
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

Oct 1, 2024 • 30min
The Power of a Hidden Life (Leadership Lessons from Elijah) Pt. 1
In a chaotic world, the life of Elijah reveals powerful leadership insights. He faced intense challenges, hitting rock bottom due to exhaustion and fear. His transformative moment happened in the stillness of a cave, where he encountered God. This serves as a reminder of the importance of solitude and silence for spiritual renewal. Leaders today can benefit from retreating into their own 'caves' to seek divine guidance and nurture their relationships with God.

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Sep 17, 2024 • 32min
How to Grow a Flourishing Ministry Without Losing Your Soul
Explore the delicate balance between successful ministry and personal spiritual health. Discover five essential principles to maintain emotional well-being while leading. Learn how creating spaciousness in life through practices like meditation can enhance your spiritual journey. Understand the importance of discernment, accepting limits, and viewing relationships as vital callings. Delve into how embracing God's limits can foster a healthier ministry, emphasizing the need for supportive mentors on your path.

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Sep 3, 2024 • 31min
5 Distinctives of an Emotionally Healthy Staff Meeting
Discover how staff meetings can transform into powerful tools for emotional health within your team. Learn five distinctive qualities that nurture community and spiritual growth. Explore techniques for prioritizing spiritual connections to enhance productivity. Uncover the significance of prayerful preparation and thoughtful agendas. Delve into the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership and creating a supportive environment. Each insight offers practical steps to foster joy and inclusivity among team members.

Aug 20, 2024 • 32min
Pt. 2: 4 Invitations from God in Our Politically Charged World
In a politically charged environment, the discussion centers on four divine invitations for the Church. Emphasizing the need for grace, the hosts advocate for dialogue over judgment, fostering empathy in conversations. They encourage identifying as citizens of God's kingdom, prioritizing divine values over political stances. Additionally, the intricate ties between faith and politics are explored, calling for compassion towards marginalized groups. Active engagement in pressing social issues like economic disparity and racial injustice is also highlighted as essential for believers.

Aug 6, 2024 • 28min
Pt. 1: 4 Invitations from God in Our Politically Charged World
Dive into the heart of navigating faith in a politically charged atmosphere. Explore four divine invitations that encourage leaders to maintain spiritual integrity. Discover how God governs nations and the temporary nature of earthly powers. Reflect on the importance of compassion over judgment in political discourse. Learn methods for finding inner peace during turmoil, and critically examine contrasting leadership styles through the biblical story of Barabbas and Jesus. Embrace prayer and love for adversaries as key tools for resilient leadership.

Jul 23, 2024 • 31min
The Great Leader Shift the World is Waiting For
Leaders are urged to prioritize internal growth over external competencies in order to avoid the pitfalls of solely seeking success. The podcast explores the shift needed in Christian leadership, emphasizing the importance of solitude and inner spiritual growth for effective leadership. It stresses the transformative perspective of leading from the inside out by focusing on deep inner work and spiritual development.

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Jul 9, 2024 • 31min
How to Transition Well from Your Endings into New Beginnings
Exploring the importance of mastering transitions in life and leadership, highlighting the value of savoring the process. Delving into the spiritual depth of navigating endings and new beginnings, emphasizing the significance of embracing closures and cherishing lessons learned.

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Jun 25, 2024 • 30min
Rethinking What It Means to Be a Pastor or Leader in 2024
Delve into the need for leaders to prioritize internal connection over external factors. Discuss the importance of creating a holistic rule of life for pastors and leaders. Explore themes of wisdom, authenticity, and godly living in leadership.

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Jun 11, 2024 • 40min
Emotionally Healthy Parenting, Pt. 2: Four Ways to Make a Lasting Impact
Explore the challenges of emotionally healthy parenting, including the importance of creating a safe environment, connecting with your children, and understanding your power dynamics. Learn why your own growth is essential for raising independent adults and discover strategies for navigating parenting concerns at every stage of life.

May 28, 2024 • 30min
Emotionally Healthy Parenting, Pt. 1: A Radical Approach to a Difficult Task
This podcast delves into the often overlooked topic of emotionally healthy parenting. It emphasizes the need for self-awareness to break negative patterns in parenting. The importance of personal growth and emotional well-being in raising the next generation is highlighted. The discussion explores the concept of unconditional love and the impact of past experiences on parenting styles. It also touches on enhancing parenting through emotional health and discipleship, emphasizing the role of self-awareness in creating a supportive family environment.