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Ep.79 – Pete Burak On Why Catholic Men Must Lead With Grit & Grace | Catholic Dads | Spiritual Leadership | Courage | Raising Boys

Virtuous Leaders with Dr. Johann D'Souza

Pete Burak is the Vice President of Renewal Ministries, where he helps individuals and communities hungry for deeper faith who struggle with stagnation or disconnection to encounter Jesus, become Spirit-filled disciples, and actively lead others toward renewal in the Church. Top 5 Insights from Pete Burak • Spirit-filled leadership begins with personal discipleship and flows outward—authentic leaders are formed in Christ and empowered by the Holy Spirit to replicate this transformation in others.  • Humility and obedience are foundational for leadership; true leaders have first learned to follow before inspiring others to move from where they are to where God is calling.  • Magnanimous vision—seeing and pursuing a “big God” mission—comes alive not just in public figures, but also in ordinary lives lived faithfully and well for the Kingdom.  • Impactful leadership often happens in hidden places: raising families, influencing local communities, and quietly serving—these leaders are building the Church just as much as high-profile ministers.  • Expectant listening to God isn’t a buzzword for Pete—it’s a way of life and a core value in organizational leadership, prayerfully pausing to seek and act on God’s direction at every level. Timestamps 00:00 Meet Pete Burak: Forming Spirit-Filled Catholic Leaders 00:20 Meet Pete: Vice President of Renewal Ministries 00:33 Mission and Activities of Renewal Ministries 01:26 Spirit-Filled Leadership Podcast 02:40 Qualities of Effective Leaders 04:54 Inspiring Leaders and Their Impact 10:08 Pete's Vision and Mission 14:59 Strategies for Effective Leadership 17:46 Core Message: Repent and Believe 19:08 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Pete Burak Vice President, Renewal Ministries  https://www.renewalministries.net/  https://www.instagram.com/peteburak https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteburak916/ https://www.facebook.com/pete.burak  https://x.com/PeteBurak10 https://www.youtube.com/@RenewalMinistries Dr. Johann D'Souza  Clinical Psychologist at Values First Therapy https://www.valuesfirsttherapy.com/ https://www.valuesfirstcollective.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/johanndsouza/ https://x.com/drjohanndsouza