This episode explores an idea from Heschel that everything we do and say in the House of the World matters. Against a backdrop of cynicism and absurdity, Vietnam and Civil Rights, Heschel maintained that the word was made by God, that life was meant to b lived with God, and that human religion is simply the answer to God's question. Food for thought, and some meaning we really need right now in an absurd culture.

Heart, Mark

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Why the best leaders should take Marcus Aurelius' timeless advice that it is okay to ask for help! This is especially true when you have an important mission.

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The right and wrong way to introduce new cultural concepts from antiquity when yer teaching the Bible. First my bad example, then what I should have done instead. Ha! Hope it saves you from trouble. Or Sheol!

Here's to your growth and joy!

 Pastor Mark

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Jesus is a proponent of the philosophical idea that virtuous actions (good fruit) and conversely deeds of vice (bad fruit) are actually only the deepest parts a person's interior self coming out. Here's what that means to leaders like us and why close and continuous self-examination is so necessary.

Here's to your growth and joy!
Mark

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Socrates says the greatest honor you may have in this life is to be who you pretend to be. It is all too easy for ministry leaders to be professionals at behaving but compartmentalizing other areas. This episode challenges you with my pastor's advice, to "be a disciple first."

To your growth and joy, Mark

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Why people are longing for connection to something trustworthy and ancient (that's Jesus) and people that have their back no matter what (that's community), and why they are no longer looking for a charismatic leader. That's great news for great relational pastors.

Fist bump.

Here's a reminder to go all in for taking care of the people God has given you to serve, and to reject stages and celebrity.

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Heart, Pastor Mark

Why after talking to a tonna ministry leaders, I know you are stronger than you think. And why that is a good thing... because weight holds weight.

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Why it is past time for many churches and possibly your own to either be remarkable or die out... and what mindset to have about inventing new communities centered upon Jesus, community, and identity. Holla Holla!

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How the intersection of emotional health and calming anxieties is found at notice. name. and prepare. These strong emotions are often extra prevalent in leaders because leaders carry extra weight. So here's how to notice emotions coming, name the emotion correctly, and have a game plan for what to do about it.

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How triangulation is the lymphoma of the church body and how for authentic community to be true, gossip must be untrue. Here's how to draw this out so everyone can see it.

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Heart, Pastor Mark