¡Desconecta con la aplicación Player FM !
Podcasts que vale la pena escuchar
PATROCINADO
244. Finding Strength in Desperation, with Mandy Smith, author of Confessions of an Amateur Saint
Manage episode 452037857 series 2793047
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!
Is leadership about enduring endless challenges without ever, y’know, faltering? Or is it about recognizing when to slow down, step back, acknowledge our weaknesses and reconnect with the God who calls us?
In this episode, Mandy Smith, author of Confessions of an Amateur Saint, talks about developing our capacity when ministry gets hard, the essential role of rest, and how we can find strength even in times of desperation.
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Mandy Smith underscores the necessity of recognizing burnout early and taking intentional breaks for spiritual reflection.
- Mandy Smith reveals her practice of observing a Monday Sabbath, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted rest in remembering spiritual purposes.
- Challenges in ministry can expand one’s capacities if approached with discernment.
- Mandy Smith emphasizes the importance of identifying the "true self" versus the "false self" in leadership roles.
- The conversation touches on navigating unknowns in ministry, where traditional methods may not be effective anymore.
- Mandy Smith discusses her routine of daily prayer for guidance, especially during challenging times in ministry.
- Prayer serves as a crucial aspect of leadership, connecting leaders to God's guidance and renewal.
- Markus Watson refers to the insights from Mandy’s book, The Vulnerable Pastor, underscoring the value of vulnerability in leadership.
- Mandy Smith talks about the urgency felt due to declining church attendance, stressing a deeper reliance on prayer.
- Personal and communal desperation in the church can lead to spiritual growth and greater reliance on God.
- Mandy Smith explores the concept of "confession" as turning towards God, involving acknowledgment of thoughts and reaffirmation of faith.
- Shifting from secular professionalism to Christian leadership reliance on God, Mandy Smith critiques the application of secular standards within church contexts.
RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:
- Mandy Smith:
- Books mentioned:
- Confessions of an Amateur Saint, by Mandy Smith
- The Vulnerable Pastor, by Mandy Smith
- Related episodes:
Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.
255 episodios
Manage episode 452037857 series 2793047
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!
Is leadership about enduring endless challenges without ever, y’know, faltering? Or is it about recognizing when to slow down, step back, acknowledge our weaknesses and reconnect with the God who calls us?
In this episode, Mandy Smith, author of Confessions of an Amateur Saint, talks about developing our capacity when ministry gets hard, the essential role of rest, and how we can find strength even in times of desperation.
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
- Mandy Smith underscores the necessity of recognizing burnout early and taking intentional breaks for spiritual reflection.
- Mandy Smith reveals her practice of observing a Monday Sabbath, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted rest in remembering spiritual purposes.
- Challenges in ministry can expand one’s capacities if approached with discernment.
- Mandy Smith emphasizes the importance of identifying the "true self" versus the "false self" in leadership roles.
- The conversation touches on navigating unknowns in ministry, where traditional methods may not be effective anymore.
- Mandy Smith discusses her routine of daily prayer for guidance, especially during challenging times in ministry.
- Prayer serves as a crucial aspect of leadership, connecting leaders to God's guidance and renewal.
- Markus Watson refers to the insights from Mandy’s book, The Vulnerable Pastor, underscoring the value of vulnerability in leadership.
- Mandy Smith talks about the urgency felt due to declining church attendance, stressing a deeper reliance on prayer.
- Personal and communal desperation in the church can lead to spiritual growth and greater reliance on God.
- Mandy Smith explores the concept of "confession" as turning towards God, involving acknowledgment of thoughts and reaffirmation of faith.
- Shifting from secular professionalism to Christian leadership reliance on God, Mandy Smith critiques the application of secular standards within church contexts.
RELEVANT RESOURCES AND LINKS:
- Mandy Smith:
- Books mentioned:
- Confessions of an Amateur Saint, by Mandy Smith
- The Vulnerable Pastor, by Mandy Smith
- Related episodes:
Click HERE to get my FREE online course, BECOMING LEADERS OF SHALOM.
255 episodios
Todos los episodios
×![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 255. Mission-Centered Decision Making, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:21
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 254. Endless Expectations and Emotional Exhaustion, with Jonathan Hoover, author of Stress Fracture 39:16
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 253. Leading from a Place of Inner Abundance, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:21
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 251. How Church Leaders Can Overcome Fear and Build Trust, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:41
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 250. The Prophetic Challenge of Deconstruction, with Scot McKnight, author of Invisible Jesus 37:35
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 249. Balancing Tradition and Innovation in Church Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:28
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 247. The Kingdom of God as Present Reality, a Quick conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 8:33
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 244. Finding Strength in Desperation, with Mandy Smith, author of Confessions of an Amateur Saint 43:07
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 243. Including Young Voices in Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 6:50
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 242. Life and Leadership in the Fog, with Michaela O'Donnell and Lisa Slayton, authors of Life in Flux 44:29
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1 241. Leadership and Emotional Presence, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson 7:03
Bienvenido a Player FM!
Player FM está escaneando la web en busca de podcasts de alta calidad para que los disfrutes en este momento. Es la mejor aplicación de podcast y funciona en Android, iPhone y la web. Regístrate para sincronizar suscripciones a través de dispositivos.