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Toxic Soul: A Pastor's Guide to Leading Without Losing Heart  By  cover art

Toxic Soul: A Pastor's Guide to Leading Without Losing Heart

By: Jason Isaacs, Jeremy Isaacs
Narrated by: Jason Isaacs
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No one intends to lead up with a toxic soul, but the compound interest of discouragement and disappointment steals your passion for building God’s church. Somewhere along the way, doing the work of God steals your heart for God, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Toxic Soul examines the challenges church leaders face such as dealing with criticism, people leaving the church, a lack of resources, unmet expectations, and more.

It’s possible to lead and love Jesus at the same time. It’s possible to have friends in ministry and not see every other church as a competitor. It's possible to feel successful no matter the size of your church.

©2017 Jason Isaacs (P)2018 Jason Isaacs

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Refreshed and Renewed

Being alone is hard, but feeling alone is worse. I appreciate pastors Jason and Jeremy for sharing their insight, and helping me step out of feeling alone in my toxic soul and toward the joy in the work to which God has called me.

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So great!

I'm very thankful for this book. it made me feel like I wasn't alone and gave great instruction to prevent burnout in ministry. I can't wait to share it with my husband and other pastors.

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Great book

I enjoyed this book. Sometimes we have to look up instead of what’s going on in our lives.

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Real, raw, priceless.

As someone who is called but has not yet entered the ministry, this book is absolutely invaluable. Thank you, Jason & Jeremy, for writing it, and sharing the uncomfortable and incontrovertible aspects of what it means, in everyday practice, to devote one’s life to serving God’s people within the four walls.

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Important read for burnout in ministry

Very good read. This book had multiple stories of issues in ministry alongside solutions.

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must read!

this is an absolute must, for anyone in the ministry, or even considering the ministry! this book spoke to me on so many levels. at times I felt he was writing what I felt.

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Added to my annual reading list

if you are a pastor, add this book to your list! I identified so deeply with the pain described in this book but I'm hopeful with the help offered as well!

don't wait, read this now!

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If you are a Pastor this is a “must read”!

This book gives candid insight into the struggles of pastoring while offering real solutions.

Maybe the best book on the topic ever!

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Good Reminders

Cautionary tales and encouraging words to help those in vocational ministry avoid bitterness, burnout, and self destruction.

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For pastors

Every pastor should read this book. It will make you aware of pitfalls to look out for or call out areas you struggle with now.

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