Made For More Leadership Podcast

Church leadership today has become reactive, emotional, and impatient. Aaron Burke and Andrew Gard, Lead Pastor or Grace City Church, discuss what it means to become a durable leader by building healthy rhythms, staying committed to your calling, and resisting the urge to constantly seek the next opportunity. Stay connected with Aaron Burke Website: https://aaronburke.com/

Many Christians want to read the Bible more consistently but struggle to understand what they're reading. In this episode, Aaron and Katie Burke share practical ways to study Scripture, understand difficult passages, and develop a deeper love for God's Word. Stay connected with Aaron Burke Website: https://aaronburke.com/

In this episode, we talk about the truth about singleness, identity, and purpose. For years, culture and even the church has communicated that marriage is the ultimate goal. If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or like life hasn’t started yet because you’re not married, this conversation will reframe everything. Stay connected with Aaron Burke Website: https://aaronburke.com/

In this episode, we talk about what it means to build a healthy marriage while leading at a high level. Whether you're a pastor, business leader, or entrepreneur, the health of your marriage impacts every area of your life and leadership. Stay connected with Aaron Burke Website: https://aaronburke.com/

Are we truly living in the last days? In this episode Aaron Burke sits down with John Bevere to talk about the urgency of the times we are living in and what it means for followers of Jesus. In this episode you’ll learn: • What the Bible actually says about the last days • Why urgency should shape the way you live today • The danger of spiritual complacency • How holiness prepares us for eternity

Hiring the wrong people doesn’t just slow your organization down, it creates unnecessary tension and burnout. In this episode, we unpack 4 non-negotiables every leader must look for if they want to stop hiring the wrong people and start building a healthy, effective team.

It’s easy to start something but it’s harder to sustain it. In this episode, Aaron Burke focuses on keep shared vision alive as the new year begins. He encourages teams to engage together for personal growth while fostering leadership development and team building. Whether you're leading a business, church or nonprofit organization, this one is for you. 👉 You’ll learn: • How to stay focused...

In this two-part series, Aaron continues his review of his past 20 years in full-time ministry. In Part 1, he revealed the first 5 lessons he learned through the highs and lows of life. In this episode, he uncovers the last 5 lessons which are practical, honest insights that will help you in whatever area of life you're in.

After 20 years in full-time ministry, there are some lessons you only learn through experience. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. In this episode, we’re breaking down the first 5 lessons I've learned which are practical, honest insights that I believe will help you.

Words are powerful — they can shape your leadership, your relationships, and even your legacy. In this episode, Aaron Burke unpacks the importance of a leader’s speech and why the way you talk matters.

Aaron Burke joins Pastor Chris Hodges live on stage as he shares timeless leadership lessons from decades of ministry. From raising a family and avoiding burnout, to building emotional capacity and cultivating intentional relationships, Pastor Chris unpacks how to run with endurance, stay humble, and leave a lasting legacy. This conversation is for every leader — whether in ministry, business, or...

What do you do when you’re handed the keys to something that looks like it’s falling apart? Aaron Burke sits down with Pastor Evon Horton to talk about when he stepped into leadership at one of the most iconic churches in revival history—Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida. Crowds dwindled, momentum faded, and everything felt like it was ending. In this honest conversation, he opens...

Many people want to read the Bible but feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed along the way. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke sits down with author and Bible teacher Zach Windahl to talk about how anyone—whether you're new to faith or a longtime believer—can develop a deeper love for Scripture. If you’ve ever felt like the Bible was too much to grasp—this conversation will encourag...

Many leaders work hard—but few know how to multiply. Whether you're leading in ministry, business, or your personal life, there's a difference between influence that grows and influence that multiplies. In this video, Aaron Burke breaks down 6 practical principles that will help you become a multiplying leader—someone who raises up others, expands impact, and leaves a legacy. For more re...

Join host Aaron Burke and special guest Charlotte Gambill as they dive into the calling of being a builder in ministry. In this powerful episode, Charlotte shares about the importance of staying authentic—especially as your influence grows—and how to keep your love for God and His Word at the center of it all. Discover how to steward opportunity without letting it overshadow your purpose and devot...

In this episode, Aaron Burke and Manny Arrango tackle the challenges of managing chaos in ministry. Manny shares strategies for keeping your team focused during turbulent times and highlights the personal discipline needed to bring order to your life. Learn how aligning your daily life with God's order can transform your life.

In this episode, Aaron Burke and Noah Herrin discuss habits that every spiritual leader needs as they pursue personal growth. Everyone has habits but do they have the right ones? You will be challenged to take your spiritual disciplines to the next level after listening to this conversation.

Young adults are facing one of the greatest spiritual battles of our time. In this conversation, we unpack the challenges of following Jesus in today’s world, the reality of spiritual warfare, and what it takes to rise up in faith.

In this episode, we uncover the secrets to effective communication, captivating storytelling, and keeping your audience engaged from start to finish. Whether you're presenting at work, preaching a sermon, or creating content, these tips will transform how you impact an audience.

In this episode, Aaron Burke and Bobby Sasser dive deep into practical strategies for avoiding burnout, helping you stay energized and focused in your calling. Whether you're a leader, pastor, or anyone striving to make an impact, learn how to set healthy boundaries, find rest, and reignite your passion. Tune in for insights and actionable tips to prevent burnout and thrive in your purpose.

In this episode, we explore practical strategies to make social media work for you, whether you're building a brand, connecting with a community, or growing your ministry. Learn how to maximize engagement, create meaningful content, and build a loyal following across platforms.

In today’s video, we dive deep into the art of having difficult yet crucial conversations, whether in our personal relationships or within the workplace. Navigating these conversations can be intimidating, but they are essential for maintaining healthy interactions and fostering growth.

The secret to a fulfilling life is to figure out who you are, what dreams light you up, what you care deeply about, and then unashamedly live as your truest, most authentic self in spite of what everyone around you is doing or saying. My good friend, Graham Cochrane, gives us an overview of his new book "Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following the Crowd".

In this kickoff episode, we explore practical strategies for creating unity within a church staff, focusing on creating healthy culture and missional focus. With years of church multiplication under our belt, you will take away actionable steps to create a cohesive and unified team culture in today’s polarized world.

One of the primary misconceptions of leadership is that we have it all together and always know what we’re doing. However, limitations in leadership are God’s way of requiring utter dependence on Him. What limitations have left you disappointed? In this episode, learn how you can shift your focus to stay faithful in this season God has you in.