• 097 Confessions of an Amateur Saint (with Mandy Smith)

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097 Confessions of an Amateur Saint (with Mandy Smith)

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  • Instead of pretending to have it all together or insisting that you’re the problem, do you long to see more Christian leaders be honest about their own faith struggles? What benefit could there be to having a front-row seat to the moments that leaders choose to trust in God, even when it’s hard to believe?

    Today we have Mandy Smith, pastor and award-winning author and speaker—and also a great friend—with us to talk about this very thing.We are talking about her newest book, Confessions of an Amateur Saint: The Christian Leader’s Journey from Self-Sufficiency to Reliance on God.

    00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
    00:27 Mandy Smith's New Book
    03:16 The Journey of Writing
    05:23 The Role of Joy and Creativity in Ministry
    07:59 Attachment and Dependence on God
    11:48 Confessions and Vulnerability
    14:54 The Importance of Connection and Openness
    16:57 Spiritual Warfare and Pruning
    25:41 Solidarity with Christ's Sacrifices
    29:07 The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership
    32:14 The Power of Shared Struggles
    36:58 The Structure and Purpose of the Book
    43:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

    Join Attaching to God Learning Cohort: Quieting an Anxious and Avoidant Faith.

    • Starting Nov. 12 (2024), with the live calls on Tuesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm (EST).
    • Link: https://www.embodiedfaith.life/attaching-to-god-cohort

    Stay Connected:

    • NEED spiritual direction or coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here.
    • Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources.
    • Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).
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Instead of pretending to have it all together or insisting that you’re the problem, do you long to see more Christian leaders be honest about their own faith struggles? What benefit could there be to having a front-row seat to the moments that leaders choose to trust in God, even when it’s hard to believe?

Today we have Mandy Smith, pastor and award-winning author and speaker—and also a great friend—with us to talk about this very thing.We are talking about her newest book, Confessions of an Amateur Saint: The Christian Leader’s Journey from Self-Sufficiency to Reliance on God.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
00:27 Mandy Smith's New Book
03:16 The Journey of Writing
05:23 The Role of Joy and Creativity in Ministry
07:59 Attachment and Dependence on God
11:48 Confessions and Vulnerability
14:54 The Importance of Connection and Openness
16:57 Spiritual Warfare and Pruning
25:41 Solidarity with Christ's Sacrifices
29:07 The Role of Vulnerability in Leadership
32:14 The Power of Shared Struggles
36:58 The Structure and Purpose of the Book
43:29 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Join Attaching to God Learning Cohort: Quieting an Anxious and Avoidant Faith.

  • Starting Nov. 12 (2024), with the live calls on Tuesdays, 2:30pm-3:30pm (EST).
  • Link: https://www.embodiedfaith.life/attaching-to-god-cohort

Stay Connected:

  • NEED spiritual direction or coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here.
  • Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources.
  • Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).

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