May 19, 2026 | Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor
The way we relate to ourselves—whether with truth, kindness, and grace or with harsh criticism—is more than a personal issue; it’s a defining factor. It powerfully shapes our longevity, our health, and ultimately the kind of fruit we produce in ministry and...
Aug 23, 2022 | Calling, Emotional Health, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
In today’s episode, John interviews Chip Judd, Care Pastor at Seacoast Church in South Carolina. This powerful conversation unpacks important insights into the call of God on a leader’s life, and the top challenges they face in a quickly changing culture....
Aug 16, 2022 | Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Emotional Health, Finishing Well, Leadership, Longevity, Mental Health, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast
As the leader goes, so goes the organization they lead. What does health look like for a leader? In today’s episode—Part 2 of a 2-part series—John and Jim unpack two more consistent behaviors observed in pastors who’ve maintained robust health over a long period of...
Aug 9, 2022 | Depression, Emotional Health, Health, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Self-Care
As the leader goes, so goes the organization they lead. What does health look like for a leader? In today’s episode John and Jim unpack two behaviors they’ve observed in pastors who’ve maintained a good level of health over a long period of time. Here are the show...
Jul 19, 2022 | Leadership, Longevity, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Productivity, Work
We need to put in hours to obtain good outcomes. Although, putting in hours doesn’t guarantee good outcomes. In today’s episode, John & Jim unpack how managing to outcomes instead of hours helps you get the results you want and have more fun along the way. Above...
Jun 28, 2022 | Burnout, Exhaustion, Fatigue, Leadership, Longevity, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Podcast, Productivity, Work
Busy-ness doesn’t guarantee productivity. Busy can fool us into thinking we’re achieving when we’re really not. In today’s episode, John and Jim chat about the idea of “guarding our assignment” and answer the question, “How can we avoid being faked out by busy?” Here...
