The Pressure Pod with Dr. Gavin Adams

Are you leading your church, or just trying to keep everyone happy? In this episode, we explore the pressure of people-pleasing, the toll it takes on pastors, and how to step back into faithful leade…

Too many pastors are measuring their preaching by the wrong standards—and wondering why there’s no transformation. In this episode, Gavin walks through 5 signs your sermons might be missing the mark …

In this episode of The Pressure Pod for Pastors and Church Leaders, Dr. Gavin Adams breaks down why so many sermons don’t connect today—and what to do about it. Learn five practical shifts to preach …

Discipleship is a journey, but most churches offer a menu—not a map. In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams breaks down the real reason your people feel spiritually stuck—and how a simp…

In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams tackles one of the most overlooked reasons churches decline—even when the preaching is strong and the Gospel is central. Discover how spiritual le…

There’s a subtle but serious pressure pastors rarely name: the disconnect between your church’s current reality and the vision God placed in your heart. In this episode of The Pressure Pod, we unpack…

In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks why sticking to outdated ministry models is quietly costing your church growth—and how to start leading with innovation. You’ll walk away …

You’ve got passion, a mission, and a heart for ministry. But something still feels stuck. In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks the real reason many churches plateau—and the th…

Ministry pressure hurts. But it often hurts most where you’re unknowingly relying on pride. In this episode, I unpack why that’s not punishment—it’s grace. Let’s explore how God uses pressure to puri…

Feeling stretched thin by one too many ministry “yeses”? In this episode of The Pressure Pod, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks the idea of opportunity cost and why every good idea comes at a hidden price. You…

You didn’t enter ministry to manage budgets and organize workflows, but that’s where you find yourself. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks why management isn’t the enemy of ministry—it’s the st…

Too many pastors are measuring their preaching by the wrong standards—and wondering why there’s no transformation. In this episode, Gavin walks through 5 signs your sermons might be missing the mark …

Feeling crushed by ministry? In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams helps you reframe the pressure as part of God’s preparation—not a sign of failure. If you're leading under weight, this will bring real r…

Ministry pressure is real, but scarcity doesn’t have to feel like failure. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams helps pastors reframe their limits as leadership leverage. Learn how to use scarcity as a s…

Most pastors were trained to shepherd people, but now you're expected to lead a complex organization. No wonder ministry feels heavy. In this episode, we unpack how embracing organizational strategy …

Many pastors are under pressure to perform, but they’re tracking the wrong things. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams helps you rethink your ministry scoreboard and lead with clarity, confidence, and m…

Many pastors are surrounded by people… but feel completely alone. In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams shares the 4 relational circles every pastor needs to stay healthy, connected, and confident, withou…

Ministry doesn’t just fill your schedule—it floods your life. In this episode, Gavin breaks down how the slow drip of pastoral pressure can quietly cost your family more than you realize—and what to …

If you’re secretly hoping someone cancels a meeting just so you can breathe—this episode is for you. Gavin unpacks the signs of leadership fatigue, what it really means, and how to recover your energ…

When cultural tension rises, what should pastors say—and how should they say it? In this episode, Dr. Gavin Adams unpacks a practical 4-step framework to help you lead your church with conviction and…