Letters to Rising Leaders Tom Mohr

Episode 20 - Disillusionment
In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon disillusionment– shared in word and song (“Into This Broken Place”). In our disillusionment, the veil of false belief is ripped from our face, shocking us into a new, troublesome awareness. How do we react? How do we find God in the midst? Hear the story of Corrie Ten Boom– who was sent to a concentration camp by the Nazis for trying to save Jews. 
Song Title:
Into This Broken Place
Song Summary: 
Tom Mohr wrote this song about turning to God in the midst of struggle. In our defeat and disillusionment, it can be hard to come back to God. But when we do, he renews us. He places us upon the rock of His love, truth and grace. Robert Berry joins Mohr in instrumentals. JJ Johnson joins him in harmony. 

Episode 19 – Doubt
In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon doubt– shared in word and song (“Dear God”). How can we continue to lead in the midst of darkness and doubt? Mohr shares the story of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, who struggled with doubt in her faith life for 50 years. And yet she carried on in prayer and service, ministering to the poorest of the poor. We can learn much from her example. 
Song Title:
Dear God
Song Summary: 
Tom Mohr wrote this song as a lamentation. Sometimes, when we are lost and in the shadows, all we can do is cry out to God. All we can do is lay our emptiness before Him. God loves our honesty. And He is there to guide us through the dark valleys of our lives. Robert Berry joins Tom Mohr in instrumentals and in harmony.

Episode 18 - The Servant
In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects on our call to servanthood– shared in word and song (“Humble Scraps”). It is the habit of our times to separate our world lives from our faith lives. But this is silliness. In this podcast, Mohr shares the story of Archbishop Oscar Romero of El Salvador. He was a leader and martyr whose goodness flowed from his deep and abiding faith in God. 
Song Title:
Humble Scraps
Song Summary: 
Tom Mohr wrote this first as a poem, then turned it into a song. It’s about those prayer times when our minds are so distracted with chatter, we never even make a connection with God. Good news: He’s always connected, even when we don’t realize it. And He understands us. Robert Berry joins Mohr in instrumentals. 

Episode 17 - The Seeker
In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon the seeker’s heart– shared in word and song (“Be Thou My Vision”). Our world needs leaders who are seekers. Seekers keep probing attitude and belief, diving below the surface in search of first principles and essential truths. Mohr shares the story of C.S. Lewis– atheist-turned-believer– whose books on Christian faith remain essential reading for believers to this day. 
Song Title:
Be Thou My Vision
Song Summary: 
This traditional Christian hymn is of Irish origin. It’s based on a poem written in Middle English, about God’s continuous presence within us. Robert Berry joins Tom Mohr in instrumentals. Kelly Kadlec joins him in harmony. 

Episode 16 - The Sojourner
In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon those times in life where we must sojourn through the dark valley– shared in word and song (“Desert Walk”).
Song Title:
Desert Walk
Song Summary: 
Tom Mohr wrote this song about picking up the pieces when life goes off the rails. Just take God’s hand– He’s there to help. He’ll set you on your feet again– to rediscover yourself, and to become a contribution. Robert Berry joins Mohr in instrumentals. Robert and Kelly Kadlec join in harmony. 

Episode 15 - The Saint
In this 10-minute podcast, Tom Mohr reflects upon our call to saintliness. Yes, God calls us to be saints. 
Song Title:
O Rising Young
Song Summary: 
Tom Mohr wrote this song as a call to a new generation of leaders– to rise up and take on our world’s challenges. With God by your sides, and with goodness in your hearts. Robert Berry joins Mohr in instrumentals.