Leading and Learning with David Spell

Dr. David continues this practical discussion on the importance of developing emotional intelligence. In a society where people are driven and controlled by their emotions, may we be the people who know how to manage and control ours. Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining the...

Dr. David continues this important discussion on emotional intelligence. In this podcast, the connection between the fruit of the Spirit and emotional intelligence will be explored, along with how EI affects our leadership and interactions with those around us. Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you c...

What is emotional intelligence and why is it so important? A short perusal of the nightly news or even a scroll through your social media accounts reveal that we live in a time where more and more people are living their lives and making decisions based on their emotions. In reality, our emotions were never meant to be the guiding force in our lives. Dr. David provides some practical advice on why...

Dr. David responds to a listener's question. The most important thing for any writer to do is to write, but it is easy get caught up on the latest tool or technology. At the same time, there are several great tools out there to make an author's life easier and David shares a few of them with you! Resource Highlight - No Way to Live Tools Evernote Scrivener Fiverr David and Annie are serv...

In last week's episode, Dr. David discussed the most popular arguments agains the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Today, he looks at the three types of evidence that point to the historicity of the resurrection. By themselves, each piece of evidence is a strong proof for the resurrection. Taken together, Christians can rest assured that their faith is not misplaced but is based on a soli...

Easter is that time of the year when so many people, believers and unbelievers alike, think about the centrality of the resurrection of Jesus in Christianity. Dr. David explores two of the most popular arguments that have been raised against the historicity of the resurrection over the years. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection   David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Indi...

Dr. David continues this important discussion on keeping our churches safe. In this episode, he provides practical advice on how to put a team together in your church. What questions should you ask when considering people to serve in this important ministry.  Feel free to reach our to David if he can help you or your church! Resource Highlight - Storm Clouds Rising David and Annie are serving the...

Dr. David explores this important and relevant topic of church safety. It is seldom a week goes by where the news doesn't contain a story relating to violence or vandalism at a place of worship. What are you doing to protect your church? David gives some practical tips to get you started. Resource Highlight - No Way to Live Church Safety Resources Sheepdog Church Security Strategies Internati...

Dr. David discusses four important leadership characteristics that will help anyone become more effective as they lead and serve others. Sadly, we often make leadership principles complicated. These four building blocks will help any supervisor/manager/leader lead better! Resource Highlight - Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Afr...

David wraps up this interesting and helpful series on writing by exploring the last two elements of story telling. He also discusses scene development, along with the importance of a great opening and a great ending. Resource Highlight - No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get inv...

Dr. David continues this helpful series by looking at the next two important elements of creating a great story. If you missed any of the earlier episodes on writing, please check them out, as well! Resource Highlight- The Chuck McCain Series David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Tha...

Dr. David takes us inside the process of writing great fiction. How can you take your idea for a great story and bring it alive. This discussion will get you moving in the right direction. Resource Highlight- The Zombie Terror War Series David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks s...

Dr. David takes us deeper into this fascinating topic. This week, we are exploring what it looks like to write a non-fiction book. A non-fiction book is a great way to share your knowledge about a subject with the world. Or, maybe you went through some life challenges that would help others facing similar situations. David provides some practical tips on creating a non-fiction book. Resource Highl...

Dr. David breaks down this important question by exploring what it takes to get started on your book. It is not as complicated as you might think and David gives a list of questions that will get you going in the right direction. Resource Highlight - No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click he...

Dr. David shares about his recent three week ministry trip to India. Please pray for the church in India. They face many challenges and ongoing harassment and persecution from the government. Thankfully, they are standing strong and continuing to preach the Gospel faithfully and boldly. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and S...

Dr David wraps up this four-part series on changes we can make to get better in the new year. No one likes change, but everyone wants to improve. This episode tackles the subject of our finances and David provides some practical things we can do to bring our finances under control. Resource Highlights - Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey David and Annie a...

Dr. David continues this fascinating discussion on how we can improve in different areas in the new year. This episode explores the subject of our relationships. How healthy is our family and our friendships. What can we do to be healthier in this area? Resource Highlight - Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you c...

Dr. David continues taking us on a journey of improvement. Last week, we talked about our physical life. This week, he gives us several practical tips on improving our health and fitness in the New Year. Resource Highlight - No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks...

No one likes change, but everyone wants to get better. We all should want to improve in different areas of our lives. I can't imagine letting the years go by and not trying to become a better person. Dr. David takes us on a journey of how we can do just that! Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots YouVersion Bible App David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and So...

The second chapter of Luke's Gospel contains what we commonly think of as the complete Christmas story. Dr. David provides us with several great insights into Luke's narrative to see help us see the story with a fresh point-of-view. Resource Highlights - Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would...

Dr. David takes us into the first chapter of the Gospel of Luke. Here, we get the back story to the Christmas Story. We meet an old priest named Zechariah and a young woman named Mary. They both have encounters with God that change them, and history forever. Resource Highlight - Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consi...

The New Testament gives us two detailed accounts of the birth of Jesus. Dr. David takes us into Matthew's Gospel and provides several helpful insights to bring the Christmas story alive. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Th...

Dr. David tackles this difficult subject by providing several practical keys to help people overcome the holiday blues. This should be the happiest and most joyous time of the year, yet so many people struggle emotionally during the Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Years holidays. These tips will help get you back on track to having a Merry Christmas! Resource Highlight - New Testament Snapshots Ministr...

Dr. David provides several excellent tips on how to start new habits. We are all the sum of our habits and our success or failure in life is often directly related to them. What new habits do you need to develop? Resource Highlights - Atomic Habits - James Clear Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 - David Spell David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South Am...

Dr. David wraps up this series on how Christian leaders can apply the armor of God to their jobs and ministry settings. How can learning how to use spiritual weapons help you be more effective? Resource Highlight - No Way to Live David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!...