Lead222 Podcast

In this episode Dave has a conversation with Kyle Isabelli about his new book Refined by the Fire(d) and navigating the difficult issue of being fired from a ministry role.  We discuss important keys to leaving a church in a healthy way, how it is vital to have authentic community and the role a mentor has in tough times, and how to find peace in the chaos.  Don't miss this episode.   SHOW NOT...

At the heart of a Trailblazer lies a supernatural courage, strength, and faith to live a life of Uncommon Integrity. Don't miss this conversation with Micah Davis the author of Trailblazers as we discuss the importance of being men and women of character. Micah shares 3 character forming practices of Learn to be alone, Decelerate and Listen, and Take charge of your day.  You don't want to...

After talking with over 60 youth pastors, Lead222 concluded on 9 Markers of a Healthy Youth Ministry.  In this episode Dave and Bo discuss the coaching season, Markers 1 (Vision and Alignment) and 2 (Healthy Teams) and what can be expected from our playbook and our certified coaches. It is going to be a great season of growth to be a healthy leader that leads a healthy ministry!   FOLLOW US ON INS...

Made those changes to your ministry? Now it's time to Run The Play.  In this episode Dave and Bo have a conversation on key factors to implementing change and running the play. We also discuss some key changes happening in Lead222 this season.  You don't want to miss this episode.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from you! Write...

Getting ready to make changes? Making changes for this fall? Bo and Dave have a conversation and discuss key factors for making changes and questions you should address as you go through the process of change.   FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from you! Write us at ⁠⁠dave@lead222.com⁠⁠ Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share,...

In this episode Dave has a conversation with Larry Gonzalez the youth pastor at Highland Park in Lakeland, Florida. Larry shares about the incredible things happening in his student ministry and why students are inviting their friends. We cover key principles to create an invite culture that include: Vision and mission, student ownership, hard conversations, follow up systems, and celebration.  Yo...

Description: In this episode we are joined by Justin Knowles who is the Director of Kids & Youth at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. We discuss how follow up is an essential part of evangelism and discipleship and how students are seen, known and loved.  Justin shares 4 needs of follow up and then gets very practical with 4 ways to be intentional with follow up.  He shares...

In this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation with Joel Firebaugh who is the Lead Student Pastor at Crossroads Church in Cincinnati about Starting Over. If you are starting over at a new church, starting in ministry for the first time, or been at your ministry role for years this episode is a wealth of wisdom to lead in a healthy way. We talk about how to assess the ministry, how long it&nb...

Christmas is just around the corner. In the midst of a busy season being intentional at home is key to winning homefield.  In this special holiday episode, Bo and Dave share their Christmas traditions and challenge us to be intentional with our family this Christmas.  FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from you! Write...

Dave and Dr. Dave Olges discuss top mental health issues that teens are currently facing. We share best practices on how to help prepare and equip small group leaders to respond to mental health issues teenagers might bring up in a small group setting. We also discuss when to involve parents and the importance of a plan of reporting.  A very important episode you don't want to miss. Dr....

In this episode, Dave is joined by Matt Swigart, Director of LEADMissions. Matt's got some incredible stories of spiritual transformation and Kingdom Impact from his experiences on all 4 of the LEADMission trips this past summer. He then gives us a strong encouragement on how significant spiritual formation takes place through short-term mission trips, and especially on LEADMission trips! We wrap...

Is your youth ministry healthy and growing? Bo and Dave continue in our series with Part 3 today: What's My Part In Leading A Healthy Ministry. We discuss what makes a healthy ministry, how to evaluate your ministry, and how to develop a strategy. Don't miss this conversation and discuss this episode in your coaching and huddle groups. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversatio...

How's your marriage? Bo and Dave continue in our series with Part 2 today: What's My Part In Leading A Healthy Marriage. They discuss topics of communication, spiritual growth, finances and romance.  Don't miss this conversation and follow through on the challenge they give to each person in this episode. FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with...

Bo gives us wisdom on how to be a healthy leader spiritually, mentally and physically.  Bo and Dave talk about key principles and attitudes that we must own to pursue health and to be a healthy leader. Don’t miss this important conversation and then use this episode to discuss in your huddle and coaching groups. Youth Workers Survey Report: http://lead222.com/state-of-the-youth-workers-report...

Coming out of Covid we were curious where youth pastors were at so Lead222 and NNYM partnered to survey youth pastors. The insights led us to write a State Of The Youth Pastors Report and have a podcast discussion around the data. Don't miss this powerful conversation and incredible wisdom shared from Joe Landi and Tyler Roland. We hope this will be helpful to you as a youth worker to underst...

Dave and Bo are joined by Co-Lead Pastor of Soul City Church in Chicago, one of America's fastest growing urban churches. She is the author of What's Here Now? How to stop rehashing the past and rehearsing the future and start receiving the present.  Jeanne shares such wisdom to help us slow down from busy lives and ministry and ask ourselves a simple question: What's Here Now? Jeanne St...

Podcast Description Dave and Bo are joined by Jason Clark who is the Student Pastor at Sun Valley Community Church and serves at the Tempe Campus. In this episode we address practical tools and tips to evaluate your ministry. Jason shares two frameworks of evaluation that they use at Sun Valley. At the end Dave walks through 4 areas to evaluate and questions for each area. Be sure to participate i...

46% of leaders under 45 have thought about walking away according to Barna. That means many of you are right there. In this episode Bo and Dave are joined by Nathan Branam as we address an important topic of when to leave and when to stay at your church. We share practical next steps and important discernment practices to make these difficult decisions on whether to stay or go.  Don't mi...

In this episode Dave interviews Bo on the Be With Constellation of Mentoring and why this is a key principle to be a better leader! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @Lead.222 ------- Did this conversation resonate with you?  We want to hear from you! Write us at dave@lead222.com Help us grow the community! Subscribe, share, and leave a review. For more information about Lead222 or find a communit...

In this episode Bo and Dave have a conversation with Dr. Dave Kheen who is the Department Chair for the Christian Ministries Department at Biola University. At the request of LEAD222, Dr. Kheen did a research project to discover practices that ministry teams have in place to develop relational healthiness in a mixed-gender ministry team context. Dr. Kheen in this episode shares key pract...

There is no better way to start off the new year then to make a decision to increase your prayer time with God. Veteran and head coach Chris Herning gives us practical ways to build a prayer team, train students on the importance of prayer and how to increase your own personal discipline of prayer. This can be a great discussion in your huddle groups as we stay committed to be healthy leaders. Chr...

In this episode we have a conversation with Joe Landi who is a LEAD222 Huddle Coach. He communicates a great strategy for Evangelism and the power of training our students to share their faith. Joe speaks about 3 areas to train students: What is the Gospel, How to Share it, and telling God Stories. Joe Bio: Joe is passionate about equipping, encouraging and empowering life-long Gospel-advancing le...

Soul Care: How to lead a healthy life, family, and ministry with Toby Anderson Description: In this important episode we have a conversation about Soul Care to lead a healthy life, family, and ministry with Toby Anderson. We address signs of not caring for our mental health, steps to take to best lead a healthy life, and how to best coach those to care for their soul and lead healthy lives. This i...

Title: How To Lead Impactful Mission Trips Do you have Mission Trip plans for 2022? Don't miss this episode as the Director of LEADMissions Matt Swigart shares how you can build the most impactful Mission Trip experiences. Matt shares a challenge for you in your role as a youth pastor on the mission trip, some of the most common mistakes made on trips, and 3 things that you can do which lead to tr...

In this episode we share Steve Carter's powerful message from our NLCC (National Lead Coaches Conference). He shares about what's hidden inside underneath the surface reveals why we do the things we do and the triggers that hold us back from being a healthy leader. You will not drift to be a person of integrity. When we understand why we do what we do, we can begin to see the truth in how God sees...