The Called to Flourish Podcast

Would you like to be led more by Jesus, live and lead more like Jesus, and lead more to Jesus? Today's podcast is just for you. Sometimes in life, we can lose our wonder.  It can happen gradually or overnight.  In talking with many Christian leaders struggling through the past year, I hear about a lot of people being exhausted, tired, thinking about retiring early, even quitting. Some have describ...

Have you ever wondered how important improving your workplace culture is? Well, today our guest says of all the changes that you can make in your organization there's one that matters more than all the others—the culture of your organization. Listen in as this pastor describes how working on cultural health is actually at the core of Christian discipleship for any leader. One of the things I enjoy...

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...

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 why a flourishing workplace matters and how it has come about. David Emmert  is  Lead Pastor at  Celebration Baptist Church , in Tallahassee, Florida. Their workplace c...

Are you looking for ways to improve your leadership effectiveness? Today, our special guest, with 35 years of CEO experience, outlines four ways to improve the softer side of your leadership. 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 Leaders...

What's one thing that can inflict so much emotional pain that it can significantly hinder your leadership effectiveness? Today, listen to one of the world's leading experts on having a healthy marriage and better relationships overall. If you happen to be married, I have a personal question for you. Have you ever noticed how a lingering frustration or a serious unresolved issue in your marriage ca...

Do you feel discouraged because the realities of life have caused you to be disillusioned? Well, maybe you feel cynical. We've seen visionaries succumb to cynicism in these times, or at least cause them to coast. Today, our guests provide hope for us by calling this disillusionment a gift. Listen in as they talk about moving past the false hope of idealism to discover true Christian hope. Those of...

Do you feel your organization's approach to strategic planning is inflexible and ineffective? Do you feel like you're missing untapped opportunities? Well, listen in as today's guest suggests a new counterintuitive approach to traditional planning, an approach that shows you how unexpected opportunities may be the key to your future success. There is a leadership adage that says, "If you fail to p...

As leaders, we can learn from our peers in other churches and Christian organizations, to understand how they are growing and developing. Also, research into trends and best practices helps all of us on our road to flourishing. Our guest today will help us understand the landscape of this moment in the church and how we can move forward as we follow Jesus and lead with integrity.       I'm delight...

How is your organization developing emerging leaders? We believe a key role for every leader is to develop the next generation of leaders. And today, we talk with author and leader, Clay Scroggins, about the key to emerging leader development. We see that the world is changing rapidly and that what worked in the past may not work in the future. But what are the skills and qualities that emerging l...

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When it comes to hiring, we believe a person's character is the most important criteria. But how does an organization help build both character and competence into your people so your organization will flourish in the future? Well, listen in as we have an engaging conversation with a church leader on that very topic. The character and integrity of leaders are essential for a healthy, thriving chur...

Would you like your leadership to be more inspirational? In my new book, I write about Inspirational Leadership as a key to a flourishing workplace but it begs the question, "how do you develop it?" Our guest today believes having a discerning life is the key. Listen in as we discuss spiritual principles and practices that will change your life and leadership. I'm delighted to welcome Steve Macchi...

As organizations, we often ask, how do we multiply our organization's impact? But isn't a better question how do we multiply our organization's leadership? Today, we'll talk with an internationally known leader and author who will help us develop and multiply our organization's leadership. I'm delighted to welcome Dave Ferguson . He is the lead pastor and co-founder of Community Christian Church ,...

Does your organization have an operating system that links your vision down to your employees' daily and weekly actions? Well, find out how many entrepreneurial companies and ministries are discovering how an effective operative system can lead to improved outcomes and impact. In order to effectively lead an organization, senior leaders need a management framework and practical tools to keep the o...

Today, our conversation is about flourishing leaders leading flourishing workplaces. What are some of the key rhythms a leader must practice to flourish? What are some key rhythms an organization must practice to flourish? I'm delighted to welcome Pete Kelly, CEO of Apartment Life . Pete has been leading Apartment Life, a unique business–as-ministry organization, for several years. Prior to that,...

Today, you'll have an opportunity to listen in on a conversation with one of the leaders highlighted in my new book, Road to Flourishing. I know you'll be encouraged by his wit and wisdom as he describes steps to achieving a thriving mission fueled by their flourishing culture. I'm delighted to welcome Doug Mazza, President Emeritus of Joni and Friends . Doug was with Joni and Friends from 1999 to...

Does your organization have strong and deep leadership talent? Well today, we talk about how to develop leaders with character based on an environment of feedback and accountability. As you grow your organization, how are you investing in the people who will carry out the mission that God has given you? Today we will talk about investing in leaders who are committed to following Jesus in their bus...

Have you wondered if it would be helpful to invest in improving your team's effectiveness? Today, our episode uncovers the transformational power of experiences and how they build community in the workplace. I'm delighted to welcome Rusty Chadwick, Director of WinShape Teams . In addition to leading WinShape Teams, Rusty also speaks, writes, and creates development experiences for teams and leader...

Do you think about improving the effectiveness organization by engaging your employees in discussion groups? Well in today's episode, we talk about approaches to help inspire your employees by connecting vision to their work. Listen in as we discuss practical ways to be sure your strategy and leadership is sustainable. Flourishing organizations have a sustainable strategy. For your strategy to be...

Do you have a vision to see your organization making a greater impact? Well today, we talk with a leader who has positioned his organization to do just that. Listen in as we talk about how he has prepared the soil to create an intentional flourishing culture, facilitating the expansion of their vision. I'm delighted to welcome Kevin Enders, President of 4KIDS . We've talked with Kevin before and I...

If there was one thing that you could work on as a leader that would improve your relationship with others, and your organization's effectiveness, what would it be? In today's episode, we discuss building trust, the core to Inspirational Leaders, and a Flourishing Workplace. At the core of a flourishing workplace is the level of trust that exists between leaders, leaders and employees, and among e...

Would you ever ask yourself the question, how would a flourishing workplace culture impact the performance of my team or my organization? Well, today, we'll talk with two business leaders who outline the steps they've taken to build a flourishing workplace facilitating their bank's growth from startup to one billion in assets in just fourteen years. Along with serving Christian ministries, we work...

Today is a special and unique episode, listen to my conversation with a leader who is in his fifth decade of spiritual and organizational leadership. He can honestly say, each organization he has served was healthier when he left than when he started. Learn from his immense wisdom and listen to his personal challenge for you at the end of our conversation. Organizations have seasons of growth and...

What would happen in your organization if a top leader, as they say, was hit by a bus? Well, today we talk to a leader who was and lived to talk about it. Listen in as we learn how to prepare our organization for the next generation by investing in rising leaders. Developing future leaders is an important part of any healthy organization and is core to long-term flourishing. Who is engaged in coac...