This episode features Fimore Bouldes, he opens up about the tension between being called young and formed slowly and how early leadership opportunities forced him to grow fast, but not always deep. We get into the emotional cost of ministry, especially when your identity starts to get tangled up in what you produce for God instead of who you are with Him. There’s this incredible moment where he talks about feeling used by God but not loved by God. He shares about the shift that happened when he stopped trying to earn peace and started practicing presence specifically how soul health became non-negotiable. We talk spiritual disciplines, community, and the humility it takes to ask for help before the bottom falls out. Please welcome, Filmore Bouldes.

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Filmore Bouldes is the Lead Pastor of One Church in Seattle, a community committed to spiritual formation, hospitality, and living on mission. With nearly a decade of ministry experience in New York City, serving as a youth pastor, campus pastor, and executive pastor, Filmore brings a deep well of leadership insight shaped by both fast-paced urban ministry and seasons of personal refinement.

His pastoral vision is rooted in soul health, emotional honesty, and a belief that sustainable ministry flows from intimacy with God, not performance. Known for his grounded teaching and relational warmth, Filmore is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus and grow into wholeness. He and his wife Caitlin live in Seattle, where they are building a multi-generational, Spirit-led church for the long haul.