In this episode of The Gavin Adams Leadership Podcast, Dr. Gavin Adams explores why discipleship often feels harder than it should—and why the real issue may not be effort or theology, but design.

This conversation kicks off a new series on intentional discipleship and introduces the core tension many pastors feel: participation doesn’t always lead to progress.

If your church is busy but growth feels inconsistent, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and a practical next step you can apply this week.

In this episode of The Gavin Adams Leadership Podcast, Dr. Gavin Adams explores why comforting stories can quietly stall church momentum. Learn how intentional, honest leadership reduces pressure, restores clarity, and helps pastors take the right next step forward.

Giving isn’t slowing because people don’t care. It’s slowing because trust feels uncertain. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams explains why generosity has become a trust signal—and how intentional leadership restores confidence without pressure.

Sunday afternoons discourage faithful pastors more than we expect. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams shares a personal story of comparison, leadership pressure, and the intentional shift that helped redefine faithfulness. This conversation offers clarity for pastors who care deeply about growth without losing their souls.

In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams explores how unintentional leadership habits can quietly increase team anxiety—and how intentional clarity creates calm, confident teams. This conversation equips pastors to reduce pressure without lowering expectations and lead with steadiness in an anxious world.

Giving moments shouldn’t feel awkward or pressured. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams reframes generosity as a discipleship step instead of a financial transaction and shares how intentional pastors lead giving with clarity and confidence.

In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams explores why avoiding goals may actually be creating more pressure for pastors and church leaders. With pastoral insight and practical clarity, he reframes goals as intentional stewardship that helps churches move their mission forward without compromising faith. If leadership feels heavier than it should, this conversation will help you lead with greater focus, confidence, and intention.

In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams explores why “building the plane as we fly it” only works when leaders clarify the destination first. Learn how intentional leadership reduces pressure, protects momentum, and restores confidence for church leaders navigating growth and complexity.