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Spiritual Life and Leadership

199. Being Your Authentic Self in Professional Ministry, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Jan 16, 2024
08:07

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In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore the challenge of being fully authentic as a ministry leader. The conversation centers around a quote from Sara Bereza, highlighting the difficulty people in professional ministry face when trying to be their true selves. Through an exploration of the biblical story of Moses, Paul's writings in 2nd Corinthians, and personal anecdotes, Markus and Tod discuss the weight of wearing a facade and the importance of cultivating vulnerability, authenticity, and resilience in the ministry space. They emphasize the need for secure relationships and intentional efforts to be one's genuine self amidst the pressures and expectations of the ministry environment.

Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Sarah Bereza in Episode 141: Being Fully Yourself in Leadership:

“It can be really hard for people in the professional ministry space to be fully themselves.”


THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

  • In professional ministry, being fully oneself can be challenging.
  • Moses, a leader from the Bible, struggled with authenticity and wore a veil to hide his radiance.
  • Trying to emulate other influential figures in ministry can be exhausting.
  • Finding freedom and wholeness in leadership comes from embracing one's true self.
  • Building secure relationships with partners, mentors, and friends is crucial for vulnerable leadership.


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