
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

Apr 12, 2022 • 43min
Maturing into Spiritual Mothers & Fathers
Becoming an emotionally healthy disciple is not just about self-discovery and self-improvement. Ultimately, our discipleship MUST lead us to become spiritual mothers and fathers of the faith - helping those around us discover their God-given power and purpose. In today's podcast, I share a message that invites us to become spiritual mothers and fathers in the faith.

Apr 5, 2022 • 43min
Prudence: The Lost Virtue of Great Leadership
On today's podcast, I share a sermon that will help you grow as an emotionally healthy leader – prudent with your time, wealth, energy, and resources. Only with prudence are we able to become the kind of leaders who create and shape the future!

Mar 29, 2022 • 32min
5 Questions to Guide You in Decision Making
Recently, I made a large, consequential decision over the period of 3 - 6 months. This discernment process required me to personally apply the principles of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship in a deep way. In today's podcast episode, I will walk you through the specifics of this real-life decision, why it was complex, and five questions that guided me in this decision-making process.

Mar 22, 2022 • 34min
Ask Pete Anything: Q&A on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality
For the last 9 weeks, we've been exploring the core theology and practices of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. But now it's time to address your questions and challenges as you put it into practice.

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Mar 15, 2022 • 31min
Part 9 | Develop a “Rule of Life" | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
Without a thoughful plan, we are left with only our best intentions. Today on the podcast I teach you how to develop a "Rule of Life" - an ancient practice that helps you build your life around the love of God. This podcast is part of a multi-week series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen.

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Mar 8, 2022 • 32min
Part 8 | Grow into Emotionally Mature Adult | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
Explore the journey towards emotional maturity and spiritual growth in relationships, leadership, and community. Reflect on the consequences of emotional and spiritual disconnect. Discover the importance of merging emotional health and spiritual growth in church settings. Learn how personal growth impacts relationships and leadership effectiveness. Nuture emotional maturity through intentional discipleship and embrace relational depth. Journey towards emotional growth based on the model of Jesus and self-development through the Holy Spirit.

Mar 1, 2022 • 30min
Part 7 | Discover the Rhythms of Sabbath | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
We were made by God to live within rhythms and limits. On today's podcast, we explore this countercultural practice that cuts to the very heart of our beliefs about God and ourselves. Today's episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen.

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Feb 22, 2022 • 30min
Part 6 | Discover the Rhythms of Daily Office and Silence | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
Many Christians are familiar with the practice of a daily "quiet time". But with the speed and volume of our often overscheduled lives, one short moment a day isn't enough to sustain an abiding life with Jesus. Today's episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen.

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Feb 15, 2022 • 35min
Part 5 | Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
This podcast explores the transformative power of grief and loss in spiritual growth, providing insights on emotional healing, resilience, and leadership development. It delves into case studies, biblical examples, and the importance of embracing sorrow as a path to maturity and deeper connection with God.

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Feb 8, 2022 • 31min
Part 4 | Journey Through the Wall | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
In today's podcast, I talk more extensively about the 6 stages of the wall and it can lead to complete life transformation. This episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen. If you missed the first episode on the problem of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, you can listen to it here.