In this powerful episode of the Faithly Stories podcast, we are joined by Lance Witt—pastor, author, and founder of Replenish Ministries—as he shares a candid look into the joys and struggles of ministry leadership in conversation with host Alicia Lee. From the early days in small-town churches to leading global campaigns at Saddleback, Lance opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, burnout, and the trap of workaholism in a fast-paced modern church culture.

Lance's journey took a transformative turn when, mid-flight to Singapore, he felt a clear call to start Replenish, a ministry focused on helping leaders live and lead from a healthy soul. Through honest storytelling and practical wisdom, he invites us to examine how ambition and self-awareness connect with spiritual rhythms to shape our longevity in leadership. If you’ve ever wrestled with discouragement, identity, or the tension between doing for God and being with God, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear how God is moving through the next generation of leaders and why restoring the soul of the leader may be one of the church’s most urgent needs.

Website: http://replenish.net

(00:01) Journey of a Pastor's Ministry Life
(11:11) Pastoring, Transition, and Self-Leadership
(20:07) Journey of Ministry Burnout and Recovery
(30:37) Navigating Church Leadership Challenges
(42:57) Navigating Ministry Ambition and Accountability
(51:02) Empowering Church Leaders Through Faithly

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