Overwhelm and Stress: Megan Fate Marshman on pursuing 'relaxed' Christian leadership
The Lead PodcastShow Notes
🎧 We’re joined by the inspiring Megan Fate Marshman, a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and the Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Lake Christian Camps. Megan is passionate about spreading the real and raw hope of the Christian faith in all areas of our real and raw everyday lives.🚨 As she completes her Doctorate of Ministry, she continues to shepherd women at Arbor Road Church in Long Beach, California, while navigating life as a single parent and widow.
Megan shares her unexpected journey through grief, loss, anger, and sadness, revealing how it deepened her dependence on God, reshaped her priorities and perspective, and guided her to a more restful, 'relaxed' life walking with the one who is not worried about a thing. 🙏 Together, Amy and Megan discuss how they have both found peace and purpose amid life's overwhelming challenges, offering practical and spiritual insights on overcoming stress, striving, and experiencing God's presence in the pressures of leadership.
Discover how Megan embraces God's presence in every aspect of life, drawing strength and resilience even when faced with life's unexpected turns 🌍. Learn more and shop Megan's new book here: https://amzn.to/3XlyjWb.
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