Leadership Lessons Podcast

In this week’s episode from Nehemiah 6, Pastor Daniel talks about how the enemy uses distractions to keep us from accomplishing the work God has called us to do. First, a definition: Distraction—a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else. In today’s world of nonstop distractions, this is a lesson we all need to learn. Pastor Joe Williams is back with Pastor’s Perspe...

In this week’s episode from Nehemiah 5:14-19, Pastor Daniel answers the question: What does it look like to be a generous leader? Nehemiah sets the example here by being generous with his finances, his time and his words. Listen for practical ways to be generous in leadership. In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams talks about how important it is to fear God over man and to please Him in our...

In this week’s episode from Nehemiah 5, Pastor Daniel talks about the do’s and don’ts of rebuking people as a leader. Nehemiah does it the right way. The wrong approach to this biblical practice can lead to disaster. You don’t’ want to miss this essential lesson. In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams talks about his own experience with lovingly rebuking people. It is not easy, but if you tr...

In this week’s episode from Nehemiah 5, Pastor Daniel talks about how Nehemiah responded when the people’s behavior toward each other became sinful. He rebuked them and corrected their behavior. Every leader needs a trustworthy mentor or friend in the faith who can speak the truth to them boldly. Do you have people in your life who can rebuke you? This episode will tell you why it is truly importa...

In this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 4, Pastor Daniel talks about how Nehemiah and the people faced discouragement while they were building the wall. God has called us to work hard and it is hard work! Everyone faces opposition in fulfilling their ministry. Where do we find the strength to overcome it? Pastor Daniel will tell us in this episode. In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams talks ab...

In this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 4, Pastor Daniel addresses another hard topic in leadership—opposition. Sometimes we avoid these subjects, but God never does. He addresses reality head-on and we are wise if we learn from what He has to say. Nehemiah faced real opposition to God’s direct call in his life. Listen to what God has to teach us about it from Nehemiah 4. In Pastor’s Perspective, Past...

In this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 4, Pastor Daniel tackles the subject of criticism and how all of us as leaders will face it. The Bible does not shy away from hard topics like this. Nehemiah dealt with it himself. Criticism is just part of leading people and getting things done. God has called us as leaders to have an impact in this world. Some people won’t like that. As. leaders we need to exp...

In this week’s lesson from Nehemiah 3, Pastor Daniel talks about those who did not help to build the wall. They were there. They could have helped, but they chose not to. God gives us the opportunity to join Him in the work He is doing here on earth. We can miss out on the work of God if we aren’t careful and do not put our hands to the plow. We know there is work to be done. Jesus said in Luke 10...

Pastor Daniel talks about how a great vision takes a great team to accomplish it. How you are serving Jesus and His church, matters. In Nehemiah 3 we see very clearly the importance of teamwork as Nehemiah joins together with many people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem. Working alongside others is God’s way of getting things done. This is His design and His plan. We see it throughout the enti...

S4.E11 - It Takes Work Pastor Daniel talks about how great vision requires great work, from Nehemiah 3. In this chapter, Nehemiah and the people begin the actual physical work of rebuilding the walls around the city of Jerusalem. Praying, having vision, and planning must result in carrying out the work. By faith, we must be doers. We are blessed when we apply God’s word through our actions. Each p...

S4.E10 - God Honors Planning Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of planning. Nehemiah was a planner. He had an answer for the king when he asked him what how he could help because he (Nehemiah) had prayed and thought about what he would need. The work of planning must be done well. Pastor Daniel discusses two aspects of planning: 1)Planning is biblical and 2)Planning is not God. You’ll want...

S4.E9 - Leading from Silence & Solitude Pastor Daniel talks about the practice of silence and solitude in leadership. Nehemiah spent time alone with God, actively seeking His presence and guidance when there might have been other things that seemed more important. This is the same battle we face as leaders, to see God Himself as the most important resource. Seek Him first. In Pastor’s Perspect...

S4.E8 - Asking Others For Help Pastor Daniel looks at Nehemiah’s humility in asking for help. He asked God first, he asked the king and he asked the people of Jerusalem to come alongside him to build the wall. What are the lessons we can learn about asking others for help in ministry? Why does it matter to God? In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares his own experiences in recognizing...

S4.E7 - Persevering in Prayer Pastor Daniel talks about a subject that is critical to every leader—persevering in prayer. Perseverance is doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. We know that Nehemiah’s prayers to God were not answered immediately. He prayed and kept praying, through sadness and the burden for his people. God teaches us much as leaders through perseverance...

S4.E6 - Character Over Charisma Pastor Daniel talks about the value of character in a leader. Nehemiah was a cupbearer to the king. This was essentially the role of a servant, but this person played a critical role for the king. The Bible has a lot to say about the value God places on a person’s character, who we are on the inside. This is a great discussion on an important subject in leadership....

S4.E5 - Fasting Pastor Daniel talks about the spiritual discipline of fasting. When Nehemiah heard of the situation in Jerusalem, he fasted before God (Nehemiah 1:4). It is important to know what fasting is and what it isn’t. We know we are called to fast. Pastor Daniel talks about the correct understanding of fasting and the great spiritual value and benefit it produces in our lives.  In Pas...

S4.E4 - Our First Response Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of prayer. From Nehemiah 1:4-11, we read the heartfelt response of Nehemiah’s heart to what he had learned about the situation of the people of Israel in Jerusalem. Nehemiah’s sets an example for leaders of how to respond to the burdens God places on our hearts. It is a prayer packed with wisdom. In  Pastor’s Perspective, Pas...

S4.E3 - The Importance of Asking Questions Pastor Daniel talks about the importance of asking questions in ministry, seeking God’s wisdom first and also inquiring about other people. Nehemiah asked questions in order to understand what was happening with God’s people in Jerusalem. We can learn so much if we ask and take the time to listen. In Pastor’s Perspective, Pastor Joe Williams shares his in...

S4.E2 - Context Matters Pastor Daniel talks about the context of Nehemiah. What is happening in Nehemiah’s world at this time? What is the setting? Why does is this important? Nehemiah is an autobiography of Nehemiah’s calling to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city walls which are in ruins. God is restoring the people and the city of Jerusalem once again. God wants to restore us in order to us...

S4.E1 - Let's Study Nehemiah Together Pastor Daniel is back with a whole new season, a new audio podcast format and a new segment called Pastor’s Perspective. This season will be a deep dive into the book of Nehemiah. With all that’s happened in the last couple years, it is a great time to look at how God taught Nehemiah how to be a leader in the midst of troubled times. Pastor Daniel will do a te...

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 12 - Longevity in Ministry Pastor Daniel talks with Daryl Nelson, Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel of the Palm Beaches, Lake Worth, FL about longevity in ministry. Daryl started and has pastored this church for 25 years. In what ways have you been discouraged? What are some things you can do to keep your passion and love for God and people alive? Daryl sh...

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 11 - Sending and Being Sent Pastor Pilgrim Benham, Shoreline Church, Bradenton, FL, shares about what it means to send and be sent by God. The Apostle Paul describes his own commissioning in Galatians 1:11-12,  For I would have you know, brothers, that the gospel that was preached by me is not man's gospel. For I did not receive it from any man, nor was...

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 10 - Organization and Structure Pastor David Guzik, Santa Barbara, CA talks about the leadership/ministry principles of structure and organization. God’s very character is one that is ordered and structured, even though it may not seem so from our limited human perspective at times. God has passed this character trait to us, who are created in His image....

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 9 - Micro Church Pastor Daniel talks with Peyton Jones, an experienced pastor and church planter in the U.S. and Europe over the past two decades. He is currently in the process of planting a network of churches in the North County San Diego area. Today’s topic is the micro church—what is it and what is all the talk about? This concept has been populariz...

Leadership Lesson Podcast: Season 3 Episode 8 - Don’t Miss Out Pastor Daniel talks about not missing out on what God has for you in your life and ministry. Based on 1 Samuel 1-4, Daniel recounts the failures of Eli the priest and how the Lord instructs us through failure. Eli had a clear calling by God. He was around the things of God, but he wasn’t worshipping God. He missed out on seeing God wor...