The Pain of Betrayal with Ron Cook

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Books mentioned:

Clergy Killers, G. Lloyd Rediger

Forgiving What You Can't Forget, Lisa Terkeurst

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Peter Scazzero

In this conversation, Ron Cook shares his personal experiences with betrayal in ministry, detailing a significant incident that led to a crisis in his leadership. He discusses the emotional and spiritual challenges he faced, the support he received from unexpected sources, and the lessons learned through the pain. Ron emphasizes the importance of trusting God's plan and the growth that can come from difficult experiences. In this conversation, Ron Cook discusses the themes of healing through brokenness, the challenges of dealing with clergy killers in churches, and the importance of stewardship of pain. He emphasizes the need for trust and healing after betrayal, and shares insights on how to support pastoral families through difficult times. The conversation also highlights the resources available for pastors and their families to navigate their emotional health and spiritual growth.