Leading LifeChange Podcast

In this episode we cover the importance of not rushing the hiring process, some key things to prioritize as you add people to your teams, and critical conversations to have.

In this episode we talk about the importance of vocational ministry as well as how to take steps towards following the call of God in your life. We share valuable thoughts to encourage you or those you disciple, to pursue ministry opportunities.

In this episode we are joined by Claudia Stenson, the co-founder of Hope Harbor, her husband Mark, as well as Ben Weiner, the current treasurer. We talk about the vision of Hope Harbor to bring healing in difficult situations through the power of discipleship.

In this episode we have a timely conversation about how to have important political conversations as believers first, and the importance of discipling peoples approach to politics. 

In this episode we are joined by Alex Bryant as we discuss the ministry of reconciliation and the importance of embracing it in today's cultural climate.

In this episode, Pastor Anna Beard challenges us to remember the importance of creating a well of prayer and personal relationship with God that leads to transformation.

In this episode we talk about how we plan for our weekend services. We cover our approach to sermon prep, calendar, and simply resourcing our volunteer teams to have confidence.

In this episode we are joined by Paige Koch, the youth pastor at Sioux Falls First, as we talk about the importance of vision and laying our preferences down to reach people for Jesus.

In this episode we are joined by Pastor Anna Beard as we have a conversation about the importance of mental health. We discuss how to initiate the process of pursuing mental health as well as coming alongside others in their journey!

In this episode we are joined by Jenn Eekhoff who has been involved in numerous Foster Care organizations and has been fostering children for the last 12 years. We talk about the importance of supporting foster parents and organizations, and practical resources available to churches to raise awareness.

In this episode we are joined by the real-life pastor of the movie Breakthrough, Jason Noble. We discuss that God still does miracles and how we can build our faith.

In this episode we are joined by Pastor Ron Traub who pastored Sioux Falls First for 29 years and we have a conversation about the importance of honor and confidence in our identity.

In this episode we talk about the outpouring at Asbury University, how to lead people in pursuit of personal and corporate revival, and how to guard our hearts from becoming critical.

In this episode we are joined by Pastor Tom Rooney as we talk about the importance of prayer and developing a prayer culture.

In this episode we talk about how to Recruit, Equip, and Release leaders.

In this episode we discuss how pastors can approach people leaving church, some thoughts to help give you perspective, and also the healthy way for people to transition out of one church into another.

In this episode Pastor Ray Lail talks to us about the importance of small groups and how it makes an impact on the process of discipleship as believers.

In this episode we talk about the importance for reaching the next generation for Christ and we get the opportunity to hear the heart of the Sioux Falls First Kids Pastor, Sarah Doyle.

In this episode we cover the topic of building bridges to your community with the intent to influence culture in a way that points people to the gospel of Jesus.

In this episode we cover the topic of how to influence church culture in a healthy way that leads people to buy in to the vision.

Hear the heart behind the Leading LifeChange Podcast and how we believe God will use it to influence leaders.