Leaders don’t just manage agendas—they wrestle the quiet “what if” at 2 a.m. In this episode, Pastor J. gets honest about fear and anxiety at the helm: the performative calm, the rumor mill, and the fatigue loop it creates. You’ll get five practical, faith-anchored moves to trade projection for presence, clarify without oversharing, share the load, turn fear into formation, and cast it—don’t carry it. Slower heart. Sharper decisions. Stronger teams. Name it, frame it, and take the next small, honest step.

What's up good people! Here's something that'll butter your biscuit: sunscreen doesn't stop the sun—it just protects you from getting burned. And effective leadership works exactly the same way.

In this episode, we dive deep into why 92% of leadership burnout happens not from lack of preparation, but from failure to "reapply" your energy protection throughout the day. Just like sunscreen needs reapplication every few hours, your leadership strength needs consistent renewal to avoid getting burned by pressure and stress.

"Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." - Warren Bennis

Remember, leadership doesn't burn you—unprotected, over-exposed leadership does. Tune in to learn how to reapply, recharge, and recover like the effective leader you're called to be.

There's a fine line between taking shade and hiding from growth. In this episode, we explore how some leaders confuse rest with retreat, especially during summer months. Drawing from Martin Luther King Jr.'s wisdom and 2 Timothy 1:7, we tackle the leadership challenge of distinguishing between healthy rest and harmful avoidance.

Discover three practical strategies perfect for leaders ready to stop hiding in the shade and start rising to their challenges.