Leading From Alignment

Jim & John spend a lot of time on the podcast talking about things they never learned in bible college or seminary. Today’s subject—shaping culture—is one of those things. Culture is fuel. You can craft an amazing vision, have a dynamic playbook, but only a healthy culture provides the fuel for that vision and playbook to become reality. Today’s pod unpacks a framework for shaping culture that wil...

Lead pastoring is quite possibly the ultimate bench vise. The lingering sense of weight, the messiness of people, and the unrelenting demands of the role squeeze even the best leaders. Here’s the good news: When difficult challenges emerge, all is not lost. In fact, something good is on the horizon. In today’s pod, Jim and John unpack four action items that can transform leadership pain into your...

Wounds and unfinished business from the past impact us as leaders in the present. Part 2 of John's conversation with Josh Spurlock unpacks how this dynamic plays out in the life of a leader. Today's pod outlines practical pathway to address past wounds so leaders can lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more

Wounds and unfinished business from the past impact us as leaders in the present. In today's podcast, John and special guest Josh Spurlock unpack how this dynamic plays out in the life of a leader. They outline practical approaches to identify and address these past wounds so leaders can lead from health more and from dysfunction less

We humans tend to think we know what something feels like, until we experience it firsthand. With COVID-19, there is no lack of opinions about what it feels like. “It’s just a bad flu” or “It’s a made-up crisis” are some of the more popular opinions. In today’s podcast, we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on our relationships, our bodies, and our minds. And how these realities should shape the wa...

In today's pod John and Jim unpack some practical ways leaders can develop a most important character quality . . . resilience. The word resilient is defined as being capable of withstanding shock without permanent rupture. In other words, it's the ability to bounce back. Today's pod will outline three things leaders can do to help them bounce back in these most difficult of times

In today’s pod, we going to turn the mic around as John interviews his cohost, Jim Wiegand, as he lays out a proven, simple-to-follow method that helps churches with one of their most pressing problems . . . rebuilding their volunteer force. Today’s pod is loaded with practical, easy to follow tips that will help you build teams again.

By now, most of us thought we would be on the other side of the pandemic. Back to growing, visioning, releasing, discipling, etc. Over the past few weeks, we’ve observed fresh weariness among leaders. A recurring sentiment has been, “when is this going to let up?” Today’s pod unpacks two critical questions every leader must ask and then answer if they want to keep leading effectively during a most...

If the last 13-14 months have revealed anything, it’s our need to revisit the way we disciple. Today we welcome Brian Pruitt back to the Leading From Alignment Podcast for Part Two of a two-part conversation. Brian serves as Outreach & Discipleship Pastor at Saginaw First Assembly. Today’s pod is packed full of practical gems that will get you and your church started down the pathway of more effec...

If the last 13-14 months have revealed anything, it’s our need to revisit the way we disciple. Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the Leading From Alignment Podcast for Part One of a two-part conversation. Brian serves as Outreach & Discipleship Pastor at Saginaw First Assembly. Today’s pod is packed full of practical gems that will get you and your church started down the pathway of more effective/...

We’ve heard more than one pastor tell us the reason they overwork is they don’t want to disappoint people. On multiple occasions, Jesus didn’t do what people expected Him to do. And yet the Scriptures tell us He finished His mission. Today’s pod outlines the reasons leaders fear disappointing those they lead, how they can overcome this fear, and why it matters

Most leaders have an innate drive to be successful. The challenge is . . . what is success? In many ways, how we define success defines us . . . our choices, our priorities, our relationships, etc. In today’s pod, Jim & John unpack fresh thoughts about what true success looks like, and how to move toward it as leaders.

Isn’t strange that often when we’re experiencing a season of tremendous growth, we can find ourselves anxious and depressed? On the surface, it doesn’t add up. But when you dig deeper, it’s really not that hard to figure out why. Today’s pod gets personal as John unpacks three critical errors he made during seasons of growth and momentum

One of the more challenging responsibilities of a senior leader is dealing with their team’s performance. Especially when a member of that team is underperforming. Dealing with a staff member’s lack of good outcomes starts with you. Today’s pod will outline a practical pathway to addressing performance issues with your team

Sometimes our compassion for people gets us in trouble. It can fool us into thinking we have to function in every role a hurting person needs to recover. Today we present Part 2 of our conversation with Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online. In this pod we unpack what Jesus has to say about our responsibility to the people we lead and care for, and how following His example helps us increa...

Welcome to Part 1 of a wonderful, can’t-miss two-part interview with Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online, a clinically-informed faith-based counseling ministry. Josh's organization comes alongside pastors, missionaries, and their families to hold up their arms as they face the challenges of being on the front lines for the Kingdom. Today in part 1 of our conversation with Josh, we'll exp...

Today we wrap up a three-part series of pods on mental and emotional health. Jesus said in Matthew 11 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." For leaders, the rest Jesus promises can prove elusive, and so they often find themselves running on emotional fumes. Today's pod will help you learn how to keep your emotional tank full so you can serve God and others bet...

One thing many leaders (especially Christian leaders) don’t know about anger is they have permission to express it properly. If Jesus expressed anger in certain moments, it means we’ll have moments where anger, properly expressed, is right and appropriate. Today' s pod will explore the positive impact assertiveness has on our health

We live in a time where depression, anxiety, and suicide are on a rapid rise in the United States. One of the pillars of mental and emotional well-being is the relationship we with have with ourself. In today’s pod John & Jim unpack why becoming our own best friend matters, and explore four practical behaviors to get us there.

We are delighted to welcome Pastor Chris Brooks once again to the Leading From Alignment Podcast! Chris is the lead pastor of Woodside Bible Church. Part 2 of our conversation with him centers on more of the most important things pastors need to know (and do) in 2021 and beyond. The depth, wisdom, and practicality Chris shares about leadership will strengthen, encourage, and challenge you, and mak...

We are delighted to welcome Pastor Chris Brooks to the Leading From Alignment Podcast! Chris is the lead pastor of Woodside Bible Church. Part 1 of our conversation with him centers on the most important things pastors need to know (and do) in 2021 and beyond. The depth, wisdom, and practicality Chris shares about leadership will strengthen, encourage, and challenge you, and makes this pod a can’t...

Some stress is good. Eustress is the good variety. It’s generally short-term and can improve our performance. Distress often depletes our energy. It is usually long-term and actually decreases our performance over time. In today’s pod, John and Jim explore three big ideas and five practical behaviors to take charge of stress before it takes charge of you

2020 . . . the toughest year ever for most of us. And yet, probably the year most of us learned more than we ever have. At the beginning of a New Year, we like to reflect on the year that just ended, and identify the top three lessons the year prior has taught us. In today's pod, John & Jim unpack the three most important things John learned in the goldmine that was 2020

Our special guest once again on the podcast this week is Jenni Catron. Jenni is back for part 2 of her conversation with us regarding the multiple challenges women face in leadership circles. Jenni shares more of the biggest lessons she’s learned along the way as a leader in an often male-dominated world, and how to stay faithful to your God-given calling.

Our special guest on the podcast this week is Jenni Catron. Jenni unpacks her amazing leadership journey with us and speaks powerfully to the multiple challenges women face in leadership circles. Jenni shares with us her biggest lessons learned along the way as a leader in an often male-dominated world, and how to stay faithful to your God-given calling.