The Leader’s Cut with Preston Morrison

In a world that often encourages and rewards using people as stepping stones, how can we build genuine connections that honor God? What are the dangers of transactional relationships? And how can we value people and relationships as God intended them — not just what they can offer us? Discover how to shift from being a 'transactor' to a true connector, cultivating relationships that reflect the heart of God and build others up in a lasting, meaningful way.

In a world where it's all too easy to become jaded and cynical, how do we hold on to an innocent and pure heart? First, we must get a clear picture of what innocence looks like — what is it?! Why should we pursue an innocent heart? What are its benefits? And how do we become innocent? Or what are the steps to restore that which was taken from us?

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT

One of the enemy's greatest fears is seeing us united in divine relationships. But finding connections like these can often feel challenging—so where do we start? How do we discover and cultivate friendships that are truly authentic and God-centered? And what transformation can happen when we choose to build these type of relationships with one another?

Celebration — some of us are great at, some of us are awful at it. But here’s what we have to remember, celebration is a habit of those who fixate on the goodness of God. So why don’t we celebrate more? What should we be celebrating? And how should we celebrate?

Shame often creeps in when we allow our past to define us. And when the enemy grips our lives through strongholds, it can drag us into a spiral of deception, darkness, and doubt—making us question our identity and worth. So how do we break strongholds? How do we overcome shame? And how do we lean into our TRUE identity in Christ?

Are you dealing with a victim mentality? Maybe you know someone who has a victim mentality? When someone is dealing with a victim mentality, what they see is simply what they need to see in order to reinforce what they feel and believe to be true. So how do we identify it? Where does it come from? What does it cause? And ultimately, how can we overcome it?

If you've ever experienced burnout, you know the feeling all too well—drained of energy, mentally exhausted, and ready to give up. But what if you could understand where burnout comes from and stop it before it starts? In this episode, we’re digging into the root causes of burnout, the risks it brings, and most importantly, how to overcome it and recharge for the future.

We’ve all been there before -- a season of exhaustion -- times when it seems like no matter what we do, we have nothing left in the tank. How do we fill back up? How do we not completely burnout? And how do we properly steward that season, when it seems like we have nothing left to give?

Compromise is a dangerous slippery slope. We can step into its path, and without even realizing it, we’re in places we never thought we would be, and situations we never thought were possible. So what does the path of compromise look like? How do we recognize it? And ultimately, how do we keep ourselves from going down it?

Fulfilling God’s calling on our lives requires more than just intention—it demands clean hands and a pure heart. But what does it truly take to achieve and maintain a heart posture of purity? What can happen through the transformative power of obedience? And how can God move when we fully commit to living a life wholly devoted to Him?