After a heavy week in the life of the church, Brenton and Chris reflect on why some conversations are best saved for later and clarify Chris’s call to “listen to your pastors more”—not to exclude outside voices, but to prioritize the shepherds who know and oversee you. From John 13 and Mark 10, they unpack Jesus’ model of servant leadership: authority restrained for the good of others. They probe how pride hides in “helping” that centers ourselves, and offer everyday diagnostics—how we react when help isn’t appreciated, our craving for recognition, and the quiet entitlement that leaks out under pressure. Practical steps follow: invite trusted people to speak truth, stay rooted in prayer and Scripture, set healthy boundaries with difficult relationships, and remember we ultimately serve the Lord. The episode closes with Jesus’ promise in John 13:17 —why humble service may not always feel “happy,” but it brings a deeper, durable blessedness of meaning, joy, and fulfillment.

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