Leading and Learning with David Spell

The Apostle Paul describes the two faces of leadership in his first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Both of these leadership "faces" are important and the effective must know how to use both of them.

Do you ever have trouble discerning what God's will is? Have you ever wished that God would just send you a text or email so you would know what to do? I think we have all felt this way at some time or other. Today's episode provides some practical advice on learning how to hear God's voice.

Using a translator is an important skill for anyone doing cross-cultural ministry or business. David gives some great advice on how to be effective using a translator.

David was a police officer for almost 30 years and retired as a lieutenant a few years ago. In this episode, he talks about the difficulty of being a police officer in today's social climate. He also deals with the question of why young men and women still want to enter the Law Enforcement profession.

There is a reason that almost all successful churches have some type of small groups program. It is because that they work. David gives several reasons why a small groups program is a must for every church.

What did Jesus have to say about leadership? What does the New Testament teach about leading others? David provides a powerful overview of Kingdom Leadership.

What is the essence of the Christian Life? Is it a list of rules to be observed? Is it a philosophy to be followed? Or is it something else entirely?

On a recent ministry trip, David and Annie had an interesting experience that gave David flashbacks to his police days.

Looking at where we have come from is important on many levels. A study of Church History will help us to understand where we are going and, hopefully, help us to keep from making some of the mistakes that others have made. Learning from the past will prepare us for the future! David gives us several great reasons why we should study Church History.

The Gospel of John is a fascinating look at the life of Jesus. It has a completely different point-of-view from Matthew, Mark, and Luke. Yet, John's story complements rather than contradicts the other Gospels. David provides some helpful insights into reading this beautiful book!

The studies keep coming out showing how we are killing ourselves with so many unhealthy habits. We have made incredible progress in medicine yet so many people persist in lifestyles that are going to send them to an early grave.

We hear a lot of talk about leading from the front. What about middle management? They don't get many opportunities to lead from the front. How can middle managers impact and influence their organizations for years to come?

Driving in Brazil is not nearly as challenging as some of the other countries I have driven in. There still were a number of things that I had to adjust to when Annie and I moved to Curitiba. This is a amusing and interesting look at driving in Brazil.

The Apostle Paul had some things to say about the Race that we are all running. What does it take to win this Race? What causes some people to fail?

Have you ever been afraid to take a step into the unknown? We all want to experience a rewarding and fulfilling life. To know that kind of life, though, often requires stepping through doorways where we do not know what is on the other side.

If you have any kind of a commute to work, this podcast is for you. How can you use that time in the car to be more productive? You might be surprised at some of the things you can do to improve yourself and get some work done.

David provides some excellent tips to help us as we explore Mark's Gospel. The Gospel of Mark is one of the most powerful books ever written. Let's dig in together!

Are there multiple ways to God or is there only one way to God? Is there an ultimate truth that we can know and experience or is truth merely relative for each person?

What would it take for you to live your best life? So many people just drift through life with no plan or purpose. In this episode, David offers several great keys to help you unlock your best life!

David gives a behind-the-scenes look at what he and Annie are doing in Brazil as they train leaders and help plant churches.

David provides some practical tips for business owners, managers, and supervisors that they can use to help keep their people motivated. Many businesses do not have the cash flow to give pay raises or bonuses right now but there are other ways that leadership can show their employees how important they are.

Why is loyalty such an important aspect of leadership? In this episode, we talk about how loyalty is so often overlooked but is essential if we are going to be effective.

David gives some excellent tips for new leaders. If you are enjoying the podcast, could you take just a moment and go to iTunes and give Leading and Learning a quick review? That would help me so much!

David offers some practical advice on how to keep our faith strong during difficult times.

David gives some more helpful tips to make your Bible study time more productive and meaningful.