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📖 Episode Overview:
Let’s be honest — sometimes the hardest thing about leadership isn’t starting something new… it’s knowing when to stop. In this episode, Paul gets real about a recent decision to pause his weekly email, The Launch Pad, and redirect that time and energy into his leadership at The Gathering and his doctoral studies.
It’s a vulnerable, practical conversation about what it looks like to evaluate our efforts with wisdom and courage — and how to pivot without shame when God starts blessing a different lane.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
- Why pivoting isn’t failure — it’s faithful leadership
- How to evaluate your current strategies through a wisdom-driven lens
- Practical questions to ask when deciding whether to press on or press pause
- Biblical encouragement from Acts 16 about trusting divine redirection
- Why God cares more about your mission than your methods
📖 Scripture Highlight:
Acts 16:6-10 — When Paul’s missionary strategy got blocked by the Holy Spirit, he didn’t fight it. He pivoted and ended up sparking a revival in Europe. God still works that way.
🛠️ Episode Resources:
- Proverbs 16:9 — “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord determines his steps.”
- C.S. Lewis Quote: “There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind.”
🎧 Listen If You:
- Are wrestling with a project, ministry, or initiative that just isn’t bearing fruit
- Feel guilty about quitting something you once believed in
- Need wisdom and courage to reallocate your time, energy, and focus
- Want to hear a leader be honest about failure and faithfulness
📣 Stay Connected:
If this episode resonated with you, share it with a friend or teammate navigating a pivot of their own. And don’t forget to leave a review — it helps more reluctant leaders like us find their tribe.
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