Leaving a church, especially when you're in leadership, is never easy. In this episode, the guys dive into how to discern when it's time to leave, how to exit with grace, and how to care well for the people you're leaving behind.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro and welcome

01:10 – Sponsor: Church Merch

02:10 – Reddit Post: Youth Pastor Seeking Exit Advice

03:20 – When church leadership dysfunction prompts leaving

04:15 – Avoiding a victim mindset when leaving

05:00 – Trusting God to care for those you leave

06:00 – How to communicate your exit without causing drama

07:30 – Focusing on where you're going, not what you're leaving

08:45 – Dispelling rumors and over communicating

10:00 – Teaching kids about healthy transitions

12:00 – Leaving well vs. spiritual codependency

14:00 – When staying too long causes harm

16:00 – Personal stories and lessons from past transitions

18:00 – Final thoughts on leaving with integrity

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