Pain as a Teacher: Leading with Physical Pain

What happens when physical pain becomes part of a leader's everyday life? In this episode, Trisha talks with Warrick Baker about his journey with chronic pain, the cycle that contributed to his condition, and the lessons he has learned. Together, they explore what it means to listen to pain rather than simply trying to make it disappear, and how alignment, balance, grace, and discernment can shape the way we lead.   Warrick is the youngest of seven siblings from Baton Rouge, LA. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern Mississippi and the Master of Arts and Master of Divinity degrees from Houston Graduate School of Theology. He has been a pastor and community leader in Pearland, TX for more than 20 years. Warrick is passionate about encouraging God's people. He is married to Aundrea Baker, and they have four children. He is the owner of Coach's Construction and has been a long-standing Rotarian. Warrick enjoys spending time with his family, competing as a USA Track and Field Master athlete, and coaching young people in track and field at a national level   Conversation Overview

• Pain as a Part of Leadership
• The Cycle of Pain
• Apathy and Atrophy
• From Injury to Chronic Condition
• Pain as a Teacher
• Breaking the Cycle
• Alignment and Balance
• Living Beyond Pain
• Grace and Discernment in Leadership

Resources

Warrick at The Leader's Journey

The Vicious Pain Cycle: