Episode 161: Stop Waiting for Permission with Pastor Stephen Chandler

Ever wondered what holds you back from pursuing your dreams? Or, perhaps you’re trying to figure out what your God-given purpose is in life. In this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Stephen Chandler, senior pastor of Union Church, to talk about the heart behind his recent book, Stop Waiting for Permission: Harness Your Gifts, Find Your Purpose, and Unleash Your Personal Genius. Stephen believes we each have a specific, life-giving purpose in the world – but that many never discover the unique genius embedded within them by the Creator of the universe. Stop Waiting for Permission offers a four-step process to unlocking your unique calling and activating your innate, God-given strengths.About Stephen Chandler:Stephen Chandler is the senior pastor of Union Church based in Maryland. Since 2011, Union has grown from a group of fifty to thousands of people in weekly attendance, with tens of thousands joining live online every week. Stephen’s obsession with people, systems, and culture resulted in Union Church being named the fastest-growing church in America by Outreach magazine. A sought-after international speaker, he is unapologetic about helping leaders maximize their God-given passion.Stephen’s true legacy is his wife, Zai, and their three beautiful children, Zoe, Roman, and Jade.