When people don’t show up, it’s easy to assume they don’t care. But labeling them “uncommitted” doesn’t make us stronger leaders—it just makes us bitter, burned out, and less curious. 

In this episode, we’re calling out the commitment myth that keeps showing up in church conversations—and talking about what it really means to lead with presence, hope, and agency. 

Because what we believe about people? It shows up in how we treat them.

In this episode:

• Why labeling people “uncommitted” leads to fatalism and frustration
• How our assumptions shape our actions—and our church culture
• The power of curiosity over criticism when people don’t engage how we’d like
• What it means to lead with agency, not resentment

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