Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast

Been around the church for awhile? You need to listen to this episode! Michael and Jorge share their thoughts on what it means to launch new communities to reach new people.  Links:  A Field Guide to Methodist Fresh Expressions United Theological Seminary Fresh Expressions Gathering Michael Beck Jorge Acevedo     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode has it all; prayer, listening to God and overcoming defeat. Pastor Josh Gagnon is a next-level leader who intertwines his story with God's Scripture to help us journey on what it means to follow God. So many good things in this conversation.  Also, don't forget to buy Pastor Josh's new book:  It's Not Over Pastor Josh on the web Pastor Josh on the Carey Nieuwhof Podcast   Learn more a...

Darrell is amazing and shares his journey on overcoming obstacles. He is a great story-teller and shares his journey. I know you are going to love this episode! Links:  Darrell's website  Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Valentine's Week! I am so excited to drop this episode with Monica Tanner. She is a relationship expert who has some great tools to improve your marriage without ever changing your spouse. Love what she has to offer, and I think you will too.  Links:  Monica's blog Monica's Instagram Epic Marriage Summit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wonder about the Enneagram? We dive into this deep topic and show some concrete tools that help us see how best to operate with the people of our lives. I'm so excited to share David with you!  Links:  Conscious Dynamics  David Charpentier www.twmilt.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I have the privilege of sitting down with the lead pastor of one of the largest and most influential churches in America. This visionary leader talks about what it means to have a sense of adventure, getting uncomfortable for the sake of growth, and how new experiences can change everything.  Links:  Brian Tome Instagram Aggressive Life Podcast     Learn more about your ad choices...

Justin McRoberts is a pastor, story-teller, thinker, and leader. In his recent book, May it Be So, Justin explores 40 days with the Lord's Prayer. In our conversation, we discuss what it looks like to create art, hear from God, and execute when you aren't sure what the first step is going to be. I think you are going to love Justin's heart and approach to encounters with God.  Links:  Justin McRob...

Hey Friends!  I am so excited to be back for 2020. This year I thought we would start off with a short episode around the pain of change and SMART goals. Remember, a SMART goal is  Specific Measurable Attitude-Challenging Realistic  Time-sensitive Also, we are doing our first ever contest. Anyone who signs up on twmilt.com for our email list will automatically be entered to win!  Thank you for all...

I know, some of you are already judging me for the title of this podcast! My reality is that I struggle with Christmas, and through the years I've developed some sound coping strategies to help me deal with the most "jolly" time of the year. In this episode of the podcast, I share those thoughts and much more.  Also, this will be the last episode for 2019! We are taking the rest of the year off an...

I love talking with friends about the real stuff. The stuff that is formative, and transformational. In this episode of the podcast, I sit down and interview my friends at the Plain Truth Podcast. We talk about what it means to lay the foundation for your family, how to not overthink your faith, and hearing from God.   Links:  Spirit and Truth Facebook Twitter Interior Castle Learn more about your...

I dare you not to fall in love with this guy. Matt Reynolds is the Executive Director of Spirit & Truth, but more than that he loves to make disciples and lead people to Jesus. In our conversation, we cover; what it means to follow your call, revival in the church, and to fall in love with the awe of God again.  LINKS: Spirit & Truth Matt Reynolds Register for the Spirit & Truth Conference Learn m...

Happy Thanksgiving!  We have a little fun this week as I sit down with my daughter Shiloh. She is seven, and full of life. I loved this conversation and I thought you might as well.  I am incredibly thankful for all of you and the support you give to the podcast!  Reclamation Podcast I would love to connect with you on Instagram! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked and we answered!  In this episode of the podcast, we wrestle with the questions sent in by our listeners and dive even deeper into the Holy Spirit. We talk about,  gifts of the Spirit, listening to the Spirit, and Spiritual Warfare. As a reminder, it is not too late to sign up for the Holy Spirit Seminar! Sign up now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a story that you have to hear. Jill Stephenson is the mother to Army Ranger Ben Kopp. Ben was on his third deployment when he fell victim to sniper fire. That moment would change Jill's life forever and in our conversation today she shares her journey as a Gold Star mother.  Jill's website Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, I get to sit down with Dillon Smith. Dillon is a young leader who has answered an amazing call. In this conversation, we talk about leaning into big steps of faith, dealing with tragedy at an early age, and the importance of having a mentor who is ahead of you.  Links:  Dillon Smith  Carey Nieuwhof Blogs   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

This conversation with Dr. Peter Bellini is pretty much straight fire! We dive into a deep discussion about the Holy Spirit, as well as talk through practical measures on how the Holy Spirit can dive into you.  Also, we want to hear your questions for a future episode!  Email me: tony@restorationcenterville.org or on Instagram or Twitter @twmilt Important links: United Theological Seminary Holy Sp...

In this episode, I share five reflections on lessons learned in the five years serving as lead pastor at Restoration Church.  Here are the lessons learned:  1. Live in the tension.  2. It's okay to grieve.    3. Tell me more about that.  4. There's always time transparency.  5.  The church already has a Savior.  Restoration Church Centerville Twmilt.com @twmilt on Instagram Facebook Learn more abo...

In the wake of the Dayton shootings, many people were asking the question: What next? Rather than simply asking the question Betsy Westhafer and her team of extraordinary people decided to start a brand for kindness in the world. In our conversation we discover; how to respond to your call, waiting till the time is right, and growing something bigger than yourself.  LoveLight Circle on Facebook Be...

In today's episode of the podcast, we have an incredible conversation with the lead pastor at Far Hills Church in Centerville, Ohio. Chris Williams talks with us about waiting on God to speak, knowing when to move, changing the established culture, and what it means to become a fearless church.  Far Hills Church Fearless Church Far Hills on Facebook     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with new church planters Nick and Lindsey Cunningham. Nick and Lindsey share their story of waiting on God's call, leaning into faith rather than fear, and trusting for God to work in new ways.  Episode 4 of the podcast Emmaus on Vimeo Emmaus Church SC Emmaus Church Instagram Confessions of a Pastor's Wife   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with the founder of True Relationships counseling center. Tim shares his journey to disconnectedness and what they did to restore hope in their marriage. Tim also shares how God is using that pain to restore hope in other marriages all over the world.  The journey to disconnectedness:  - Fatigue, irritability, aloneness, arrogance and alienation, adulter...

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with twenty-year preaching veteran Pastor Corey Cunningham. Pastor Corey talks about what it means to follow in his father's footsteps, shares his journey on waiting for God to speak, and shares an incredible story of how he once got locked out of his own church. You are going to love this conversation with Pastor Corey Cunningham! The Inspiration Church...

Brad's drive to hear God's voice brought him to some unusual places; he sold his business, became a campus pastor, and moved his family across the US. He is a gift to West Ohio and uses all his gifts to develop new places for new faces.  Donate to future churches. Follow Brad West Ohio UMC   Ways to pray for Brad and his mission:  God would continue to raise up leaders with a vision. Pray that God...

Charlie McMahan has been studying the impact of sports on kids for the last 8 years. Charlie has experienced sport as an athlete, parent, coach and as a leader to one of the largest churches in the South Dayton area. In this episode, we discuss the new Players Box ministry, parenting through the pressure of the student-athlete, and how he recovered when he realized the reality of sport on his own...

In this episode, we sit down with Grace Kilroy. Grace recently graduated from Centerville High School and is going to run in college this fall. Grace shares with us the trials of being a student-athlete and how she persevered through injury. She also talks in-depth about community, identity, and dealing with her own anxiety in the journey. Follow grace on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodi...