Hi Reader,
You know there are things you should probably be saying from the pulpit that you’re not. Charlie Dates says them.
And yes, he’s had to pay for it.
Charlie is senior pastor of two Chicago churches and one of the most respected preachers in America. We talked about the craft of preaching, what Black preaching and white preaching can genuinely learn from each other, and how you can be courageous while still holding on to fear.
He told me about watching major donors walk out because of a single sermon. He talked about getting uninvited from events because people didn’t like where they thought he stood politically. And his take on chronological snobbery (the idea that we all would have been the good guys back then) is one of the most honest things I’ve heard in a long time.
If you’ve been wrestling with when to speak and when to stay quiet, I think this one will help.
🎧 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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