The Leader’s Cut with Preston Morrison

"But when you pray, go away by yourself, shut the door behind you, and pray to your Father in private." This week, we sit down with our friend Michael Bethany to discuss what a life of intimacy with the God of the Universe looks like. How do we develop a healthy prayer life in the secret place? How do we establish the rhythms of divine intimacy? And what are some practical tools and applications that we can use to cultivate an atmosphere to connect with God?

“Well done, good and faithful servant” are words that we all want to hear once our race is finished. But how do we live a life that’s worthy of that statement? What are the daily steps we can take? And what does it look like to live a faith-filled life, regardless of the season you are in? This week, Preston sits down for a conversation with Pastor Tom Lane.

Something wonderful is coming. Something supernatural. Something holy. Something God wants YOU to play a role in. But it can't happen until we first deal with our "trash" - the sin in our life which is holding us back. Why do we put repentance off? What happens when we put repentance off? And what’s the best way to deal with my trash?

How do you build a life which can withstand life’s biggest opportunities? How do you prepare for your moment, your race, your calling? In this week's Leader's Cut, Preston walks through what to expect and the best way to prepare for the opportunities and season that God has next for you.

Preston sits down with Todd Lane (Executive Leadership Institute) to discuss empowering leadership. What are the dangers of micromanagement? Why is character more important than competency? What can we learn from our failures? And what's the difference between transparency and vulnerability?

Preston sits down with Tim Ross to discuss seasons where it feels like you’re stuck in a funk, those times where it feels like a dark cloud is hanging over your head and nothing that you attempt seems to make it go away. How do we get out of it? How do we move past a posture of cowering to a posture of standing? And how can we invite God into the process?

Preston sits down with Cody Carnes to look back over the past 15 years of Cody's journey, including his time spent as the first worship pastor for Gateway Scottsdale/Pillar Church. How do you prepare in the field of anonymity? How do you step out in obedience when you may not want to do what God is asking of you? And how do you steward well what God has placed in your hands?

This week, we're talking anointing oil - one of Heaven's biggest cheat codes for man. But the big question is, how do you access it? How do YOU find YOUR what and where? And once you have it, what on Earth do you do with it?!

Preston sits down with Tim Ross to have a discussion about courageous conversations. When we have to have communicate hard things or hard truths to a friend, family member or co-worker, how can we take a healthy and loving approach? How do we create a safe space? And what are some practical tips we can take into the conversation?

This week, Preston sits down to talk about the topic of pride. What does it look like? How can we recognize it? What is it's root system? And why does God absolutely hate it?

Preston sits down with Brent Hatchett to discuss the topic of comparison. What are the dangers of it? How can we shift our perspective on it? And how do we approach seasons of "not yet" while our peers may seem to be "ahead" of us?

Division. Satan loves it. God hates it. But all to often we find ourselves in situations where we're trying to navigate around relational conflict. What do we do during these seasons? How can we identify the root of it? And how can we invite God into the process?

Preston sits down with Tim Ross to discuss seasons of wilderness. It's typically a season that we all dread. It's hard. It's weary. It's silent. But what if we shifted our perspective? What if it was necessary and essential to get us to the place God wants us to go?

We all encounter storms. And no matter what they may look like, storms are hard—especially when you're in the middle of one. It's disorienting, painful, challenging, and exhausting. How do we navigate them? What do we learn from them? And how do we find peace in the midst of them?

The field of anonymity is one of God's greatest gifts -- a place to grow, a place to shape, a place to draw close, all under the covering of Him. Some of God’s BEST work is done in hiding. But what happens once He decides to no longer hide us? How do we steward the new mantle? And what do we do with this new measure of influence?

Preston sits down with Pillar’s teaching pastor, Brent Hatchett, to discuss what life looks like in the 'in-between' during seasons of transition, how to steward those seasons well and how presence over place is a key to making sense of it all.

As followers of Christ, there is one thing for certain -- at some point in our journey, we will be asked to do hard things. Whether it's a tough decision, a difficult task, a significant sacrifice -- whatever it may be, God's process is never easy. So why does He ask us to do hard things? Why does this have to be your path? And why on Earth would we ever choose that path?!

We've all heard the phrase "it's not about how you start, but how you finish." But what's the significance behind that? What does the Bible have to say about it? And what holds us back from NOT finishing well? Let's talk about it.

Preston sits down with Tim Ross for a conversation on work ethic. What are society's perceptions? What does the Bible say about it? And what are some practical takeaways from their past experiences?

Hopes. Dreams. Aspirations. Accomplishments. We all have them. But when is the last time you set aside time to dig into the 'why' behind them? This week, we're unpacking the question: "What if God did nothing more?" This one cuts DEEP, as we take some introspection and assessment into the why behind our wants, hopes, and dreams - and most importantly, the significance of WHO we journey with.

Preston sits down with Isaac Gross (Pastor of Young Adults at Pillar Church) to discuss their experiences with one of the enemy's most crippling tools...fear. How does it creep in? How do we overcome it? And how do we make sure it never comes back?

Preston sits down with Pillar Church’s young adult pastor, Isaac Gross, to discuss patience within God’s process, what to do in the waiting, how to handle opportunities vs. assignments, and the role intimacy and obedience plays in it all.

Strongholds…maybe you’ve experienced one before, maybe you haven’t, maybe you’re under one right now — strongholds can be powerful, and they can cause us to think in ways which block us from God's best. Strongholds change our thinking patterns and base our thoughts on lies and deception. But how do we recognize them? How do we address them? And most importantly, how do we break them?

What if there was something you could start doing that would immediately help you begin winning? Would you do it? This episode, we unpack and answer the question - why should we fast?

This week, Preston breaks down three questions that all great leaders MUST answer. This episode took DECADES to learn, but if you can answer these questions honestly, you WILL get ahead and take a huge leap forward in your leadership journey. But without these three things??? It could be detrimental to your calling.

What does life look like before humility? What marks a humble person? What are some practical ways to take a step towards humility? Is "fake it 'til you make it" a legitimate approach? This week, Preston sits down with Tim Ross to discuss these questions and more on the subject of humility.

This week, we break down three things we all need to see more of in our lives: moments, memorials, and yes, even mistakes! We dive into why embracing these three elements is crucial for our daily lives, and explore practical tips on how to navigate, cherish, and grow from them.

Where do bad habits come from? Why are bad habits habitual? And how do we break bad habits? This week, we answer these questions and more as we discuss the impact and power of habits in our lives.

Everyone wants a mentor, but how do you go about getting one? What does mentorship look like? What should you expect? What should you prepare for? This week, Preston sits down with Tim Ross to discuss all things mentorship.

After last week's conversation on hearing God, this week we’re talking about God hearing us. Prayer is a two-faceted act, a divinely intimate conversation between you and God. But how can we pray more intentional prayers? How do we not pray boring prayers? How do we pray prayers that God loves to hear? Preston breaks down 7 different ways to pray.

Does God speak to us? How can we hear Him? What does He sound like? Preston and Tim sit down and have a conversation about hearing God's voice.

Do you want to be someone who is MIGHTILY used by God on the earth in our day? I’m sure you want it badly enough, but the question is, are you CRAZY enough?!

We all encounter different seasons throughout life. Preston breaks down the seasons and the significance and lessons that can be learned from each one. What season are YOU in?

Preston sits down with Tim Ross to discuss several of their past mistakes over the years, and how we can learn from and avoid them in the future.

Preston sits down with his best friend and "twin," Tim Ross, to discuss The Basement, living in God's will, and what life is like in the middle of divine momentum.

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