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- Today28 min
Episode 336: The Shift from Inner Critic to Inner Ally
The way we relate to ourselves—whether with truth, kindness, and grace or with harsh criticism—is more than a personal issue; it’s a defining factor for our entire life. It powerfully shapes our longevity, our health, and ultimately the kind of fruit we produce in ministry and leadership. In today’s episode we unpack what it means to be properly related to yourself and why it matters to both your life and your leadership.
- 1 weeks ago48 min
Episode 335: What Makes Pastors Thrive (and What Takes Them Out) – An Interview with Aaron Hlavin
What does it really take for pastors to thrive in today’s ministry landscape? In this episode of Leading from Alignment, we sit down with Aaron Hlavin, Michigan Assemblies of God Network Superintendent, for an honest and insightful conversation about both the opportunities and challenges pastors are facing right now.
- 2 weeks ago42 min
Episode 334: Monday After the Big Day – An Interview with Lewis Brandon
After a big Sunday, the noise doesn’t always fade when the room empties. Sometimes on the Monday after it gets louder. In this episode, we’ve invited our good friend Lewis Brandon to the mic. We’re talking about how to process the emotional aftermath of a big Sunday and share practical ways for a leader to actively recover.
- 3 weeks ago25 min
Episode 333: When the Knife Goes Deep
When betrayal comes from someone close, it’s more than a surface wound. It is a deep gash. In this week’s episode, we step into one of the hardest realities leaders face . . . being wounded by someone they trust.
- 4 weeks ago33 min
Episode 332: The Four Skills Every Pastor Needs to Develop
Many pastors were trained primarily to preach and teach. Some were also equipped to provide pastoral care. But in today’s ministry environment, faithful and effective pastoral leadership needs something more. Pastors are increasingly called to live at the intersection of four vital roles—Theologian, Shepherd, Leader, and Missionary. In this episode, we explore why integrating these four pastoral callings is essential for healthy ministry today and how pastors can begin to grow into a more holistic vision of leadership that serves both the church and the mission of the gospel.
- Apr 14, 202638 min
Episode 331 - Leading in an Age of Outrage
Coming back from vacation should mean easing back into rhythm—but instead, I walked into six or seven different crises. Different churches, different situations, but the same underlying reality: people are angry. So, what’s really going on? And more importantly, how do we pastor faithfully in a moment like this without becoming reactive ourselves?
- Apr 7, 202626 min
Episode 330- Beach Chairs & Breakthroughs
Earlier this year, Laura and John were given the rare gift of three uninterrupted weeks away. They rented a condo on the ocean, where each morning began with coffee on the balcony and the sun rising over the Atlantic, the steady rhythm of the waves setting the pace for unhurried days. In the quiet space created by slowing down, clarity began to surface. As often happens when life’s noise fades, Father God met them in those moments—dropping what John calls “mic drops” into his heart. In this episode, he shares the powerful “aha” breakthroughs that emerged from the beach.
- Mar 31, 202628 min
Episode 329: Delegation Tips & Traps
Many pastors struggle to share the ministry load—especially perfectionists who feel it’s easier to do everything themselves. In this episode, we explore why delegation is so hard for pastors and how sharing leadership leads to healthier, more sustainable ministry.
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A podcast from Converge Coaching. Through their more than 50 years of ministry experience, Jim Wiegand and John Opalewski bring Pastors weekly tips and tools to help lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more.
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