HeyJaredLeading From Alignment
A podcast from Converge Coaching. Through their more than 50 years of ministry experience, Jim Wiegand and John Opalewski bring Pastors weekly tips and tools to help lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more.
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Episode 350: Guarding the Flock (opens the original)
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The calling of every pastor is not only to feed the sheep but also to protect them. Today’s episode offers practical, biblical conversations on spiritual discernment, faithful leadership, and identifying influences that threaten the health of Jesus’ Church.
Episode 349: Developing a Consistent Prayer Life – Interview w/ Craig Owens (opens the original)
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Prayer is essential to ministry—but building a consistent prayer life isn't always easy. In this episode, Craig Owens shares insights from his new book, Developing a Consistent Prayer Life, offering practical, biblical encouragement for pastors and ministry leaders. Discover why prayer isn't about getting predictable results—it's about walking faithfully with God every day. If you're longing for a deeper, more consistent prayer life, this conversation is for you.
Episode 348: Why Postponing Hard Conversations Is Costing You – Part 3 (opens the original)
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In the final episode of our Navigating Conflict series, we explore the third story every leader tells—not to themselves or to the person at the center of the conflict, but to everyone else affected by it. When conflict affects a team, staff, or congregation, people naturally have questions. How you communicate in those moments will either strengthen trust or unintentionally undermine it. The challenge is finding the balance between being appropriately transparent while honoring confidentiality a
Episode 347: Why Postponing Hard Conversations Is Costing You – Part 2 (opens the original)
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Few pastors enjoy difficult conversations, but every pastor must learn how to navigate them well. The way you navigate conflict doesn't just impact the issue at hand—it shapes your church's health, your own well-being, and the spiritual growth of everyone involved. In this week's episode, we unpack six practical, biblical principles for leading through conflict with wisdom and grace.
Episode 346: Why Postponing Hard Conversations Is Costing You – Part 1 (opens the original)
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Ministry and conflict go hand in hand. Difficult conversations, challenging people, and tough decisions are simply part of leading God's people. The question isn't if you'll face conflict . . . it's how you'll navigate it. In this week's episode, we explore a healthier approach to conflict that begins with your identity. When you remember that your worth is rooted in who you belong to, not what you accomplish, you can stop reacting out of fear, defensiveness, or self-criticism. Instead, you can
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