DiscipLead Podcast

In this episode, my Dad and I discuss the call to ministry, leadership lessons, apologetics, remembering past generations, and parenthood. We share openly and hope that our conversation will be helpful and beneficial for you and your family as you journey through this life together. Quotes for Notes: “God has a unique way of ministering and manifesting Himself to and through God’s people…” “One of...

In this episode, Tim and I discuss the miracles and stories from his call to ministry and 44 years of ministry experience. I’m also delighted to be able to share about his new book entitled, “Sunday Table”, which is a power-packed, insightful 52-week devotional. Quotes for Notes: “Some time I think we try to avoid conflict but instead we are just avoiding communication with people.” “I felt like b...

In this episode, Josh and I discuss his call to ministry, which shifted him from a major public university to a private Christian university to prepare for what God had in store. As he shares about pursuing God’s call on his life, Josh speaks from the overflow of wisdom that God has shown him about the pace of ministry, self-care, and making sure you take care of the team under your influence. Quo...

In this episode, Steve and I talk about leadership lessons he has learned through different areas and seasons of ministry. We also discuss ministry resources and opportunities for pastors, and end our conversation examining his brand-new book (Climate Change: God’s Plan for Calming Life’s Storms) and podcast (Pastor Pause). Quotes for Notes: “Sometimes we confuse energy for anointing.” “Everybody...

In this episode, Kristi and I discuss family-centered discipleship and ways her team at LifeSprings can help serve your family and church. We also talk about her brand new podcast that she co-hosts with Travis Lowe, the “Bring Me My Books” podcast. Quotes for Notes: “If it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing a little.” As Christians: “…we are to be students of the Word, we are words people in general....

In this episode, David and I discuss his salvation story, call to ministry, the mentors who impacted his life at an early age, and the miracles of divine healing and provision God has displayed in his life. Quotes for Notes: “Joy is able to rise above the circumstances and still have the peace of God reign in your heart and life.” “The thing the Lord has taught me, there is no better time to start...

In this episode, Lou and I discuss his 26 years as an Army Chaplain, how to view our spiritual gifts, and ways to improve our prayer life, including a transformational question we can ask Jesus. Finally, we discuss the Thriving Throughout the Seasons of Pastoral Ministry program of the IPHC, which includes takeaways for Christian leaders in any capacity.  Quotes for Notes: “I have learned to ask J...

In this episode, Sergio and I discuss legacy, passing on our faith to the next generation, leadership challenges that the worldwide church is facing, different levels of leadership, and more. Quotes for Notes: “Your kids will not do what you tell them to do, they will do what they see you do. They will not do what you tell them, they will replicate who you are.” “Regardless of what you do, the goa...

In this episode, Ryan and I discuss topics like having a faith worth believing, key lessons he has learned in ministry, and why you should not finish every book you start reading. We also conversate about how every person is a theologian, the difference in enjoying writing and enjoying having written, and his new blog that launched in July 2023.  Quotes for Notes: “I wanted to be able to defend my...

In this episode, W.A and I discuss some helpful insights he has gleaned from his ministry experience, including the power of equipping others for ministry, avoiding being too busy, and finding balance in the mission of the church under your care. We dig into his background, call to ministry, discipleship in the local church, and resources that can help you no matter where you are in the disciplesh...

In this episode, Tracy Reynolds and I discuss his new book, “Second Chair Leadership: How to Serve, Thrive, and Lead From Where You Play”. We cover a wide-range of topics including his salvation story, influence, vision, failure, accountability, and more! Quotes for Notes: “Empathy is me feeling your pain in my heart. And I think if I’m going to serve a first chair well, I am going to have to know...

In this episode, Terry and I discuss what he has learned in multiple decades as an evangelist and in the classroom as a professor. We also talk about his role as the Director of Global Outreach & Leadership Development in the IPHC and his latest book entitled, “The Dream Train”. Quotes for Notes: “Things that worked in previous cultures, and settings, and times don’t necessarily translate.” “S...

Jonathan and I discuss a wide variety of topics including church leadership and its impact on his personal call to ministry, lessons learned in ministry, church planting, and how to connect with younger generations of students. Quotes for Notes:  “How important it is to leaders in the church… to be attentive to the Holy Spirit because the gentleman who was willing to stop me (and ask me to pray ab...

In this episode, instead of an interview, Jonathan talks directly with his audience about some recent thoughts and resources that have been helpful to him in the areas of discipleship and leadership.   Links: https://acuff.me/podcast/ Music by: AlexMakeMusic on Pixabay

In this episode, Justin and I discuss how he sought to develop relationships before articulating a vision for his local church, the impact of embracing differences in a local church context, and the power of empathy toward people you encounter. Quotes for Notes: “I would never tell anyone I know what you are feeling because every situation is different but at the same time (what I went through) ga...

In this episode, Tres and I discuss trends he is seeing with college students and how important it is to provide context for them, not just information. We discussed recruiting, raising up, and releasing leaders for teams, the impact of music in the church, how disappointment and leadership are more connected than you think, and much more!  Quotes for Notes: “Students today do not need you or me i...

Jeremiah and I discuss the impact of his early exposure to missions work, feeling called to be a missionary and educator and how that has led him to Thailand, and the creation of The Way Center: a place where kids can encounter the love of Jesus. Quotes for Notes: “The biggest way I know this was from the Lord… when I put the prayer into it, the Lord makes it very clear through his peace in my hea...

In today’s episode, Mark gets practical on how we can get better at evangelism, the importance of the 4-14 window, and the power of letting go of our shame. 3 Quotes for Notes: “A lot of times we experience excitement (while doing evangelism) but we recognize that as fear.” “We have to have a massive bias for action.” “50 percent of regular church goers have not accepted Jesus as their Savior.” Li...

In part 1 of our two-part episode, Mark and I discuss his testimony of coming to faith after surviving three drug overdoses, why he is so passionate about evangelism, and how to never be bored in your Christian life. Quotes for Notes: “We’ve got to go them (non-Christians) and we’ve got to share what we have been given, that eternal gift of salvation.”  “We as Christians have the glorious honor of...

Kenan and I discuss him being a co-founder of Kingdom Collective, how open discussions about faith led him to a deeper relationship with Jesus, and the need to teach all generations God’s Word, while giving them opportunities to lead.    3 Quotes for Notes: “We really need to challenge these younger generations; you can absolutely open up the Word of God and you can receive from it in a deep and m...

In this episode, Shane and I discuss his physical transformation over the last four years, the need for mentors in ministry, surrounding yourself with people who are where you want to be, and more.  3 Quotes for Notes: “It’s going to be harder for you in ministry if you don’t connect with people.” “Effecting change in your life isn’t the physical, it’s the mental. If I can beat my mind, if I can b...

In this episode, Jonathan and I discuss a wide-range of topics including putting your family first, communicating with students in a fast-paced world, empowering others to lead, and being faithful with what God has given you right now.    3  Quotes for Notes: “If my relationship with my [family] is not what it is supposed to be, I will never step into the fullness of how I’m supposed to minister t...

In this episode, Chris and I discuss his latest book, “Equilibrium: Finding Balance on Life’s Uneven Surfaces”. In our conversation, we talked about writing as a form of therapy, how the voices we hear influence the choices we make, and how we as leaders can start on a path toward greater balance in our lives. 3 Quotes for Notes: “Your feelings are not the voice of the Lord.” “Sometimes we worship...

Stephen and I discuss the amazing story of Farmhouse Coffee, the importance of staying humble and teachable, and trusting God to open and close the right doors in life and ministry. 3 Quotes for Notes: “Be humble and teachable.” “Money always follows the mission.” “Tug on the door handle and see if the door opens.” Links: https://www.facebook.com/FarmhouseCoffee.co https://www.facebook.com/discipl...

In this episode, Ray and I talk about the challenges of being a bi-vocational minister, what he learned traveling to seventy different countries, disciplines and habits that are keeping him healthy, and much more. 3 Quotes for Notes: “He (God) removed the challenges for the calling.” “Ministry does not stop just because things get difficult.” “Give us a faith with no point of reference.” Links: ht...