Episode 260: Feelings Make Terrible Leaders

Episode 260: Feelings Make Terrible Leaders

From Write this Down! with Dot Bowen by Dot Bowen

March 11, 2026 · 31 min

About this episode

Dot and Cara discuss the relationship between feelings, thoughts, and identity in the context of faith.

Feelings are powerful, but they aren't always trustworthy. In this conversation, Dot and Cara talk about the connection between our thoughts, our emotions, and the choices we make. It's easy to let our emotions define our identity, but instead of ignoring those emotions or being ruled by them, we can hold them up against Truth and let God shape how we see ourselves. Grab your Bible, a pencil, and maybe a cup of coffee, and join us for a conversation. Got a question about today’s episode or something else you’d like to hear us talk about on the show? Let us know ! Episode recap: Intro (00:00) First, write down Romans 7:15-20 (0:18) Feelings make good indicators, but bad dictators (2:51) Feelings aren’t always true (8:27) Every feeling begins with a thought, which may or may not be true (8:48) The Holy Spirit allows you to better understand your emotions (13:01) We often pour out how we feel on others (16:29) Facing our emotions is uncomfortable because we don’t expect grace (20:03) God can heal our hurts and handle our negative emotions (23:07) Learn to pause and take your feelings to God before you act (29:04) Are you interested in having Dot come and speak to your community…

People in this episode

Host: Dot Bowen

Guest: Cara

Topics covered

  • emotions
  • identity
  • truth
  • spirituality
  • leadership
  • faith

Keywords

  • feelings
  • leadership
  • emotions
  • truth
  • spiritual growth
  • God
  • identity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bible, Romans 7:15-20

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