
The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast
Many pastors and church leaders today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated that their churches don’t seem to be making mature disciples. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast explores the paradigms and practices leaders need to transform their church culture and multiply deeply changed disciples.
Latest episodes

Nov 23, 2021 • 32min
The Right and Wrong Way to Navigate Transitions
Today on the podcast, Pete walks through 4 real-life case studies of leaders navigating transition. In each case, He'll share insights about the right (and wrong) ways these transitions should be handled.

Nov 16, 2021 • 31min
Getting Free from Criticisms, Triggers, and Reactivity
In today's podcast, Pete explores how criticisms can set off internal triggers that may result in anger, defensiveness, or blaming. The good news is – it's possible to get free from these patterns. When you change the way you think, it will be a gift to your whole team and church!

Nov 9, 2021 • 29min
Commission Your Entire Church into Full-Time Ministry
Today on the podcast, Pete walks you through a format for how to host a service where every member of your church is commissioned into full time ministry.

Nov 2, 2021 • 25min
Working in Light of the Heavenly City
In today's podcast, Pete explores the life of Abraham and the revelation that propelled him forward in his work. Because when we view our life and work from heaven's perspective, everything changes.

Oct 26, 2021 • 43min
Reversing One of The Most Unbiblical, Disempowering Things Pastors Commonly Say
In today's podcast, Pete exposes some of the most unbiblical language we use and how we can better communicate good theology so our people can flourish in their everyday lives.

Oct 19, 2021 • 42min
Tapping into God’s Deeper Purpose for Your Work
Today on the podcast, Pete builds upon last week's episode about finding our "calling" and shares about the deeper purpose of our work from God's perspective.

Oct 12, 2021 • 44min
What We Get Wrong About Finding Our "Calling"
Today on the podcast, Pete shares a message that reframes this often misunderstood topic of "calling". This topic is so monumental, it's like discovering a new continent!

Oct 5, 2021 • 28min
How God’s Absence is a Form of His Presence
In today's podcast, Pete explores the paradox of how God's absence is a form of His presence.

Sep 28, 2021 • 25min
Discerning God’s Presence in Apparent Failure
On today's podcast, Pete offers encouragement to pastors who are carrying the weight of the church in a time that is very disorienting. If you need a fresh perspective, take a listen.

Sep 21, 2021 • 48min
Why Jesus Draws You to the End of Yourself
If you've come to the end of yourself, you're not alone. On today's podcast, Pete shares with you a message that he believes is timely and encouraging.