Dec 15, 2022 | Change, Christmas, Family, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Relationships
Christmas was magical to me as a kid. The fresh-cut pine tree loaded with lights and ornaments; piles of snow outside; Charlie Brown and The Grinch Christmas specials; holiday kielbasa and raspberry cream pies; family gatherings; opening gifts; no school for two...
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 8, 2022 | Christmas, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Simplify
Today we welcome Jaime Hlavin back to the blog! In today’s post, Jaime helps leaders navigate perhaps the busiest time of their work year . . . Advent. You’ll find practical tips to help you keep yourself steady in the middle of “the most wonderful time of the year.”...
Dec 6, 2022 | Contentment, Gratefulness, Gratitude, Happiness, Joy, Pastor
Gratitude is a choice. A powerful choice The Apostle Paul said: “I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” And a bit later he wrote: “I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation.” Question is . . . how does a...
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...
Nov 29, 2022 | Introverts, Pastor, Rest
In today’s episode, John and Jim welcome back to the mic Jaime Hlavin. Together they unpack three additional survival tips for introverts who are called to fulfill an extroverted role. You can listen to the audio version of the pod here. Here is the video version....
