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It's the generation that just doesn't get talked about all that much...but it's the generation that is being raised right now! Dave Boden joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for this insightful look into Gen Alpha, those kids born between 2010 to 2025. They've got some unique dynamics to the world they're in, ones that we need to know as we're parenting and teaching and coaching. This is a conversation you don't want to miss!Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4dav6Re Key Topics:Generational studies and their importanceThe emergence of Gen Alpha and its characteristicsThe impact of COVID-19 on Gen AlphaThe role of technology and AI in shaping young mindsParenting trends and their effects on children's mental healthSound Bites:"One generation will tell of your deeds to the next""Anxiousness in Gen Alpha is rising rapidly""Every source of information may be driven by AI"Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Generational Conversations02:38 Understanding Generational Dynamics06:47 The Anxious Generation: Gen Alpha14:39 Gentle Parenting and Its Implications19:29 The Impact of the Pandemic on Gen Alpha25:44 Navigating AI and Future Careers for Gen AlphaResources:Book: Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything from Anxiety to AI

Church transitions often expose what has been neglected for years.  In this conversation, longtime pastor Wayne Hoag reflects on the painful lessons he learned after leaving one church unprepared for his departure and how that experience shaped a completely different approach to succession later in ministry.  Together, we explore what healthy pastoral transitions require: humility, long-term preparation, deep love for the church, and the willingness to release control before crisis forces the issue. The conversation also digs into the spiritual side of leadership transition. Wayne shares how unity and love inside the body of Christ become especially important during seasons of change and why churches that avoid difficult conversations often create deeper wounds later. Key Takeaways Healthy pastoral succession starts years before the actual transition. Churches often avoid transition conversations until crisis forces them. A pastor must gradually release responsibility if the next leader is going to succeed. Unity in the church is built around Christ, not personalities or preferences. Ministry purpose does not end when a pastor steps away from the pulpit. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Wayne’s painful lesson from leaving a church unprepared  03:34 - Building a long-term succession plan  05:45 - Identifying and mentoring the next pastor  07:53 - The temptation to hold onto control  09:52 - How the church stayed unified during transition  15:13 - The heart behind The One Another Project  17:43 - Why churches struggle with unity and love  19:49 - Why pastoral transitions create vulnerability  23:48 - What healthy transitions require from leaders  25:33 - Discovering purpose after pastoral ministry  30:36 - Why churches cannot afford to ignore succession planning Start a conversation with the team at Ministry Transitions to learn more about healthy pastoral succession, church leadership transition planning, and life after ministry at ministrytransitions.com.  You can also connect with Wayne Hoag and explore The One Another Project, his book, blog, and ministry resources at oneanotheronline.org.  Whether you are preparing proactively for a transition or navigating one right now, both ministries exist to help churches pursue healthy leadership handoffs rooted in unity, wisdom, and care for the body of Christ.

Free Resource: Download our Examen Prayer Guide at emotionallyhealthy.org/examenMost of us were trained to look for God in the big moments — the breakthrough, the open door, the dramatic call. But what if God is most consistently present in the ordinary moments we rush past every day?In this episode, I want to share a 500-year-old practice that has quietly transformed my leadership, my marriage, and my relationship with God. It's called the Examen — and I believe it may be the single most underused tool in the modern pastor's spiritual formation toolkit.I'll take you through the history of this practice, born out of the life of Ignatius of Loyola — a soldier brought low by a cannonball who discovered that God speaks through our interior movements. I'll share the 2-question version you can start today, and the fuller 4-movement practice the Jesuits have done twice a day for five centuries.This isn't theory. I'll be honest with you about the years I spent pushing past the heaviness in my chest — misreading desolation as something to overcome rather than something to hear. What I missed cost me. You don't have to miss it too.The Examen interrupts the cycle of leading from wounds and repeating old patterns. It teaches discernment, not just decision-making. And it begins with just two questions.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

In this episode, Tia Levings returns to talk about her new book I Belong to Me - a guide to healing and recovery after high-control religion and other controlling environments. Tia walks through what she calls the steps before the steps: the audacity, the centrality, the willingness to want something different before you're even ready to name what happened to you. We talk about why language can free you and trap you at the same time, how cult-hopping happens and why, what developmental stages get stolen in high-control systems, and how somatic and body-based modalities opened up healing that talk therapy alone couldn't reach. This is a grounded, honest conversation about what it looks like to start to become the protagonist of your own story.Tia Levings is the New York Times Bestselling author of A Well-Trained Wife, her memoir of escape from Christian Patriarchy and I Belong to Me: A Survivor’s Guide to Recovery and Hope after Religious Trauma. She writes about the realities of religious trauma, evangelical patriarchy, and the Trad wife life, decoding the fundamentalist influences in our news and culture. Her work and quotes have appeared in Teen Vogue, Salon, Newsweek, and the HuffingtonPost. She is an experienced interviewee, speaker, and podcast guest, and has appeared in the hit Amazon docu-series, Shiny Happy People. Based in Raleigh, North Carolina, she is mom to four incredible adults and likes to travel, hike, paint, and daydream. Find her on social media @TiaLevingsWriter.Tia's Book:I Belong to MeTia's Recommendation:Heart the LoverEverything in ColorConnect with Joshua: [email protected] to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show

What does it mean to multiply fruit in leadership? For Dr. Julie Armstrong, it starts much deeper than productivity, influence, or organizational success. In this powerful conversation, she explains that lasting fruit begins with cultivating the fruit of the Spirit personally before attempting to lead others well. Throughout the episode, Julie reflects on leadership as “a long obedience in the same direction,” emphasizing daily Scripture intake, practicing gratitude, humility, and dependence on both God and others. She shares practical ways her teams intentionally cultivate healthy culture — including beginning every meeting with “good news from work and home” — and explains why joy must not be overlooked in Christian leadership. The conversation also explores how loving people well creates unexpected ministry opportunities, even in secular workplaces, and how biblical leadership principles can transform organizational culture without compromising excellence. One of the most moving moments comes when Julie describes hearing stories from listeners around the world engaging with Moody content — including prisoners serving life sentences, struggling single mothers, and individuals in nations hostile to the gospel. As the episode closes, Julie offers a compelling challenge for the future of Christian leadership: pursue unity. In a divided world, she believes leaders must intentionally reflect the unity of the triune God through Spirit-led leadership and Christ-centered relationships.   GUEST BIO Dr. Julie Armstrong served as Director of Operations for ⁠Moody Global Media⁠. In this role, she oversaw organizational operations, culture, systems, leadership execution, and strategic implementation across the ministry. Julie is passionate about cultivating healthy leadership cultures grounded in biblical principles and the fruit of the Spirit.   KEY QUOTES “Before we can multiply fruit in others, we have to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in ourselves.”   “The famous long obedience in the same direction.”   “There’s always something to be thankful for because God is always good.”   “The more I know, the more I know I don’t know.”   “There’s only one example of a sole leader leading God’s people — and that’s Jesus Christ.”   “The gospel is for everyone.”   “That one person risking their life to hear the gospel inspires me just as much as the millions.”   “We should not settle for anything less than unity.”   <p class="e-10270-text encore-text-bo

What does it mean to multiply fruit in leadership?For Dr. Julie Armstrong, it starts much deeper than productivity, influence, or organizational success. In this powerful conversation, she explains that lasting fruit begins with cultivating the fruit of the Spirit personally before attempting to lead others well.Throughout the episode, Julie reflects on leadership as “a long obedience in the same direction,” emphasizing daily Scripture intake, practicing gratitude, humility, and dependence on both God and others.She shares practical ways her teams intentionally cultivate healthy culture — including beginning every meeting with “good news from work and home” — and explains why joy must not be overlooked in Christian leadership.The conversation also explores how loving people well creates unexpected ministry opportunities, even in secular workplaces, and how biblical leadership principles can transform organizational culture without compromising excellence.One of the most moving moments comes when Julie describes hearing stories from listeners around the world engaging with Moody content — including prisoners serving life sentences, struggling single mothers, and individuals in nations hostile to the gospel.As the episode closes, Julie offers a compelling challenge for the future of Christian leadership: pursue unity. In a divided world, she believes leaders must intentionally reflect the unity of the triune God through Spirit-led leadership and Christ-centered relationships.GUEST BIODr. Julie Armstrong served as Director of Operations for Moody Global Media. In her role, she oversaw organizational operations, culture, systems, leadership execution, and strategic implementation across the ministry. Julie is passionate about cultivating healthy leadership cultures grounded in biblical principles and the fruit of the Spirit.KEY QUOTES“Before we can multiply fruit in others, we have to cultivate the fruit of the Spirit in ourselves.”“The famous long obedience in the same direction.”“There’s always something to be thankful for because God is always good.”“The more I know, the more I know I don’t know.”“There’s only one example of a sole leader leading God’s people — and that’s Jesus Christ.”“The gospel is for everyone.”“That one person risking their life to hear the gospel inspires me just as much as the millions.”“We should not settle for anything less than unity.”TIMESTAMP CHAPTERS00:00 Introduction to the podcast and sponsorship02:10 Julie Armstrong’s role at Moody Global Media05:12 Defining the “fruit” of leadership08:40 Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit13:05 Practicing gratitude in leadership culture16:20 Humility, repentance, and reconciliation19:10 Shared leadership and dependency23:45 Loving people well in leadership29:15 Building joyful, flourishing teams34:20 Global impact stories from Moody Global Media40:10 Unity as the future challenge for Christian leaders44:30 Final encouragement for leadersRESOURCES & LINKS⁠Christian Leadership Alliance⁠⁠FaithSearch Partners⁠⁠Moody Global Media⁠

Most leaders think people leave for more money, but the data tells a different story. In this episode, Craig shares one leadership habit that matters more than any benefit you can offer and why valuing your people is the real driver of retention, engagement, and team culture. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-most-underused-leadership-habit.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

As it turns out, fatigue isn't just a mom's game. As more and more dads are involved in the day-to-day of family life, they have times they struggle too! Jon Gustin joins AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for a vulnerable conversation about the pressures and challenges facing today's dads, why compassion over competition is key to healthy parenting, and how to have the talks that matter the most.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4vMewyr

What do you do when the fire won't start - when life is full but God feels distant, when faith is intact but the soul is running on empty? In this conversation, I sit down with Tish Harrison Warren, who draws on her new book, What Grows in Weary Lands, to explore acedia, the ancient concept usually translated as sloth but better understood as a sadness that the good is difficult. We trace how the desert fathers and mothers were grappling with the same exhaustion and spiritual languishing that defines our moment and what their practices have to teach us about endurance, formation, and encounter with the living God.Tish Harrison Warren is a writer and an Anglican priest. She is the author of several books, including Liturgy of the Ordinary, which won Christianity Today’s 2018 Book of the Year, and Prayer in the Night, which won Christianity Today’s 2022 Book of the Year and the 2022 ECPA Christian Book of the Year. She formerly wrote a weekly newsletter for The New York Times, which focused on faith in public discourse and private life. She was also a columnist at Christianity Today. Her articles and essays have appeared in Comment Magazine, the The Point Magazine, Religion News Service, and elsewhere. She currently serves as the C.S. Lewis Theological Writer-in-Residence for The Anglican Episcopal House of Studies at Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary. She is a senior fellow with the Trinity Forum and an assisting priest at Immanuel Anglican Church. She lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband and three children.Tish's Book:What Grows in Weary LandsTish's Recommendation:Liturgies of the WildConnect with Joshua: [email protected] to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeSupport the podcast and the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below NEW PODCAST: American Evangelicals - A History PodcastA thoughtful, deep dive into one of the most talked-about movements in American history.Support the show

Leadership transitions often don’t fail in the moment they happen. They begin to unravel long before that.  In unclear expectations, undefined roles, and decisions made without discernment.  This episode explores how fear, lack of clarity, and misaligned leadership structures quietly shape outcomes. It offers a clearer path forward for leaders and boards navigating change. Key Takeaways Fear of mistakes can stall leadership more than mistakes themselves Decision-making and spiritual discernment are not the same skill Most ministry breakdowns begin with unclear expectations around results Boards often drift into staff roles when responsibilities aren’t defined Healthy transitions require humility, clarity, and shared understanding Chapter Markers  00:00 — Introduction and John’s leadership background 02:30 — How ministry has changed over time 06:30 — Fear, mistakes, and leadership growth 10:50 — The danger of unclear expectations in leadership 16:50 — Board roles vs. staff roles explained 19:50 — What leaders often get wrong in transitions 28:00 — Why board training is so difficult to scale 32:50 — A defining moment of spiritual discernment 39:00 — Recommended books and final thoughts If this conversation surfaced something in your own leadership or board dynamics, don’t leave it there. Start a conversation with us at https://ministrytransitions.com. Whether you’re in the middle of a transition or trying to prepare for one, having the right guide can bring clarity to what feels uncertain. And if you want to go deeper into the ideas John shared around leadership, governance, and learning from mistakes, you can explore his work at https://managementbuckets.com. His insights are practical, seasoned, and grounded in decades of real ministry experience. You don’t have to figure this out alone. Start the conversation.

After a company couldn’t meet the specifications for ink pens use in some US government offices in the 1960s, the General Services Administration asked National Industries for the Blind (NIB) to make 70 million pens—despite NIB having never made pens before. They accepted the challenge and met all the specifications. Since 1967 blind factory workers have assembled these writing instruments used extensively by military personnel. The pens can be used to write upside down, make a mile-long line, and withstand extreme temperatures. Genesis 1:27 reminds us that each human being has been made to God’s perfect specifications: “God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” How we’re created reflects God’s character and nature. Being created in His image means everyone has inherent dignity and worth. God said that each person’s story begins with being made “in [His] image, in [His] likeness” (v. 26). This truth provides the foundation for understanding human dignity, identity, and relationships with others. Just as those pens serve a vital role, so do we! Though we might feel unimpressive, each of us holds intrinsic value and purpose crafted by God. Today, may we embrace our story, knowing our Creator treasures us and calls us “very good” (v. 31).

When you're dealing with conflict or tension in your marriage, praying together and for each other might be the last thing you want to do. Brad and Heidi Mitchell join AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr for an eye-opening discussion about how you can bring prayer into the toughest times in your marriage and ideas for how to pray when conflict is high.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41L7g8n Main Topics Covered:The transformative power of prayer in marriage, especially during conflictsHow perceptions of marriage have evolved culturally and the impact of social mediaRecognizing spiritual attacks at different marriage stages, including empty nest and "gray divorce"Building resilience through authentic, raw prayer, and shared spiritual practicesStrategies for praying for a struggling spouse and fostering long-term faithfulnessThe enemy’s tactics today, from cultural influences to the rise of pornographyThe importance of intentionality and preemptive prayer during life transitionsTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the importance of prayer in marriage00:29 - The Mitchells' personal journey through marriage challenges01:18 - Building a Christ-centered marriage ministry01:47 - The role of experience in guiding married couples02:23 - Cultural shifts and the portrayal of marriage on social media03:10 - The decline of marriage and its implications in the church04:19 - The dark times that shaped the Mitchells' ministry call05:38 - Strategies to keep marriage strong amid cultural pressures06:08 - Challenges faced during different marriage stages, including long-term marriages07:28 - The importance of vigilance against spiritual attacks08:20 - Specific timing vulnerabilities in marriage, such as raising kids or becoming empty nesters09:32 - The role of complacency versus active spiritual protection10:25 - Preemptive prayer and strategic spiritual defense11:18 - Rethinking prayer beyond ritual, embracing raw authenticity12:22 - Overcoming barriers to prayer during conflict13:46 - Psalm prayers and Scriptures as tools for unity15:11 - How to pray when conflicts or tension are high16:24 - The significance of prayerful agreement and seeking divine guidance17:48 - Praying separately and then coming into agreement18:40 - Supporting a spouse in a faith crisis through prayer and patience19:37 - Engaging in silent, ongoing intercession for a spouse’s spiritual health22:49 - Maintaining faith and strength in long-term spiritual battles23:47 - Living a prayerful life that witnesses to a struggling spouse24:40 - New tactics of spiritual attack in current culture26:31 - How societal pressures and media influence marriage expectations27:37 - Romanticizing marriage and the pressure to meet high ideals29:04 - The shallow portrayal of marriage today and the need for biblical foundation30:46 - The rise of quickie divorces and the erosion of biblical values31:57 - Pornography’s infiltration and its devastating effect on marital intimacy32:07 - Resources available: the Mitchells’ book Build Your Marriage with Prayer33:19 - Connecting with the Mitchells online and where to find their ministry34:07 - Key research findings on prayer and marital successResources & Links:Build Your Marriage - Ministry website with books, resources, and conference infoSpiritual Mismatch by Lee and Leslie Strobel - Insights on faith dynamics in marri

Growth funded by debt can backfire faster than you think. In this episode, Dave Ramsey helps a business owner make tough decisions when an expansion isn’t going as planned.    Next Steps: Have a question for the show? Call 844-944-1070 or send us a message: https://ter.li/ask-us Learn about the EntreLeadership System™: https://ter.li/system-p Get EntreLeadership Elite™ for your business: https://ter.li/elite-p ✉️ Sign up to receive tactical tools, advice and resources in your inbox every week: https://ter.li/enl Attend EntreLeadership Summit: https://ter.li/summit   Attend EntreLeadership Master Series: https://ter.li/masterseries-conference Order Dave’s book Build a Business You Love: https://ter.li/b4kru2   Connect With Our Sponsors: Go to Belay Solutions or text ENTRE to 55123 for their free resource! Go to Christian Healthcare Ministries and use code ENTRE for a 50% credit toward your first month of membership. Visit NetSuite today to learn more.   Listen to More From Ramsey Network: Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman ️ The Ramsey Show The Ramsey Show Highlights The Dr. John Delony Show Smart Money Happy Hour George Kamel   Ramsey Solutions Privacy Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’re living in a fractured world, pulled in a thousand directions, unsure what it actually means to live a good life. In this episode, I talk with Alan Noble about virtue, telos, and how prudence, justice, courage, temperance, faith, hope, and love reorient us toward a life that is whole, grounded, and shaped by the way of Jesus. We explore decision-making, suffering, agency, and hope - and what it looks like to actually embody these virtues in everyday life.Dr. O. Alan Noble is Associate Professor of English at Oklahoma Baptist University, a fellow at the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics, and author of four books, including: To Live Well: Practical Wisdom for Moving Through Chaotic Times, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living, and You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World. Dr. Noble has published articles at The Atlantic, The Gospel Coalition, First Things, and Christianity Today. He lives in Oklahoma City with his wife and three children.Alan's Book:To Live WellAlan's Recommendation:The Quest for CommunityConnect with Joshua: [email protected] to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowGo to mennomedia.org to order the Anabaptist Community Bible. Use code SHIFTING for 20% off. Support the show

Free Resource: Download the Day Alone with God Guide at emotionallyhealthy.org/sabbathMost leaders I know have a daily time with God. Very few ever stop long enough to actually hear Him.There's a difference between a longer quiet time and a day alone with God. One sustains you. The other re-orders you. And if you're honest, you know the difference—because you've felt what happens when your life gets disordered and nothing seems to bring it back into focus.In this episode, I'm walking you through how to spend a half day—or full day—alone with God, and why this practice may be the most important thing missing from your leadership right now. We'll look at how Jesus, Moses, Elijah, and Anna all built extended withdrawal into their lives with God—not as a luxury, but as a necessity.I'll also share a simple six-movement structure you can use right away, along with the fears and resistances that keep most leaders from ever doing this.Your leadership will only go as deep as your life with God. You cannot give what you don't have.This episode could change everything.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Great teams don’t happen by accident, they’re built through trust, curiosity, and a willingness to learn from one another. In this conversation, we unpack what it looks like to work across generations, from earning trust as a young leader to empowering others with responsibility and clarity. It’s a practical look at asking better questions, leading with humility, and creating environments where both experience and fresh perspective are valued. 

Succession is one of the most important moments in the life of a ministry. And one of the most misunderstood. After decades working with leading Christian organizations, Steve Woodworth has watched leadership transitions unfold from behind the scenes.  Some created momentum and clarity. Others quietly eroded trust, fractured relationships, and stalled mission. What makes the difference? In this episode, Steve shares the patterns he’s seen across hundreds of organizations, why internal succession is often more effective, and how boards and leaders can work together to create a “no drama” transition. This conversation is both practical and deeply human, addressing not just strategy but identity, trust, and the emotional reality leaders face as they step out of their roles. Key Takeaways The healthiest successions begin years before the actual transition • Internal candidates have a significantly higher success rate than external hires • Culture fit is one of the biggest predictors of success or failure • Boards often underestimate their need for outside help • Mistreating outgoing leaders can damage donor trust and organizational stability • Leaders must plan not just what they are leaving, but what they are going toward • Humility and collaboration are essential for a “no drama” succession Chapter Markers 00:00 — Introduction to Steve Woodworth 01:36 — Why he wrote Lost in Transition 05:00 — Patterns in healthy vs unhealthy successions 07:15 — Why culture fit matters so much 09:23 — Internal vs external successors 12:43 — What happens when you don’t prepare 16:03 — The emotional weight of stepping down 17:58 — Mistreating outgoing leaders 20:56 — What leaders need to hear before retiring 23:10 — Transitioning into what’s next 26:27 — The challenge of founder succession 31:07 — Gone too soon vs stayed too long 35:12 — The critical role of boards 39:56 — What’s changing in succession today If you’re navigating a leadership transition or want to prepare your organization before challenges arise, visit https://ministrytransitions.com to learn how Ministry Transitions helps leaders and boards plan wisely and finish strong.  You can also connect with Steve Woodworth’s insights through his book Lost in Transition and his work at https://masterworks.agency or on LinkedIn, where he shares ongoing wisdom for leaders facing succession decisions. These resources exist to help you steward both the ending and the next beginning with clarity and care.

Why is it so hard for leaders to admit they need care?In this bonus episode of Behind the Seal, Mindy Caliguire returns to explore the internal resistance so many leaders face when it comes to their own health. Joined by ECFA President Michael Martin, this conversation moves beyond theory and into the real-life tension leaders experience every day.From the hidden cost of constant output to the surprising discomfort of rest, Mindy and Michael unpack why leaders often avoid what they need most, and what happens when they finally choose to face it.You’ll also hear:Why self-awareness is the first and hardest stepWhat leaders discover when they stop “powering through”The unexpected reality of sabbatical (it’s not always what you think)Why it’s never too late for God to meet you — even in burnoutIf you’ve ever felt stretched, exhausted, or unsure how to slow down, this conversation will meet you right where you are.About Mindy Caliguire:Mindy Caliguire is the founder of Soul Care, a ministry dedicated to helping leaders cultivate a healthy soul. With decades of experience in spiritual formation and leadership development, Mindy has guided countless leaders through seasons of burnout, renewal, and long-term sustainability.Her work equips individuals and organizations to integrate rhythms of rest, reflection, and relational support into everyday leadership so they can flourish for the long haul.Key Takeaways:Leaders often struggle to admit they need care, even when the signs are clear.Self-awareness is the starting point. You can’t address what you won’t acknowledge.Leaders have countless ways to avoid their struggles. Busyness often masks deeper needs.“Powering through” comes at a cost. Eventually, the system runs dry.Sabbatical isn’t about breakthroughs — it’s about rest and letting the ground lie fallow.The most meaningful transformation often happens in ordinary moments with God.Leader care fuels mission effectiveness. It’s not separate from impact, it sustains it.It’s never too late to begin. Even crisis moments can become turning points.Additional Resources:ECFA Leader Care ResourcesSoul Care by Mindy CaliguireSpiritual direction & coaching resourcesCall to Action:If this episode resonated with you, take a next step:Share this with a leader who might be quietly strugglingSubscribe for more conversations on healthy leadershipReflect honestly: Where am I avoiding the care I need?

Your mind is more powerful than you think. Are you leading it well? Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the science and practical steps to manage your mind under pressure—and how rewiring unhealthy thought patterns builds the mental resilience great leaders need. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/cognitive-neuroscientist-the-formula-to-rewire-your-mind-dr-caroline-leaf. We're giving away 5 copies of Dr. Caroline Leaf's latest book, Help in a Hurry. Comment on this YouTube episode for a chance to win.   ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY Website: https://www.craiggroeschel.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@craiggroeschel Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craiggroeschel   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craiggroeschel TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@craiggroeschel️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/35447748/ ==================== ABOUT CRAIGCraig Groeschel is the founder and senior pastor of Life.Church and one of today’s most trusted voices in leadership. Since 2016, he’s shared practical, empowering leadership insights to help you grow through the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.