CNLP 603 | Michael Todd on The Spit Incident (When the Spit Hit the Fan), Losing 50lbs and The Impact of His Fitness Journey, and Why He Actively Sends His Church Members to Other Churches
Michael Todd, lead pastor of Transformation Church and bestselling author, shares his candid journey through the infamous spit incident and his transformative fitness path, losing 50 pounds. He discusses how physical health has elevated his leadership skills and confidence. The conversation also touches on his unique approach of sending church members to different congregations, emphasizing community over control. Todd opens up about emotional challenges and the importance of authenticity in leadership, revealing how vulnerability can foster deeper connections.
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Fitness and Ministry
Michael Todd's fitness journey started with a realization: his physical state limited his ministry's potential.
This led him to prioritize his health, resulting in a 50-pound weight loss and improved overall well-being.
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Managing Emotional Eating
Recognize emotional eating patterns and their underlying causes to address them effectively.
Consider eliminating restaurant meetings to avoid unhealthy food temptations and improve productivity.
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Benefits of Fitness for Leadership
Prioritizing physical fitness enhances leadership by inspiring others through discipline and building confidence.
It also creates community and strengthens personal integrity by improving follow-through.
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In 'Crazy Faith', Pastor Michael Todd encourages readers to move beyond playing it safe and instead live a life of bold faith, inspired by biblical heroes and modern-day faith warriors. The book offers practical advice on believing for the impossible, choosing hope over fear, and developing a deeper trust in God.
Damaged but Not Destroyed
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In 'Damaged but Not Destroyed,' Michael Todd shares his personal journey of overcoming significant challenges, including trauma and past mistakes. The book provides tools for readers to identify and transform their pain into pathways for growth, emphasizing the importance of humility, openness, and transparency in the healing process. Through biblical wisdom and personal anecdotes, Todd encourages readers to see themselves through God's eyes and trust in their God-given value.
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Relationship Goals
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In 'Relationship Goals,' Pastor Michael Todd provides a candid and inspiring guide to navigating dating, marriage, and sex. The book is based on his viral sermon series and offers real-life ideas for making the most of important relationships. Todd discusses topics such as intentional dating, moving on from past mistakes, the strengthening of love after marriage, and the biblical perspective on sex. He emphasizes the importance of God at the center of relationships and provides strategies for overcoming common obstacles in modern relationships.
Pastor Michael Todd opens up about the spit incident that made national news, his reluctant fitness journey, and the impact losing 50 lbs has had on his leadership. Mike and Carey also discuss leading an online church and why Mike actively sends Transformation Church members to other churches.
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Carey addresses character issues like envy that can hinder our growth, and he emphasizes the power of multiplication – the idea that true leadership is not about adding followers but multiplying leaders.
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