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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 14 MIN

You Can Be Liked or You Can Lead. Too Many Pastors Want Both.

from The Gavin Adams Leadership Podcast · host Dr. Gavin Adams

Most pastors don't decide to avoid hard conversations. They just decide this moment isn't quite right. And then the next moment isn't either. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams names the approval metric that is quietly shaping most pastoral leadership, explains what it's costing, and gives you a clear way to enter the conversation your mission has been waiting on.1

Most pastors don't decide to avoid hard conversations. They just decide this moment isn't quite right. And then the next moment isn't either. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams names the approval metric that is quietly shaping most pastoral leadership, explains what it's costing, and gives you a clear way to enter the conversation your mission has been waiting on.1

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