Crucifying Speed to See God Redeem Your Failures with Phil Vischer
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You need to slow down.
So many leaders are driven by the fear of falling behind, convinced that impact requires urgency. And in the frantic pace of the modern world, we forget that God never told us to sprint ahead; he invited us to walk alongside him.
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In the final episode of Season 6 of The Disrupters podcast, host Nicole Martin sits down with author, speaker, filmmaker, and VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer. In their conversation, Phil shares about the rapid rise and rapid fall of Big Idea Productions. He opens up about how speed became his idol and how slowing down has allowed God to redeem his failures. Now, as co-host of The Holy Post podcast and a storyteller for the next generation, Phil reflects on what it means to follow Jesus without being consumed by a relentless need to hurry.
Throughout their conversation, Phil warns listeners about the pressures of staying ahead and the toxic pace of modern ministry. From identity to insecurity, performance to obedience, this episode is a powerful reminder that you don’t need to impress God. You just need to patiently walk with him.
When we crucify speed, we find the joy, peace, and purpose only God’s pace can provide.
Tune in now to learn how slowing down might be the most faithful thing you can do as a leader.
This episode highlights the following themes:
✅ Crucifying speed in a culture addicted to hurry
✅ Redefining our failure and success through God’s eyes
✅ Obedience always outweighs outcomes
Links from the episode:
✅ Discover more about Phil Vischer (https://www.philvischer.com/)
✅ Learn more about Nicole Martin (https://www.ivpress.com/nicole-massie-martin?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_dsr)
✅ Read Nicole Martin's book: Nailing It (https://www.ivpress.com/nailing-it?utm_source=ivpod25&utm_medium=ivp_dsr)
✅ Read the transcript here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n-szl18ItIscukvo6DFmZxzzdhmyCCB_/view?usp=drive_link)
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