Quick fixes sound appealing, but ultimately, the pace of meaningful growth in leaders or ministries is slow and deliberate. In this conversation, Kara Powell and Rich Villodas discuss Rich's latest book, "The Narrow Path," and the impact that our spiritual formation has on our leadership.
1:00 - Are we scuba diving or snorkeling in our spiritual formation?
6:40 - The importance of our hidden life and spiritual practices
15:40 - How do we keep the long-view in mind in the midst of the urgent, everyday challenges?
20:00 - A healthy church culture
25:16 - A need for integration for the next generation & encouragement for youth leaders
About this Season: The Future-Focused Leadership podcast season is hosted by Dr. Kara Powell, author and executive director of FYI. Kara invites pastors and leading voices to share leadership principles, lessons, and skills that will keep us future-focused and rooted in Christ. Every episode brings practical ideas and encouragement.
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Related FYI resources:
BOOK: Future-Focused Church: Leading Through Change, Engaging the Next Generation, & Building a More Diverse Tomorrow.
BLOG: "What you need to know about Gen Alpha in 2026"