Ep. 47 Failure of Heart and Nerve

What really stops leaders from leading?

It’s rarely a lack of skill or strategy. More often, it’s one of two things: a failure of the heart — losing emotional connection to your mission and people — or a failure of the nerve — lacking the courage to act when it matters most. In this episode, Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid get honest about both. They explore how heartbreak shows up as disengagement, bitterness, and spiritual exhaustion, and how nerve failure hides behind indecision, avoidance, and compromised convictions. Drawing from real leadership scenarios and biblical examples — from Elijah’s despair to Saul’s fear — they unpack the ripple effects these failures have on teams, organizations, and the leaders themselves. More importantly, they talk about the way back: reconnecting with your calling, building emotional resilience, taking small courageous risks, and surrounding yourself with people who won’t let you stay stuck.

If you’ve ever found yourself pulling back emotionally or hesitating when bold action was needed, this one’s for you.