Oct 28, 2025 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
For many of us, ministry started with passion. It was an adventure. We felt called, alive, and grateful that God would use us in His work. But somewhere along the way . . . something changed. For some leaders, ministry has become maintenance. Vision has turned into...
Oct 21, 2025 | Leadership, Mentors, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Self-Care
In this powerful and practical conversation, David Cooke shares his story—from his salvation experience to his call into ministry—and the five essential relationships every pastor needs for long-term health, growth, and sustainability. Leadership can be lonely, but it...
Oct 14, 2025 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
It’s easy to blame our staff, our church, or our circumstances for ministry stress. But often the real issue lies deeper—in our own hearts. In this episode, we unpack how unchecked ambition, workaholism, and misplaced identity quietly undermine pastoral health. With...
Oct 7, 2025 | Culture, Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor
Pastors live in a world overflowing with smart-sounding ideas, leadership hacks, and cultural “truths.” But as a pastor, how do we discern what aligns with Christ—and help the people we lead do the same? In this episode, we explore Paul’s warning in Colossians 2, the...
Sep 30, 2025 | Leadership, Ministry Leader, Pastor, Vision
Have you ever felt the tension between running your ministry like a mission and running it like a marketplace entity? Some pastors worry that a marketplace mindset will strip away the heart of ministry. Others fear that a lack of marketplace acumen will leave the...
Sep 23, 2025 | Leadership, Legacy, Ministry Leader, Pastor
There comes a point in life when the chase for paychecks, promotions, and possessions fades into the background. What once drove us no longer defines us. Instead, a deeper question rises to the surface: What legacy will I leave behind? In this week’s podcast, we’re...
