Ep. 321: When it’s Hard To Love Certain People

Join us September 10-11 for the Advancing the Church Equip Conference!Contact us. We’d love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:30) Setting up the topic and biblical foundation(04:45) Biblical Ideal of Loving Everyone(05:40) Sheep vs. Wolves – Setting Parameters(08:45) Levels of Difficulty – From Mild Criticism to Dislike(09:35) “Mud in the Face” – Handling Criticism(11:45) Examples of Painful Feedback & Common Temptations(14:50) Trust, Tenure, and Misreading People(19:20) Deep Wounds & The Call to Keep Loving(21:50) Fighting Bitterness with Scripture(24:40) Lament as a Godward Outlet(27:30) Identity in Christ vs. Identity in Ministry(29:20) Bodily Stress & Practical Self‑Care(31:05) Leaning In Instead of Pulling Away(33:10) Story: Visiting a Harsh Critic in Grief:(35:45) Final word & Prayer