#001 Why Religion Nearly Broke This Pastor

Episode 001 – Why Religion Nearly Broke This PastorIn the premiere episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down for a powerful and honest conversation with a pastor who nearly walked away from ministry after facing the weight of religion, performance, and legalism.He opens up about his early struggles with leading through legalistic traditions, the moment he realized his church wasn’t ready for broken people, and how stepping into recovery ministry changed his life and the life of his church forever.If you’ve ever felt burned out, disillusioned, or like the church was more about image than impact, this episode is for you. It’s raw, redemptive, and a clear call to lead with love.Chapters00:00 Introduction02:24 (Skip intro)Welcome to Living on Incline03:10 First Episode Kickoff03:24 Interview with Pastor Rodney Pierce06:15 Rodney's P ath to Ministry10:44 Challenges and Growth in Ministry12:42 Breaking Away from Legalism19:40 The Start of Recovery Ministry23:16 Defining Moments and Outreach30:58 Recovery Ministry and the Journey Begins31:51 Facing Adversity and Pushback33:01 Challenges of Creating a New Culture37:34 The Importance of Perseverance39:47 Navigating Through Personal and Church Struggles41:19 The Role of Suffering in Growth54:49 Support Systems and Vulnerability57:59 Motivation and Love for People01:02:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsFollow Rodney and Temple City ChurchTemple City Church Website: https://www.templecity.church/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyfGMfEuFi9QOVwkCBOT7KwInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/templecitychurchFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TempleCityChurchListen and Follow Living on Incline🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214debYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss🌐 Website: https://www.livingonincline.comSponsored by Recovery AliveLiving on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery program helping people find hope, healing, and purpose through authentic community and biblical transformation.🌐 Learn more: https://www.recoveryalive.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive#LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndRecovery #LegalismToLove #ChurchHurt #SpiritualHealing #RecoveryMinistry #AuthenticChurch #ChristianPodcast #GraceNotPerformance #MinistryBurnout #ChurchGrowth #HonestFaithSend us Fan Mail