Hi Reader,
What do you do when leadership breaks your heart?
In this week’s episode, I sit down with Tim Timberlake, Global Senior Pastor of Celebration Church, to talk about what happens when pastoral succession doesn’t go well and how to keep leading when you’re hurting.
Tim opens up about walking through one of the most painful leadership transitions I’ve ever heard. He shares how he lost friends, faced betrayal, and led a divided church through crisis—all while discovering what it really means to lead like Jesus.
We also talk about how to love people who misunderstand you, how to rebuild momentum after chaos, and why your leadership can’t come from your wounds. It has to come from your scars.
If you’ve ever felt like ministry cost you more than you expected, this episode will remind you you’re not alone, and that God still works through the messy middle.
🎧 Listen now and take the next step toward healthier leadership. Watch it on YouTube or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts.
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