Trauma can be a one-time event or a cumulation of crisis events – but most leaders ignore the symptoms that lead to post traumatic stress. In this conversation, Phil Cooke https://philcooke.com sits down with Steve Robinson, pastor of Church of the King in New Orleans, to talk about his book, "Soul Leadership: Rebound from Crisis, Grow in Resilience, Live from Wholeness." Based on Steve's personal journey of healing after a meltdown, this interview will help leaders struggling with mental health and emotional trauma to find the pathway to recovery through the integration of theology, therapy and neural science.
If you're dealing with stress, trauma, crisis, and adversity, you'll find out how to experience post traumatic growth and weather the challenges of leadership with more resiliency.
"When you're tired, you take a nap. When you're traumatized and your brain has actually been restructured by constant pressure and stress, there's a different pathway to recovery." —Steve Robinson, Pastor, Church of the King
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More About This Episode: Rebuilding After Your World Falls Apart: Helping Leaders Heal with Steve Robinson
Pastor Steve Robinson is a pastor, speaker, and author whose ministry impacts lives across the globe. He is the founder and senior pastor of Church of the King—a growing multi-site church with six locations across the United States, a thriving online campus, and an expanding international presence—including a newly launched campus in Cape Town, South Africa. His weekly television and digital broadcasts further extend the mission of reaching people and building lives.
A graduate of Tulane University, Pastor Steve also holds a Doctorate in Ministry from Southeastern University with a dissertation focus on leaders and trauma. He serves on the board of Equip, the global leadership organization led by John Maxwell, and has authored several books, including "Soul Leadership,"Decide to Thrive," and "Perspective Shift."
With a deep passion for reaching people far from God, Pastor Steve is committed to helping individuals grow into fully devoted followers of Christ. He and his wife, Jennifer, live in the Greater New Orleans area and are blessed with four children and a son-in-law—Isabelle and her husband, Stone, Conrad, William, and Annaliese.
Find out more and get the book: https://steverobinson.com
Find out more about Church of the King: https://churchoftheking.com
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
00:00 Phil introduces the topic of mental health for leaders
01:00 Meet Pastor Steve Robinson, Church of the King
02:19 Steve shares about "Soul Leadership: Rebound from Crisis, Grow in Resilience, Live from Wholeness"
05:45 Hurricane Katrina and the stressors that led to Steve's meltdown
08:04 Neuroplasticity and the brain's role in crisis response
09:37 The pressure on pastors and leaders
13:25 Neuroplasticity of the brain and mind, dealing with PTSD
16:30 Five factors that lead to leadership breakdowns
19:40 Bible examples of unprocessed pain and trauma
23:08 Crisis situations and the role of gratitude
25:21 Hope and the possibility of post traumatic growth
27:45 Find out more and get the book at https://steverobinson.com
28:00 The role of the cross of Jesus Christ in your healing
31:15 Phil shares more about Church of the King https://churchoftheking.com
