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CNLP 708 | John Ortberg on What the Church Can Learn From Alcoholics, The Spiritual Power of Personal Inadequacy, and Why the Church Keeps Producing Elder Brothers

The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

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Books, Spiritual Leadership, and the Balance of Work

This chapter features a dynamic conversation that intertwines personal reflections on literature with insights into spiritual leadership and the nature of work as worship. The speakers explore the challenges of managing personal libraries while discussing the need for unity in church leadership roles, emphasizing contribution over mere consumption in later life stages. They also underscore the importance of grounding work in spiritual purpose, warning against the potential idolization of work while celebrating its role in human flourishing.

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