When cultural tension rises, what should pastors say—and how should they say it? In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks a practical 4-step framework to help you lead your church with conviction and compassion in a politically divided world.

What do you do when your spiritual life runs dry—but you're still expected to lead others to living water? In this honest episode, Gavin unpacks the unseen spiritual pressure pastors face, why it doesn’t make you a failure, and how to reconnect with God when prayer feels impossible.

You followed a call to ministry, not a career in organizational management. So why does your week feel like a corporate staff meeting schedule? In this episode, Gavin unpacks why strategic leadership is essential in ministry today, and how to lead with less pressure and more clarity—even if you’ve never been trained for it.

Do you secretly treat Sunday like your Super Bowl? When every detail has to be perfect and your value as a pastor feels tied to how the message lands? In this episode, Gavin exposes the hidden pressure of Sunday performance and offers a healthier way to lead with trust instead of insecurity.

Empathy is essential for ministry. But when it quietly morphs into people-pleasing, it creates pressure that sabotages leadership. In this episode, Gavin unpacks how to recognize the drift from empathy into appeasement—and how to lead with conviction, not fear.

Are you the pastor your church thinks you are… or do you just feel like a really good actor?

Ministry pressure is real and relentless.

Not just because of what you do, but because of everything you're expected to be:

Spiritual guide. Organizational leader. Marriage counselor. Budget manager.

All while never disappointing anyone and staying spiritually “on fire.”

It’s no wonder so many pastors feel tired, stuck, or ready to quit.

But here’s the real issue:

Most pastors don’t even recognize the pressure they’re under. They just feel… heavy.

I've been in ministry for 20 years and have now coached hundreds of pastors worldwide. My experience and observations helped me identify The Deadly 7 — seven invisible pressures slowly crushing pastors from the inside out.

If you’re ready to stop pretending and start addressing what’s actually weighing you down, start here.