<p>What happens when leaders don’t truly know themselves? </p><p>In this episode of Deep Roots, Jonny Reid talks with Dr. Mark Stirling, Programme Director of Oak Hill’s MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership. Together they explore why self-awareness and self-deception are such critical issues in ministry — and how our blind spots can quietly harm those we serve.</p><p>Mark shares personal stories and lessons from years in pastoral ministry and medicine, and practical wisdom for cultivating humility, accountability, and honest relationships in leadership. </p><p>📖 Topics include: </p><ul><li>Why self-awareness is central to Christian leadership </li><li>How fear, insecurity, and image-shaping distort ministry </li><li>The loneliness of leadership — and how to resist it </li><li>Building honest relationships that help us see ourselves clearly </li><li>What true maturity and self-knowledge look like in Christ </li></ul><p>Whether you’re a pastor, elder, or ministry trainee, this episode will help you lead with greater integrity and grace. </p><p>🔗 Learn more about Oak Hill’s courses and resources: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.oakhill.ac.uk">https://www.oakhill.ac.uk</a> </p><p>🎧 Subscribe to Deep Roots for more conversations on theology and ministry. </p><p>#DeepRootsPodcast #ChristianLeadership #SelfAwareness #MinistryLife #OakHillCollege</p>
