Discover Christ-centered leadership lessons from Luke 9 that will inspire and equip you to lead with clarity, courage, and purpose—whether you're on the mountaintop or deep in the valley. In this episode of the Transforming Mission Podcast, we explore the turning point in Jesus' ministry when he asks, "Who do you say that I am?" (Luke 9:20). This question is central to your identity and calling as a leader. How you answer shapes how you live, lead, and love in your church, community, and family. You’ll also learn how the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) prepares you for the valleys of leadership. We unpack practical insights for leading with hope in the messy, hard places where leadership gets real.

✅ This episode is for you if:

• You’re seeking clarity about your leadership calling.
• You struggle with public opinion and want to stay grounded in Christ.
• You desire to lead with hope, even in times of suffering or uncertainty.
• You want to understand the deeper meaning of the mountaintop and valley experiences in leadership.

Key topics include:

✔️ Kingdom leadership lessons from Luke 9

✔️ The identity and purpose of Christ-centered leaders

✔️ What the Transfiguration means for leadership today

✔️ How to navigate public opinion vs. your God-given calling

✔️ Leading with hope and presence in messy, real-life situations

✔️ Why listening to Jesus brings clarity in leadership

📖 Scripture Focus:

Luke 9:18-20 & Luke 9:28-36

Links

🔗 Read the full blog post here: https://transformingmission.org/364

🎧 Listen to the podcast episode here: https://transformingmission.org/364

💡 Explore more Christ-centered leadership resources: TransformingMission.org

⏰ Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

00:35 - The Turning Point in Jesus’ Ministry (Luke 9)

01:30 - Who Do You Say That I Am? Leadership and Identity

03:00 - Peter’s Confession and Leadership Expectations

04:30 - The Hard Truth: Messiah and Suffering

06:00 - Leadership Lessons: Showing Up in the Mess

07:30 - The Transfiguration: Mountaintop Experience (Luke 9:28-36)

09:30 - Why You Can’t Stay on the Mountaintop

11:00 - How the Mountain Prepares You for the Valley

12:30 - Clarity of Calling vs. Public Opinion

14:00 - Listening to Jesus: Leadership Through Obedience

16:00 - Leadership in the Valley: Faithful Presence

18:00 - The Cross as the Leadership Journey

19:30 - Final Insights: Leading Between the Mountain and the Valley

20:30 - Benediction & Sending Forth ✨ Subscribe for weekly Christ-centered leadership insights!