In this episode, two seasoned pastors open up about the realities of leadership. From carrying pressure and chasing growth to learning collaboration, building teams, and creating margin, they share how their philosophy of leadership has evolved over time.

They also talk about succession, raising up the next generation, avoiding burnout, and the delicate balance between staying in your lane and letting others lead. They unpack hard-earned lessons about control, identity, and why rescuing people can sometimes do more harm than good.

If you’re leading anything, whether it’s ministry, a team, or a family, this conversation will challenge how you think about success, influence, and long-term impact.

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Jim Burgen | https://www.jimburgen.com/
• Riding High Ministries | https://www.ridinghighministries.org/

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In this episode, we’re joined by pastor and author Aaron Graham for a conversation about why progressive Christianity can become a dangerous counterfeit in the church today. They unpack the growing need for discernment as cultural ideas increasingly reshape and challenge biblical truth.

They discuss how faith rarely falls apart overnight but often drifts over time through subtle compromises and why clarity, conviction, and a strong biblical worldview matter now more than ever. You’ll hear practical insight on navigating doubt, deconstruction, and cultural pressure while staying anchored in the authority of God’s Word.

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- Aaron Graham | https://www.aarongrahamdc.com/

- Unshakable Faith: How to Stand Firm in a Culture of Lies by Aaron Graham (releases May 12th) | https://www.amazon.com/Unshakable-Faith-Stand-Firm-Culture/dp/B0FM79BLZV/ref=sr_1_1?adgrpid=186693681295&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UIkK8mfQxAGNibTiI8c7uAY7HWjgnN-d1zkWo5q5mug.VquaHZRq91nZa_0UOxXI7ZjJ4KG0p1ajixet70gR-FE&dib_tag=se&hvadid=779637496952&hvdev=c&hvexpln=0&hvlocphy=9016077&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=2806696410187798457--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2806696410187798457&hvtargid=kwd-2477754901342&hydadcr=17833_13794506_2332441&keywords=unshakeable+faith+aaron+graham&mcid=c7cd72f5d143301bbb28150bd8d3eeb9&qid=1777312891&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sr=8-1

- Traders Point app | https://tpcc.org/app - Bible Reading Plan | Download the App

- Man Your Station | Download the App

- Men's Night | May 1st | Watch Live on YouTube @TradersPointChristianChurch

- Get Baptized | https://tpcc.org/baptism

- Journey to Modern Theology by Roger Olson | https://www.amazon.com/Journey-Modern-Theology-Reconstruction-Deconstruction/dp/1514012049/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38C62GZZ9SH7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b2n3MbOLJyoatUgkLj5y-NP2ykvcMUDoLGHMeIEgDtgC4n9SImBsNmvnw-cs_VtHi4UVZlJDMIkZ8MG0VkTzvSeOecyEMbPdXYtdpt7UtwYJcYPMmtJb5sDz6oBlMtLT7dZ45FlpbyAQ_75u_o8Ei5jKWlcQzH9KBzR2zj_H12IfTY142YYQrlIMZIlDYNFETmteKn6RhCxJq9Ei5De3_quI3QCJHcALrWE-103pxmQ.Q_ypmCHknxR82sY2mFkZshLRJbUz5LcflkMgVMVVZxs&dib_tag=se&keywords=Journey+to+Modern+Theology&qid=1777312921&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=journey+to+modern+theology%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1

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We believe Jesus changes everything. We’ll do anything to get people to Him. There’s a lot going on in the world—and maybe you’ve felt it too: the sense that there has to be more. More purpose. More connection. More hope. We believe real change is possible—and it starts with Jesus. https://tpcc.org/

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In this episode, we sit down with Todd Pierce of Riding High Ministries for an honest conversation about identity, healing, and what it looks like to be loved by God as a Father.

Todd shares how God used horses to heal his own wounds and why true freedom isn't found in doing whatever you want, but in discovering who you were created to be.

In this conversation, we cover:

• Why being “fathered” by God changes everything
• Healing father wounds and breaking generational cycles
• The difference between freedom and just doing what you want
• Marriage and what it really means to love someone well
• How surrender leads to strength, purpose, and identity

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

• Riding High Ministries | https://www.ridinghighministries.org/
• Todd Pierce | https://www.instagram.com/pierce_todd/
• Born Wild Weekend | https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9xMu6o58-4iLmt7UvgXRM5OPENNUArNO&si=DSRNNMIXlSDOPP5p
• Traders Point App | https://tpcc.org/app

ABOUT TRADERS POINT

We believe Jesus changes everything. We’ll do anything to get people to Him. There’s a lot going on in the world—and maybe you’ve felt it too: the sense that there has to be more. More purpose. More connection. More hope. We believe real change is possible—and it starts with Jesus.

https://tpcc.org/

CONNECT WITH US!

Instagram: instagram.com/traderspointcc

Facebook: facebook.com/TradersPointCC

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