Narcissists In The Pulpit: How Personality Disorders Wreck Churches - Special Guest: Dr. Maliek Blade

When we hear about pastors falling, we often focus on the scandal. But what if the warning signs were there long before the headlines? In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with author and CEO of Whole Brother Mission, Dr. Maliek Blade to unpack the complex relationship between personality disorders, emotional health, spiritual authority, and church leadership. Together, they explore: Why the word "narcissist" is often misused—and when it actually applies The difference between narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality Disorder How emotionally unhealthy leaders create spiritually unhealthy churches Why gifted preaching can hide destructive character How untreated mental health issues can lead to spiritual malpractice Why churches reward charisma instead of emotional maturity What healthy accountability should actually look like This conversation isn't about diagnosing people from a distance. It's about giving Christians the wisdom to recognize unhealthy leadership, protect vulnerable people, and build churches that reflect the character of Christ. For more, grab @lisavfields book “When Heroes Fall" here: https://lisavfields.com/when-heroes-fall/ or wherever books are sold. Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it. Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donate Grab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.org Take an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/