Explore every episode of the podcast The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast
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| How to Find God in Unexpected Places: The Examen for Today | 12 May 2026 | 00:31:04 | |
Most of us were trained to look for God in the big moments — the breakthrough, the open door, the dramatic call. But what if God is most consistently present in the ordinary moments we rush past every day? In this episode, I want to share a 500-year-old practice that has quietly transformed my leadership, my marriage, and my relationship with God. It's called the Examen — and I believe it may be the single most underused tool in the modern pastor's spiritual formation toolkit. I'll take you through the history of this practice, born out of the life of Ignatius of Loyola — a soldier brought low by a cannonball who discovered that God speaks through our interior movements. I'll share the 2-question version you can start today, and the fuller 4-movement practice the Jesuits have done twice a day for five centuries. This isn't theory. I'll be honest with you about the years I spent pushing past the heaviness in my chest — misreading desolation as something to overcome rather than something to hear. What I missed cost me. You don't have to miss it too. The Examen interrupts the cycle of leading from wounds and repeating old patterns. It teaches discernment, not just decision-making. And it begins with just two questions. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| How to Spend a Day (or Half Day) Alone with God—and Why It Matters | 28 Apr 2026 | 00:28:44 | |
Most leaders I know have a daily time with God. Very few ever stop long enough to actually hear Him. There's a difference between a longer quiet time and a day alone with God. One sustains you. The other re-orders you. And if you're honest, you know the difference—because you've felt what happens when your life gets disordered and nothing seems to bring it back into focus. In this episode, I'm walking you through how to spend a half day—or full day—alone with God, and why this practice may be the most important thing missing from your leadership right now. We'll look at how Jesus, Moses, Elijah, and Anna all built extended withdrawal into their lives with God—not as a luxury, but as a necessity. I'll also share a simple six-movement structure you can use right away, along with the fears and resistances that keep most leaders from ever doing this. Your leadership will only go as deep as your life with God. You cannot give what you don't have. This episode could change everything. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Embracing Holy Interruptions: Leadership Lessons from the Christmas Story | 23 Dec 2025 | 00:30:26 | |
Interruptions. We hate them. They mess with our schedules, our comfort, our control. But what if the interruptions in your life are actually invitations from God? In this episode of the Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast, Pete Scazzero unpacks how the Christmas story is filled with divine disruptions—from Mary and Joseph, to Herod, to the Magi, and even the religious leaders of the day. Each response to interruption reveals something profound about our own leadership, our spiritual formation, and the God we serve. Pete invites you to consider:
This episode is a vital listen as we enter the holidays and close out the year. God is still interrupting lives—and He may be trying to get your attention. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Why the Power of God Gives You Power to Die | 09 Aug 2022 | 00:28:40 | |
Today on the podcast, I share a part of an interview I did earlier this year with the Canadian Church Leaders Network. I expanded upon what I see as one of God's purposes for pouring out His Spirit - giving us the power to die. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Disrupting False Peace as God's Path to True Peacemaking Pt. 2 | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:44:49 | |
For too many years, I thought being a peacemaker was simply being a nice person. In the second part of this series, we explore how Jesus disrupted false peace by cleansing the temple. If you're a people-pleaser, this is a critical message for our day! Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Disrupting False Peace as God's Path to True Peacemaking Pt. 1 | 12 Jul 2022 | 00:43:14 | |
I spent my early years avoiding conflict. True peacemaking, when understood correctly, actually comes through disrupting false peace. In today's podcast, I share a sermon that goes deeper into this new understanding. I assure you...it changes everything. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Why Our Church Crisis Demands a New Kind of Training | 28 Jun 2022 | 00:31:38 | |
Many pastors have been professionally educated and extensively trained. The problem is – we are facing a massive discipleship crisis. I've found that much of our training doesn't help get at the root of this problem. In today's episode, I cast a biblical vision for why training is not a "once and done" experience but a lifestyle we are called to. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Name and Embrace Your Season of Leadership | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:32:10 | |
Have you ever stopped to consider what season you are in? When we ignore the reality of our season, not only do we constantly feel like we're missing it, but we are unable to receive the unique gifts of God. On today's podcast, together we'll explore how to discern and navigate our unique leadership seasons. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Why Pain and Failure are God's Great Gifts to You | 13 Jun 2022 | 00:31:30 | |
For many leaders, the pain and failure that come with leadership are often too much to bear. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Emotionally Healthy Vacations: The Antidote for Vacations that Leave You Empty and Dry | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:30:26 | |
Have you ever returned from vacation tired and empty? As we enter into the summer months in North America, we have an opportunity to completely re-think the way we take our vacations from a biblical perspective. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Leadership Blindspots & Whitewashed Walls | 31 May 2022 | 00:47:28 | |
Is your life and leadership the same on the INSIDE as it is on the OUTSIDE? In today's podcast, I share this full sermon and 3 invitations that I believe are critical for the day in which we live. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| The 5 Hardest Lessons I've Learned Since Graduating Seminary | 24 May 2022 | 00:31:55 | |
It has been almost 40 years since I graduated from seminary. I had no idea there would also be a few HARD lessons waiting for me. Each of them would completely transform my life and ministry. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| The Radical Shift of Leading from Within | 17 May 2022 | 00:30:38 | |
Most leaders are consumed with solving problems, putting out fires, and managing people. Most leaders are taught that THIS is good leadership! But the truth is, if you want to be a transformational leader, you must learn to lead from the inside out. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Do the Work Before the Work | 09 Dec 2025 | 00:30:54 | |
In this episode of the Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast, Pete Scazzero challenges pastors and leaders with a simple yet radical invitation: "Do the work before the work." This is more than a productivity principle. It's a call to integrity—where your outer leadership flows from your inner life with God. Through a compelling reflection on Jesus' own rhythms of solitude, limits, and Spirit-led decisions, Pete explores how the greatest threat to your leadership may not be your church, your staff, or your context—but your own unexamined inner life. You'll hear the ancient tale of The Woodcarver, brought to life through Thomas Merton's lens, and discover how it mirrors the kind of inner work Jesus modeled in the wilderness. If you've ever felt the pressure to perform, the pull of others' expectations, or the pace of a life without margin, this episode offers a pathway back to wholeness—and a leadership that's both fruitful and free.
Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| The Key to Address Our Church Scandal Crisis: Pt. 2 | 10 May 2022 | 00:32:29 | |
Last week on the podcast we covered a thorny topic – Church Scandals. In today's episode, I tackle several questions that listeners sent me last week, and then we dive into part two of the key to addressing our church scandal crisis. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| The Key to Address Our Church Scandal Crisis: Pt. 1 | 03 May 2022 | 00:30:15 | |
Church scandals. Please listen to today's episode, and if appropriate, share with others leaders who could benefit from this conversation. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Sabbath Pt. 2: A Taste of Eternity | 26 Apr 2022 | 00:42:14 | |
We must recover the ancient practice Sabbath. It's how we slow down our lives to delight in Jesus, and in doing so, anchor ourselves into eternity. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Sabbath Pt. 1: Working from Our Rest | 19 Apr 2022 | 00:42:10 | |
When we enter into Sabbath we are able to work from our rest, not just rest from our work. This is the theme we explore in today's podcast episode. Working from our rest allows our lives to become a sign and wonder pointing to the reality of Jesus. Want to see how? Listen to the episode now. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Maturing into Spiritual Mothers & Fathers | 12 Apr 2022 | 00:43:58 | |
Becoming an emotionally healthy disciple is not just about self-discovery and self-improvement. In today's podcast, I share a message that invites us to become spiritual mothers and fathers in the faith. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Prudence: The Lost Virtue of Great Leadership | 05 Apr 2022 | 00:43:57 | |
On today's podcast, I share a sermon that will help you grow as an emotionally healthy leader – prudent with your time, wealth, energy, and resources. Only with prudence are we able to become the kind of leaders who create and shape the future! Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| 5 Questions to Guide You in Decision Making | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:32:22 | |
Recently, I made a large, consequential decision over the period of 3 - 6 months. This discernment process required me to personally apply the principles of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship in a deep way. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Ask Pete Anything: Q&A on Emotionally Healthy Spirituality | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:34:36 | |
For the last 9 weeks, we've been exploring the core theology and practices of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 9 | Develop a "Rule of Life" | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:32:01 | |
Without a thoughful plan, we are left with only our best intentions. Today on the podcast I teach you how to develop a "Rule of Life" - an ancient practice that helps you build your life around the love of God. This podcast is part of a multi-week series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 8 | Grow into Emotionally Mature Adult | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:32:25 | |
In today's podcast episode I bring the last of a multi-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| What's Next for EHD: A Candid Conversation | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:45:55 | |
In today's episode of The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast, I'm joined by my longtime friend and the new President of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, Drew Hyun, for a conversation unlike any we've ever released. This is a new season for EHD—one marked by fresh leadership, expanding vision, and a renewed commitment to forming leaders around the world in a deep, beneath-the-surface discipleship. Drew and I look back on our 24-year history, the shaping influence of New Life Fellowship, and the surprising road that led him to carry this movement forward. You'll also hear how church planting, crisis, and personal formation prepared him for this moment. In part two, we go deeper into succession—what it demanded of both of us, the internal work required, and the lessons every pastor or leader needs when stepping into (or stepping out of) significant responsibility. Whether you're navigating leadership transition, rebuilding your soul, or discerning your next step with EHD, this episode offers a hopeful and honest invitation to join what God is doing in this new season.
Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 7 | Discover the Rhythms of Sabbath | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:31:08 | |
We were made by God to live within rhythms and limits. On today's podcast, we explore this countercultural practice that cuts to the very heart of our beliefs about God and ourselves.Today's episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen.
Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 6 | Discover the Rhythms of Daily Office and Silence | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:31:12 | |
Many Christians are familiar with the practice of a daily "quiet time". But with the speed and volume of our often overscheduled lives, one short moment a day isn't enough to sustain an abiding life with Jesus. Today's episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 5 | Enlarge Your Soul Through Grief and Loss | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 15 Feb 2022 | 00:36:01 | |
Grief and loss are a central part of our humanity. Today's episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 4 | Journey Through the Wall | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 08 Feb 2022 | 00:31:47 | |
In today's podcast, I talk more extensively about the 6 stages of the wall and it can lead to complete life transformation. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 3 | Going Back to Go Forward | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 01 Feb 2022 | 00:30:55 | |
Today, on the podcast, we continue an 8-week series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to grow in emotional health, this series is a must-listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 2 | Know Yourself that You May Know God | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 25 Jan 2022 | 00:31:56 | |
Today, on the podcast, Pete continues an 8-week series in which he explores the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to grow in emotional health, this series is a must-listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Part 1 | The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series | 18 Jan 2022 | 00:30:57 | |
Today, on the podcast, Pete launches an 8-week series in which he'll explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Staying Grounded when the Ground Keeps Moving | 11 Jan 2022 | 00:33:02 | |
Today, on the podcast, Pete shares two biblical invitations that will anchor you when the earth is shifting underneath your feet. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Launching out into the Deep | 04 Jan 2022 | 00:42:35 | |
In today's podcast, Pete shares a sermon with an appropriate invitation for 2022 so that you will be encouraged as you lead into a new year. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Top 5 Most Listened to Podcasts of 2021 | 28 Dec 2021 | 00:29:38 | |
In today's episode, Pete plays highlights from five of the most popular podcast episodes from 2021. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| The Joy & Pain of Leadership Succession | 10 Nov 2025 | 00:31:35 | |
Leadership succession is one of the most sacred — and most difficult — tasks for any pastor or ministry leader. In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes story of my second major succession — passing the baton of Emotionally Healthy Discipleship to Drew Hyun as our new President. I've rarely seen a succession done well. And that's exactly why I knew I had to do it differently — with prayer, intentionality, and surrender. I walk through both the joy and the deep pain of letting go. I reflect on the lessons learned from my first succession at New Life Fellowship, the emotional disorientation that followed, and the profound spiritual formation that only comes through grief and relinquishment. This is not a leadership technique. It's a spiritual crucible. A death and resurrection. Whether you're years away from stepping down or you're mentoring the next generation now, this episode will help you face your limits, resist control, and steward your calling with integrity — for the sake of Jesus' mission in the world. Every leader will face succession. The question is not if, but when.
Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Surrender to Jesus' Birth In and Through You (A Daily Office) | 21 Dec 2021 | 00:19:53 | |
In today's episode, we'll discover that it's in silence that we learn to pay attention to what God is birthing in and through us. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Palace or Cave: Where True Power Resides | 14 Dec 2021 | 00:36:30 | |
In today's podcast, Pete shares with you a sermon in which he explores many fascinating details about Herod's life and why it stood in such contrast with the newborn King. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Sabbaticals Pt. 2: How to Plan for a Transformational Sabbatical | 07 Dec 2021 | 00:34:15 | |
In today's podcast, Pete explores the nuts and bolts and best practices of planning for a sabbatical. It takes advance planning, prayer, and thoughtfulness in order to do well. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Sabbaticals Pt. 1: What They are and Why Every Leader Needs One | 30 Nov 2021 | 00:33:15 | |
In this week's podcast, Pete explores the biblical definition of a sabbatical and makes a case for why all leaders should, at the right time, take one. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| The Right and Wrong Way to Navigate Transitions | 23 Nov 2021 | 00:32:49 | |
Today on the podcast, Pete walks through 4 real-life case studies of leaders navigating transition. In each case, He'll share insights about the right (and wrong) ways these transitions should be handled. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Getting Free from Criticisms, Triggers, and Reactivity | 16 Nov 2021 | 00:31:24 | |
In today's podcast, Pete explores how criticisms can set off internal triggers that may result in anger, defensiveness, or blaming. The good news is – it's possible to get free from these patterns. When you change the way you think, it will be a gift to your whole team and church! Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Commission Your Entire Church into Full-Time Ministry | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:30:16 | |
Today on the podcast, Pete walks you through a format for how to host a service where every member of your church is commissioned into full time ministry. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Working in Light of the Heavenly City | 02 Nov 2021 | 00:25:35 | |
In today's podcast, Pete explores the life of Abraham and the revelation that propelled him forward in his work. Because when we view our life and work from heaven's perspective, everything changes. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Reversing One of The Most Unbiblical, Disempowering Things Pastors Commonly Say | 26 Oct 2021 | 00:43:48 | |
In today's podcast, Pete exposes some of the most unbiblical language we use and how we can better communicate good theology so our people can flourish in their everyday lives. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Tapping into God's Deeper Purpose for Your Work | 19 Oct 2021 | 00:42:29 | |
Today on the podcast, Pete builds upon last week's episode about finding our "calling" and shares about the deeper purpose of our work from God's perspective. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Resisting Comparison: How to Embrace the Unique Call of Your Ministry | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:34:34 | |
Too many pastors live with a low-grade ache that their ministry—and they themselves—simply don't measure up. Quietly, comparison creeps in. We look at the growth of others' churches, their charisma, their staff, their buildings… and wonder, What's wrong with me? In today's episode, I share deeply from my own journey of wrestling with these very questions. I was driven, angry, and often frustrated with my people and context—trying to build something God never asked of me. But freedom came. Slowly. Through emotional honesty, interior silence, and deep formation. We'll explore:
If you're a pastor, leader, or ministry worker who's tired of chasing an illusion of "success," this episode will give you permission to stop striving—and instead, lead from a place of joy, contentment, and union with Jesus.
Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| What We Get Wrong About Finding Our "Calling" | 12 Oct 2021 | 00:45:02 | |
Today on the podcast, Pete shares a message that reframes this often misunderstood topic of "calling". This topic is so monumental, it's like discovering a new continent! Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| How God's Absence is a Form of His Presence | 05 Oct 2021 | 00:28:37 | |
In today's podcast, Pete explores the paradox of how God's absence is a form of His presence. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||
| Discerning God's Presence in Apparent Failure | 28 Sep 2021 | 00:25:32 | |
On today's podcast, Pete offers encouragement to pastors who are carrying the weight of the church in a time that is very disorienting. If you need a fresh perspective, take a listen. Grow in practical EHD skills such as incarnational listening, clean fighting, and understanding your family of origin to build honest, life-giving relationships rooted in the love of Jesus. Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference | |||