
Linch with a Leader Mark Batterson on Legacy, Calling, and Why You Can't Quit Too Soon
EPISODE 254: What if the breakthrough you're waiting for is closer than you think?
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike Linch sits down with bestselling author and pastor Mark Batterson to unpack the powerful themes behind his newest book, 'Gradually Then Suddenly' a compelling look at long obedience, legacy, and the slow, steady work God does in our lives.
Together they unpack:
▪️ Why "overnight success" is an oxymoron
▪️ What 13 years of waiting taught Mark about calling
▪️ How to build spiritual habits that last
▪️ The difference between vision and long vision
▪️ How to recognize when your ego is creeping into your leadership
No matter where you're at in this season: planting, waiting, persevering, or dreaming, this episode will encourage you to stay the course, trust God's pace, and not quit one day before the walls fall.
🎯 Leadership Lessons from Mark
- Destiny is not a mystery, it's built on daily decisions.
- Legacy is created through consistency, not charisma.
- God's greatest work often happens gradually... until suddenly.
- Every leader must guard their heart more than their platform.
- Spiritual habits determine spiritual longevity.
- The long game always wins over the fast game.
- Never quit one day before the walls fall.
🎧 Listen & Subscribe
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/linch-with-a-leader/id1279929826
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📚 Read 'Gradually Then Suddenly': www.markbatterson.com/books/gradually-then-suddenly/
Timestamps:
00:00 Welcoming New Beginnings
05:53 Embracing the Joy of Grandparenting
08:33 Daily Disciplines for a Centered Life
11:01 The Long Game of Leadership
13:29 Navigating the Messy Middle of Life
16:26 Falling in Love with Gradually
18:52 The Power of Long Obedience
21:25 Long Vision for Future Generations
24:03 Creating a Legacy Beyond Ourselves
26:29 The Challenges of Long Obedience
29:01 Defining Legacy in Leadership
