193. The Power of Healthy Anger in Ministry, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

Spiritual Life and Leadership

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Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss the role of anger in leadership. They emphasize the importance of acknowledging and addressing anger in a healthy way, shifting the focus from retaliation to addressing the systems that need to be changed. They highlight the significance of understanding and navigating the anger of others, especially in the context of leading change in churches and organizations. Through their conversation, they underscore the value of naming anger as a legitimate feeling and taking responsibility for creating healthier systems that promote flourishing and minimize harm.
Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Chuck Whitley in Episode 81: Anger and Spiritual Leadership:
“We need to shift our anger from responding with retaliation to addressing systems that need to be changed.”
THIS EPISODE'S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Tod Bolsinger emphasizes the discomfort often associated with acknowledging anger in a ministry or leadership context.
• The conversation delves into the relationship between fear, hurt, and the unconscious tendency to retaliate when triggered by anger.
• Reflecting on the civil rights movement, the episode illustrates the power of addressing broken systems in a transformative manner without resorting to retaliation.
• The discussion highlights regional variations in passive-aggressive behavior, emphasizing the importance of owning and addressing the impact of every action within a ministry setting.
• Tod Bolsinger provides practical insights on navigating and addressing the anger of others within a ministry context, emphasizing the value of addressing the deeper emotions behind the anger.
• The episode emphasizes the legitimacy of healthy anger in leadership and the acknowledgment that change within ministries can elicit fear and anger, often expressed as anger.
• Listeners gain valuable insights into understanding and responding to anger within ministry, acknowledging that change and faithful leadership can provoke anger, and providing guidance on managing this during significant transitions.

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