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Join us September 10-11 for the Advancing the Church Equip Conference! Contact us. We’d love to serve you Give financially to support the work of helping pastors thrive Write a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify (02:30) Setting up the topic and biblical foundation (04:45) Biblical Ideal of Loving Everyone (05:40) Sheep vs. Wolves – Setting Parameters (08:45) Levels of Difficulty – From Mild Criticism to Dislike (09:35) “Mud in the Face” – Handling Criticism (11:45) Examples of Painful Feedback & Common Temptations (14:50) Trust, Tenure, and Misreading People (19:20) Deep Wounds & The Call to Keep Loving (21:50) Fighting Bitterness with Scripture (24:40) Lament as a Godward Outlet (27:30) Identity in Christ vs. Identity in Ministry (29:20) Bodily Stress & Practical Self‑Care (31:05) Leaning In Instead of Pulling Away (33:10) Story: Visiting a Harsh Critic in Grief: (35:45) Final word & Prayer