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Back to SearchEpisode 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, …
6 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
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.
6 months, 3 weeks ago
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.
7 months ago
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…
7 months, 1 week ago
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…
7 months, 1 week ago
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…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
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…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 429 Money, Magic & December Stress
Season 4 Episode 429
A quick, honest look at the money anxiety that shows up in December—the pressure to give, the guilt, the comparison, and the emotional load behind ho…
7 months, 3 weeks ago