Ep. 95 - Soul Care & Leading through Difficult Times (with Mindy Caliguire‪)‬ The Church Planting Podcast with Greg Nettle

Greg talks with soul care expert Mindy Caliguire about maintaining and nurturing leaders' well-being while under the pressures of church planting and leadership. Mindy shares insights from her forthcoming book, "Ignite Your Soul: When Exhaustion, Isolation, and Burnout Light a Path to Flourishing," on the importance of soul care, structural integrity, and the essential practices leaders must adopt to thrive in challenging times.
The conversation covers various aspects, including the necessity of building a robust internal foundation to handle the leadership weight, the significance of personal and relational integrity, and the strategic steps leaders can take to prepare for and navigate through politically charged and tumultuous periods. They emphasize creating a soul care plan, incorporating regular self-reflection, and establishing a supportive community as crucial components for leaders aiming to sustain their mission and vision healthily and effectively.
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Episode Content
[00:00:00] Introduction by Greg Nettle and overview of Stadia's mission. [00:00:22] Introduction of Mindy Caliguire and her contributions to soul care and her forthcoming book. [00:02:07] Discussion on the importance of preparing leaders for politically charged times ahead. [00:05:10] Personal reflections on the challenges and necessities of leadership health post-pandemic. [00:06:26] Strategies for building foundational strength for future leadership challenges. [00:09:03] The significance of inspecting and improving personal and relational integrity. [00:12:43] Practical steps for leaders to thrive in the next 18 to 24 months. [00:22:12] The role of a structured soul care plan in ensuring leadership effectiveness. [00:29:48] Closing thoughts and appreciation for the insights shared by Mindy Caliguire.