Conviction Without Mimicry: Church, Politics, and the Power of Particular Places (Part 2) | PT 118

What does it mean to lead with conviction—without copying someone else’s model? In Part 2 of their candid host recap, Tara Beth Leach and Dr. Mark Quanstrom reflect on the pressures pastors face to mimic big-box ministry models or speak out on every cultural issue. From franchise churches to the idolization of family and politics, they unpack the theological convictions that keep them grounded—and pastoral. 🎙️ In This Episode: Why mimicking other churches misses the heart of incarnational ministry How to lead without getting hijacked by political pressure Church as God’s primary redemptive strategy—not politics, not family What keeps liberals and conservatives worshiping together ⏱️ Timestamps: 04:30 — The Disney analogy for contextualized ministry 10:00 — How tradition and personality shape different worship styles 13:00 — Mark’s Willow Creek detour and rediscovering pastoral identity 20:00 — Church, not politics or family, as God’s redemptive plan 27:00 — Should pastors name “Tesla” in the pulpit? 31:00 — Creating space for political difference in the Church