The Abiding Leader Podcast

In this short episode, we explore the importance of learning to switch off from ministry and rest in God. Through a simple but powerful practice—“taking off your priestly garments”—we’re reminded that faithful leadership includes knowing when to step back, be present at home, and trust the Chief Shepherd to keep working.

Ministry was never meant to be your identity, only your overflow. In this episode, we explore how ministry idolatry leads to burnout, the signs to watch for, and how returning to daily moments with God can restore joy, clarity, and rest in your leadership.

In this episode, we explore the vital relationship between discipleship and leadership in the life of the church. While discipleship shapes spiritual maturity and forms followers of Jesus, leadership ensures we stay aligned with the mission to make those disciples. We unpack the dangers of overcorrecting toward one at the expense of the other—and why a healthy, thriving church needs both depth and direction to remain spiritually vibrant and missionally effective.

The "Church game" is radically different from the Church that Jesus is building. Instead, it is the church that ego, pressure, and comparison are building. The question is: Have you been caught up in the game? And if so, how do we escape it?