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I Quit My Dream Job with Steve Carter

In this candid conversation, host Tim Meisenheimer sits down with Steve Carter—pastor, speaker, and best-selling author of The Thing Beneath The Thing and Grieve, Breathe, and Receive—to explore how to navigate life’s most difficult transitions with your soul intact. Steve shares his personal story of resigning from a dream role at one of the largest churches in America amidst a leadership scandal, a decision that forced him to embrace the "harder right" over comfort, status, and security. Steve unpacks the realization that high performers often try to "achieve" their way out of pain, when the only true path to healing is to grieve your way through it. He offers a powerful framework for processing loss using the "hydrogen peroxide" analogy, distinguishing between simply covering up a wound and truly cleaning it out. The conversation also dives deep into the theology of hope, the difference between optimism and resurrection faith, and a fresh perspective on generosity that goes beyond money to include the power of your testimony. This episode is a masterclass on maintaining integrity when the plan falls apart and finding God’s presence in the "desert" seasons of life. What We Learned The Harder Right: Just because a decision is right doesn't mean it won't be difficult; often, the "harder right" is the only path that aligns with your sacred values. Integrity is Legacy: Steve shares the nightly question he asked his son—"Did you have integrity today?"—and how that simple ritual became his own anchor during a crisis. Grieving vs. Achieving: You cannot work or achieve your way out of a transition. You must build the "musculature for grief" to process change healthily. The Holy Weekend Framework: We often live in the pain of Friday or the confusion of "Silent Saturday," but true hope is waiting for the surprise of Sunday. Generosity of Testimony: Beyond time, talent, and treasure, the fourth "T" of generosity is your testimony—sharing the story of what God has done in your life. Hope is Not Optimism: Biblical hope is desiring heaven to invade earth and believing that if the tomb is empty, anything is possible. Resources Mentioned Grieve, Breathe, and Receive by Steve Carter https://a.co/d/0bLOEY2H The Thing Beneath The Thing by Steve Carter https://a.co/d/0cCJwMTp The Cadet’s Prayer (West Point Tradition) https://www.west-point.org/academy/malo-wa... 00:00 – Introduction & The "Harder Right" 02:46 – Why Rome Thought Hope Was a "Mental Illness" 04:00 – Biblical Hope: Certainty vs. Optimism 08:00 – The Science of Generosity: The Happiness Trifecta 11:00 – Why Volunteers Live Longer 12:40 – The 4th T: Generosity of Testimony 14:00 – Generosity vs. The Idol of Control 17:00 – Leaders Who Model Generosity (Herman Miller, Ace, CDW) 19:50 – The Spunky Dunkers Story: Generosity of Spirit 22:15 – What Steve & Tim Are Loving Right Now