episode 79 – The Peril of Success Ah success . . . an oft-used word in our country. Many times, an oft-misunderstood word. Today, we want to focus on the subject, The Peril of Success. In seasons of tremendous growth and blessing, I made...
Mar 16, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Uncategorized
Today we present Part 2 of our conversation with Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online, a clinically-informed faith-based counseling ministry that comes alongside pastors, missionaries and their families as they face challenges of being on the front lines for...
Mar 11, 2021 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Exhaustion, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships, Rest, Workaholism
Ah success . . . an oft-used word in our country. Many times, an oft-misunderstood word. Over the next three weeks, we’ll be posting on the subject of success. We’ll look at it through the lens of God vs. the lens of humanity. We’ll talk about how leaders get this...
