Christianity treating its leaders like non-humans, with the leaders believing it—almost having to in order to keep their jobs—is the very catalyst for why there are so many sexual moral failures among Christian leaders and pastors.
Ep.108: Anonymous Venezuelan Pastor on Ministry Amidst Oppression
Noah interviews a Venezuelan pastor who must remain anonymous due to repercussions for anyone who speaks out against corruption in the Venezuelan government.
Ep. 101: Sean Nemecek on Burnout, People Pleasing, & Soul Care
Noah has a conversation with Sean Nemecek on the high rate of burnout by those in serving fields like nurses, doctors, counselors, teachers, and pastors. They hone in on pastors and the church, looking at what causes burnout, how we can better care for our pastors, and what spiritual practices are needed by all of us.
Ep. 92: Ken Wytsma on Chronic Pain, Compassion Fatigue, and a Theology of Suffering
Ken Wytsma discusses his journey from being a high-achieving leader to one slowed down by chronic illness and how this has made him relook at his identity. Throughout this conversation, Ken shares a lot of wisdom gained from doing pastoral and justice work for decades, including how to go at a sustainable pace.
Ep. 89: Four Church Planters Talk Candidly About Church Health
Church planting pastors Cindy Riley, Josh Cramer, Laura Tarro, and Noah Filipiak have a raw conversation about the ups and downs of church planting.
Ep. 87: Dr. Peter Sung on the Post-Church Church
Is your faith going through a crisis because of unhealth you see in the contemporary model of church? Or are you a ministry leader worn out from “putting on the show” week after week? Then this conversation between Dr. Peter Sung and Noah Filipiak is for you.