In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with Jonathan Moynihan, Lead Pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Baltimore, to explore a leadership journey shaped more by formation than ambition. Jonathan shares how what he once assumed was a call to church planting unexpectedly became a rapid succession into the lead pastor role—after years of hidden preparation, inner work, and confronting unhealthy ambition. Together, Sean and Jonathan unpack themes of calling versus opportunity, the dangers of tying worth to performance, and how silence, solitude, and failure became essential tools God used to form Jonathan into a healthier, more grounded leader. This honest conversation offers a rare look at the interior life of leadership, reminding pastors that God’s primary work is often deeper than visible success.

Welcome to Episode 149 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.

EPISODE LINKS

Jonathan Moynihan on Instagram: @jonathan.moynihan

Mosaic Christian Church

The White Flag podcast

The Last 5% podcast

Too Busy Not to Pray by Bill Hybels 

sean@theascentleader.org

theascentleader.org

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WHO IS JONATHAN MOYNIHAN?

Jonathan Moynihan is the Lead Pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Elkridge, MD. He's passionate about reaching unchurched people and empowering believers to cultivate a hidden life with Christ. He and his wife Stephanie live in Maryland with their 3 kids: Evie, Isla, and Indy.

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