Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Most of us are trying to force a harvest in a season that was meant for pruning. We claim to want the Promised Land, but we’re doing everything in our power to skip the wilderness. We want the fruit, but we’re terrified of the shears.
In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison sits down with Jabin Chavez (Lead Pastor of City Light Church, Las Vegas) to discuss the divine mechanics of the wilderness. We have become experts at producing results faster than God intended, creating "Ishmaels" because we aren't patient enough to wait for an "Isaac." But the principles of God's process are clear: if your character doesn't grow at the same rate as your capacity, your calling will eventually crush you.
In this conversation, we’re breaking down the anatomy of God's process:
* The Worshiper vs. The Warrior: Why your public influence is only as sustainable as your private devotion.
* The "Arm of the Flesh" Trap: Understanding why the flesh is always faster, but only the Spirit produces a promise that lasts.
* Don’t Move Without a Word: Why you should never do anything until you have first have God's word for that season.
* Success vs. Survival: How to protect your soul when the world’s goalposts of success won't stop shifting.
* The Math of the Kingdom: Why "subtraction" is almost always the prerequisite for the multiplication you’ve been praying for.
If you feel like you’re stuck in a "slow" season or a dark valley, stop trying to find the exit. This is a deep-dive into the heart of being a living sacrifice. God isn't ignoring you—He's just making sure you're ready for what’s next.
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CONNECT WITH JABIN!
Jabin's Instagram: instagram.com/jabinchavez
City Light Church's Youtube: youtube.com/@UCpyZCBaJQy9lbGWW8dNzSZw
CONNECT WITH US!
Preston's Instagram: instagram.com/prestonmorrison
Preston's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093717186381
Pillar Church Instagram: instagram.com/pillarfollower
Pillar Church Website: thepillar.com
Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and located in Scottsdale, Arizona. On this channel, you’ll find Preston Morrison’s sermons, his podcast The Leaders Cut, and appearances from our friends like Tim Ross, and more!
#process #abide #discipleship #prestonmorrison #church
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Most of us are trying to force a harvest in a season that was meant for pruning. We claim to want the Promised Land, but we’re doing everything in our power to skip the wilderness. We want the fruit, but we’re terrified of the shears.
In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison sits down with Jabin Chavez (Lead Pastor of City Light Church, Las Vegas) to discuss the divine mechanics of the wilderness. We have become experts at producing results faster than God intended, creating "Ishmaels" because we aren't patient enough to wait for an "Isaac." But the principles of God's process are clear: if your character doesn't grow at the same rate as your capacity, your calling will eventually crush you.
In this conversation, we’re breaking down the anatomy of God's process:
* The Worshiper vs. The Warrior: Why your public influence is only as sustainable as your private devotion.
* The "Arm of the Flesh" Trap: Understanding why the flesh is always faster, but only the Spirit produces a promise that lasts.
* Don’t Move Without a Word: Why you should never do anything until you have first have God's word for that season.
* Success vs. Survival: How to protect your soul when the world’s goalposts of success won't stop shifting.
* The Math of the Kingdom: Why "subtraction" is almost always the prerequisite for the multiplication you’ve been praying for.
If you feel like you’re stuck in a "slow" season or a dark valley, stop trying to find the exit. This is a deep-dive into the heart of being a living sacrifice. God isn't ignoring you—He's just making sure you're ready for what’s next.
SUBSCRIBE:
youtube.com/channel/UCux3niw7vcg9vQ-bpS0SwAw/featured?sub_confirmation=1
CONNECT WITH JABIN!
Jabin's Instagram: instagram.com/jabinchavez
City Light Church's Youtube: youtube.com/@UCpyZCBaJQy9lbGWW8dNzSZw
CONNECT WITH US!
Preston's Instagram: instagram.com/prestonmorrison
Preston's Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093717186381
Pillar Church Instagram: instagram.com/pillarfollower
Pillar Church Website: thepillar.com
Pillar Church is led by Preston Morrison and located in Scottsdale, Arizona. On this channel, you’ll find Preston Morrison’s sermons, his podcast The Leaders Cut, and appearances from our friends like Tim Ross, and more!
#process #abide #discipleship #prestonmorrison #church
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