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Most leaders don't lose their peace in one dramatic moment. They lose it one habit at a time, the way they scroll, the way they say yes when they mean no, the way they treat hard emotions like the enemy instead of a signal. Devin Akers has a rare seat to speak into this. He's a pastor and licensed counselor, currently serving as Senior Pastor of Covenant Life and Stello Church in the Raleigh-Durham area, and after over a decade in ministry he went back to school to get his clinical counseling license. In this episode, Devin and Ryan talk about the subtle habits robbing leaders of their peace, what it took to pursue counseling training while still leading a church full time, and what he's learned sitting on both sides of the room, the pulpit and the counseling chair. If you've felt exhausted and can't quite name why, this conversation will help.

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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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Ryan Franklin explains the often-overlooked concept of spiritual risk—the danger of a leader's relationship with God quietly weakening while their leadership continues to succeed outwardly. He describes how spiritual drift develops gradually, identifies three early warning signs, and emphasizes the importance of staying connected to God's wisdom. Ryan concludes by pointing to King Solomon's life as a biblical example of what unchecked spiritual drift can ultimately become.


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Chad Parker uses the examples of Nehemiah, Joseph, Daniel, and Jesus to illustrate that effective leadership moves beyond recognizing needs to taking organized, intentional action. He emphasizes that spiritual burdens should lead to planning, collaboration, and sustainable solutions. While acknowledging concerns that community involvement can distract churches from their spiritual mission, Parker argues that churches should remain firmly rooted in the gospel while also caring for people's physical and social needs. He concludes that true ministry addresses the whole person, combining biblical truth with compassionate action.


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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:
Adam Shaw explains that increasing leadership capacity begins with honest self-assessment and identifying the "jars" (skills, character traits, and competencies) missing from one's life. He encourages seeking feedback from trusted people, learning from mentors, and intentionally developing areas such as discipline, technical ability, theology, relationships, and time management. Shaw emphasizes that every new level of responsibility requires greater personal capacity, and he illustrates this by describing how his church proactively prepared its leaders and systems to sustainably handle future growth rather than being overwhelmed by it.


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Pastor Cortt Chavis has preached across the country, served in combat, and planted a thriving church in Loganville, Georgia. He has seen God move in remarkable ways. But the thing he keeps coming back to is this: walking in the Spirit is less about chasing supernatural moments and more about daily faithfulness.

In this episode, Ryan sits down with Cortt for a conversation about what Spirit-filled living actually looks like for leaders in the real world. If you've been waiting for a feeling, chasing an experience, or wondering why your spiritual life feels more like a performance than a reality, this conversation is for you. It's time to stop overcomplicating it and start walking.

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Description:
In this session, Ryan Franklin explores the subtle danger of spiritual drift in leadership, using King Solomon's life as a powerful example. He shares practical steps for staying spiritually aligned with God, including rebuilding consistent time with God, cultivating honest accountability, and identifying personal markers of spiritual health. Ryan challenges leaders to honestly assess their current spiritual condition and take action before small compromises become significant consequences, emphasizing that leaders finish well by continually returning to alignment with God.


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Chad Parker explains how his leadership evolved from personally ministering to individuals toward building systems that allow ministries to grow safely and sustainably. He emphasizes that effective leadership requires strong policies, training, accountability, and organizational health. Parker encourages pastors not to focus on starting new ministries but to first listen to their communities, identify unmet needs, and build partnerships with existing organizations. He concludes that administration is not opposed to ministry—it is a God-given tool that protects the mission and helps churches serve people more effectively.


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In this conversation with Stan Gleason, leadership and discipleship are explored through the lens of Acts 6 and the early church. Gleason discusses how pastors can unintentionally limit growth by holding too tightly to ministry roles instead of equipping others to serve. He emphasizes the importance of trusting Spirit-filled people, sharing responsibility, and building a culture where disciples are empowered to lead and minister effectively.

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What do you do with the parts of yourself that feel like a limitation? Darin Sargent was born with one hand — and spent years wondering why God made him that way. What he discovered changed everything. In this episode, Darin shares the powerful moments that reframed his identity, from a father speaking Psalm 139 over a broken little boy to a teacher who celebrated his uniqueness in front of a whole classroom. Now an author, speaker, executive coach, and Director of Ministry Central for the UPCI, Darin brings a simple but life-changing message: the broken places in your story are not the end. They're often where the best part begins.

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Description:
Rodney Shaw reflects on how ministry taught him that people often support change in theory but resist it when it becomes personal and practical. He explains that church members form deep emotional connections to traditions, systems, and experiences that shaped their spiritual journey, making change feel like loss. Shaw emphasizes that effective leadership requires empathy, patience, and a “follower-centric” mindset that prioritizes people over personal vision. He warns leaders against becoming “wrecking balls” and encourages pastors to carefully discern what truly needs to change versus what merely frustrates them personally.


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