Why is it so hard for pastors and church people to be truly open and honest with one another? In ministry, we talk a lot about authenticity, vulnerability, and grace—but in reality, putting those ideals into practice can feel risky, messy, and even dangerous. In this episode, Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church, draws on decades of pastoral experience to unpack the journey from guarded exteriors to soul-connected community, offering practical wisdom for leaders ...
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Why is it so hard for pastors and church people to be truly open and honest with one another? In ministry, we talk a lot about authenticity, vulnerability, and grace—but in reality, putting those ideals into practice can feel risky, messy, and even dangerous. In this episode, Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church, draws on decades of pastoral experience to unpack the journey from guarded exteriors to soul-connected community, offering practical wisdom for leaders ...
295. How to Energize Leadership by Seeking New Voices, a Quick Converstion with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Spiritual Life and Leadership
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295. How to Energize Leadership by Seeking New Voices, a Quick Converstion with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Learn how breaking out of your comfort zone and embracing new perspectives can transform your leadership and help dismantle bias in your church. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Erin Devers in Ep. 282, The Cost of Bias in the Church: “One of the strategies for reducing bias is to go bigger, to widen your perspective.” THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: People tend to hold onto their biases because they find comfort and safety in the familiar.Leaders confuse discomfort...
Spiritual Life and Leadership
Why is it so hard for pastors and church people to be truly open and honest with one another? In ministry, we talk a lot about authenticity, vulnerability, and grace—but in reality, putting those ideals into practice can feel risky, messy, and even dangerous. In this episode, Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church, draws on decades of pastoral experience to unpack the journey from guarded exteriors to soul-connected community, offering practical wisdom for leaders ...
