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The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsAuthor: Paul Jenkins
Throughout the years, I've come to believe two truths: one, everyone leads someone, and two, no one really feels qualified to lead anyone. Add the pressure put on us by culture to have all the answers in a world full of confusion, and you've got a recipe for reluctant leaders.Thankfully, when it comes to leading in the Bible and in life, the most qualified aren't always the most obvious. This podcast is a conversation for all of us who want to lead well but never feel like we are. New episodes are released on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Language: en-us Genres: Christianity, Education, Religion & Spirituality, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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TRLP 069: Superhighways & Ancient Paths - Why Slowing Down Feels So Hard
Episode 69
Tuesday, 14 April, 2026
Got questions or comments? Text them to me!We live in a world built for speed—instant answers, constant connection, and endless noise. But what if all that “progress” is quietly costing us something deeper?In this episode, Paul explores the tension between the fast-paced superhighways we’ve grown used to and the ancient paths God invites us to walk. Through a simple but powerful question—Could you go back to life without your smartphone?—we begin to uncover just how much our habits have shaped us.Anchored in Jeremiah 6:16, this conversation doesn’t just highlight the beauty of the ancient path—it confronts the reality that most people won’t choose it. But for those who do? There’s a kind of rest waiting that no amount of speed or convenience can ever provide.🔑 Key TakeawaysFaster isn’t always betterJust because something is efficient doesn’t mean it’s forming you in the right direction.Our habits shape our expectationsWhat we’ve grown used to (speed, convenience, distraction) has rewired what feels “normal.”Spiritual depth requires a different paceStillness, silence, and waiting aren’t setbacks—they’re pathways.Most people won’t choose the ancient pathNot because they can’t—but because they won’t slow down enough to walk it.Rest is promised—but only on that pathGod doesn’t just offer direction… He offers restoration.📖 Scripture FocusJeremiah 6:16 – The invitation to walk the ancient paths—and the sobering reality that many refuse.💡 Reflection QuestionsWhere in your life have you traded depth for speed?What feels hardest about slowing down right now?If you’re honest, are you admiring the ancient path… or actually walking it?What’s one small step you could take today to choose a slower, more intentional rhythm?🛠️ Simple Practice (Start Today)5-Minute ResetPut your phone in another roomSit quietly with GodRead a short passage of ScriptureDon’t rush—just notice His presenceIt might feel unfamiliar… but that’s how new (ancient) rhythms begin.🔁 Share & SubscribeIf this episode challenged or encouraged you, share it with a friend who might be feeling the weight of a fast-paced life. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes.🎙️ Closing ThoughtThe world will keep inviting you to move faster.God is inviting you to walk deeper.⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins! Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog.Rather watch the video? Head over to The Reluctant Leader Podcast on my YouTube channel.
