E169 When Leaders Use Power for Personal Gain

Relational Skills in Real Life

Relational Skills in Real Life
E169 When Leaders Use Power for Personal Gain
Sep 14, 2026 Season 1 Episode 169
Chris Coursey

At a time when stories of moral failure and unhealthy leadership in churches and ministries seem all too common, how can we know whether the communities weโ€™re part of are truly healthy and safe?

In this episode, Chris tackles this difficult but important topic by exploring what happens when people in positions of authority are operating beyond their maturity or capacity. He shares warning signs to watch for, practical questions you can ask church or ministry leaders, and characteristics that point to a healthy culture.

Whether youโ€™re evaluating a church, ministry, small group, or other community, this conversation offers practical tools for recognizing leadership and environments where people can grow, connect, and thrive!

๐Ÿ”— Book: Joy Starts Here

๐Ÿ”— Online Theory Course: The Pain of Disappointment

๐Ÿ”— Book: The Pandora Problem

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Episode Artwork E169 When Leaders Use Power for Personal Gain 13:54 Episode Artwork E168 Storytelling 14:34 Episode Artwork E167 The VLE: Identity Distortions 11:33 Episode Artwork E166 The VLE: Making Sense of Our Experiences 13:37 Episode Artwork E165 Five Consequences of Dismissing Emotions 12:05 Episode Artwork E164 Relational Skills and Emotional Intelligence 11:59 Episode Artwork E163 The Value of Repetition 16:21 Episode Artwork E162 Six Ways Relational Skills Help Marriages Stay Strong 12:33 Episode Artwork E161 How Relational Skills Help a New Marriage Start Strong 12:05 Episode Artwork E160 Understanding the People We Love 11:40 Episode Artwork E159 Relational Skills are the Missing Puzzle Piece 12:52 Episode Artwork E158 Tips for Building Family Joy During Busy Summers [Extended Episode] 16:41 Episode Artwork E157 Why Good Information Isn't Enough 13:57 Episode Artwork E156 Are Relational Skills Biblical? 11:29 Episode Artwork E155 Truth and Emotions 11:27 Episode Artwork E154 How Security with Immanuel Increases Tolerance for Relational Risk 11:13 Episode Artwork E153 How to Measure and Grow Your Peace Levels 12:35 Episode Artwork E152 How to Measure and Grow Your Joy Levels 11:08 Episode Artwork E151 Becoming a Safe Leader 13:03 Episode Artwork E150 Practicing Skills in Every Stage of Life 15:10 Episode Artwork E149 Is It Unspiritual to Deal with Emotions? 9:10 Episode Artwork E148 Discerning Enemy Mode in Offense 14:26 Episode Artwork E147 Spreading Skills All Over the World 11:43 Episode Artwork E146 Online vs In-Person Learning 11:41 Episode Artwork E145 Why is Offense so Hard to Recover From? 10:31