

The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast
Pete Scazzero
Many pastors and church leaders today feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated that their churches don't seem to be making mature disciples. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast explores the paradigms and practices leaders need to transform their church culture and multiply deeply changed disciples.
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Feb 8, 2022 • 32min
Part 4 | Journey Through the Wall | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
In today's podcast, I talk more extensively about the 6 stages of the wall and it can lead to complete life transformation. This episode is a continuation of an 8-week podcast series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to start the journey toward emotional and spiritual health, this series is a must-listen. If you missed the first episode on the problem of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, you can listen to it here.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

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Feb 1, 2022 • 31min
Part 3 | Going Back to Go Forward | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
Today, on the podcast, we continue an 8-week series in which we explore the seminal work from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality. If you are a pastor, leader, or listener and you want to grow in emotional health, this series is a must-listen. If you missed the first episode on the problem of emotionally unhealthy spirituality, you can listen to it here.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

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Jan 25, 2022 • 32min
Part 2 | Know Yourself that You May Know God | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
The podcast discusses the importance of self-awareness in knowing oneself and God better, exploring the concept of differentiation and emotional maturity. It also touches on aligning personal actions with one's unique traits from God, mastering self-regulation for effective leadership, and embracing authenticity in leadership. Various tools like Enneagrams and Genogram are discussed for self-discovery and spiritual growth.

Jan 18, 2022 • 31min
Part 1 | The Problem of Emotionally Unhealthy Spirituality | Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Series
In this episode, the host introduces the topic of emotionally unhealthy spirituality and the need for emotional health for pastors and leaders. They explore the symptoms of emotionally healthy spirituality and discuss the formation of the false self. They emphasize the importance of slowing down, embracing limits, and nurturing the inner life. The speaker reflects on their experience as a lead pastor and the role of inner life in ministry growth.

Jan 11, 2022 • 34min
Staying Grounded when the Ground Keeps Moving
Today, on the podcast, Pete shares two biblical invitations that will anchor you when the earth is shifting underneath your feet.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Jan 4, 2022 • 43min
Launching out into the Deep
In today's podcast, Pete shares a sermon with an appropriate invitation for 2022 so that you will be encouraged as you lead into a new year.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Dec 28, 2021 • 30min
Top 5 Most Listened to Podcasts of 2021
In today's episode, Pete plays highlights from five of the most popular podcast episodes from 2021.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Dec 21, 2021 • 20min
Surrender to Jesus' Birth In and Through You (A Daily Office)
In today's episode, we'll discover that it's in silence that we learn to pay attention to what God is birthing in and through us.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Dec 14, 2021 • 37min
Palace or Cave: Where True Power Resides
In today's podcast, Pete shares with you a sermon in which he explores many fascinating details about Herod's life and why it stood in such contrast with the newborn King.Reserve your spot at our upcoming Global Leaders Conference.September 30 – October 1, 202614th St. Salvation Army, NYC(Live Spanish Translation available)Register Now: https://ehd.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3421612Learn more about the EH Global Leader Conference 2026: emotionallyhealthy.org/conference

Dec 7, 2021 • 35min
Sabbaticals Pt. 2: How to Plan for a Transformational Sabbatical
Learn how to plan for a transformational sabbatical, the significance of sabbaticals in personal reflection and learning, challenges of balancing a sabbatical with young children, addressing burnout and persuading pastors to take a sabbatical, the importance of planning and support, and the benefits of taking a sabbatical after retiring from a long-term job.


