Leading and Learning with David Spell

Dr. David finishes up this practical series by discussing the importance of a setting for the author. Parts One and Two dealt with plot and character development. Focusing on these three things should get you started on writing your novel! Resource Highlight - A Time to Cry David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, Nepal, and South America. Would you consider joining their tea...

Dr. David continues this series by exploring how to create memorable characters. Your characters will make or break your story. David gives four practical keys for creating people that will make your novel hard to put down. Resource Highlight - The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, Nepal and South America. Would you conside...

David starts off this exciting and practical series by discussing how the elements of plot guide us as we develop our story. There's a formula that most authors follow and will guide the listener as they create a novel that people will want to read. Creating a great story doesn't just happen, but this episode will point you in the right direction! Resource Highlight - The Zombie Terror W...

Dr. David tackles this important subject of becoming a person who adds value to those around them. How do we do this? David provides an excellent Scriptural foundation, but then gives four practical keys that we can all implement in our lives. Resource Highlights - Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better - Brant Hansen The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller David a...

Dr. David takes us through one of the lesser known aspects of the crucifixion and resurrection story of Jesus, but one which was so important to how the story turned out! This is an excerpt from Reflections on the Resurrection and adapted for the podcast. Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection  David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, Nepal, and South America. W...

As we approach Easter, it is a great time to discuss the historicity of the Jesus' resurrection. Dr. David explores some of the evidence that points towards Jesus rising from the dead. Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, Nepal, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involv...

Has blogging become a lost art? Is it even relevant any more? David talks about his experience and journey with posting content on a regular basis through his blog and his podcast. He gives several practical tips on why blogging, vlogging, and podcasting are still important platforms which allow us to get our message out to the world. Resource Highlight - The Night That Wouldn't End- An EMP T...

David takes us behind the scenes in his latest novel. The action is intense and the characters are unforgettable but what abut the storyline? Is the EMP that David describes even possible? Could a massive cyberattacks shut down our power grid? These are a few of the questions David explores in this episode! Resource Highlight - The Night That Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller- Book One David and...

Dr. David discusses how powerful our thought patterns can be in helping us to live successful lives or how they can cause us to struggle. He provides five practical tips to renewing our minds and for learning to think differently. Resource Highlights - Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life - Craig Groeschel The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller David and...

Artificial intelligence is here to stay and is affecting almost every segment of society. AI is also playing a role in the publishing world. Have you had any experience in using AI voices? You've probably heard them on a radio ad and didn't even know that's what they were. David talks about how using AI voices might be the way for you to create an audiobook at a fraction of the cost...

Dr. David discusses the lost art of Scripture memorization. He provides four important reasons for why modern Christians should go back to this important spiritual discipline. He also discusses several practical tips that we can use to help us memorize God's Word. Resource Highlights - Practicing the Way - John Mark Comer Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in...

Our lives are the sum of our habits. What are some ways we can create new and better habits this year? Dr. David gives three practical tips to help us do just that! Resource Highlights - Atomic Habits - James Clear Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Nepal, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just clic...

Dr. David gives some of the highlights from his recent trip to Nepal and India. Even though the persecution is real in both of these countries, the Gospel continues to spread and the Church continues to grow! Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Nepal, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their...

Dr. David wraps up this series by focusing on two more important themes from Acts. This exciting New Testament book is still relevant for us today and David provides several important applications that we can apply in our ministries. Resource Highlights - New Testament Snapshots Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South America. Would you consid...

Dr. David continues with his introduction of this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about. Resource Highlight - Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South...

Dr. David continues with his introduction of this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South America. Would you cons...

Dr. David introduces this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South America. Would you consider joining their team?...

The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller is David's newest release. This is a brand new series with brand new characters. Here is the description from the back of the book: "Disgraced former police officer Tyler Garrett only wanted one thing—to disappear. But when a devastating EMP and cyberattack bring the power grid crashing down, hiding is no longer an option. As society crum...

Dr. David challenges us as we move into a New Year about the importance of being willing to try new things. How many of us have stood outside, staring at the door that could lead to our destiny? What would it take for you to step through the doorway in 2026? Resource Highlights - The Night that Wouldn't End New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India,...

Dr. David wraps up this three part series on this important subject. Your church safety team should be one of the most highly trained and professional teams in your church. If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to see how David can help you! Resource Highlight - T he Night that Wouldn't End David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would y...

In the podcast, David said this was part three, but it's actually part two of this important subject. He identifies and discusses several other key components that every church safety team needs to be trained in. Resource Highlights - The Night that Wouldn't End Verbal Judo - George Thompson David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consi...

It's not enough to just start a safety ministry at your church. Initial and ongoing training should be in place to develop the team. Good training provides confidence and is a great way to build team chemistry. David provides several areas that need to be a part of every church safety team's curriculum. Resource Highlight - No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, A...

Even in 2025, many church leaders and members question the need for a safety team in their congregation. Dr. David discusses a number a reasons why every church should have some kind of safety and security plan in place. Resource Highlight - A Time to Cry David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just...

We often hear people bemoan the fact that our schools don't educate our children about money. While this is probably true, the responsibility still rests on the parents to teach their kids financial skills that will set them up for success in life. Dr. David provides four important areas that we should be developing in our children in the area of finances. Resource Highlights - A Time to Cry...

Have you ever considered telling your story in book form? David takes us through the process of putting a memoir book together. Most of us have things in our lives that other people could learn from, whether it has been a tragedy we have overcome or a profession that others would want to learn about. Maybe you should consider writing your memoirs! Resource Highlights - Street Cop and Street Cop II...