The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast

Explore how your family of origin might be shaping your leadership style in unexpected ways. Discover the generational patterns that influence your emotional maturity and capacity to lead authentically. The journey includes personal stories and biblical examples, underscoring the need to differentiate your identity from family expectations. Navigate the emotional hurdles tied to your background while fostering spiritual growth. This thought-provoking discussion reveals the power of transformation that begins within.

Discover the powerful difference between good and bad limits in leadership. Learn how bad limits stem from fear while good limits are gifts that foster growth. Delve into the balance of activity and contemplation for a meaningful spiritual life, and recognize divine presence in everyday interactions. Explore how embracing limits can clarify your leadership and guide personal growth, offering practical tips for nurturing your spiritual and emotional wellbeing. Rediscover the beauty of limits that lead to deeper faith and better leadership!

This podcast challenges traditional views of leadership by highlighting the power of leading from singleness. It emphasizes that singles are not to be seen as incomplete, but rather as vital witnesses to God's kingdom. The discussion includes theological insights that affirm the significance of both marriage and singleness. The importance of nurturing healthy relationships through understanding attachment styles is also explored, encouraging emotional well-being and deeper connections. Listeners are empowered to recognize their inherent worth and lead authentically from their current life seasons.

Explore how marriage and singleness shape effective leadership in ministry. Discover the powerful message that relationships can reveal God’s love beyond the pulpit. Delve into the divine purpose of Christian marriage as a reflection of commitment and nurture. Uncover the sacredness of sexuality and the church’s role in supporting healthy understandings. This engaging discussion challenges leaders to prioritize their personal relationships for true transformation and impact.

Leaders are often faced with the daunting task of confronting difficult truths. Ignoring the 'elephants in the room' can drain energy and compromise integrity. A powerful parable illustrates the burden of responsibilities we shouldn't carry. This discussion emphasizes the link between unresolved conflicts and spiritual growth. True leadership requires courage, maturity, and a commitment to fostering a healthy culture. It’s an invitation to embrace the uncomfortable for the sake of mission and authenticity.

Leadership is tough, especially when it comes to addressing the elephants in the room—those uncomfortable truths we prefer to overlook. Discover why true leaders must confront these challenges for genuine discipleship and healthy development. The discussion is rich with personal stories and biblical insights, revealing that facing difficult issues, while messy, is essential for a thriving community. By engaging in open communication and conflict resolution, leaders can create a more spiritually vibrant environment.

Explore the secrets of effective leadership transitions through real-life lessons learned from past successes. Discover the importance of emotional maturity and long-term vision for generational continuity. Learn how to build trust in new leaders while navigating the challenges of change. The discussion emphasizes the need for prayerful discernment and solid planning to foster future leaders. This episode highlights stewardship of legacy and a commitment to healthy ministry practices essential for thriving organizations.

Explore the hidden dangers of low differentiation in leadership. Discover how emotional health and self-awareness impact team dynamics. Leaders often struggle with overfunctioning and seeking approval, which can destabilize their teams. Drawing from biblical examples, the discussion emphasizes leading from a strong sense of self rooted in faith. Learn how fostering authentic dialogue can improve team cohesion and effectiveness. This insight might just transform your leadership approach!

📝 Free Church Culture Assessment: How is your church doing in these 6 core areas? https://www.emotionallyhealthy.org/churchhealth —--------------------------------------------------- Are you leading out of true power—or false power? Far too often, we mistake activity for effectiveness, urgency for wisdom, and influence for true authority. When we operate out of false power—power rooted in our own ambition, hurry, or need for approval—we’re actually moving backward, not forward. We might look like we’re leading well, but deep inside, something is off. Anxiety rises, peace disappears, and we start measuring success by numbers instead of names, by comparison instead of calling. In this episode, I unpack five countercultural ways to guard your heart and leadership against the trap of false power. We look at Paul’s struggle with the “super-apostles” and how weakness—not strength—is the pathway to true kingdom power. We explore why embracing slowness, humility, and deep discernment is the only way to keep your leadership aligned with Jesus. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, driven, or subtly addicted to success—this episode is for you. True power is found in surrender. Let’s learn to lead from a different kind of strength.  

Explore the subtle traps of false power in leadership that leave one spiritually empty. Embrace vulnerability as a vital strength by learning from the teachings of the apostle Paul. Discover the importance of discernment and a contemplative lifestyle in fostering genuine spiritual growth. Dive into the power of weakness and how it can lead to true empowerment. This conversation sets the stage for a deep understanding of leadership rooted in emotional health and divine guidance.