Season 4: Episode 9 | Finding God in the Crucible of Ministry
This episode begins with a discussion of the kind of lonineless that is probably the hardest for a spiritual leader – when we feel God is against us. Moses’ story in Exodus 33 has a lot to teach us. If you have ever doubted God’s goodness to you because of the personal cost of ministry to yourself or maybe those close to you, you’ll want to listen to the conclusion to Season 4 and discover what really is the promised land. A touching word from Ruth about ending well and what legacy means for the spiritual leader who finds freedom.
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Mentioned in this episode:
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership (Chapters 10&13)
The intro and outro music is “Kingdom Come” by Aaron Niequist
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So many points of healing in these words. Thank you.