Hi Reader,
I’ve had enough conversations with fallen leaders to know this: You should never assume it couldn’t happen to you.
Eric Geiger and I talked pretty candidly about that in today’s podcast episode.
Like you, we’ve both known leaders who loved Jesus, prayed deeply, preached faithfully, and still toppled. That’s sobering. And it raises a needed question:
What in me could eventually take me out if I don’t deal with it now?
For Eric, one vulnerability is misplaced identity, finding too much worth in what he accomplishes. For me, one of mine is pace. I can still run too hard if I’m not careful.
👉 Maybe yours is isolation.
👉 Maybe it’s boredom.
👉 Maybe it’s ambition, exhaustion, or the inability to say no.
In this conversation, Eric and I talk about moral failure, loneliness, identity, the pressure leaders carry, and why your private health matters far more than your public success.
We also get into the relational cost of a growing church, and what it actually looks like when your staff has outgrown your ability to stay close to everyone. That one’s harder than it sounds.
If you want to lead for the long haul, I think this one is worth your time.
🎧 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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