{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Talking Church","title":"The Leadership Lessons I Wish Every Pastor Knew","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2891,"description":"In this episode of Talking Church, Pastor Logan sits down with Pastor Chris Hodges, Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, to talk about some of the leadership principles that have shaped his life, ministry, and the way he leads people.\nChris shares why he focuses on growth instead of goals, how he protects what matters most on his calendar, why great leaders learn to see the potential in people, and the importance of having principles that guide you when pressure comes.\nThey also talk about building strong teams, knowing what to say no to, finding your people, dreaming bigger, and creating space to slow down in the middle of a busy life.\nWhether you're a pastor, church leader, Dream Team leader, or simply someone who wants to grow in the way you lead, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom you can put into practice.\nWant to connect with Chris Hodges?\nhttps://www.instagram.com/pastorchrishodges\nhttps://www.churchofthehighlands.com/about/leadership","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/5ZnIzhHFpSK2m3HYWhRb6IQOhWyrcFM5Q7VF_kyToWg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZjky/NzA5NTk3MmI0NGUw/OTZlMzI3YTgwY2Fi/N2FmMS5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}