LP Sessions: Leading from the Heart with Fifi and Meryn

Most churches want to see people healed, restored, and transformed. So why do some church cultures seem to help people grow in wholeness, while others unintentionally leave people stuck? In this episode of the LP Sessions Podcast, we explore what it means to build cultures that heal. We discuss the difference between gospel doctrine and gospel culture, why identity and belonging are central to hea...

What do a tuning fork and our discipleship relationships have in common? In this episode, Fifi and Meryn explore the concept of resonance and why it’s essential for genuine, lasting transformation.

In this episode of LP Sessions, Fifi and Meryn explore why understanding how people are wired is essential for effective leadership. They unpack the value of personality awareness and introduce the DISC profiles as a practical tool for recognising different strengths, motivations, and communication styles. The conversation highlights how people are motivated in different ways, how those difference...

Join us for Part 2 of our conversation with Dewald & Nicolene. In this episode, we continue exploring their journey of pioneering, family, ministry, and trusting God in the unknown. Find them at @incouragechurch and @nicolene_du_plessis.

This week on LP Sessions, we’re joined by our friends and pastors, Dewald and Nicolene, for the first of a two-part episode. They open up about the realities of pioneering from the ground up, the ups and downs of church planting, balancing family and ministry, and the personal journey that prepared them to lead.

In this episode, we talk honestly about identity, purpose, and the internal work that often gets overlooked. We explore how our beliefs are formed, why confidence is so closely tied to identity, and what it looks like to grow through the things that hold us back. If you’re in a season of reflection, transition, or wanting to lead from a healthier place, this conversation offers clarity, encouragem...

What does it really mean to grow your capacity as a leader — without burning out? Fifi and Meryn explore the balance between growth and authenticity, the seasons God uses to shape us, and how true capacity comes from stewardship, not striving. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Why Capacity Matters 04:30 How God Uses Pressure to Develop Resilience 07:00 Authenticity and Growth 10:00 Season...

Our first video episode is here! 🎥 We’re still finding our best angles — quite literally (sorry for the half-face moments 😅). Thanks for being part of the journey as we keep leveling up our setup and our storytelling! We all go through seasons of change—but what about the in-between? In this episode, Meryn and Fifi unpack what it means to navigate transitions—those “fifth seasons” where the old...

Fifi and Meryn unpack the raw, often messy process of starting something new — the emotions, doubts, and courage it takes to pioneer with God. It’s a heartfelt conversation about faithfulness over perfection, and the importance of having the right voices — spiritual “midwives” — who help nurture what God is doing in and through you. If you’ve ever felt both the excitement and fear of stepping into...

In this episode of LP Sessions , Fifi shares his journey from a shy, introverted child fascinated by leadership to navigating the real challenges of becoming one. He opens up about facing rejection, wrestling with confidence, and learning to lead with authenticity. Through his story, Fifi reminds us that leadership isn’t about personality or charisma — it’s about purpose, identity, and walking out...

In this episode of LP Sessions , Meryn shares her leadership journey — from her early call to step up to lead to the challenges and growth that shaped her along the way. She reflects on how self-awareness and personal healing have transformed her approach to leadership, and why rest and emotional health are essential for leading well. This honest and grounded conversation offers encouragement and...

Welcome to LP Sessions! In this opening episode, Fifi redefines leadership through the lens of what Jesus taught — a model rooted not in power or position, but in purpose, humility, and transformation. He breaks it down into three anchors: a different ambition , a different way , and a different source . This is the kind of leadership we’re called to — and it changes everything.