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When we hear about pastors falling, we often focus on the scandal. But what if the warning signs were there long before the headlines?In this eye-opening conversation, Lisa Fields sits down with author and CEO of Whole Brother Mission, Dr. Maliek Blade to unpack the complex relationship between personality disorders, emotional health, spiritual authority, and church leadership.Together, they explore:Why the word "narcissist" is often misused—and when it actually appliesThe difference between narcissistic traits and Narcissistic Personality DisorderHow emotionally unhealthy leaders create spiritually unhealthy churchesWhy gifted preaching can hide destructive characterHow untreated mental health issues can lead to spiritual malpracticeWhy churches reward charisma instead of emotional maturityWhat healthy accountability should actually look likeThis conversation isn't about diagnosing people from a distance. It's about giving Christians the wisdom to recognize unhealthy leadership, protect vulnerable people, and build churches that reflect the character of Christ.For more, grab @lisavfields book “When Heroes Fall" here: https://lisavfields.com/when-heroes-fall/ or wherever books are sold.Subscribe for more conversations that help you know what you believe and why you believe it.Support the mission and vision of Jude 3 Project here: https://www.jude3project.org/donateGrab our curriculum here: https://www.jude3project.orgTake an online course that will help you know what you believe and why here: https://learn.jude3project.org/library/

