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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 10 MIN

Ego, Entitlement, and the Jesus Way: How Power Slowly Convinces You That You Deserve a Pass

from The Healthy Church Staff Podcast

In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses lessons from leadership collapses in churches, particularly focusing on the issues of ego and entitlement. The episode concludes a series based on his book 'When the Church Falls.' Rhoades emphasizes the importance of humility, accountability, and remaining teachable to prevent moral failures among church leaders.• Discusses leadership collapses in churches and lessons learned.• Focus on issues of ego and entitlement among church leaders.• Emphasizes the importance of humility and teachability.• Encourages accountability and grounding in daily, ordinary tasks.• Provides an online assessment to evaluate leadership health.• Encourages reading his book 'When the Church Falls' for further insights.Have questions or comments?  Send to [email protected] sure to subscribe to The Healthy Church Staff Podcast wherever you regularly listen to podcasts.- - - - - Is Your Church Hiring?If your church is searching for a new staff member, reach out to Todd for a conversation on how he might be able to help.Are You Looking for a New Ministry Role?If you are open to a new church role in the next few months, add your free resume and profile at ChemistryStaffing.com.

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In this episode of the Healthy Church Staff Podcast, Todd Rhoades discusses lessons from leadership collapses in churches, particularly focusing on the issues of ego and entitlement. The episode concludes a series based on his book 'When the Church Falls.' Rhoades emphasizes the importance of humility, accountability, and remaining teachable to prevent moral failures among church leaders.• Discusses leadership collapses in churches and lessons learned.• Focus on issues of ego and entitlement ...

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