Spirit Anointed Leadership

Episode Overview - A healthy soul fuels effective communication—make space to hear God’s voice before speaking to others. - Regularly examine your spiritual health and stay attentive to areas where growth is needed. - Great preaching combines spiritual dependence with a willingness to improve practical communication skills. - Many communication habits and “ticks” go unnoticed but can impact how we...

Episode Overview - Overlooking microscopic organizational details causes expensive long-term damage. - Elite teams seamlessly balance spiritual depth with excellence. - Discerning God's will always trumps forcing our own. - True owners care deeply about long-term value creation. - Exceptional leaders routinely clean up trash in facilities. - External physical excellence beautifully mirrors God's c...

Sarah Esquival shares a story of leading in a place that most don't think about. Listen in to hear her story and hear the perspective brought by Chris and Sarah.

Episode Overview - People—not projects—are your greatest asset. - Growth requires intentional investment over time. - Want more for people, not just from them. - Add value through experiences, coaching, and connection. - Invest deeply in those who are hungry to grow. - Everyone can build into others with what they have. Show notes & Resources

Episode Overview - God is fully capable—but chooses to work through us. - Pride has no place—without Jesus, we can do nothing. - Spirit-anointed leaders listen, grow, and lead with humility. - Leadership gaps leave real people in pain. - A lack of leadership can delay or derail God’s purposes. - You are called to lead—boldly, humbly, and diligently. Show notes and Resources

Episode Overview - Faith trusts God—even without outcomes - Spirit-led risks create defining moments - Stand firm when God makes it clear - “But even if He doesn’t” is true obedience - How you stand shapes your influence - Courageous faith can change culture Show Notes and Resources

Episode Overview - Daniel stayed calm under pressure even when a death sentence was issued against all the wise men. - He chose prayer first instead of fear, panic, or seeking human solutions. - He gathered his friends to intercede and asked God to reveal what no one else could. - God answered with wisdom and revelation by showing Daniel both the dream and its meaning. - Daniel responded with wors...

Episode Overview - Jim Dunn’s faith was shaped by his family, mentors, and early calling. - He reflects on decades of ministry and lessons learned along the way. - Leadership pressures didn’t diminish his joy or sense of humor. - His love for TWC undergirds his willingness to say “yes.” - He expresses hope for the future and the relevance of denominations. - He shares vision, priorities, and praye...

Episode Overview - Joy reveals the attitude we bring to God’s mission. - Joy is not guilt‑driven but an invitation from God. - Joy is constantly challenged in a fallen world. - Joy is rooted in faith, not circumstances. - Joy must be intentionally cultivated with the Holy Spirit. - Joy displayed to others becomes a powerful witness. Show notes & Resources

Episode Overview - Moses was powerfully used by God and spoke with Him face to face. - Early trauma shaped unresolved anger that followed Moses into leadership. - God worked miracles through Moses, but his heart still needed healing. - Anger resurfaced at the rock when Moses struck instead of obeying. - Moses’ outburst didn’t remove God’s love, but it limited his leadership. - Unhealed heart issue...

Episode Overview - The difference between sin and weight—and why both must be addressed - Why self-awareness is essential for Spirit-anointed leadership - How insecurity resists feedback, but identity in Christ welcomes it - The role of crucial conversations in sanctification and consecration - Why lack of margin is often the hidden trigger behind unhealthy intensity - How loving feedback can expo...

Episode Overview -Spirit‑Anointed Leaders invite trusted voices to speak into their lives. -Counseling is a gift for growth, even when the first fit isn’t right. -One bad experience doesn’t invalidate the value of wise counsel. -Healing conversations must go beyond facts to understand impact. -Unchecked patterns create tracks that shape relationships and outcomes. -Leaders take responsibility to c...

Episode Overview - Invites others to speak into our lives - Encourages persistence in finding the right help - Affirms counseling as a tool for spiritual growth - Teaches the FIT framework for healthy conflict - Shifts focus from facts to relational impact - Guides us to correct relational direction before damage grows Show Notes & Resources

Episode Overview - Uncomfortable scripture - Gifts and how we pray for them - The Familiar Stranger Book - Ryan Bibb and Radiant Life - Holy Spirit is in the preparation - Obedience is Hard and the key

Episode Overview - A childhood shaped by addiction, loss, and resilience. - Grandparents provided stability, love, and direction. - College grief after losing her grandmother to cancer. - Community support prevented isolation and collapse. - Finding a safe church led to faith and baptism. - Learning to make space for the Holy Spirit’s work. Show notes & Resources

Episode Overview - Teresa shares her journey as a survivor of significant childhood and adult trauma. - She describes how prayer, counseling, community, worship, and Israel shaped her healing. - Teresa highlights how the Church often misunderstands trauma and its effects. - She explains her calling to become a trauma recovery coach to equip pastors and churches. - The episode explores how trauma i...

Episode Overview -We are urged to encourage one another and be stirred toward a deeper life of prayer. -Prayer is easily crowded out by busyness and distractions, not just sin. -There is a spiritual battle resisting your commitment to prayer. -Building a prayer life requires burning conviction, unshakeable resolve, joyful sacrifice, and love. -Prayer must take priority over productivity, even on t...

Take a trip down memory lane with us this Monday! Want to see God move more deeply through your church's worship team? In this episode, Josh Brown, Worship Pastor at Radiant Life Church in Sturgis, Michigan, emphasizes the impact he has seen by intentionally discipling his worship team.  Josh emphasizes the vital importance of this discipleship process and shares what has worked for him, from init...

Episode Overview -Importance of Leadership -Mike Foster’s Insights -Seven Primal Questions -Gary Tomson’s Scared Pathways – 20,000 Hours of Work -Connecting Best with God Show notes & Resources

Episode overview -Leadership is a gift—use it wisely. -Multiply your talents instead of burying them. -Growth comes from learning and serving others. -Mentorship is essential for future leaders. -Faith shapes decisions and leadership actions. -Take action: connect, mentor, and elevate others. Show notes & Resources

Episode Overview - Exploring mentorship beyond one voice. - Navigating boardroom dynamics and strategy. - Breaking barriers for women in ministry. - Faith-driven leadership and answered prayers. - Insights on church planting challenges and culture. - Encouragement for women to embrace their calling. Shownotes & resources

Episode overview - Largest study ever on Wesleyan women in ministry—4,000 pages of data. - Churches grow less egalitarian as structures increase. - Persistent barriers: titles, communion, and closed doors. - Education and mentoring are essential, not optional. - Women face intense scrutiny and need safe preaching spaces. - Leadership must affirm and open doors for women in ministry. Show notes & R...

Episode Overview -Josiah’s faith in an ungodly time -One person can ignite change -Commit fully to God -Repent and be a clean vessel -Endure—results take time -Seek God for the long haul Show notes & Resources

Episode Overview -Churches plateau or decline—acknowledge reality. -Leadership drives growth: name truth, reject excuses. -Evangelism and discipleship must work together. -Lay people are key resources for mission and leadership. -Move from reactive to proactive planning and calendars. -Prayer fuels vision and leader development. Shownotes & Resources

Episode Overview -Churches in England are growing, especially in historic buildings, with men returning. -Women need real inclusion—not token roles—in leadership. -Men and women must work together for healthy ministry. -Transparency and authenticity build trust in today’s church. -Diversity and belonging require intentional space and prayer. Shownotes & Resources