Hi Reader,
In this final episode of our Required Listening series, I sit down with Eric Peterson and Winn Collier to look at Eugene Peterson's life from the inside.
What was Eugene really like? No better people to ask than one of his sons and his biographer. You might think of it as the opposite of an influencer's life.
We talk about Eugene's fear of losing his soul, the ambition he had to wrestle down, the cost his work had on his family, and the simple, generous life he and Jan chose when influence could have pulled them in another direction.
If you've ever wondered whether you're building something meaningful while quietly neglecting what matters most, this conversation will help you think differently.
Because, in the end, your legacy probably won't be your platform, your books, your sermons, your strategy, or your organization.
Your legacy will be the people entrusted to you.
That was one of the most powerful moments in this episode. When Eric asked his dad how he wanted them to think about his legacy, Eugene eventually said, "You're my legacy."
Maybe that's the question for all of us.
Who is your legacy?
🎧 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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