The Kris Vallotton Podcast

Balancing Supernatural Faith with Practical Wisdom || Cultural Catalysts

Dec 4, 2025
Richard Gordon, Chief Technology Officer at Bethel, shares his unique journey from engineering to ministry. He discusses the essential balance between supernatural faith and practical wisdom in leadership, warning that reliance on miracles alone can lead to burnout. Richard emphasizes the importance of accountability, exploring the tension between prophetic words and practical decision-making. He illustrates how true greatness is forged through pressure and the need for humility, ultimately encouraging leaders to embrace both the miraculous and strategic aspects of their calling.
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ADVICE

Count Costs Before Big Steps

  • When prophetic timing and practical needs conflict, count costs and plan to avoid foolishness.
  • Combine faith with budgeting and procurement decisions to steward resources wisely.
INSIGHT

Grace Holds Miracles And Wisdom

  • Building only on miracles causes burnout, and building only on wisdom causes spiritual dryness.
  • Grace enables leaders to carry both supernatural faith and practical wisdom together.
ADVICE

Own Prophetic Misses Publicly

  • Own prophetic mistakes and accept loss of trust when timing or wording misleads people.
  • Learn from failure publicly and let accountability mature your prophetic ministry.
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