In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast Todd Adkins and I talk with Grammy and Dove award-winning artist Lecrae. Lecrae is the author of the forthcoming book, Unashamed (May 3, 2016, B&H Books) which we are very excited about. (Be sure to visit UnashamedBook.com to pre-order and receive one of a selection of fantastic gifts!) We had a wonderful conversation about engaging culture, handling criticism, and dealing with the tensions of faith and public life. Lecrae has insights and challenges for leaders in any position and believers at any place in their walk with Jesus.
BEST QUOTES – PODCAST
“Because of Jesus we don’t need to see culture as some thing to be avoided. It’s something to be engaged.”
“Balance is an idealistic pursuit. Tension is better.”
“Vision leaks. If we don’t reiterate what we’re working for people will tend to forget.”
“Christian culture doesn’t allow for a lot of nuance.”
“Having the praise of people is not what I’m in this for.”
“Nobody’s impressed with me at home, so it’s about being vulnerable, being approachable, being real.”
“I don’t think the celebrity culture is healthy.”
“Character is everything.”
“People’s talent can take them places their character can’t handle.”
QUOTES –UNASHAMED
“When I decided to follow Jesus…I assumed that becoming a Christian would make life easier.”
“We fool ourselves into thinking that when we’re ‘born again,’ we come out of the womb walking.”
“Sometimes God lets the darkness settle before he pierces it with light.”
“Critics always have a lot of fury. But they rarely have a lot of facts.”
“If you live for people’s acceptance, you’ll die from their rejection.”
“My prayer is that you’ll make music too. Maybe not on a stage, but hopefully with your life.”
RECOMMENDED RESOURCES
Unashamed
Reach Records
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