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When sermons sound more like therapy sessions…
Published 12 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader,
How vulnerable should you be as a leader? And as a preacher?
On the one hand, we're in a world of spin and polish:
People only post the best version of themselves on Instagram and TikTok.
There are piles of "fearless leaders" who only ever talk about their successes (and forget to mention what's broken).
And on the other...
People are literally grabbing their phones to record themselves crying and posting it on social media.
You've probably heard a sermon or two that sounds more like a therapy session for the preacher than something they should be sharing from the stage.
Our culture is craving authenticity and sees right through performance; this isn’t just a personal decision—it’s a leadership strategy.
So, let's break it down. What's the balance?
Use this framework: Wound, scab, scar.
Just like your physical body, your emotional and spiritual life has stages of healing.
And each stage helps you figure out whether it’s time to share—or time to stay silent.
Think about something you’ve worked through as a leader.
Would you call it a wound, a scab, or a scar? What helped you know the difference? When did it feel wise to share, and when did it feel like you needed to wait?
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