About this episode

The episode discusses the costs of ministry, the bitterness many leaders face, and the importance of giving one's life away before it's taken.

Father Ron Rolheiser has thought longer and harder about grief, aging, leadership, bitterness, and surrender than almost anyone alive. John Mark Comer joins me to co-interview him on what ministry actually costs, why so many leaders end up bitter, and what it looks like to give your life away before it's taken from you. 🔗 Show Notes 🤖 AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! 🗣️ Preaching Cheat Sheet 🧠 The Art of Leadership Academy 🎥 Watch on YouTube Follow @careynieuwhof ❗️Connect with other podcast listeners about each episode of my podcast, including me. You'll get exclusive insights by asking questions, sharing insights, and learning how others are applying the content in real life. Join for free: https://careynieuwhof.com/shownotes ART OF PREACHING If you're still writing your sermon Saturday night and replaying the mistakes Monday morning, The Art of Preaching is for you. It's a step-by-step course that's helped over 3,500 preachers write and deliver messages that land. Until July 15th, grab it for fifty dollars off at theartofpreachingcourse.com. VISITOR REACH Use the free Digital Health Assessment to see how many people are searching 'church near me' in your area. Visit…

People in this episode

Host: Carey Nieuwhof

Guests: Father Ronald Rolheiser, John Mark Comer

Topics covered

• grief
• leadership
• bitterness
• surrender
• ministry
• giving life away

Keywords

• grief
• leadership
• bitterness
• ministry wounds
• surrender
• Father Ronald Rolheiser
• John Mark Comer

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Organizations: The Art of Preaching, Visitor Reach, Gloo

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