Hi Reader,

Imagine getting cancer in your thirties shortly after you step into a major new role at a well-known church. And imagine you're also committed to 24/7 prayer and to walking closely with God.

What happens inside? What are you feeling/thinking/imagining?

In my conversation with Tyler Staton, pastor of Bridgetown Church and director of 24-7 Prayer, Tyler opens up about his battle with cancer, sharing how it reshaped his understanding of strength, weakness, and God’s presence.

Here are a few moments you won’t want to miss:

👉 Tyler explains why he didn’t pray for healing and even though he heads up the 24/7 prayer movement in America.

👉 Hear what a season of profound struggle taught Tyler about leading from your strengths.

👉 Discover what Tyler learned about truly slowing down and prioritizing connection over efficiency after he wrote a book about it.

I loved this conversation. As I've told a few friends, if I had to rename my podcast, I'd call it Dinner With..... Today's conversation is indeed like you sat down for a long meal with Tyler and he opened up about his journey.

If this conversation moves you, reply to this email or share your thoughts online—I’d love to hear from you.

Watch today's conversation.

Tyler Staton shares lessons from his journey with cancer, including why he never prayed for healing, the profound transformation of suffering, and what he learned about leading from his strengths and relationships.

Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Go Deeper

My #1 takeaway from this conversation.

Leading from your strengths is what most leaders naturally do, but leading when all you can offer is weakness is transformative.

Episode questions.

Here are 3 questions you can ask yourself as you listen to the episode. You can also use these as discussion starters with friends, a mentor, or staff.

1. Am I leading primarily from my strengths, or am I allowing God to work through my weaknesses?
2. Am I prioritizing efficiency over relationships in my ministry and daily life?
3. Am I discerning how God wants to work in my life and ministry—through removal or redemption?

Transcript and links.

​Tyler Staton's Website​

​Tyler Staton's Instagram​

​Tyler Staton's Facebook​

​The Familiar Stranger by Tyler Staton​

​Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools by Tyler Staton​

​Bridgetown Church​

​Resource: How to Pray the Examen​

​24-7 Prayer​

Take Action

Why Your Weaknesses Don't Disqualify You From Leadership.

What if you could leverage your weakness as a strength in your leadership?

What if understanding and even talking honestly about your limits could help you lead better?

My article, Why Your Weaknesses Don’t Disqualify You From Leadership, outlines:

• Three ways in which you already see the admission of weakness as a strength in other leaders.
• Three ways you can leverage your leadership weakness as a strength this week.

Want to know how your weaknesses might make you a better leader? I share my thoughts here.

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Cheering for you,

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