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You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

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Description:
Raymond Woodward teaches that hearing God is rooted in relationship, not technique. True discernment flows from submission—aligning your will under God and remaining accountable to spiritual voices He places in your life. As intimacy with God deepens, His voice becomes clearer, and obedience sharpens sensitivity. Like sheep recognizing a shepherd, believers learn His voice through trust, consistency, and proximity—rejecting unfamiliar voices and staying grounded in Scripture and godly influence.


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Description:
Dj Hill reflects on a leadership blind spot many young ministers face: believing hard work and talent can replace healthy rhythms. Early in ministry, he pushed himself with travel, preaching, and responsibilities that looked manageable on paper but proved exhausting in real life, especially with a newborn at home. He explains that sustainable leadership requires rhythms that “bend without breaking,” allowing flexibility in demanding seasons. Hill emphasizes planning ahead, protecting family time, and recognizing that when leaders ignore rest and recovery, the strain often shows up most clearly in their relationships at home.


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In this conversation, Ryan Franklin sits down with Dr. Wayne Chappelle, co-author of the new book Heal Your Hurting Mind, written with Craig Groeschel. Together they explore a reality many pastors and leaders face: carrying the weight of leadership while privately struggling with anxiety, burnout, or emotional exhaustion. Drawing from both biblical insight and psychological research, Dr. Chappelle discusses why mental and emotional struggles are more common among leaders than many realize, the myths that keep Christians silent about mental health, and the practical steps leaders can take to move toward healing and resilience. This episode offers honest conversation, biblical perspective, and hopeful guidance for anyone who is leading others while trying to care for their own soul.

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DrChappelle.com

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https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 

Description:
Many pastors face unhealthy living not simply as a body issue but a stewardship issue. Liv Hill reframes the conversation from appearance to habits—stress management, daily rhythms, and how leaders care for themselves. She shares her own journey from nearly 300 pounds while excelling professionally and spiritually, yet privately struggling. Emotional eating, unaddressed stress, and identity patterns played a role. Change became possible when discomfort began affecting her spiritual life. Rather than extremes, she started small—packing lunch, making steady adjustments—and built sustainable momentum that led to lasting transformation.


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You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 

Description:
Scott Sistrunk explains that rejection cuts deeply because leaders genuinely love their people and invest their hearts in them. Unlike sales, ministry involves vulnerability—leaders commit themselves without fully knowing what’s in someone’s heart. Rejection can trigger insecurities and imposter syndrome, making leaders question their adequacy. While some rejection calls for self-examination in tone and timing, other moments stem from preaching transformation. The apostolic message calls for daily change, and not everyone wants that. Leaders must discern whether rejection reveals needed growth—or simply resistance to truth.


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YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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Description:
The Robinettes reflect on a season marked by deep loneliness early in their marriage, even while together. Living overseas, isolated, and emotionally disconnected, she wrestled with silence, secrecy, and feeling unseen. Through prayer, courage, and honest affirmation, she chose to speak belief and value into her husband’s life. That moment became a turning point—awakening purpose, restoring connection, and revealing how powerful validation, presence, and spiritual alignment can be in healing loneliness within marriage.


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What does it really take to follow a 40-year pastor, especially when that pastor is your father? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Pastor Chantry Dean to unpack the emotional weight and leadership complexity of stepping into a long-standing legacy. They talk about identity under pressure, establishing authority without dishonor, and the internal battles most successors never talk about.

Chantry shares the pivotal conversations that made the transition healthy, the mistakes churches often make in pastoral succession, and the practical moves he made to shift from a personality-driven model to a strong, team-based ministry structure. If you’re leading after a legacy, or preparing someone to, this conversation will help you honor the past while building a healthy future.

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You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 

Description:
Self-regulation is essential for leaders constantly absorbing pressure and conflict. Chronic stress compounds daily unless intentionally reduced. Liv emphasizes walking as a simple, powerful reset—7,000 steps daily can significantly lower stress and mortality risk, especially when done outdoors. She encourages doubling time by pairing walking with prayer or relationships. For leaders feeling ashamed or far behind, she offers hope and grace: start small. Drink more water. Walk 20 minutes. Build sustainable habits slowly. Wellness isn’t about extremes—it’s steady stewardship that restores energy, longevity, and effectiveness in ministry and life.


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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
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YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 

Description:
Scott Sistrunk reflects on the tension between conviction and wisdom in leadership. While leaders must stand firmly on biblical principles, they must also examine their tone, timing, and approach. He shares a moment when acting without God’s timing damaged his influence, teaching him patience. Still, he emphasizes that some rejection comes simply from preaching transformation. The apostolic message calls people to change daily, and not everyone wants that. When rejection happens, leaders must return to Scripture, ensuring they’re standing on conviction—not ego or preference.


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Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
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YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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Description:
The Robinettes vulnerably share how personal healing was essential to rebuilding their marriage. They describe confronting unhealed trauma, unmet emotional needs, and misunderstood love languages that surfaced during hard seasons. Through honesty, grace, and intentional growth—learning each other’s triggers, needs, and strengths—they rebuilt both themselves and their relationship. Their story shows that lasting relational health requires individual healing, mutual understanding, and a commitment to grow together rather than apart.


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