When I first sat down to watch Zootopia with my family, I expected a fun animated romp. What I got was a surprisingly thoughtful exploration of prejudice, grace, and the mess we make when we judge others based on stereotypes. And while Disney didn't set out to create a "Christian" film, they accidentally stumbled onto some profoundly biblical principles about unity, dignity, and reconciliation. Let me walk you through why this movie matters for Christian families: and where

Every Sunday morning, your welcome center becomes a rapid-fire Q&A station. "Where's the bathroom?" "What time does the service start?" "Is there a class for my three-year-old?" These questions come fast. And if we're not careful, we start treating them like transactions, quick answers delivered with a polite smile before moving on to the next person in line. But here's what most door team training misses: every logistical question is actually a moment of vulnerability. Someo

You stepped into leadership because you felt called. You wanted to make a difference, in your church, your organization, your community. But somewhere along the way, you started feeling the weight of it all. The decisions. The expectations. The pressure to get it right. Here's something important: the fact that you're reading this means you care. And that already sets you apart. But caring deeply doesn't make us immune to blind spots. Even the most well-intentioned faith-base

You've probably heard the phrase "renewing your mind" countless times in church. Maybe it felt abstract: like something you should do but weren't quite sure how to actually accomplish. Here's what's wild: modern neuroscience has caught up with what Scripture has been saying for over two thousand years. Your brain can literally change shape based on what you think about. This isn't motivational fluff. It's biology. And when you understand it, Romans 12:2 transforms from a nic

Sunday morning arrives. Maybe you hit snooze twice. Maybe you're rushing to find matching socks for the kids. Maybe you're wondering if it's really worth getting out of your comfortable pajamas. But then you walk through those doors. Someone greets you by name. A familiar face waves from across the room. The music starts, and suddenly you're surrounded by voices lifted together: and something shifts inside your chest. That feeling? That's not an accident. That's the heartbeat

You know that moment when everything hits at once? The phone's ringing off the hook. Someone's yelling. The deadline just moved up. And everyone in the room is looking at you like you're supposed to have all the answers. Most people panic. Leaders show up differently. The Power You Carry Into the Room Here's what I've learned coaching leaders across the country: your internal state sets the emotional temperature of every space you enter. Think about it. When you walk into a