The lies leaders believe when life gets hard

Published 6 days ago • 2 min read

Hi Reader,

If you’ve ever wanted to quit, you’re in good company. I’ve wanted to throw in the towel. And in the last 12 months, Jennie Allen wanted to quit everything, too.

In today’s episode of the podcast, Jennie gets painfully honest about what happened after Gather 25 👉 the mountaintop, the crash, and the spiritual battle that followed.

We talk about suffering, spiritual warfare, and the lies leaders believe when life starts coming at you from every side.

And if you’re one of the 1 in 4 church leaders who’ve seriously considered leaving ministry, this conversation is for you.

Jennie shares what helped her keep going, how prayer became non-negotiable, and why “daily bread” might be the most underrated leadership strategy you’ll ever practice.

Listen now, and if it helps, share it with a friend or your team.

🎧 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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