Today, we’ve taken the mocking of leaders to an art form. We have entire websites dedicated to parodies—some funny, some pretty cutting—of pastors and presidents, entertainers, and other public figures. It’s almost a national pastime. But if you’re a Christian, is there a different set of responses we should have? Is there another way to look at a faltering leader? On this episode of State of Independence, Joe Watkins interview Dave Weidis of “Serving Leaders Ministries”; an organization focused on helping leaders who’ve perhaps experienced a setback or worse—made a seemingly fatal mistake or moral failure—to find the way back to purpose and mission. (Original airdate 12-16-22)
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