Leadership in Black and White

John and Wayne continue to focus on some of their favorite leadership lessons with a teaching from Pastor Wayne all about developing a culture of clarity in your organization. They focus on the power of alignment in our language and accents as well as some practical ways to help strengthen the level of clarity no matter where you are right now.  Follow us on Instagram for more great leadershi...

John and Wayne kick off the month of June by focusing on some of their favorite leadership lessons that they've taught to their staff and teams. In this episode, Pastor John focuses on 10 difference makers for leaders. This powerful list of 10 is the perfect resource to take your leadership to the next level in this season. The 10 difference makers are: 1. Desire 2. Adaptable 3. People Issues 4. T...

John and Wayne talk about triggers - a common buzzword in the mental health conversation, especially when it comes to anxiety. They discuss a couple of their own personal triggers as well as some of the most common in our culture. For each trigger, they assign biblical truth that can help us overcome the triggers that often overwhelm us. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pa...

This week marks the two-year anniversary of the death of George Floyd. John and Wayne take some time to discuss where we are as a nation two years later. What kind of progress has been made? How do they personally feel about things? They also discuss if it's even possible to discuss and deal with things like this with joy. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@joh...

May is mental health awareness month and the impact of our mental health on leadership cannot be overstated. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss some red flags that might be warning signs your mental health is suffering. They also discuss some of the things that may be causing these red flags to show up in our lives. John and Wayne reference a previous episode of the podcast all about Burnout....

Every leader will face seasons in life where things may be difficult behind the scenes, yet they still need to lead from a place of strength. In this episode, John and Wayne give leaders some advice on how to lead with joy in every season of life. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhit...

To kick off the month of May, John and Wayne focus on the subject of joy. There isn't a leader out there who doesn't desire more joy and happiness. In this episode, we talk about some of the practical things each one of us can do to cultivate more joy in our day-to-day lives. Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).&n...

Great leaders are always evolving and adapting in every season. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss the evolution of leadership and some ways each of us can continue to get better and keep growing. Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).  Order your copy of John and Wayne's new book, God & Race, at godan...

For Christians, the Bible is the most important tool we have when it comes to growing in our relationship with God, with others and in our leadership. In this episode, John and Wayne give some key tips on how to get the most out of the Bible. Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).  Order your copy of John and W...

How can each one of us continue to grow and move in the direction of diversity, both in our organizations and our personal lives? In this episode, John and Wayne share 5 practical steps we can all take to grow in the area of diversity no matter who we are. Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).  Order your copy...

John and Wayne have 5 timely thoughts about growing as a leader in whatever season you find yourself in. They discuss topics like feedback, setting goals, reading, the power of think time and more.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Order your copy of John and Wayne's new book, God & Race, at godandrac...

Jesus modeled the ability to interact with and reach all different kinds of people from all different walks of life. In this episode, John and Wayne discuss practically how we can reach people who may be on the "other side" of our life politically, racially, and beyond.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). O...

Luke 15 is the chapter, more than any other in the Bible, that illustrates God's heart for the lost. In this episode, John and Wayne dive into this chapter and pull out some key leadership principles that can apply to each of us when it comes to reaching others.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).  Ord...

John and Wayne take time to talk about God's number one strategy to reach the world: his church. They consider some of the tensions of churches that are committed to reaching the lost as well as key cultural identities every church must work towards. This a powerful conversation for church leaders and members alike.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefr...

John and Wayne kick off the month of March with a new theme all about reaching people. In this episode, they discuss 4 key commitments we all must make if we're going to be effective at reaching and connecting with the people in our world.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).  Order your copy of John an...

John and Wayne tackle a variety of topics around the subject of health in a special Q&A episode. They discuss the importance of the sabbath, how to transition in a healthy way, handling conflict, parenting tips, social media and more.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Order your copy of John and Wayne...

For leaders, the question is never IF we will have challenging seasons, only when. How do we walk through those challenging seasons in a healthy way? John and Wayne discuss ways to make the bad days a little better. They including conversation about practical tips each one of us can apply to our lives that will help us walk through the difficult seasons of life with grace and joy.  Follow us...

John and Wayne talk about the importance of healthy marriages in leadership. They dissect the anatomy of an affair - what are the steps that lead to unfaithfulness? No one plans to have affair when they start a marriage, yet they happen at an alarming rate. John and Wayne talk through important guardrails for avoiding the destruction of a marriage.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johns...

John and Wayne discuss some of the personal habits they've implemented that have changed their lives. They focus on healthy habits that have made massive impact on their day-to-day life and leadership.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite).  If you want to ask John and Wayne a question, you can email it t...

John and Wayne begin a new theme of healthy leadership for the next month. In this episode, they diagnose some of the main issues regarding health in leadership. John and Wayne discuss 6 unhealthy trends they're seeing in the lives of leaders, particularly in spiritual leadership. Some of the topics include pace, pride, purity and more. Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor...

In a special Q&A episode, John and Wayne answer questions about a variety of different subjects. They start by addressing the controversy around Critical Race Theory - What is it? And how should Christians respond to it? Other topics include Black History Month, White Privilege, and a question about starting the year off in a healthy way. Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), P...

John and Wayne talk about the value and importance of diversity - both in the church and in our personal lives. They explore key questions church leaders should ask when working to build healthy and diverse churches as well as things each of us can do individually to make sure our own lives include people that don't always look like us.  Follow us on Instagram: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), P...

John and Wayne discuss some big picture thoughts about the current racial situation in America. How do we move beyond some of the tension so many feel around this subject? They talk about some of the problems, potential solutions and each of our own personal roles in moving things forward in a godly and biblical way.  Follow us on Instagram:  Pastor John (@johnsiebeling) Pastor Wayne (@w...

John and Wayne kick off the new year discussing four important ground rules that have shaped how they talk about race - and any challenging subject - with grace. In the episode, they include practical ways you can grow in your compassion and connection with others, learn new perspectives without getting defensive and have fun while doing it. If you want to ask John and Wayne a question, you can em...

In a special bonus episode, John and Wayne share some exciting updates as well as make a big announcement about the podcast in the new year. We’re excited for 2022! Subscribe to the podcast so you’re always alerted when a new episode drops. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! To Pre-Order the God & Race book, click here: godandrace.com . Ask John and Wayne a question by emailing it to parker@l...