Author, speaker, consultant, and ordained pastor, Skye Jethani, joins Lisa to discuss tough questions regarding how to practice integrity in a technology-driven culture. Are technology and ministry integrity linked? What's the allure of popularity for ministry leaders? What causes a lapse in integrity? This episode pulls back the curtain on these issues and much more!

Lisa and Joel tackle the topic of church hurt and spiritual abuse in this episode. They talk about the importance of clearly defining these terms and how to tell the difference. As a bonus, Lisa and Joel discuss how “honor culture” and entitlement fit into the equation. Take a listen, you won’t regret it!

Lisa welcomes speaker, activist, coach, and author Irene Rollins to the podcast today. Irene’s book Reframe Your Shame details her struggle with alcoholism and provides tools to help you recognize the pain in your life and break the cycle. Lisa and Irene dive deep into addictions that are plaguing church leaders, addressing many “acceptable addictions” that aren’t discussed enough. Listen in to this crucial conversation!

This week on Ministry Strong Lisa Whittle welcomes Katelyn Beaty, a journalist, editor, and keen observer of trends in the American church. Lisa & Katelyn hit the hard topic of celebrity Christians and go deeper into this topic of why it's not okay and what we can do about it.

In this show, Lisa and Joel introduce the hot topic of Christian Celebrity. In this show, they discuss what celebritism looks like to them and their points of view on the difference and similarities of influence and celebritism. Make sure to tune in and take notes! You don't want to miss this show!

Continuing the conversation on burnout and boundaries, Lisa chats with her friend, author, speaker, founder, and visionary leader of IF Gathering, Jennie Allen. Sharing their own personal experiences and scripture, they encourage leaders to be aware of the signs of burnout, do the hard work to rest and fast, and set good boundaries to live well.