THRIVE 360 Podcast

Abel Menbrano’s story of finding life on the other side of achievement.   Summary In this episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, Mitch McKinney sits down with filmmaker Abel Membreno to explore his journey of rediscovering faith and purpose after years of resentment toward the church and chasing achievement. Raised in a ministry-driven Latino home, Abel walked away from church as a young adult, only to...

Why burnout, pride, and moral compromise don’t happen overnight—and how to course-correct before the crash. In this episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, host Mitchell McKinney sits down once again with Mark Montemayor for a deeply honest conversation about burnout, moral failure, and redemption in leadership. Together, they confront the painful truth that not all leadership breakdowns are caused by e...

In this powerful episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, Mitch McKinney sits down with Monte to unpack the often-overlooked danger of drift—the subtle compromises and unchecked habits that slowly lead leaders toward burnout. Drawing from deeply personal experiences, Mitch and Monte reveal how small neglects—like sacrificing sleep, ignoring physical warning signs, or pushing past healthy boundaries—compo...

Discover how healing begins when we shift from performance to presence.  In this deeply personal episode of the THRIVE360 Podcast, host Mitch McKinney sits down with Fredy Romero—pastor, leader, and passionate advocate for healing in the Latino church community. Fredy shares about his upbringing as the son of immigrant parents, the pressures he faced in ministry, and how two personal losses in one...

How to stay united, healthy, and hopeful when leadership pulls you from every angle In this candid and hope-filled episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, Mitch McKinney is joined by longtime friend and ministry partner Mark Montemayor to talk about the real-life experiences of couples serving in ministry. Together, they unpack the emotional highs, personal hurts, and ongoing challenges that come with l...

Summary In this episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, host Mitch McKinney is joined once again by Enneagram guru and Thrive360 team member Covyn Montemayor for an insightful conversation on the role of personality awareness in leadership and life. Covyn shares how the Enneagram has helped shape her understanding of herself, her relationships, and her walk with God. Together, they explore the importanc...

In this powerful episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, host Mitch McKinney sits down with licensed acupuncturist and Thrive360 retreat facilitator Covyn Montemayor to unpack a topic that too often gets overlooked: the health of the leader. Drawing from her experience in clinical well-being and spiritual formation, Covyn offers a practical and compassionate look at the hidden toll leadership can take—a...

In this episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, Mitch McKinney and Mark Montemayor, discuss the importance of self-awareness in leadership. They explore how leaders often lack awareness of how they are perceived by others, the common blind spots that exist, and the challenges of receiving feedback.  The conversation emphasizes the need for leaders to invite feedback, understand the art and science of le...

In this episode, Mitch McKinney and Mark Montemayor discuss the issue of identity drift and its impact on leaders. They explore the three main disruptors to identity: where one comes from, what one does, and who one does it with. They emphasize the importance of navigating identity drift and staying on course by anchoring to fixed points, such as Scripture. The conversation highlights the need for...

In this episode of the Thrive360 Podcast, hosts Mitch McKinney and Mark Montemayor delve into the transformative role of retreats in leadership development. They discuss the critical need for leaders to carve out time for self-reflection, rest, and personal growth to foster a culture of health and wellness within their organizations. The concept of "drift" is introduced as a subtle yet significant...

In this episode, Mitch McKinney and Mark Montemayor discuss the problem of leader burnout. They identify core issues such as a lack of margin and a misplaced identity. Often, the perpetuation of a lack of margin is driven by a results-oriented mindset and pressure from others' expectations.  They emphasize the importance of knowing when enough is enough and finding grounding in personal rhythms an...