Relational Discipleship Podcast

Boundaries or Bitterness?

Church leaders are burning out—exhausted, overextended, and unsure where biblical love ends and unhealthy patterns begin. In this episode, we have an honest, biblical conversation about boundaries, forgiveness, and emotional health in ministry. If you’ve ever questioned whether setting boundaries makes you unloving—or whether forgiveness means allowing someone to hurt you again—this conversation is for you. * We tackle the hard questions many leaders quietly wrestle with: * Am I called to be a doormat? * Why do unhealthy people keep disrupting my ministry? * Can I forgive someone I don’t trust? * Did Jesus ever step away to protect His peace? This episode is direct, grounded in Scripture, and deeply relevant for pastors and leaders who want to lead with love without losing themselves.   Host: Mark “Moose” Bright - Director of the Relational Discipleship Network Special Guest: Dr. Wes Beavis - Pastor, Clinical Psychologist, and Author   Originally Aired: Dec 9, 2025 - 9:30 AM PST

Church Transitions: Strength to Strength or Crash and Burn

In heist or escape movies, when are the plans executed? At the changing of the guard, of course. Transitions represent a critical and often vulnerable time for churches. Join us as they discuss this essential yet frequently overlooked topic. Together, they explore insights and strategies to help your church navigate transitions successfully and move from strength to strength, rather than crash and burn.    Host: Mark “Moose” Bright - Director of the Relational Discipleship Network Special Guest: Kevin Rivers - Lead Pastor - Midway Church - Villa Rica, GA   Originally Aired: November 25, 2025 - 10:00 AM PST

Is Ministry Actually Killing You?

Join us for a powerful conversation with author and counselor Dr. Wes Beavis as we explore the impact and emotional weight of ministry on our personal health and well-being.   Host: Mark “Moose” Bright - Director of the Relational Discipleship Network Special Guest: Dr. Wes Beavis - Pastor, Clinical Psychologist, and Author   Originally Aired: July 29, 2025 - 9:15 AM PST     Level Up Leadership Conference - levelup.church [http://levelup.church/] Dr Wes Beavis - Resources - drwesbeavis.com [http://www.drwesbeavis.com/]

Why I No Longer Lead an Attractional Model Church

We had lost our narrative as a church. In our attempt to avoid offending the lost, we inadvertently offended God. This is a story about returning to the Great Commission and fully discipling our church family on all biblical topics, including those that people often suggest we should avoid discussing.   Host: Moose Bright - Director of the Relational Discipleship Network Special Guest: James Brummett - Senior Pastor - Journey Christian Church, Midlothian, VA    Originally Aired: May 21, 2025 - 10:00 AM PST

How to Survive the Holiday Minefield

The holiday season can be a challenging time for many people, and our guest speaker, Counselor Phil Herndon, MA, LPC-MHSP, NCC, will provide insights on how to navigate these challenges. He will delve into topics such as managing difficult family dynamics, things to avoid during the holidays, and why our deepest wounds and hurts seem to come up during this time of the year. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn how to stay healthy during the holidays.   Hosted by Mark "Moose" Bright, Director of the Relational Discipleship Network.   Originally Aired: Oct 30, 2024 - 9:00 AM PST