The Leader’s Cut with Preston Morrison

Good friendships are key to a healthy life. But how do we know all of our friendships are good? What are the wrong type of friends? How do we get there in a relationship? And how can we identify these relationships in the future to minimize hurts and heartaches?

We all have ambition—a drive to fulfill God’s calling on our lives. But ambition can be dangerous if not aligned with His will. So how do we discern godly ambition from selfish ambition? First, we must define what is selfish ambition? What does godly ambition involve? What are the rules of godly ambition? — and how do we keep it God-centered?

Going into a new year, everyone has goals -- and many of them center around our physical health. What would it look like for you to take your health to another level this year? Remember, physical health is never about a look or a body type, it's about stewarding the temple that God has entrusted you with. So what are some practical tips and tricks to better fitness, nutrition, and overall health that you can take this year, no matter what level you're currently at? Justin King Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinkingpro Stndrd Training App: https://www.stndrd.app/

Expectations. We all have them. But the question is, are they keeping us from what God desires? Discover how your own expectations can blind you to God's best for you. How do we discern between godly desires and ungodly expectations? And how can we ultimately find freedom from the limitations that come with clinging to our own expectations and plans?

What’s holding you back from the freedom and healing you were created to experience? Are fear, shame, or past wounds keeping you stuck? In this episode, we tackle the deeper questions of inner healing: How do you break free from spiritual strongholds? What does it mean to truly repent, receive forgiveness, and replace lies with God’s truth? And why is spiritual healing often the “last house on the block”? Discover the abundant life waiting for you on the other side of restoration. "Knowing Freedom" (as referenced in the episode) : https://citycentral.org/product/knowing-freedom-manual

Betrayal is a painful reality in relationships, and bitterness often feels like the natural response. But bitterness only holds us back. So how can we process betrayal in a way that leads to healing? How do we support loved ones who’ve been betrayed? And most importantly, how do we rise above bitterness to find true freedom and peace?

No matter what stage of life, we all deal with disappointment. We expected things to go one way, but it happened differently than we planned. So what do we do now? First, we have to understand what is true disappointment? Where can disappointment be found? Is disappointment wrong? And ultimately, how should we deal with disappointment?

We’ve all been through frustrating seasons in life. Whether it’s a wilderness season, a season of loss, or a season of unmet expectations -- there’s one thing we can all agree on, these seasons are annoying. So what do we do in annoying seasons? How can we lean into annoying seasons? What does God want to show us during these seasons? And ultimately, how can we grow through them?

The call of God on your life requires more than just faith—it demands a Spirit-led life. There are places you’re meant to go and things you’re called to do that can only happen when you’re guided by the Holy Spirit. But what does it really mean to live a Spirit-led life? What does it require? And how can you ensure you’re truly following His lead in your day-to-day life?

We all get triggered from time to time — but it’s how we respond and act on those triggers that makes all the difference. What is the proper way to handle anger? What is emotional regulation look like vs emotional dysregulation? How do we learn to recognize triggers? And how can we invite God into the process to help us deal with it all?

The Church is full of imperfect humans, and imperfect humans will do imperfect things. Those things can inevitably lead to hurt, even though that is never God’s intention. So what actually IS church hurt, and what is it not? Why did church hurt become a thing? And ultimately, how do you heal from church hurt?

Intimacy with God is available to everyone — AND, it’s a process that takes intentionality. Do you find it difficult to make time with God? What are ways to prioritize and focus your time with God? How can we look at our alone time with God through a fresh perspective? And ultimately, how can we deepen our relationship with God through it?

In a world that often encourages and rewards using people as stepping stones, how can we build genuine connections that honor God? What are the dangers of transactional relationships? And how can we value people and relationships as God intended them — not just what they can offer us? Discover how to shift from being a 'transactor' to a true connector, cultivating relationships that reflect the heart of God and build others up in a lasting, meaningful way.

In a world where it's all too easy to become jaded and cynical, how do we hold on to an innocent and pure heart? First, we must get a clear picture of what innocence looks like — what is it?! Why should we pursue an innocent heart? What are its benefits? And how do we become innocent? Or what are the steps to restore that which was taken from us?

“A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.” — Ecclesiastes 4:12 NLT One of the enemy's greatest fears is seeing us united in divine relationships. But finding connections like these can often feel challenging—so where do we start? How do we discover and cultivate friendships that are truly authentic and God-centered? And what transformation can happen when we choose to build these type of relationships with one another?

Celebration — some of us are great at, some of us are awful at it. But here’s what we have to remember, celebration is a habit of those who fixate on the goodness of God. So why don’t we celebrate more? What should we be celebrating? And how should we celebrate?

Shame often creeps in when we allow our past to define us. And when the enemy grips our lives through strongholds, it can drag us into a spiral of deception, darkness, and doubt—making us question our identity and worth. So how do we break strongholds? How do we overcome shame? And how do we lean into our TRUE identity in Christ?

Are you dealing with a victim mentality? Maybe you know someone who has a victim mentality? When someone is dealing with a victim mentality, what they see is simply what they need to see in order to reinforce what they feel and believe to be true. So how do we identify it? Where does it come from? What does it cause? And ultimately, how can we overcome it?

If you've ever experienced burnout, you know the feeling all too well—drained of energy, mentally exhausted, and ready to give up. But what if you could understand where burnout comes from and stop it before it starts? In this episode, we’re digging into the root causes of burnout, the risks it brings, and most importantly, how to overcome it and recharge for the future.

We’ve all been there before -- a season of exhaustion -- times when it seems like no matter what we do, we have nothing left in the tank. How do we fill back up? How do we not completely burnout? And how do we properly steward that season, when it seems like we have nothing left to give?