Jonathan Bryan

DiscipLead Podcast

Religion EN ↓ 62 episodes

A podcast all about discipleship and leadership. The goal is to create conversations that encourage and empower you on your journey. Each of us has a unique, one-of-a-kind journey. However, as disciples who are leaders and leaders who are disciples, we have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Jonathan seeks to have conversations that provide practical actions, insights, and mindsets that encourage and empower you in your discipleship and leadership journey.

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Jonathan Bryan

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Episode 12: Jason McCary on What You Don’t Recognize About Yourself, Doing Ministry in the Valley, and the Surprising Location of Where Jesus is in Your Life 01.03.2022 54:59

In this episode, Jason and I cover a multitude of topics including the call of God, lessons learned through over two decades of ministry, Christian education, staying the course through COVID, and more. 3 Quotes for Notes: “God puts people around us that can see about us what we don’t even recognize about ourselves.” “Ministry doesn’t happen on the mountain top. Ministry happens at the base of the...

Episode 11: Randy Coggins on Pursuing God’s Call, Planting Echo Church in the Midst of COVID, and What He Has Learned From TD Jakes and Rod Parsley 31.01.2022 42:59

In this episode, Randy and I discuss his call to pastoral ministry, planting Echo Church in the midst of COVID, and what he has learned from formative leaders like TD Jakes and Rod Parsley along the journey so far. 3 Quotes for Notes: “Believe the unbelievable, receive the impossible.” “Are you preparing for what you’re praying to God for?” “The more light you give off, the more bugs you attract....

Episode 10: Kevin Bordeaux on Being an Expert in Your Calling, Managing Your Energy, and Preparing For Health in All Areas of Your Life 03.01.2022 39:02

In this episode, Kevin and I discuss a range of topics with honesty and openness. We look at the importance of being an expert in what God has called us to do, focusing on energy management over time management, and staying healthy spiritually, physically, and emotionally. 3 Quotes for Notes: “What God calls you to do, be an expert in it.” “Sick leaders don’t build healthy teams.” “Either you’re...

Episode 9: Dave Richardson on How to Deal with Negative People, How to Stay Faithful in the Grind of Life, and How to Invest Our Time the Way Jesus Did 06.12.2021 49:38

In this episode, Dave and I explore how to deal with negative people, discuss how to maintain consistency in the midst of the busyness, and look at how to steward our time and prioritize people the way Jesus did in His earthly ministry. 3 Quotes for Notes: “How do you deal with negative and cynical people? Don’t become one.” “Never miss a great opportunity to shut up.” “There is only one thing I c...

Episode 8: Becky Shirey on God’s Influence on Our Desires, Learning How to Listen to God’s Voice, and How the Opposite of Faith is Different Than What You Might Think 01.11.2021 39:12

In this episode, Becky and I discuss her new book Sight UnSeen: A Story of Courageous Faith. We explore parts of her personal faith journey and some of the insights she has learned along the way. We examine what these insights and truths mean for all of us in our discipleship and leadership journey. 3 Quotes for Notes: “God enlarges our heart to receive more of Him.” “Is this an opportunity or a d...

Episode 7: Josh Bridges on the Call to Ministry, the Journey of Transitioning from the Pastorate to Overseas Missions, and Reaching Northwest Europe with the Gospel 04.10.2021 57:47

In today's episode, I sit down with my friend Josh Bridges and discuss the call to ministry, the journey of transitioning from being a senior pastor in South Carolina to being an overseas missionary, and what ministry he and his family will be doing in Wales and Northwest Europe. “3 Quotes for Notes": “People don’t remember how you come, they remember how you leave.” “Many times we sit i...

Episode 6: Lee Grady on the Intentionality Needed for Effective Discipleship, How to Make Disciples Like Jesus Did, and Stopping the Abuse of Women 02.08.2021 29:49

In today’s episode, Lee and I discuss his latest book on discipleship, his personal practices regarding relationships and discipleship, and how we can intentionally disciple disciple-makers. “3 Quotes for Notes": “Find the few you are supposed to be discipling. Jesus didn’t disciple everybody.” “Pastors need to identify who are the few I’m supposed to be investing and raising up as disciple-m...

Episode 5: Ray Boggs on the Essential Need of Balance in the Life of a Leader, How to Make Prayer a Transformational Experience, and Lessons He Has Learned Along His Ministry Journey 05.07.2021 47:05

In today’s conversation, Ray and I discuss some of the key lessons he has learned in ministry, the difference between transactional and transformational prayer, the essential need of balance as a leader, and much more. “3 Quotes for Notes” 1. “God help me to be doctrinally sound but spiritually alive.” 2. “Prayer is more than a transactional phenomenon. It is a transformational experience with th...

Episode 4: Chris Maxwell and Tracy Reynolds on Taking the Next Step in Your Leadership, The Importance of Living in Community, and Finding the Balance Between Caring and Carrying 31.05.2021 35:50

In this episode, Chris, Tracy, and I discuss the launch of their podcast "Next Step Leadership", the necessity of staying connected to others, and how to care for people in a healthy way as leaders. "3 Quotes for Notes" 1. "Get people out of rows and into circles." 2. "It breaks my heart that people choose to live in the singular rather than the plural." 3...

Episode 1: Stephen Jones on How Technology is Affecting Ministry Today, Staying Hungry as a Learner, and the Importance of Finding What Works for You 04.05.2021 35:59

In this episode, Stephen and I discuss how technology is affecting ministry to teenagers, the importance of staying hungry as a learner, and some of his own personal leadership rituals. "3 Quotes for Notes": 1. Regarding technology: “It has become a very powerful tool in an inexperienced hand.” 2. As a learner, “You eat what you’re hungry for.” 3. “We tend to give less credence to the p...

Episode 2: Ben Crisp on His Early Call to Ministry, What it Was Like Planting a Church Six Months Before the COVID-19 Shutdown, and the Importance of Mission and Vision 04.05.2021 48:28

In this episode, Ben and I discuss his early call to pastoral ministry, what it was like planting a church 6 months before the COVID-19 shutdown, and the importance of mission and vision in a church or organization. "3 Quotes for Notes": 1. “Vision is the target of imagination.” 2. “The job of a leader is to see before others see and to see beyond what others see.” 3. God says, “Providin...

Episode 3: Jon Campbell on Releasing His First Book, Stopping Faith Charades, and the Necessity of Honesty in Our Grief 04.05.2021 42:28

In this episode, Jon and I discuss the release of Room 6060: Of Death and Hope, Of Grief and Joy, the importance of not putting on a show for God or people, and the necessity of honesty in our grief. "3 Quotes for Notes": 1. "Christians struggle with having a performance perfect faith.” 2. “Put the charades and the performance down because God is not asking you to put on a show for...