Christian leaders can appear successful while being driven by fear, lust, anger or pride. Dr. Dave Jones joins Peter Demos to explain how these hidden motivations can shape decisions, relationships and entire organizations.

Dave is the author of Plan to Win: How to Manage Your Fear, Lust, Anger and Pride While Building Your Christian Organization. He defines biblical winning as developing a richer relationship with Jesus Christ rather than maintaining constant success.

Peter and Dave discuss personal guardrails, worldly cravings, social media comparison and the difficulty leaders have receiving criticism. They also explain why admitting that you are struggling is not failure and how Scripture, mentorship, accountability and gratitude can help believers return to a place of trust.

📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS

🔗 Follow Peter Demos:

🌐 Website: https://www.peterdemos.org/
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial
𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos

🔗 Connect with Dr. Dave Jones:

🌐 Plan to Win book and free assessments: https://plantowintoday.com/
🌐 M is Good: https://misgood.com/
👤 Executive coaching and Dave's biography: https://misgood.com/drdave/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-jones-ed-d-87847312
𝕏 Twitter/X: https://x.com/themisgood
📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theMisgood
📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMisGood

In this conversation:

· A biblical definition of winning

· Fear, lust, anger and pride

· People, power and possessions

· Guardrails for Christian leaders

· Social media and false expectations

· Receiving criticism with humility

· Asking for help during difficult seasons

· Trusting God instead of hiding fear

Reflection question: Which motive is quietly steering your decisions right now: fear, lust, anger or pride?

Subscribe to Uncommon Sense in Current Times wherever you listen to podcasts.