Personal Reflections on Leaders Falling

Pride is sneaky.

It hides behind our success. It masks itself as “spiritual maturity.” It even whispers, “Look at how humble you are.”

And if we’re not careful, pride will be the very thing that takes us out.

In this episode, Linda and I unpack a conversation with John Bevere that completely reframed how I see wealth, success, and following Jesus. We dive into the #1 thing that’s quietly destroying successful Christians — and why humility isn’t just a virtue, it’s survival.

Here’s what we cover:

• Why King Uzziah’s downfall in the Old Testament still matters for every Christian leader today.
• How pride and religion work together to blind us spiritually.
• The surprising way the Apostle Paul grew more humble the more successful he became.
• My personal story of making more money than ever in 2015 — and how pride almost derailed me.
• 3 red flags that tell you success might be leading you away from God instead of toward Him.
• The one prayer I now pray regularly to keep my heart in check as we pursue wealth for kingdom impact.

If you’ve ever asked yourself: How do I grow in success without letting pride creep in? …this episode will shake you up in the best way possible.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• John Bevere – Author, speaker, co-founder of Messenger International → http://messengerinternational.org 
• Conversation with Lecrae + John Bevere (referenced in this episode) → https://www.youtube.com/@johnbevere 
• The Bible – Isaiah 6, 2 Chronicles 26, Philippians 2–3, Matthew 5:16
• Andy Stanley’s "Communicating for a Change" (referenced framework for clarity) → https://amzn.to/3BzOLgS 
• Quote: “You can’t serve God and money. But you can serve God with money.”
• Bob’s teaching on Mission-Driven Millionaires → https://seedtime.com 

👉Whether you’re already leading at a high level or just beginning your wealth-building journey, this episode is a sober reminder: success without humility is a setup for destruction.

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