Brandon Stewart

Leading Second Podcast

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A monthly podcast to help church leaders thrive in the second chair. Leading Second exists to equip local churches everywhere to raise up UNCOMMON leaders. In a culture that often celebrates individual achievement and being on top, Leading Second is here to raise up the kind of leaders every pastor would kill to have on the team. Leaders who are all-in, heart and soul for Jesus, His Church, and their team’s mission. In an ever changing world, we have conversations in real-time with pastors and leaders on topics such as church leadership, leading when you’re not in charge, healthy team culture,...

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Brandon Stewart

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L2 *BONUS Episode // Larry Brey at Team Church Conference 06.10.2019 49:53

This bonus episode is jam packed with goodness as Larry Brey speaks to the 7 things that may be exhausting your pastor. Giving our best allows our senior leaders the space to be their best as well. Sit back, relax, press play, and make sure you take notes because as Larry says, “if you become so comfortable with their voice that you’re not getting a new revelation writing something down, you are n...

Season Two Ep. 050 // Colleen Tunis on Leading in the Creative Space 03.10.2019 28:18

The creative space is a prominent one in churches, and rightfully so. We serve a creative God and the church should be a reflection of that, leading the way in creative spaces. But how do you get your teams to stay sharp and motivated when every single week is a deadline (or often multiple deadlines)? Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning...

Season Two Ep. 049 // Chandler Boyce on What Matters Most for Youth Pastors 26.09.2019 37:38

We have a lot of fun with Chandler Boyce this week as I sit down with him and my wife, Lindsay, to talk about all things youth ministry. We discuss ways to make sure that you are leading yourself well, the importance of being able to hear what is on your pastor’s heart, and we even give you a few tips on making your students vomit! This conversation is a must-listen for not just youth leaders, but...

Season Two Ep. 048 // Joshua Bingle on The Leading Second Creed 19.09.2019 40:26

Our friend Joshua Bingle joins us once again, as we take the Leading Second creed line by line. Explaining the why behind the what of our tribe and expanding on a thought that ultimately became Leading Second. Listen in and reignite that fire for leading second in your life and for those you serve under. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morn...

Season Two Ep. 047 // Larry Brey on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team 12.09.2019 30:06

Does your calling come with conditions? Or is your leader able to ask of you what needs to be done, without having to think about it? This week, we talk with one of the best second chair leaders in the country. Larry Brey, from Elevation Church, joins us for a second time to discuss what our leaders need from us vs. what we need from them. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This...

Live from Team Church with Dan Lord and Kendra Green 08.08.2019 20:15

LIVE from Team Church Conference! In this special episode, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lord for a discussion on lessons he's learned about leading second by transitioning from the second chair to the first chair. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsec...

Season Two Ep. 046 // Greg and Josh Surratt on Owning the Lead and Support Roles 27.06.2019 36:33

In this episode, we sit down with Pastors Greg & Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church as they discuss what it’s been like to own the first and second chairs in the organization. Pastor Greg is the President of the ARC church planting network, and is founding pastor of Seacoast Church, which his son Josh now leads as Lead Pastor. Seacoast Church is a thriving church, reaching thousands of people very we...

L2 *BONUS Episode // Breaking the Power of Shame (Brandon Stewart) 23.06.2019 42:08

On this bonus episode, we hope you'll be able to invest in yourself as Brandon shares a message on breaking the power of shame in our lives. We hope this is a deposit into your soul as you lead strong for the kingdom. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Cr...

Season Two Ep. 045 // Kevin Gerald on What Your Lead Pastor is Thinking 20.06.2019 29:49

On this episode, we bring you a very special conversation with Brandon's pastor, Kevin Gerald of Champion Centre. We want you to hear what's on the mind of a lead pastor. If you serve on a church team, you’re going to want to hear this one, because your pastor could very well be thinking the same thing. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morni...

Season Two Ep. 044 // Brandon Stewart & Panel of Millennials in Ministry 13.06.2019 48:06

This week we're sitting down with a panel of Millennials. We discover what it's like to lead effectively in ministry as a millennial and gain insight on how to lead millennials. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Luokos Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE...

Season Two Ep. 043 // Carey and Meghan Robinson on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team 06.06.2019 49:56

In this episode, we have a conversation from both sides of the second chair. We hear from Pastors Carey & Meghan Robinson and Executive Pastor Girly Gordy from The Movement OC. We discuss what pastors need from us, as well as what we can expect from them. We’ll also share perspective out of seasons of church planting and leading a staff which is predominantly volunteer. You’re going to love this c...

Season Two Ep. 042 // Tim Timberlake on Developing Leaders and Running with Vision 30.05.2019 42:25

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Timberlake, who pastors Christian Faith Center with his wife Jennifer in Creedmoor, NC. Tim regularly speaks to church leaders, as well as professional teams. We had a wide ranging conversation on Team, Leadership, and stepping into the call of God for your life. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning....

Season Two Ep. 041 // The Team Church Contributors on The DNA of Great Teams 23.05.2019 45:14

In this episode, Brandon talks with three of the Team Church Contributors on the DNA of Great Teams. This summer, Team Church hosts an annual conference for leaders and teams in Tacoma, WA (teamchurchconference.com). Consider this episode a sneak peak to what will be a monumental event in the life of our tribe. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursd...

Season Two Ep. 040 // Tome Dawson on Getting it Right with Your Pastor 16.05.2019 35:46

In this episode, Brandon talks to Tome Dawson of Life Church about his relationship with his pastor (Craig Groeschel), and how we can all steward that relationship well in our own lives. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clarke Burton Music: SUBSCRIBE CO...

Season Two Ep. 039 // The Tensions of the Middle - Q & A with Brandon Stewart 09.05.2019 47:52

In this episode, we jump into questions from a Leading Second lab. Questions like: Why have a culture centered on honor? How do I correct someone with authority issues? What are ways to model submission to authority? How do I come back into alignment? We’re drilling down on having an honor centered culture in the midst of an anti-authority generation. Join us as we learn what it takes to pass the...

Season Two Ep. 038 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World Pt. 2 25.04.2019 36:11

In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. We are joined again by Nicole Smithee, Pace Hartfield, & Anna Morgan as they wrestle through leadership in our digital spaces. We feel that, as leaders, it’s important we engage on social media platforms and use them for the glory of God. At the same time, there are very real traps and pitfalls we must avoid. Join us as we discuss...

Season Two Ep. 037 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World 18.04.2019 29:29

In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. In this episode we are joined by Nicole Smithee, PacehHartfield, & Anna Morgan for a challenging discussion on leading in today’s digital world. Social media has allowed comparison and inauthenticity to become a pandemic of the Millennial and Z generations. We can admire and honor what other people bring to the table, but there is...

Season Two Ep. 036 // Millennials in Ministry - Dan Lord and Jimn Kyles on Honoring Authority 11.04.2019 50:03

Authority issues are everywhere in our culture, but the Bible calls us to be people who submit to authority and…. honor authority. I’m joined today by not only one, but two pastors who I highly respect. Dan Lord and Jimn Kyles both carry so much weight and wisdom on the topic of honoring authority. Join us as we shed light on a topic that I believe is very misunderstood right now. Welcome to Seaso...

Season Two Ep. 035 // Millennials in Ministry - Chandler Boyce on Leading in an Entitlement Culture 04.04.2019 52:25

Entitled. Narcissistic. Lazy. Selfies. Addicted to social media. If you’ve heard any of these words spoken over this generation called "Millennials" and it bothers you, then today’s conversation is for you We’re going to talk with Chandler Boyce about Leading in an Entitlement Culture. Entitlement is everywhere in our culture today. And while I don’t believe every young leader today is entitled, I...

Season Two Ep. 034 // John Morgan on Leading People Older Than You 21.03.2019 57:30

John Morgan speaks about leading as a young leader, how to respectfully agree and disagree, and gives his story of transition from a lead pastoral role to a leading second leader. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Clark Burton, Toni Arauza, Crystal Cregl...

Season Two Ep. 033 // James Grout with One Child Matters on Missions and the Local Church 14.03.2019 33:26

Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer: Clarke Burton Content: Chris Loukos Music: SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Insta...

Season Two Ep. 032 // Oneka McClellan on Women in Ministry and Spirit Led Leadership 07.03.2019 32:21

Oneka McClellan of Shoreline Church is back from season one! In this episode, she shares about her new book Born of a Woman, the value we find in women in ministry leadership, and how to stay in rhythm with your spouse when ministry life gets crazy. Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Pro...

Season Two Ep. 031 // Brandon and Lindsay Stewart on Year One of Leading Second and Shared Sacrifice 28.02.2019 33:50

This week in the Leading Second podcast, Brandon sits down with his wife, Lindsay, to look back on the first year of their Leading Second ministry launch. Hear them talk together about the what led them to actually take the step to do this, what challenges they faced, what confirmations they received, and what year one has looked like. Then they cap off this episode by talking about the powerful c...

Season Two Ep. 030 // Joshua Bingle on Discerning Purpose 21.02.2019 40:22

In this episode, we sit in the tension between the message of following your passion and going after the dreams in your heart with the message of build your church, be planted, be faithful, submit to and honor your pastor. As we sit in the tension, we discuss if it is possible to see these as complimentary and not competing forces. We pray today's episode will help you discern how to navigate this...

Season Two Ep. 029 // Sy Rogers on God’s Love, and What To Do When You’re Not Doing OK (as a leader) 14.02.2019 40:01

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sy Rogers as we explore a vital question for those of us in ministry - what do I do when I’m not doing OK? As you heard in the first part of our conversation with Sy, these issues of our humanity, God’s grace, and our response will define our generation of the Church. It’s a conversation we must get right. There is a way forward for all of us who...