Legacy & Leadership

In Part 2 of this conversation on Legacy and Leadership, host David McKeen continues his discussion with Pastor Chris Bell, diving deeper into the realities of leadership, writing, and building a life that truly matters. Chris shares the behind-the-scenes journey of writing his bestselling book Broken Crown—including the challenges of turning ideas into a finished product and the discipline it tak...

In this episode of Legacy and Leadership, host David McKeen sits down with Pastor Chris Bell—lead pastor of Three Circle Church and a seasoned leader with over 25 years of ministry experience. Chris shares powerful insights from his journey growing up in small-town Mississippi to leading a thriving multi-campus church impacting thousands each week. From his early days in a dynamic church environme...

In Part 2 of this conversation on Legacy and Leadership , David McKeen continues his discussion with Dr. Charles Smith, President of the University of Mobile, diving deeper into leadership in a divided world and what it takes to lead with clarity, conviction, and humility. Dr. Smith shares practical wisdom on navigating polarization, emphasizing the importance of listening well, seeking to underst...

Enjoy the rest of this dynamic conversation with David McKean and Sheriff Paul Burch. What a humble servant Mobile, Alabama has in Sheriff Paul Burch.  You won't want to miss a second of this dynamic conversation with David from a man who truly supports his people, jumps in the field with them, will fight for them with the facts. Talk about a leader leaving a legacy!  Sheriff Paul Burch is a...

What a humble servant, Mobile, Alabama, has in Sheriff Paul Burch.  You won't want to miss a second of this dynamic conversation with David, a man who truly supports his people, jumps in the field with them, and will fight for them with the facts. Talk about a leader leaving a legacy!  Sheriff Paul Burch is a Mobile native and a graduate of B.C. Rain High School. He is married and the proud f...

In this episode of Legacy and Leadership , David McKeen sits down with Dr. Charles Smith, President of the University of Mobile, for a powerful conversation on calling, courage, and what it really means to lead. Dr. Smith shares his journey from a middle-class upbringing in Montgomery, Alabama, to serving in key leadership roles in theological education and ultimately stepping into his current rol...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Lawson, President and CEO of the Baldwin Alliance, we go deeper into the mindset behind perseverance, doubt, and long-term vision. Lee opens up about growing up in a single-parent household, embracing the underdog mentality, and how that competitive fire carried him through a decade-long pursuit of a transformational economic development win. For 10 years, he...

In Part 1 of this episode, we’re joined by Lee Lawson, President and CEO of the Baldwin Alliance, who has led economic development efforts in one of the fastest-growing counties in the country since 2012. From state championship basketball to leading major corporate recruitment and workforce strategy in Baldwin County, Lee shares how competition, coaching, and adversity shaped his leadership style...

Join David as he continues his conversation with Keith Glines, the Director of Hatch, who champions innovation across life sciences, emerging technologies, and creative ventures. With 20+ years in technology development and publishing—most notably in medical software—Keith brings deep expertise in building tools that improve lives. He founded and led his own company before stepping into the world...

Join David as he enjoys a deep conversation with Keith Glines, the Director of Hatch, where he champions innovation across life sciences, emerging technologies, and creative ventures. With 20+ years in technology development and publishing—most notably in medical software—Keith brings deep expertise in building tools that improve lives. He founded and led his own company before stepping into the w...