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The Leader’s Cut with Preston Morrison

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Welcome to The Leader’s Cut, hosted by Preston Morrison (Senior Pastor of Pillar Church in Scottsdale, Arizona).

Here, we believe you are at your best when you allow God to cut away what’s getting in His way, so He can move through you in powerful, new ways.

”The Leader” refers to Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, who guides every believer. ”The Cut” is about allowing the Holy Spirit to precisely remove the ”flesh” – those things in our lives that hinder His movement. Just as the Old Testament marked God’s people with physical circumcision, the New Testament calls for a circumcision of the heart.

Join us weekly for new episodes, where we pray the Spirit of God speaks directly to you about that week’s topic. From past experiences to practical tips to cheat codes in life, lean into the ‘cuts’ each week for Biblical principles and practical takeaways that you can apply to become the person God created you to be.

Watch the video episode each week on Youtube, just search ’The Leader’s Cut.’

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Learn more about Pillar Church at ThePillar.com
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Episodes

Say So! : Why Your Story Is A MAJOR Threat To the Enemy (with Tim Ross)

Most people treat their past like a liability—something to be hidden away or ‘cleaned up’ before it can ever be useful. But what if parts of your story are actually the keys to someone else’s breakthrough? In this episode of The Leader’s Cut , Preston Morrison is joined by his "twin," Tim Ross, for a raw conversation about the untapped power of the testimony. We’re moving past the religious idea of "sharing a story" and getting into the gritty reality of why truth-telling is a literal weapon in ...

Jun 04, 20261 hr 26 min

Learning To Live Like Jesus (with Matt Chandler)

In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison sits down with Matt Chandler for a raw, honest conversation about the journey to a life of holiness. The unpack the lies that keeps most people from ever experiencing true freedom, and move past the superficial to explore what it actually looks like to be refined by the Spirit of God in the places no one else sees. Matt pulls back the curtain on the subtle but dangerous shift that happens when we stop following Jesus as Lord and start treatin...

May 28, 20261 hr 11 min

I Need Your Help BIG Time : It’s Time To Light This Fuse

Ok…I am giving you a heavy, high-stakes tactical assignment. I need your help BIG time, because by the end of this episode, we’re calling for a coordinated, global counter-strike. There is a massive wave of cultural opposition and fear heading our way, and one of the enemy's top strategies is spiritual amnesia. He wants us to forget the miracles of yesterday so we panic about the battles of tomorrow. But there is a counter-offensive, let’s talk about it… In this episode of The Leader’s Cut , Pre...

May 21, 202658 min

When God’s Request Seems “Crazy”

Be honest: If God told you the way to save your business or your marriage was to walk in circles and then yell at a wall... would you do it? Or would you start looking for a better 'strategy'? We love the idea of victory, but we usually hate the instructions required to get there. We want the walls to fall, but we want them to fall in a way that makes sense to our logic. But as we see in the story of Jericho, God isn't looking for a great strategist—He’s looking for someone who knows how to take...

May 14, 202659 min

Breaking The Silence : Where TRUE Healing Begins (with Tim Ross)

Let’s be honest — Most of us aren’t actually moving forward. We’re just running away from things that happened years ago, hoping that if we go fast enough, the past won't catch up. We’ve all heard the advice to "just let it go" or "give it to God," but if it were that easy, why are we still so exhausted? Why does that one mistake from a decade ago still have the power to ruin your Tuesday morning? In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison and Tim Ross are getting back into the gritty...

May 07, 20261 hr 33 min

The Principles Of God’s Process (with Jabin Chavez)

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 "Ishma...

Apr 30, 20261 hr 18 min

What Faith REALLY Requires

Oftentimes, we claim to live by faith, but most of us won't take a single step without a five-year plan and a guaranteed outcome. The greatest enemy of your faith isn't necessarily the devil—it’s your demand for predictability. We say we want to follow God into the unknown, but the moment the "wilderness" gets uncomfortable, we start looking for the old ways of Egypt. Let’s talk about what faith REALLY requires... In this episode of The Leader’s Cut , Preston Morrison exposes the idol of predict...

Apr 23, 202648 min

How To Find Peace Amidst The Chaos (with Tim Ross)

"Are you actually okay?” Most of us have a "Missing Peace" in our lives that we try to fill with everything except the Source. We reach for the promotion, the new house, the hobby, or even a more "spiritual" playlist, hoping the emptiness will finally stop humming in the background. But what if the reason you’re still exhausted isn't because you aren't trying hard enough—but because you’re trying to heal what you refuse to reveal? In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison is joined b...

Apr 16, 20261 hr 39 min

How Do I Navigate Spiritual Warfare?

"The enemy doesn't need to win a massive battle if he can just get you to leave the door unlocked." "The enemy doesn't need to win a massive battle if he can just get you to leave the door unlocked." Most of us view spiritual warfare as a series of spooky events, but the reality is much more subtle—and much more personal. We often find ourselves in a cycle of either obsessing over the enemy or ignoring him entirely, while all the while, the "flesh" is leaving doors wide open for him to rent real...

Apr 09, 202646 min

Knowing Your Talents And How To Use Them (with Kristy Bach)

"God didn't make you with a cookie-cutter template. So why are you spending so much energy trying to fit into everyone else's mold?" We spend so much of our lives trying to close our "skill gaps" and fix our weaknesses. We look at the people around us, compare our natural wiring to theirs, and try to force ourselves to operate in lanes we were never anointed for. But what if the key to your purpose isn't becoming someone new, but finally discovering how you were actually designed to be by God? I...

Apr 02, 20261 hr 9 min

Keys to Staying in the Fight (When You’re Ready To Give Up)

"The enemy isn’t just watching your struggle—he’s banking on it." Most of us view frustration as a sign of spiritual failure. We think that if we were "holy" enough, we wouldn’t feel the weight, the exhaustion, or the urge to just walk away. But what if the very thing you’re trying to hide from God is actually the key to your intimacy with Him? In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston gets incredibly honest about the internal flesh that tries to convince us to quit. We’re moving past the cli...

Mar 26, 202655 min

The Truth About Marriage : The ONE THING Marriage Requires (with Tim Ross)

We’ve been told that marriage is the "happily ever after"— the place where your needs finally get met and the struggle finally ends. But what if that’s the very lie that’s killing your relationship? Most people spend their lives looking for a "soulmate" to complete them, but they aren't ready for a covenant that’s designed to... well, kill them. In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison and Tim Ross are dropping the filter. They’re moving past the typical romantic clichés to talk abo...

Mar 19, 20261 hr 23 min

Are These People In Your Life? : 5 Essential Relationships You Need

"The fastest way to wreck your calling is to try and carry it all by yourself." If you’re honest, you’ve probably felt it: that creeping suspicion that the weight of it all is starting to crush you. Most try to solve this by working harder, staying later, or "grinding" through the wilderness. But here’s the reality—you can’t "out-grind" a lack of people in your life. If God has called you to go somewhere you’ve never been, He has also called a specific circle of people to get you there. In this ...

Mar 12, 20261 hr 21 min

The Challenge Of Leading Today's Church (with Landon McDonald)

"Sometimes we have to get stronger by getting a little bit smaller." In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison sits down with Landon McDonald, Senior Pastor of Mission Church in Gilbert, AZ, for a high-level conversation on The Church of today. They breakdown the protocols of spiritual authority, the necessity of the "secret place," the dangerous rise of performative Christianity, and balancing "Word and Spirit" in a way that carries real weight. Together, they explore why the next g...

Mar 05, 20261 hr 11 min

Are We Even Ready For Revival? | When Jesus Says “Woe!”

In this episode, Preston Morrison dives into one of the most intense moments in the Gospels: Matthew 23. When Jesus looks at the religious people of His day and shouts "Woe!", He isn't just venting—He’s performing a heart transplant. Preston breaks down why the harvest only goes to those who are actually ready to receive it, and how we might be sabotaging the very thing we’re praying for. In this conversation, we’re pulling back the curtain on: The Gatekeeper Problem: Are you using foolish argum...

Feb 26, 20261 hr 19 min

Navigating The Single Life (with Tim Ross)

We’ve been conditioned to view being single as a 'waiting room'—a temporary, slightly awkward space you’re just trying to pass through until the 'real' part of your life begins. But what if that’s a lie? What if this isn’t a delay, but an intentional season and space to steward? In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston Morrison & Tim Ross gets incredibly honest about the obsession with relationship status. We’re moving past the usual platitudes to talk about what it looks like to be a wh...

Feb 19, 20261 hr 24 min

The Architecture of Affection : Love Beyond The Honeymoon

Too often, we treat the "honeymoon phase" as the peak of our affection, only to let laziness, immaturity, and walls slowly dismantle the foundation of our most important relationship. In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, we’re breaking down the "Architecture of Affection." We explore the five toxic behaviors a loving relationship simply cannot tolerate and the five non-negotiables every couple must maintain to thrive. From shifting out of "roommate syndrome" to the power of mutual submission, th...

Feb 12, 20261 hr 23 min

Keys To An Intimate Marriage : A Holy Fire In The Bedroom (with Holly Morrison)

In this episode of The Leader’s Cut, Preston is joined by his wife, Holly Morrison, for a candid conversation about the walls that inhibit intimacy in marriage. Together, they peel back the layers on why "co-existing" isn't the biblical standard for marriage. A thriving marriage doesn’t happen by accident; it is intentionally cultivated through vulnerability, grace, and a refusal to settle for the status quo. Holly and Preston share personal insights on reclaiming the marriage bed as a place of ...

Feb 05, 20261 hr 16 min

Setting Fire To The Enemy’s Playbook

The world is more than just the planet we live on; it is a system designed by the enemy to oppose everything God wants to do in your life. It is a value system that intentionally excludes your Creator, and if you aren’t careful, it will feel like you’re trying to breathe underwater without oxygen. In this episode, Preston Morrison exposes the enemy’s three-part playbook—a strategy so predictable that it was used in the Garden of Eden, against Jesus in the wilderness, and is being used against yo...

Jan 29, 20261 hr 11 min

Your Label Is Not Your Legacy (with Tim Ross)

Are you living out a name you didn't choose? What if the identity you’ve been carrying for years isn't actually yours? Most of us carry "labels,” names given to us by people in seasons of pain, by a past we can't change, or by a world that only sees our mistakes. In this episode of The Leader's Cut, we dive into the life-changing stories of Jacob and Benjamin to discover how God overrules the labels of the world to give us a new identity. In this episode, we’re uncovering: The Ben-oni Trap: Why ...

Jan 22, 20261 hr 15 min

Wisely Embracing The Cost Of Consecration

For too long, we’ve acted like "consecration" and "holiness" are terms reserved for the spiritual elite. We’ve lowered the bar of what it means to be a Christ-follower so much that we’ve forgotten what it looks like to be truly set apart. In this episode, we’re diving into the "romantic" side of consecration—the idea that God doesn’t want you to set yourself apart to earn His love, but as a response to the fact that you already have it. In this conversation, we’re pulling back the curtain on: Th...

Jan 15, 20261 hr 20 min

The Protocols For His Presence (with Onaje Jefferson)

We all want that deep, unshakable intimacy with God, but most of us are still trying to figure out the "how." You’ve had those rare moments where He felt close, but you don’t know how to find your way back to that place on a random Tuesday afternoon. It feels like some people have a key to His presence that you’re still looking for. What if accessing the heart of God wasn't a mystery to solve, but a practice and environment you could actually learn to build? In this episode, Preston sits down wi...

Jan 08, 20261 hr 6 min

The War Is Here : 4 Essentials For This Year

Let’s be honest—the battle isn’t just on the way; it’s here. It’s time to recognize that there are "giants" standing in the way of your promise. In this episode of The Leader's Cut, Preston Morrison pulls from the life of Joshua to deliver an essential list of “Be’s" for this year. This is a wartime manual for the one who refuses to settle for the conventional path. In this episode, we’re unpacking: Why bravery is the literal price of admission for the blessings you’re praying for. (And why the ...

Jan 01, 20261 hr 44 min

Understanding The Price For Your Anointing (with Tim Ross)

Everyone wants the "oil." We pray for the anointing and we desire the power to change lives through our actions in partnership with Him. But here is the hard truth: The oil only comes through the crushing. In this episode of The Leader's Cut, Preston Morrison sits down with Tim Ross to have a real, raw conversation about the cost of carrying heaven’s oil. This isn't just about "getting" anointed; it's about the beautiful process of stewardship. In this conversation, Preston and Tim dive into: Th...

Dec 25, 20251 hr 30 min

It's Time To Prepare For What's Next

God has a unique calling for your life. But let’s be honest, are you really prepared for it? It's time to prepare for what's next. In this episode of The Leader's Cut , Preston challenges you to end the dangerous repetition of blind ignorance and enter a season of honest preparation. We’ll break down the 4 critical stages of assessment that separate those who finish strong from those who never walk into their true assignment. You will learn how to: Conquer ignorance through self-awareness: The f...

Dec 18, 20251 hr 15 min

The Biggest Miracle I've Ever Seen (with Pat Collins)

Feeling like your past is too messy for God's plan? Or maybe you're wondering if the power of evangelism is as real and radical as the Bible claims? This week on The Leader's Cut, Preston Morrison dives deep into one of the most compelling, life-altering redemption stories he has ever witnessed. This isn't just an emotional story; but a powerful and practical breakdown of the unstoppable power of the Gospel, and what God can do when we keep showing up. True transformation can happen, no matter h...

Dec 11, 20251 hr 19 min

Can God Trust You? : The Anti-Gatekeeping Episode

God is moving on the earth, and He's not looking for observers—He's looking for partners to execute His divine plan. But let's be honest: succeeding in this next season requires more than just your ambition; it demands a specific set of non-negotiables. In this powerful episode of The Leader's Cut, Preston breaks down the 5 indispensable assets Jesus operated in and shows you how to follow His lead. Remember: You can't open a locked door without a key. This episode reveals the keys you need to w...

Dec 04, 20251 hr 11 min

The Cost Of Sacrifice (And Why It’s Always Worth It) with Tim Ross

You know the feeling: the moment God asks for the one thing you're holding onto the tightest. In this raw, but essential conversation, Preston Morrison sits down with his twin, Tim Ross, to dismantle the myths around obedient sacrifice and reveal the uncomfortable truth: it always costs you something. This isn't just about money or time; it's about the deep, often painful, decision to let go of control and trust His ultimate plan. If you're wondering what you have to do to get to the "next level...

Nov 27, 20251 hr 29 min

Gratitude Brings Green Lights : The Hidden Key To Future Doors

Do you ever feel stuck, held back, or frustrated, wondering why certain doors in your life just won't open? What if the hidden key to your future isn't about what you lack, but about what you acknowledge? In this powerful episode, Preston Morrison dives into the profound mystery of gratitude, revealing it as a necessary aspect of Kingdom life—and the antidote to what is holding you back. He exposes the subtle but destructive habits of ingratitude that keep you chasing more and losing much. You'l...

Nov 20, 20251 hr 19 min

Keys To A Life Of Contentment (with Brent Hatchett)

We’ve all heard the phrase, "The grass is always greener." But the constant pressure to achieve, acquire, and outpace oftentimes leaves us feeling anxious, exhausted, and fundamentally stuck. This week on The Leader's Cut, Preston Morrison sits down with Brent Hatchett to explore a critical topic: The Choice Of Contentment. In this powerful conversation, Preston and Brent break down daily practices and mindset shifts required to find genuine peace right where you are. You’ll learn how to: Spot t...

Nov 13, 20251 hr 4 min
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