Pearls and Swine Site Podcast

Kelly Dehnert
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Bringing Hope and Healing to Targets of Abusive and Toxic Leadership in Christian Organizations. Giving voice to our blogs!

  1. Leadership Wisdom and Humility: God Chose What is Foolish in the World to Shame the Wise

    May 29

    Leadership Wisdom and Humility: God Chose What is Foolish in the World to Shame the Wise

    1st Corinthians 1 says so many things to leaders as well as subordinates in Christian organizations. It speaks of calling and of wisdom and of foolishness and of power and of weakness and of arrogance—all of it which are related to leadership and those who follow.

    5 min
  2. How Good Leaders are Chosen: Moses and the Exodus

    May 17

    How Good Leaders are Chosen: Moses and the Exodus

    What makes a leader good is not that he simply rejects prevailing political approaches, speaks his mind, displays power, or brings wealth and fortune to an organization. However, what is fundamental to good leadership is someone who has skills, humility, and cares for the needs of others, particularly the vulnerable.

    7 min
  3. Tongues Are Sharp As Swords: Verbal Abuse in the Bible

    Apr 29

    Tongues Are Sharp As Swords: Verbal Abuse in the Bible

    Those who suggest emotional or verbal abuse is not really abuse need to reconsider scripture.

    5 min
  4. Why Leave a Toxic Organization?

    Apr 29

    Why Leave a Toxic Organization?

    In my study of toxic leadership over the years, I have found that many experts in their various fields want to give hope to their readers. They provide many excellent ideas on how to remain under a toxic leader while pursuing a flourishing ministry. I am going to suggest in this blog that they are usually for naught.

    13 min
  5. Janet's Story: God's Man & Misuse of Spiritual Authority

    Apr 28

    Janet's Story: God's Man & Misuse of Spiritual Authority

    Janet's abusive pastor disregarded church protocol, manipulated his congregation, and exerted authority. She eventually sought healing and learned valuable lessons. She advises others to trust their instincts, uphold core values, seek support, and educate the church on abusive leadership.

    9 min
  6. Facing a Terrifying Leader: Choosing When to Leave and When to Stay

    Apr 28

    Facing a Terrifying Leader: Choosing When to Leave and When to Stay

    To some Christians, the choice of whether to stay under a toxic leader in the home, workplace, or organization is not a question. They may consider leaving, but the go-to is a belief that God has called them to suffer for Christ’s sake. I assure them, their consciences are not bound by Scripture.

    9 min
  7. The Prevalence of Toxic Leadership: Are They Under Every Rock?

    Apr 15

    The Prevalence of Toxic Leadership: Are They Under Every Rock?

    Clearly, according to a survey/study done in Sweden bad leadership is not under every rock. Only 42% of those surveyed don’t trust their company’s management team. Is the glass half full?

    7 min
  8. Insolent Opponents: Can Toxic Leaders Change?

    Apr 14

    Insolent Opponents: Can Toxic Leaders Change?

    Like in domestic abuse research, there is debate as to the malleability of abusive people in leadership. I would guess that in most people's experience, there is little hope for such change.

    9 min
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