Leading and Learning with David Spell

Everybody knows that they should start an exercise program. We all know that we should take care of ourselves. David gives us four benefits to training that you may have never heard before! Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended Make sure you check out DavidSpell.com for more great content! 

David gives some great tips for taking your personal Bible study to the next level! In this episode, he provides three important questions to ask ourselves when reading a book of the Bible.

In this episode, David discusses the importance of creating the proper systems for our organization to grow. Systems have described as institutional habits and creating the right processes determine the effectiveness of our growth.

David discusses the importance of corporate and individual goal setting. He gives five keys to setting the right kind of goals. In the next episode, he will build on this important subject by talking about how the right kinds of systems will help our organizations to grow.

David gives the exciting details of his latest ministry trip to South America. He also talks about his upcoming trip to India. The local church is still the hope for the world and we are privileged to serve them, their pastors and congregations in so many parts of the world.

David highlights an ancient Benedictine practice for reading the Scriptures. God's Word should be a central component of our lives. Knowing how to hear God's voice when we read is such an important thing for every Christian to master.

David reads an action-packed selection from Running Towards the Abyss. This novel is the fourth in the Zombie Terror War Series. Terrorists have developed a bio-terror weapon that has turned the East Coast into a wasteland. If you like action, adventure, and a healthy dose of romance thrown in, check out this series! Links to the books at DavidSpell.com

David reads a section of his exciting novel, When the Stars Fell From the Sky. This is volume three of the Zombie Terror War Series. This fact-paced thriller picks up where the last book left off. The series draws on David's thirty years of law enforcement, many of those in a tactical unit. As one reviewer said, "He just gets it right," when he talks about weapons, tactics, police,...

No pastor or non-profit leader has ever said, "i have plenty of volunteers!" In reality, we are constantly in need of people looking for a place to use their gifts and talents. In this episode, David shares some excellent advice on how to recruit quality people for your department or team. Don't forget to check out DavidSpell.com for more great content.

David reads a section from his thriller, The Darkest Part of the Night. This novel is part of the exciting Zombie Terror Wars Series. If you like action, adventure, mixed with a dose of romance, check these books out! Links at DavidSpell.com.

David shares a chapter of his book, New Testament Snapshots. There are so many great characters in the New Testament that play a supporting role, yet have much to say to us today. This chapter highlights a man by the name of "Rufus" and lets us see the important role he played in the church at Rome.

Jesus was easily the greatest leader in history. How did Jesus develop the men that he entrusted his ministry to? We can learn so much by examining the way that Jesus trained his disciples.

David shares about his background in foreign missions and gives us some details on his upcoming trips to South America and India. Thanks for your prayers and financial support! Go to DavidSpell.com for more information.

We live in a very loud culture. There is always noise, car horns, televisions, music, etc. How many of us are always occupied with our phones or tablets? Our ability to hear is severely diminished. What about our ability to hear from God? Do we put ourselves in a position to hear what God is saying to us?

To celebrate the release of his fourth novel, Running Towards the Abyss, David reads a section from his first novel, When the Future Ended. This was the book that launched the exciting Zombie Terror War Series. Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for links to all four books!

In the last episode, David discussed what it takes to get your manuscript ready for publication. Today, he talks about the publication process itself. Should you self-publish or try to go the traditional publishing route? How much is it going to cost you? Should you buy a cover or build your own? David will answer these questions and several others. Make sure you stop by DavidSpell.com for some gr...

As he gets ready to release his fourth novel and eleventh book, David discusses his process of getting the manuscript ready to publish. He deals with the important topics of editing, revising, and getting feedback from people who might be able to help you get a character's point-of-view right. Make sure you stop in at DavidSpell.com for links to the show's resources!

David shares some important leadership lessons from the book of Ezra. Make sure you stop by DavidSpell.com to support the show and check out this week's resource highlights!

What words would other people use to describe your leadership style? Would they use words like angry, insecure, impatient, or jealous? Or would they use words like patient, gentle, loyal, and kind? David digs into one of the most often neglected areas of leadership in this episode. Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for more great leadership resources!

Jesus said, "You shall love your neighbor as you love yourself." (Mark 12:31) This statement has enormous implications for leaders, whether they would consider themselves a Christian or not. What part does love play in the area of our leadership? Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for today's resource highlights.

"Don't let your little boys play with toy guns. It might make them aggressive." "Don't let your boys play contact sports. They might get hurt." "Don't teach them to fight back when a bigger kid is bullying them. If they fight back, boys will get the idea that violence solves problems." Have you ever heard these sayings? In today's show, David talks...

There seems to be a concerted attack on masculinity in western society. Gender confusion has been become a major field of study for psychiatrists. With masculinity under attack and so many people confused about their sexuality, boys are growing up with no idea of what true manhood looks like. Go to DavidSpell.com for links to articles. While you are there make sure you subscribe so you don't...

If you are a Christian, you may find yourself frustrated at times because you don't spend the time reading the Bible that you know you should. David provides several helpful tips to make your time in God's Word more profitable. He also gives us several great resources to help you get the most out of your Bible study. These are found in the show notes at DavidSpell.com.

All parents know that they need to spend quality time with their children. David shares five important reasons why you should spend time reading to your kids. It is a habit that will pay rich dividends in the lives of your children.

Does your organization have a process for developing new leaders? The reality is that our church or business will only rise to the level of the leaders that are in key positions. Too often, we tell the new leader to "just pick it up as you go." David provides some great insight on the need to create a pathway to create new leaders.