Relational Spirituality: Part 2 (Q&A with Dr. Todd Hall and John Mark Comer)

About this episode

Dr. Todd Hall and John Mark Comer discuss relational spirituality and the importance of safe relationships for pastors.

Where can you go as a pastor to find the safe relationships you need to flourish? In this episode, Dr. Todd Hall is joined by John Mark Comer to engage with questions from pastors about the tensions of leading relationally. They explore questions such as: How can we practice vulnerability while maintaining appropriate boundaries? How do we foster more relational safety within our staff teams? And where can pastors go to cultivate their own necessary, safe spaces? This Q&A was held at the Practicing the Way Pastor Conference in Portland, Oregon, in 2024. To find more resources and experiences tailored just for you—the pastor—visit practicingtheway.org/pastor. This podcast and its episodes are free, thanks to the generosity of The Circle and other givers. You can learn more about The Circle or contribute toward future resources like this podcast at practicingtheway.org/give.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr. Todd Hall, John Mark Comer

Topics covered

• relational spirituality
• pastoral care
• vulnerability
• staff relationships
• safe spaces

Keywords

• pastor
• vulnerability
• relational safety
• staff teams
• safe spaces

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Practicing the Way

Places: Portland, Oregon

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