Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick Episode 1 - Pete Scazzero Part I, "Deep Change"
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Jul 22, 2016 Pete Scazzero, Founder of New Life Fellowship Church in Queens, NYC, discusses the importance of solitude and integrating emotional health with spirituality. He shares personal experiences with exhaustion and disillusionment, and how it led to a journey of self-reflection and theological exploration. The concept of monasticism and contemplative spirituality is explored, along with the needs of the younger generation in finding new spiritual models.
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Pete Scazzero's Crisis of Faith
- Pete Scazzero, a pastor, experienced burnout and disillusionment after years of leading a rapidly growing church.
- He realized people were changing superficially, and he felt angry and lost, leading him to question his approach.
Emotional Health and Spiritual Maturity
- Scazzero realized emotional health and spiritual maturity are inseparable.
- He recognized his own emotional immaturity despite his leadership position, highlighting a common issue.
Leading From Overflow
- After his crisis, Scazzero and his wife prioritized their marriage and personal well-being.
- They decided to lead from a place of overflow, refusing to sacrifice their relationship for ministry.
