What does it mean to lead with conviction—without copying someone else’s model?

In Part 2 of their candid host recap, Tara Beth Leach and Dr. Mark Quanstrom reflect on the pressures pastors face to mimic big-box ministry models or speak out on every cultural issue. From franchise churches to the idolization of family and politics, they unpack the theological convictions that keep them grounded—and pastoral.

🎙️ In This Episode:

⏱️ Timestamps:

04:30 — The Disney analogy for contextualized ministry

10:00 — How tradition and personality shape different worship styles

13:00 — Mark’s Willow Creek detour and rediscovering pastoral identity

20:00 — Church, not politics or family, as God’s redemptive plan

27:00 — Should pastors name “Tesla” in the pulpit?

31:00 — Creating space for political difference in the Church