Leading Second Podcast

Life often comes to us in the form of tests, and tests always proceed promotion. Before we move to the next season God has for us, we must past the test this season has for us. In this message, I share on a vital test - The Test of Time. There are many parts to our spiritual walk and sometimes we run into areas and seasons that could potentially derail us. I believe this message will give you pers...

Do mistakes from my past disqualify me from leadership? How do I reconcile my humanity and God’s grace for me as a leader? In this episode, Sy Rogers takes us on a journey through his story and help us discover a new view of God’s grace for us as leaders. Issues of our humanity, sexuality and God’s grace are proving to be defining issues for our generation of the church. Sy’s perspective and wisdo...

Can I lead when I’m not the one in charge? In this episode to kick-off Season Two, pastor and author Clay Scroggins shares from his experience on how to lead with authority and unleash influence from anywhere in an organization. Clay serves as the Lead Pastor at North Point Community Church in Alpharetta, GA, under the leadership of Teaching Pastor Andy Stanley. This conversation will be pivotal f...

Join Brandon Stewart and friends of Leading Second for this final episode of Season One, as they are joined by a panel of Leading Second tribe members for a wide ranging and candid Q&A session. Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: P...

What kind of team does every pastor need to see the dream in their heart become a reality? What does a successful launch team look like? In this episode, Pastor Dino Rizzo shares candidly from the various seasons of his ministry and time leading the ARC church planting network. His insight will be valuable for launch teams at new church plants, as well as leaders at all stages of their leadership...

How do you handle seasons in your life as a leader when you don’t understand God’s timing? In this episode, Pastor Pace Hartfield of One Place Church in Idaho, joins us for a passionate discussion on God’s timing, preparation, and seasons of obscurity. These seasons are never easy, but learning to lean into the now rather than the next will guard our hearts, strengthen our faith, and make us bette...

As leaders in the second chair, we often lead outside the direct presence or oversight of our senior leaders. This means we entrusted to lead on their behalf, while simultaneously being leaders ourselves others want to follow. In this episode, Brandon Stewart has a candid conversation with the Campus Pastors from Champions Centre (his home church) on the tensions and responsibilities of leading on...

Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer: Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leading-second-podcast/id1352176626?mt=2 Website: leadingsecond.com Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond Facebook: Leading Second Forum https://ww...

Ministry is risky in terms of offense. It puts us in direct proximity with broken people and imperfect leaders. But there is a difference between being offended and living offended. In this episode, Pastors Brandon Stewart and Joshua Bingle, sit down for timely dialogue on what it means to be an unoffendable leader. It is natural and human to feel offense. The greatest leaders are those who learn...

Our lead pastors are not our cheerleader, they’re our coach. In this episode, we are joined by Layne Schranz, Executive Pastor under the leadership of Pastor Chris Hodges at Church of the Highlands in Birmingham, AL, for a passionate discussion on building a healthy relationship with your pastor and growing as a leader. The relationship between a lead pastor and someone who leads in the second cha...

Season One Ep. 019 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 2) on Promotion & Transition Transition and promotion are "make it or break it" moments for us as leaders in the second chair. In this episode, we are joined by Lead Pastors Earl & Oneka McClellan of Shoreline City Church (with campuses in Dallas, TX and Antigua Guatemala), for a life-giving discussion on how to properly navigate seasons of transit...

It is vital when leading in the second chair to insert trust even we do not have 100% understanding. In this episode, we are joined by Lead Pastors Earl & Oneka McClellan of Shoreline City Church (with campuses in Dallas, TX and Antigua Guatemala), for a passionate conversation on Alignment, Building Trust, and Faithfulness in Small Things. Alignment and honor is the lifeblood of a healthy team. A...

Why do we as leaders struggle to bring other people's vision to life? In this episode, we are joined by Yellowbox Creative, the team behind the creative design and strategy of Leading Second, for a conversation on collaboration, creative processes, and "bringing your leader’s vision to life." This episode is not just for creatives. If there is one thing that all leaders in the second chair are res...

Why does stewardship matter to young leaders? In this episode, we are joined by Chris Brown, servant of the local church as both a communicator and coach, for a comprehensive conversation centered around stewardship and promotion. We explore the key differences between God's way and the world's way in regards to entitlement and gratitude and how they pertain to young leaders in ministry. Entitleme...

Season One Ep. 015 // The Leading Second Coaches on Increasing Your Personal Capacity In this episode, Brandon is joined by three of the Leading Second Coaches as they have a discussion on the importance of personal capacity and the defining role it plays in our leadership journey. Looking through the lens of their own experiences, each of these leaders offer thoughts on why each of us needs a coa...

Season One Ep. 014 // Joshua Bingle on Thriving in an Imperfect Environment Many times in ministry we arrive at this conclusion: If the environment isn't perfect, I can't thrive. In this episode, Pastor Joshua Bingle returns to the podcast and joins Brandon Stewart for a challenging conversations on thriving during imperfections in ministry life. Through this episode, you'll rediscover the unique...

Ministry isn’t an easy feat, and leading in the second chair requires the intentional seeking of wisdom. In this special episode, Leading Second founder Brandon Stewart, sheds some wisdom on a few unanswered questions submitted by leaders in the second chair at Team Church Conference 2018. Our heart for you is that in ministry you wouldn’t be so enamored by performing, or by accomplishing somethin...

LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please visit: http://live.cc.church/ How do you become invaluable as the second chair leader? In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastor John Morgan of City Church Chicago for a discussion on how to be "the number one, number two." The numb...

LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please visit: http://live.cc.church/ Have you ever wished you had a glimpse into what your pastors wished you knew? In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastors Daniel & Jannelle Villarreal (Grace Avenue Church, San Antonio, TX), Philip O’Re...

LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please visit: http://live.cc.church/ Juggling leading from the second chair isn’t always easy, something might hit the ground, but how do we choose what we let drop? In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastors Dan Lord (The Life Church, Mem...

Season One Ep. 012 // Jonathan Malm on The Come Back Effect First impressions matter greatly to our guests at church on the weekend. And leaders who lead from the second chair, we play a big part of that experience. Maybe bigger than we realize. In this episode, Christian creative and author, Jonathan Malm of San Antonio, TX, joins us for a discussion on “The Come Back Effect” — how to create a ch...

Season One Ep. 011 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart on Ditching Balance, Embracing Rhythm Life can be blessed and full, but often times that also means that it can be: busy. How do we achieve balance in ministry and still get it right as a family, husband/wife, son/daughter, mentor, friend, etc? In this episode, Pastors and Founders of Leading Second, Brandon & Lindsay Stewart, jump into a timely and...

Season One Ep. 010 // Israel Campbell (Wave Church Los Angeles) on The Art of Sonship In ministry, it is impossible to run in your lane without being confronted with the importance of spiritual sonship. In this episode, Pastor Israel Campbell of Wave Church in Los Angeles joins us for a passionate, and very relevant discussion on what it means to be a son (or daughter) and walk in the purpose and...

Season One Ep. 008 // Troy Maxwell (Freedom House Church) on Authority Issues Our world and culture is screaming louder than ever that authority is something to be bucked, overthrown and stood up to -- but the bible says something completely different. In this episode, Pastor Troy Maxwell of Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC joins us to discuss why it's imperative for young leaders to have a h...

Season One Ep. 007 // Tauren Wells on Creatives, Handling Big Moments, Ministry Life & the Church There are many forms of creative leadership. God has designed us all uniquely with a voice and a creative expression He wants to use to build His church. In this episode, Tauren Wells, Grammy nominated Christian music artist, joins the podcast for a passionate discussion about creatives in ministry. I...