84. How Emotional Sabotage Scuttles Christian Leaders, with Dr. Joe Rigney

Christian Emergency Podcast

Christian leaders have been largely routed by the agitated and the anxious. These emotional tyrannies manifest themselves in local communities, churches and even families. What is going on and how can we navigate these insidious challenges?

On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Dr. Joe Rigney joins Andy to address the emotional sabotage present in Christian circles. Dr. Rigney serves as a fellow of theology at New Saint Andrews College and teacher at Desiring God. He served as a professor and president of Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis, as well as a pastor at Cities Church in St. Paul.

Dr. Rigney has also authored several books. His most recent publication is titled Leadership and Emotional Sabotage: Resisting the Anxiety that will Wreck your Family, Destroy your Church, and Ruin the World. Dr. Rigney borrows from this book to provide you helpful context and encouraging tips for overcoming these challenges.

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