The Saul Syndrome is all about the Christian minister who is a bit like King Saul.... certainly called to ministry but carrying a lot of baggage, ranging from paranoia - depression - anxiety - to some basic behaviors of control and manipulation. There may be the external persona of success, but behind the scene's the spears get thrown frequently!

This episode is the second half of the Saul Syndrome, and it addresses some of the remedies for narcisistic pastors.... as well as some suggestions for those who have to work along side them.

The next episode will dig into Part 3 "Pauls Keys For Success"

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ed+vainio&crid=2A3B5UHHLLI3O&sprefix=%2Caps%2C412&ref=nb_sb_ss_recent_1_0_recent

This episode starts Part 2 of the book "INSIGHTS OF PASTORAL SIGNIFICANCE" with a look at what we sometimes refer to as the 'dark-side' of ministry...... The Saul Syndrome.

It is important to restate from the introduction that this book was intended for ministers, bible college students and professors, so that these 'dark sides' would not catch them off guard, that they would not be intimidated or manipulated by them. It is a healing salve for those who have been affected by such Saul-like leadership, not a baseball bat to attack the offender. Please keep this in mind while listening.

It is our prayer that this would bolster the drive of the minister while sharpening his/her wits about such challenging matters. May God, through His Spirit, guide you step by step through such times!!

Insights of Pastoral Significance from Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Insights-Pastoral-Significance-Ed-Vainio/dp/0557339812/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UOUXEZAR65C0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.eDt5-reJemmPWLQ5aROb9wCGgcuh0Fa3Q437OSmON_fGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.XJgQLunREkvN_0Z9yGBeHAmcoVn3wWJvGCiSeIi_-4A&dib_tag=se&keywords=ed+vainio&qid=1737659161&sprefix=ed+vainio%2Caps%2C241&sr=8-1

In this episode we wrap up Part 1, Peter's Paradigm, with chapters 4 (presenting the paradigm to pastors), 5 (history validates the paradigm), and the conclusion.

Next week we dig into Part 2, The Saul Syndrome.