What does it mean to lead with conviction—without copying someone else’s model?
In Part 2 of their candid host recap, Tara Beth Leach and Dr. Mark Quanstrom reflect on the pressures pastors face to mimic big-box ministry models or speak out on every cultural issue. From franchise churches to the idolization of family and politics, they unpack the theological convictions that keep them grounded—and pastoral.
🎙️ In This Episode:
- Why mimicking other churches misses the heart of incarnational ministry
- How to lead without getting hijacked by political pressure
- Church as God’s primary redemptive strategy—not politics, not family
- What keeps liberals and conservatives worshiping together
⏱️ Timestamps:
04:30 — The Disney analogy for contextualized ministry
10:00 — How tradition and personality shape different worship styles
13:00 — Mark’s Willow Creek detour and rediscovering pastoral identity
20:00 — Church, not politics or family, as God’s redemptive plan
27:00 — Should pastors name “Tesla” in the pulpit?
31:00 — Creating space for political difference in the Church
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