Most preachers don’t learn how to talk to elders about money in school—they learn it the hard way. In this episode, I start with my own bad example and trace the lessons that came from awkward questions, unspoken assumptions, and em...

Most preachers spend years preparing for sermons, visits, and beginnings—but almost no time learning how to leave a church well. In this episode, I share what I learned the hard way through painful exits, family strain, an abrupt di...

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by trying to change everything at once—and ended up changing nothing?What if real growth isn’t about learning more, but about learning less and actually using it?Could one small, “mustard seed...

What if the people who frustrate you most aren’t being rebellious—but genuinely believe they’re doing the right thing?How did Jesus respond to people committing the greatest sin in history—and what does that mean for the way we correct o...

 Everyone's had at least one person who's made ministry harder than it had to be. In this episode, I share painful moments—from constant criticism to being asked to resign minutes before worship.It's also good to learn how to...