In this episode of Centering: The Asian American Christian Podcast, hosts Yulee Lee and Daniel Lee introduce the season's focus on toxic ministry. They discuss how abuse is often justified in God's name, turning obedience into oppression. The conversation delves into the discernment needed to identify toxic leadership and move towards healing and healthy spiritual leadership. They share personal experiences, discuss the challenges of abusive ministry contexts, and emphasize the importance of theological grounding. Future episodes will feature guest speakers and topics like spiritual gaslighting, authoritarianism, and examples of toxic leadership in various ministry contexts.

00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:47 Meet the Hosts: Yulee and Daniel

03:40 The Genesis of the New Season

05:09 Understanding Toxic Ministry

07:25 The Spectrum of Toxic Leadership

12:21 Navigating Toxic Environments

20:22 The Dangers of Religious Claims

20:48 Personal Struggles in Ministry

21:49 Toxic Ministry Environments

24:15 Community and Cultural Challenges

26:26 Theological Reflections on Ministry

34:17 Upcoming Episodes and Final Thoughts

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Leading Change and Loving People, Change Management Insights from the Non-Profit Sector by Yulee Lee https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003272243/leading-change-loving-people-yulee-lee

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