Soul Talks With Bill & Kristi Gaultiere The Spiritually Healthy Leader (Conversation with Dave Wiedis)
Jul 8, 2025
In this conversation, Dave Wiedis, founder of Serving Leaders Ministries and author of 'The Spiritually Healthy Leader', shares insights on nurturing emotional health among leaders. He discusses the critical impact of hidden ruling passions, such as loneliness and control, on motivation. Wiedis emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the need to surrender to God for true spiritual vitality. Listeners can glean wisdom on overcoming personal struggles, improving empathy, and fostering resilience in their leadership journeys.
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Friend's Addiction Inspires Book
- Dave Wiedis narrates his best friend's tragic downfall from a gifted pastor to addiction and death.
- This personal loss inspired Dave to write The Spiritually Healthy Leader to help others avoid similar self-sabotage.
Ruling Passions Define Spiritual Health
- Spiritual health is measured by what rules your heart, not just theology or devotion.
- Ruling passions are often unconscious driving forces like fear of loneliness or need for respect that can become functional idols.
Know Your Hidden Motives
- Increase self-awareness to avoid unconscious ruling passions sabotaging relationships.
- Seek counseling or spiritual direction to uncover and address hidden motives and their impact on others.