{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why True Leaders Confront the Elephants in the Room (Part 1)","description":"\ud83d\udcdd Free Church Culture Assessment: How is your church doing in these 6 core areas? https:\/\/www.emotionallyhealthy.org\/churchhealth \u2014--------------------------------------------------- Leadership is hard. And confronting the elephants in the room\u2014the inappropriate behaviors, unhealthy patterns, and unresolved tensions we all want to ignore\u2014is even harder. In today\u2019s episode, I\u2019ll share why true leaders must resist the temptation to avoid these challenges, and why doing so is essential for real discipleship and healthy leadership development. You\u2019ll hear stories from my own failures, lessons from decades of ministry, and biblical wisdom that calls us to courageous, loving leadership. We\u2019ll talk about why confronting elephants is messy, time-consuming, and uncomfortable\u2014but why it\u2019s also the only way to build a spiritually vibrant, emotionally healthy community. You\u2019ll walk away with hope, a greater sense of purpose, and practical first steps you can take right now. If you want your church culture to reflect Jesus instead of toxic patterns, this episode is for you. Don\u2019t miss Part 2, where we\u2019ll go even deeper into why this work is critical for your joy, peace, and lasting fruit.   ","author_name":"The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/ehleader.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"