The Fallacy of the Balanced Life (and Why Transitions Are Normal)

About this conversation

Transitions aren’t the exception — they’re the norm. In this episode, we sit down with Calvin Theological Seminary President, Jul Medenblik as he prepares for a major leadership transition in the next year and a half. We talk about the fallacy of the balanced life, what it feels like to move into the unknown (“freeing and frightening”), and how to stay steady when transitions are forced on you versus chosen by you. We also reflect on how Calvin has adapted over the years — from distance education to competency-based theological education (CBT) — and what that means for forming leaders and deep discipleship in the church today. If you’re navigating change, leading through disruption, or trying to discern what’s next, this conversation will help you build a stronger “fulcrum” to handle whatever life throws at you. Links & resources (222 Leadership / Empower): 222 Leadership Seminary: https://222ls.org/ Empower Program: https://calvinseminary.edu/academics/empower/ - https://disciplestandard.com/ Support the Podcast - https://www.patreon.com/c/DiscipleStandardPodcast Visit our church - https://sunlightchurch.com/ Connect with us - https://multiply222.com