The H2 Leadership Podcast

Most leaders want to see impact. I am guessing that you desire to see impact in your context. However, we will always limit our potential for impact if we try and be the "hero."  In this episode, Alan sits down with Dave Ferguson to talk about his new book "Hero Make." Dave is a pastor, author, the leader of the church planting network, New thing and the president of Exponential. The idea of a her...

In order to pour into others, you need something left to pour out. Many of us in leadership can begin to feel empty, and unable to keep pouring our lives out to others.  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with author and pastor to pastors, Lance Witt. Lance is passionate about helping church leaders find healthy rhythms in their life and the tools and resources necessary to care for their ow...

In this episode, Alan sits down with professional cyclist Ben King to talk about life, training, performance, control, identity and faith. Ben has competed on massive stages, like The "Tour de France," and shared his story in a powerful "I Am Second" video . While Ben is an accomplished athlete, he is vulnerable about the ups and downs of his journey. Whether you are a competitive athlete or not,...

Subversive means to undermine an established system. The established culture that we bow to is one of little rest. In fact, if you don't rest, you will probably be celebrated. This exists both inside and outside the church.  In this episode, Alan explores the depths of Sabbath with author A.J. Swoboda. A.J. challenges cultural expectations and dysfunction surrounding the sabbath and offers insight...

Burnout can come from all kinds of sources, but one we may neglect is the financial pressures, and the continual anxiety of trying to "make ends meet." In this episode, we have Myron Pierce on the podcast for the second time. While Myron is a pastor and church-planter, this conversation is all about how Myron has used business to support not only his ministry and the ministry of others, but also h...

How do you transform a passion into a career? Or at least a little bit of side income? I bet most of us have asked a similar question.  In today's episode, Alan has a conversation with entrepreneur, author and content creator, Bob Clagett. Bob shares his story and some practical insight and tips into how he took his passion and launched a business. It turns out Bob likes to make stuff, and he was...

In a world that has rapidly become more efficient and more automated, how do we continue to value the humanity of the people we serve?  In this episode, we have Tyler Hill in the studio. Tyler is an entrepreneur, coffee shop owner and he is obsessed with hospitality. Tyler challenges us to make sure we don't overlook the person for the service or product we offer. He describes practical ways that...

Depending on the context you lead, "marketing" can feel like a dirty word. However, we think there is so much to learn as leaders when we explore different topics and disciplines. In this episode, Alan sits down with author, entrepreneur and marketing expert, Cody Burch.  Cody unpacks core principles of marketing and specifically marketing "funnels." He gives us practical examples and tips in how...

Routine, rhythms and structure are so valuable to our continued health and longevity. But what happens when you get stuck? Sometimes we hit a wall with our creativity, with our discernment and we need something to help us break through.  In this episode, Alan and David have a conversation about changing our place in order to change our perspective. Sometimes getting out of a rut is as simple as wo...

Myron Pierce has a story that reminds us that God is in the restoration business.  Myron is an author & side hustle Pastor who has launched 6 churches, 2 service based companies and an entrepreneurial incubator. Myron is also an ex-felon.  In this episode, Myron unpacks his story and the difficulties that ex-felons face when trying to transition from prison to everyday life outside the walls.  We...

Do you continually feel like you are running on fumes? How about even when you get a full night of sleep?  In this episode, David has a conversation with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith. As an MD Saundra kept having conversations with her patients about common symptoms like chronic fatigue and restlessness that often led to nagging sickness. Her experience led her to explore the effects and benefits of r...

Developing those you lead into multiplying leaders doesn't happen by accident. Leadership development is intentional.  In this episode, Alan has a conversation with Todd Adkins where they cover a variety of leadership topics, ranging from leadership pipelines to spiritual disciplines. Whether you are in Church ministry or not, we hope this conversation will challenge you to get even more intention...

One of the most crucial aspects of leadership is to know yourself and to understand those you lead. In this episode, Alan and Julie give us an introduction to a powerful framework for our deepest motivations, called the Enneagram. They go through each of the 9 numbers, discussing their core motivations and some tips on how to better communicate and lead each number. In a world that seems to be gro...

In this episode, Alan shares his heart behind Stay Forth Designs. One of the questions Alan is asked most is "why Stay Forth Designs?" While it may sound like a design company, it is actually a coaching and consulting team committed to helping leaders get healthy. "Stay Forth" represents Alan's passion to help leaders learn to stay in faithfulness, putting down roots of longevity in their neighbor...

Feeling overwhelmed in your leadership? In this episode, Alan has a conversation with Mac Lake. Mac is a former church planter, leadership development pastor and now he spends his time developing leaders who develop leaders. Mac and Alan talk about the intentionality it takes to develop leaders. If you are a church planter, pastor, ministry leader or simply looking to multiply the effectiveness of...

Church planter, pastor and author Jon Tyson and David have a conversation about the burden of leadership, and particularly our obsession with performance and success. Jon shares a message of hope for a lighter burden of leadership.  Connect with Jon on twitter @JonTyson Find Jon's book "The Burden is Light" on his author page. Find out more about "Primal Path" at www.primalpath.co   Stay Forth Des...

We live in a time of unprecedented connectivity, yet many would argue we are as lonely as ever. Join Alan and Kristin Schell as they discuss the joys and challenges of connecting in your neighborhoods.  Connect with Kristin: www.theturquoisetable.com www.facebook.com/FrontYardPeople Find Kristin's book "The Turquoise Table" at her author page Find Alan's book "Staying Is the New Going" at his auth...

If we're honest, most of us have a gap between what we believe and how we live. In this episode, Alan interviews Pastor of North Coast Church, Larry Osborne. Larry shares his experience, insight and some practical ways we can lead well in our own spheres of influence. Check out Larry's books at his author page   Follow along with Larry at: www.larryosbornelive.com www.northcoastchurch.com The Righ...

Are you a creative who wants to be more productive? Or do you lead creatives and you want to know how to best unleash their potential? In this episode, Alan has a conversation with author and creative, Todd Henry. Todd is able to relate to both structure and creative freedom and gives insightful perspective into how to get the most out of our creative endeavors.  Find Todd's book Herding Tigers an...

David has a rich conversation with author, coach and consultant, Jenni Catron, about the things that diminish or cultivate a leader's influence. Jenni discusses principles from her book Clout and how we can discover and steward our God given influence.  Find Jenni's book Clout and her other work at her author page   Connect with Jenni at:  www.jennicatron.com or www.get4sight.com If you are intere...

Are you a leader that is sick and tired of being sick and tired? We hope this conversation speaks to you. In this episode, Alan and David sit down and have a conversation on the relationship between work and rest. We are a restless culture that turns to self-medication and numbing before it turns to soul-quenching rest. We hope you find encouragement, challenge and some practical ways to rest amid...

In this episode, Alan has a conversation with pastor and author, Daniel Fusco, about healthy rhythms of ministry leadership. Daniel sums up Jesus' greatest command to love God with all we have and our neighbors as ourselves - "living and loving in three directions." Alan and Daniel unpack practical ways for us to live within a more holistic framework of "upward, inward and outward."  Find Upward,...