Podcast Episodes

Episode 505 When Nothing Changes, Look Inward

Season 5 Episode 505

When you want life to feel different but everything looks the same, frustration can set in. This episode explores why change doesn’t always arrive ex…

4 hours ago

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Episode 503: Why Resolutions Fail (And What Actually Works)

Season 5 Episode 503

 If resolutions have never worked for you, this episode offers a different approach. We talk about why motivation fades, how burnout impacts change, …

1 week ago

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Episode 502 One Word Changes Everything

Season 5 Episode 502

Every January, leaders feel the pressure to set new goals, fix what’s broken, and chase big resolutions—many of which fade by February. What if there…

1 week, 4 days ago

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Episode 501 Aligned Beginnings in 2026

Season 4 Episode 436

Not all beginnings feel bold—some feel tender. This episode invites you to start gently, grounded in self-trust, faith, and emotional well-being.

2 weeks ago

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Episode 435 A Gentle Christmas Reminder

Season 4 Episode 435

A gentle pause for Christmas week—offering permission to slow down, honor mixed emotions, and care for yourself without pressure.

3 weeks, 6 days ago

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Episode 434 The Post Christmas Crash

Season 4 Episode 434

The weeks leading up to Christmas are some of the most beautiful—and exhausting—moments in the life of a church leader. After the services, the progr…

1 month ago

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Episode 433 December Burnout

Season 4 Episode 433

December burnout hits helpers hard. This episode explores why the end of the year feels so heavy — and how to care for yourself gently when rest feel…

1 month ago

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Episode 432 The Year of Impact: A Conversation with LEAD’s Jessica Noonan

Season 4 Episode 432

In this episode, Pastor Brad sits down with LEAD’s Executive Director, Deacon Jessica Noonan, for a powerful conversation about the transformative wo…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Episode 431 The Season for Feeling All The Feels

Season 4 Episode 431

In this episode, we explore the emotional complexity of December and why joy, grief, overwhelm, and nostalgia can all exist at once. Learn how to hol…

1 month, 1 week ago

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Episode 430 Finding Purpose in Brooklyn

Season 4 Episode 430

In this episode, Pastor Brad Otto sits down with Pastor Khader Khalilia to explore the remarkable transformation of two churches in Brooklyn. Once fa…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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