The Called to Flourish Podcast

The interruptions in our normal routines caused by the COVID-19 crisis is challenging us to rethink our approach to many things. Yes, it is allowing us to rethink our Christian values and how we apply them in our lives and in our organizations. How do we, as Christian leaders, encourage flourishing families? Especially at the beginning of our children's lives. Listen in to this new and challenging...

As leaders in Christian organizations, we have the rare opportunity in the midst of this pandemic and social upheaval to influence our workplace culture and the world at large. Listen in as a best-selling author, Philip Yancey encourages us to be different by reaching out and exhibiting grace. Listen in as he encourages us to be healers and bridge builders in our divided world. Philip Yancey is on...

We consider it a great  privilege  to  serve Christian led organizations making  a  huge difference in our world.   Today we learn from  a ministry called  Advocates for Community Transformation ,  know n  as ACT  in Dallas TX .  Listen to how they  have  buil t  a flourishing  workplace  culture ,   caring  for their employees  holistically  so they can better  serv e under-resourced neighborhood...

Imagine being the CE0 of a one hundred and eighty employee children's home in Ohio during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet they are not just surviving, they are thriving. How? Well, listen in as my colleague Cary Humphries talks with their CEO. He's grateful, he's a learner, and he's a world-class trust builder. Listen in now! I'm Cary Humphries, Regional Director for the Best Christian Workplaces Insti...

As a leader what would you do if you discovered you had an unhealthy workplace culture where there are strong silos between departments, poor communication, and lack of trust between leaders and staff? Well, today's podcast is a great case study of an organization that has seen its culture transformed. And as a result, are better prepared to face today's unique challenges. It's my pleasure to welc...

Could you use some encouragement and practical ideas to improve your workplace culture, given the recent challenges we face? BCWI Canadian Director, Barry Slauenwhite, leads a tremendous discussion with two Bible League Canada leaders who offer practical tips that you can implement today!   Hi, there!  I'm Barry  Slauenwhite , BCWI Regional Director for Canada sitting in for Al Lopus.  I'm  glad t...

Here's a question for you, how is it with your soul today? Has the current crisis preoccupied you to the point of clouding your relationship with God? Well, today I talk with an experienced spiritual, leadership coach, who will tell you exactly why nourishing your soul matters to your current and future leadership. Coming up, next! I'm very pleased to welcome in one of our most popular guests here...

As we're beginning to think about returning to the workplace after COVID-19, how should we think about men and women working together in Christian-led workplaces? What does it look like when women and men reflect the glory of God as they work together in our organizations? Discover how, next! My guest today is Christine Talbot , Senior Vice President , Human Resources for World Vision US , welcome...

Do you ever feel your direct reports and employees aren't listening to you? Especially in a crisis? If you want people to really take note of what you're saying and build a strong mutual trust and understanding; where things get done, then my next guest has a gift for you. It all starts, now! Pam Marmon is the CEO of Marmon Consulting , a change management consulting firm that provides strategy an...

If the current COVID-19 crisis has challenged you as a leader , then the next few minutes are for you.  In the midst of a crisis, there's  a way you can  lead  through  uncertainty. Today's podcast will equip and inspire you to rise up, not shrink back. Learn how, next!  It's my pleasure to welcome back one of the most popular guests on the podcast— Jeff Lockyer,   Lead Pastor  at  Southridge Comm...

Learn how to sharpen your approach as a leader and as an organization, in the times we're living in now. If that's your hope and desire then you don't want to miss what's ahead for you, next. It's a real pleasure to welcome in  Steve Moore ,  Executive Director of M. J. Murdock Trust Charitable Trust  in  Vancouver, W ashington.  Great to s peak with  you, Steve.  Find full show notes here https:/...

Listen to how this organization's investment in culture over the years, has readied the ship for whatever storm comes. Cary Humphries pursues this conversation about how with leadership commitment, alignment and the use of data, Olivet Nazarene University has built a durable culture, ready for these trying times. It's my pleasure to be with Dr. David Pickering , Executive Vice President and Chief...

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing all of us to look for some inspiration; to give us some courage as we lead in these challenging times. Listen in today's podcast as we talk with a seasoned entrepreneur about biblically-based foundations, for an organization to flourish in good times and bad.   It's my pleasure to welcome  Pete Ochs , who is the  Founder  and  Chairman  of  Capital III , an impact...

Leaders of Christian organizations are facing the most difficult challenges of their life as the result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Today our podcast highlights two leaders who believe that the health of their culture is more important now than ever. Listen to their source of hope in their voice as they link survival with innovation, that's all made possible by a flourishing culture. It's my pleasur...

For many organizations having a majority of your employees work from home is a new challenge. This new environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, has challenged leaders to learn new ways of leading their virtual workplaces. Today we learn from the CEO of a growing, Christian company with 70 percent of their employees who have been working from home remotely for years. I know that you'll benefit...

The COVID-19 crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for Christian leaders. Revenues are going straight down, our teams are working remotely and we're forced to do things differently as we try to keep our families, employees, and communities healthy. It's frightening, exhausting, even disrupting. But today, we want to shed some long term perspective. Listen in to the story of a ministry leader who...

The COVID-19 crisis and the resulting financial crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for ministry and business leaders.  Every ministry has been affected, most drastically.  Nearly everyone is dealing with falling revenues, learning to manage remote teams and significant instability.  How do leaders keep their composure? Find out how, next. Given the uncertainty of our times because of the rapi...

Will a key, new hire catapult your organization forward like a slingshot? Have you wondered how to stop the carousel of continued employee turnover? Well, two top-notch experts give you their answers to these and other questions, that you may be asking; it's all coming up, next! My guests today are Stan Endicott Chief Culture Officer and Co-Founder of the Slingshot Group , and Monty Kelso, Preside...

Do you believe there's a link between the health of your workplace culture and your organization's success? Today, we talk with the CEO of an organization where nine out of ten employees are fully engaged and how their Christian ministry provides significant economic impact. The full story coming up, next! My guest today is Pete Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Apartment Life . Pete, welcome to t...

Do you believe your workplace culture is linked to your organization's outcomes? Today we discuss why it is important to keep your culture in focus with five specific steps that Compassion Australia uses to build a healthy workplace. Deborah Adams is Executive Director for Compassion Australia . Through its Child Sponsorship Program, more than 2 million people are currently being released from pov...

Listen to the practical steps a leader has taken to take his workplace culture from Critical Moment to Flourishing. My guest is Scott Gibson , Superintendent of Toledo Christian Schools , in Toledo, Ohio. Scott, welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast. Scott, what you've done at Toledo Christian Schools is what every Christian leader longs for, and that's to create a workplace culture where peo...

Today's podcast is about one of the most compelling life experiences a faith leader will ever face. Here how one of favorite leaders faced his own dark night and came out with a fresh, new perspective that he calls, bonus time. All of us are familiar with the phrase "moment of truth." It's that moment when life seems to stand still and you come face-to-face with reality. My guest today, has a rema...

Is there a biblical imperative to lead a workplace culture? Christian leaders, why would we want to invest time and treasure into creating a flourishing workplace? Today we hear directly from a leader who shares his heart including the why a flourishing workplace matters and how it has come about.  David Emmert  is  Lead Pastor at  Celebration Baptist Church , in Tallahassee, Florida. Their workpl...

"There's more to effective leadership than just mastery of hard skills."-Dr. Gene Habecker. Dr. Gene Habecker is Senior Fellow with the Sagamore Institute (Leadership Development and Capacity Building) and President Emeritus of Taylor University . He's also an Adjunct Professor in the PhD in Leadership program at Capital University and Graduate School as well as the former President and CEO of Ame...

We believed Christian-led organizations should be the gold standard as the best, most-effective places to work in the world. Today we discover the DNA of the tremendous and sustainable growth of Life. Church.  Listen in as I talk with Jerry Hurley about the keys to create their healthy, even flourishing culture. Jerry Hurley is Pastor and Team Development Leader at Life. Church in Edmond, Oklahoma...