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Throughout the years, I've come to believe two truths: one, everyone leads someone, and two, no one really feels qualified to lead anyone. Add the pressure put on us by culture to have all the answers in a world full of confusion, and you've got a recipe for reluctant leaders.

Thankfully, when it comes to leading in the Bible and in life, the most qualified aren't always the most obvious. This podcast is a conversation for all of us who want to lead well but never feel like we are. New episodes are released on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

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  • TRLP 056: Sarah Holstra talks about Boundaries, Church Hurt, and the Courage to Try Again

    TRLP 056: Sarah Holstra talks about Boundaries, Church Hurt, and the Courage to Try Again
    Sep 24 2025

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    What do you do when the place that was supposed to heal you is the place that hurt you?

    In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Paul sits down with Sarah Holstra – pastoral counselor and self-described “boundary coach” – to talk about the messy but holy work of relational repair.

    They cover:

    • What a “boundary coach” actually does (and why you probably need one)
    • Why most church hurt is more about relationships than leadership
    • How to walk with people who have been wounded by the church – without piling on shame
    • The crucial gap between what we expect and what we experience – and how to fill it with trust instead of suspicion

    This episode will encourage pastors, leaders, and anyone longing to re-engage with community after pain. Sarah reminds us that healing is possible, relational repair is holy work, and God is still writing better stories for us than the ones our pain has been telling.

    Links & Resources:

    • Sarah Halstra – Love Your Story Therapy
    • Holy Hurt by Hillary McBride
    • Connect with Sarah on Instagram: @emotionalsupportpastor
    • SarahHolstra.com

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  • TRLP 055: The Beauty of the Old: Why Ancient Things Still Matter to a New Generation

    TRLP 055: The Beauty of the Old: Why Ancient Things Still Matter to a New Generation
    Sep 9 2025

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    Episode Summary:
    In a culture that’s always chasing the next new thing, why are so many young people drawn to what feels ancient, rooted, and steady? In this episode, Paul explores how the ancient paths (Jeremiah 6:16), the old wells (Genesis 26:18–33), and the deep roots of old trees point to the surprising attractiveness of tradition. Whether your church is 200 years old or just a teenager, this conversation will encourage you to rediscover the treasures that give stability, refreshment, and depth to the next generation.

    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • Why younger generations are drawn to tradition in a world of constant change.
    • How Jeremiah’s “ancient paths” offer wisdom for today’s church.
    • What Isaac teaches us about “re-digging the wells” of spiritual life.
    • Why the stability of older churches matters in an unstable world.
    • Practical ways younger or non-traditional churches can tap into ancient practices without losing their vibrancy.

    Practical Takeaways for Non-Traditional Churches:

    • Introduce rhythms of Scripture reading, prayer, or creeds.
    • Teach church history alongside the Bible to anchor people in the bigger story.
    • Be intentional with communion, fasting, and prayer gatherings as deep wells of grace.
    • Offer consistency in leadership and discipleship that builds stability over time.

    Key Quote:

    “The future of the church needs the past to flourish. And maybe the most countercultural, attractive thing we can offer to the next generation isn’t a brand-new idea, but an ancient, living well.”

    Resources & Links:

    • Jeremiah 6:16
    • Genesis 26:18–33
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  • TRLP 054: What a Doctoral Cohort Taught Me about how Iron Sharpens Iron

    TRLP 054: What a Doctoral Cohort Taught Me about how Iron Sharpens Iron
    Aug 26 2025

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    Episode Summary:
    In this episode, Paul shares how stepping into doctoral studies reshaped his confidence—not by gaining more knowledge, but by finding the freedom to develop ideas in community. Through the lens of Proverbs 27:17, we explore how “iron sharpening iron” transforms reluctant leaders into confident ones.

    Key Takeaways:

    • Sharpening happens in community, not isolation.
    • Confidence grows when you develop ideas out loud, not just deliver them.
    • Sharing = pressure; developing = freedom.
    • Jesus and Paul modeled sharpening relationships.
    • Every leader needs a circle, not just an audience.

    Reflection Questions:

    1. Who in your life sharpens you—and who do you sharpen?
    2. Do you have a space where you can bring half-formed ideas without fear?
    3. Where have you been trying to perform instead of grow?

    Scripture References:

    • Proverbs 27:17
    • 2 Timothy 2:2

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I’m not giving myself 5 stars, but I am giving my YES 5 stars! When we give God our yes - even reluctantly - He takes care of the rest!

Simple obedience produces supernatural outcomes!

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I'm so fearful in the best way to download and start this book. I think it's so true that as he said what is not acknowledged can not be healed. Furtick said in a sermon a few years back when speaking of racial inequality that what doesnt get healed gets handed down. And so having to face the fact that whether we like it or not, we have work and rewiring to do bc of what has been handed down to us is no easy task. There again, if we didn't feel "reluctant", that would be strange. Another thing that really stood out is Paul saying that God EXPOSES what He wants to heal. I felt like that was a gigantic exhale if I'm being honest bc MAN - has He ever exposed a nation divided, a city divided, a community divided and even at times a family divided but what a message of hope that is, that He did that so that what would be uncovered could then be covered by His grace. I can honestly say I welcome the uncomfortability. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate the authenticity and vulnerability. I'd love to hear you both conversate more so I look forward to the next 5 or 10 follow ups.

Much needed

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