Still Standing with Clarence E. Stowers, Jr.
Still Standing is not a leadership podcast.
It is a conversation for people who did everything right and still ended up in a season that does not make sense.
Clarence E Stowers, Jr. has spent 30 years leading, building, losing, rebuilding, and carrying weight most people never see. After selling a building, navigating a full organizational transition, and watching trusted people become strangers, he came out the other side with a different voice.
Not polished. Not theoretical. Not safe.
I do not teach from theory. I teach from survival.
This show is for high-capacity adults who are renegotiating everything - career, faith, identity, relationships - and need a real conversation from someone who has paid the price to still be here.
No hype. No soft answers. No pretending.
Start with the most recent episodes to experience Still Standing. Earlier episodes reflect a previous season of the show.
New episodes every Tuesday.
Episodes
52 episodes
Your Worst Season Was Your Setup | Episode 59
Nine weeks ago, I sat in front of this microphone and told you the truth.I told you we sold our church building. That God went silent. That fear had me by the throat. That loneliness almost broke me. That I didn't know if I would make it...
Protect Your Purpose and Your Plan | Episode 58
Everybody has an opinion about what you should be doing with your life. Your family. Your church. Your followers. But not one of them will live with the consequences of you abandoning your calling.In Episode 58, we walk through Chapters ...
How To Protect Your Peace and Your Paper | Episode 57
Everybody wants peace. Nobody wants to protect it. Everybody wants financial freedom. Nobody wants the honest conversation about money. Today, we do both.Episode 57 of the When Faith Feels Far series. Chapters 13 & 14: Protecting You...
Starting Over On Purpose | Episode 56
You can start over. But if you start over without deciding what is non-negotiable, you will rebuild the same broken thing with a fresh coat of paint.This is Episode 56 of the When Faith Feels Far podcast series. Today, we walk through Ch...
Two Weapons That Pulled Me Out of My Darkest Season | Episode 55
Gratitude in the middle of grief sounds offensive. Joy when your life is in ruins sounds delusional. But what if they are the two things that kept me alive?This is Episode 55 of the When Faith Feels Far podcast series. Chapters ...
Why You’re Afraid to Hope Again (And How to Let Go) | Episode 54
Keep your expectations low, and you can't get hurt again. That's not wisdom. That's a cage you built after the last thing fell apart, and it's been running your decisions ever since.This episode is for anyone who's stopped ho...
Nobody Checks on the Strong Ones | Episode 53
You are the strongest person in every room you walk into.And you are quietly terrified that one more hit will take you out.This is Episode 53 of the When Faith Feels Far series. Today we go through Chapters 5 and 6: Fight...
God Went Silent. Here Is Why | Episode 52
You have been praying. Real prayers. Face-down, desperate, "God, I need You to say something" prayers.And the only thing coming back is your own breathing.This is Episode 52 of the When Faith Feels Far series, and it is the one mo...
When Everything Collapses | Episode 51
When Everything CollapsesWhen Faith Feels Far | Episode 51You handled it. You made the call. You kept everybody else together. But the dust settled, and now you feel like a stranger in your own life. Nobody prepare...
Why I Wrote This Book | Episode 50
I was sitting in an empty church building. Keys in my hand. About to hand them over for the last time. And in that moment, I did not feel faith. I felt forgotten. This is Episode 0 of a 10-part series based on my book, When Faith Fe...
Stop Saying You're Busy. You're Overcommitted.
Busy is not a badge. It's a symptom.I was in a meeting last week and someone asked me, "How are you?" And without thinking, I said, "Busy." Like it was a badge of honor. Like it proved I mattered. Then I sat with that for a second...
Why You Can't Focus (And What Actually Works)
You are not waiting for motivation. You are waiting for a system that does not require it.I used to sit at my desk and wait. Wait for motivation. Wait to feel ready. Wait for the right mood to show up so I could do the work that m...
Start Here: Is This Podcast For You?
New to the podcast? Start here.You look successful on paper. You have built a career, proven yourself, and earned your seat at the table. But your peace is fragile, your decisions feel heavier, and you are tired of advice that do...
Why Your New Year Feels Like a Remix of the Last One
You keep changing the calendar, but your patterns stay the same. So every "new year" ends up feeling like a repeat of the last one. This episode is about why that happens, and what to do about it.The Problem:Most people tre...
You're Broke on Attention and Rich on Distraction
You guard your money. You track your money. But your attention? You give it away for free.I checked my screen time report last Sunday. Six hours and forty-two minutes on my phone. In one day. And I kept thinking, "Where did that t...
Decision Fatigue Is Stealing Your Best Hours
You are not tired because you worked hard. You are tired because you decided too much.I made 47 decisions before 9 a.m. yesterday. What to wear. Which route to take. Whether to check email now or later. Small stuff, right? Except ...
Your Phone Is Not the Problem. Your Standards Are.
Your Phone Is Not the Problem. Your Standards Are.Everyone blames the phone. But the phone is not making decisions. You are.In this episode, we're talking about attention, specifically, why blaming your device is like blami...
Why Your Setbacks Keep Repeating
Podcast Show NotesEpisode Overview Today, we explore "Finding Joy Despite Life's Hardships: A Guide to Overcoming Setbacks" by Clarence E. Stowers, Jr. This 6-week study guide shows how to find joy despite inevitable hardsh...
When Everything Feels Like It's Falling Apart
Episode OverviewWe live in uncertain times—political division, economic instability, and social tension make it easy to feel overwhelmed. Many place their hope in temporary things, only to be left disappointed. This episode challe...
Why You Feel Unstable Even When Nothing Changed
In this episode, we explore finding an unshakable foundation in a constantly changing world. Political divisions, economic instability, and social tensions overwhelm us, leading to disappointment and fear. This episode challenges listeners to c...
You're Carrying Weight That Isn't Yours
The Journey of Faith: Relinquishing Control and Trusting GodThis episode explores the transformative journey of faith and spiritual growth through relinquishing control and trusting in God’s plan. Using the analogy o...
3 Questions That Shape Your Future
Episode Description: This episode explores how daily choices shape the foundation of our future and offers insights on aligning those choices with God's purpose. Discover the power of small habits, strategic time management, and intentio...
Why Your Perfectionism Is Keeping You Stuck
Episode OverviewThis episode explores the concept of micro-growth resolutions and how they can transform your approach to personal development. It challenges the traditional mindset of setting ambitious New Year's resolutions, which ofte...
Dealing With Post Election Blues
Episode Overview:This episode addresses the emotional fallout many experience after a divisive election season. It emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and processing difficult emotions rather than resorting to “spiritual bypassing...
"Deep Dive" Why We Choose Not To See: Eyes Wide Shut
This episode explores the concept of "Eyes Wide Shut," a metaphor for recognizing but ignoring warning signs in our lives. It encourages listeners to confront uncomfortable truths and align their decisions with God's guidance for a more fulfill...