The Mentored Podcast with Drs. Carson Pue, Ingrid and Chuck Davis

Ask a pastor what they do for a living and watch what happens. Either an awkward silence, or someone jokes about a one-day work week. Ministry is uncommon work. Not because people misunderstand it, though they often do, but because it asks something most jobs never ask: your whole self, on the days you have nothing left to give. This episode is for the pastor who loves the congregation and still e...

Alignment is one of those words leaders use a lot. I’m just not sure we examine it enough though. In this episode, Ingrid, Chuck, and I sit with a question that’s easier to avoid than to answer honestly: Are my actions today actually reflecting what I believe? We walk through the case study of Sarah, a passionate leader whose team is growing frustrated and whose decisions have quietly...

Everything falls apart. That’s not cynicism. That’s physics. Entropy is the tendency of any system, left unattended, to move toward disorder. Your organisation knows this. So does your marriage. So does your soul. It doesn’t happen all at once. Gradually. Quietly. A leader drifts from their calling. A team loses its sense of purpose. A spiritual life that once felt alive starts r...

  Some podcasts give you content. This one gives you a conversation. That was always the idea. Martin Sanders and Carson Pue started it at a kitchen table, really. The mentoring that used to happen on long walks or over a shared meal had no place to live in the noise of modern leadership. So they made one. Martin is gone now. But the conversation continues. Chuck and Ingrid Davis stepped in a...

Everyone has a story. The real question is whether you know how to read yours. In th is Season 2 finale, Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid dig into one of the most underused tools in a mentor’s hands — story. Not storytelling as a presentation skill, but story as the lens through which we understand our own lives, and help others understand theirs. Dan Allender puts it plainly: most people miss the...

  Most of us walk into our biggest decisions already knowing what we want. We just want God to agree. That’s not prayer. That’s lobbying. The Prayer of Indifference is an ancient spiritual practice rooted in Ignatian tradition and the Quaker pursuit of surrender. At its core, it’s the willingness to say, “Lord, I don’t want what I want. I want what you want.&#822...

There’s a kind of leader who commands a room without raising their voice. And there’s another kind who needs a title to be taken seriously. They are not the same. In this milestone 50th episode, Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid sit down with a question that cuts to the heart of every leader’s journey: Where does your authority actually come from? Institutional power is given. Spiritual...

Leadership has an inside story that rarely makes the highlight reel. It’s the moment before the response. The pause before the decision. The quiet choice to lead yourself before you attempt to lead anyone else. In this episode, Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid sit with three case studies that bring self-regulation out of the theoretical and into the real — exploring what it actually costs a leader...

Anxiety is contagious. But so is calm. In this episode, we explore what it actually looks like for a leader to be a non-anxious presence — not by pretending everything is fine, but by being genuinely anchored when everything around them isn’t. What if the most important thing you carry into a room isn’t your strategy, but your steadiness? We unpack why anxious leaders create anxious cu...

  What really stops leaders from leading? It’s rarely a lack of skill or strategy. More often, it’s one of two things: a failure of the heart — losing emotional connection to your mission and people — or a failure of the nerve — lacking the courage to act when it matters most. In this episode, Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid get honest about both. They explore how heartbreak shows up as...

Episode 46 shines a light on resilience as a major transformative force in leadership and life. Hosts Carson Pue, Ingrid Davis, and Chuck Davis redefine resilience—not just as bouncing back, but as bouncing forward, growing stronger through life’s challenges. They share heartfelt stories, practical wisdom, and spiritual insights to inspire listeners to embrace resistance as a gift that builds stre...

Ep.44 began a crucial conversation about stewarding suffering—something every mentor and aspiring mentor will encounter on the journey. As we continue through the Christmas season, which beautifully reminds us of redemption emerging from hardship, we’re shifting gears to focus on practical wisdom for navigating pain as someone who guides others. Whether you’re pouring into someone else or looking...

We are originally posting this episode as we approach the Christmas season, a time often filled with joy and celebration, it’s also a time to reflect on the deeper story of hope born from humble and challenging circumstances. This episode is part one of our two-part series. We’re going to continue to go deeper than we did in Episode 43 on disappointment to discuss a topic that touches...

In Episode 43 of the Mentored Podcast, hosts Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis address a reality that every leader eventually faces: the challenge of dealing with disappointment. Whether it stems from a missed opportunity, a personnel change, or a vision that didn’t materialize as planned, disappointment can be disorienting. This episode offers a compassionate and practical roadmap for nav...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Mentored Podcast , Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis explore the concept of moving beyond singular assessment tools, such as the Enneagram, Birkman, DISC, or MBTI. While these instruments can provide valuable insights into personality, behaviour, and preferences, they are not the ultimate answer to understanding or mentoring others. As mentors, it’s cruci...

In this episode of The Mentored Podcast , we dive into the delicate dance of balancing family and work. When life feels full in every direction, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We explore the signs of imbalance, the toll it can take on your relationships, and the wake-up calls that force us to reevaluate our priorities. Through personal stories and practical insights, we’ll help you...

How do we stay connected to our kids once they’re grown? In this episode of Mentored, Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid explore the often-delicate art of communicating with adult children. Parenting doesn’t end when our children leave home—it simply changes shape. Together, we look at how to move from directing to relating, from teaching to listening, and from control to mutual respect. Carson shares prac...

Ever notice how the most successful leaders aren’t necessarily the smartest ones in the room? They’re often the ones who’ve mastered something we rarely talk about in leadership circles—their emotions. In this raw and insightful episode, Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis tackle the uncomfortable truth about emotional intelligence in leadership. Chuck opens up about his Midweste...

In this episode, Carson, Ingrid and Chuck tackle the essential—and often overlooked—topic of coming alongside emerging leaders. Drawing from years of mentoring experience, these three friends share real stories and practical wisdom on how seasoned leaders can encourage, equip, and empower the next generation. From the importance of simply noticing young potential to navigating the tension between...

Hosts: Carson Pue, Chuck Davis, Ingrid Davis In this episode of the Mentored Podcast , Carson, Chuck, and Ingrid dive into the importance of Christian leaders connecting with people outside the Christian subculture — whom they affectionately call “normal people.” They share personal stories, practical advice, and thought-provoking insights on how to build authentic relationships rooted...

Great leaders aren’t just great talkers; the best leaders are also masterful listeners. This episode of The Mentored Podcast dives deep into the often-overlooked power of listening. Carson reflects on a profoundly formative mentoring moment with Leighton Ford, who shares wisdom every leader could use. Alongside two other seasoned mentors, Chuck and Ingrid Davis, Carson also explores the profound p...

What does it mean to leave a legacy that lasts for generations? On this episode of The Mentored Podcast , Carson, Ingrid, and Chuck guide us through the heart of creating a generational legacy. They share wisdom, personal stories, and a few laughs along the way as they explore how to make meaningful, lasting contributions to your family and beyond. This renowned team of mentors dive into the value...

What happens when someone wounds you deeply? Do you carry it, allowing bitterness to take hold, or do you begin the hard work of healing? In this second part of our conversation on being hurt by others, Drs. Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis, proven mentors in leadership and life, tackle these tough questions with wisdom, warmth, and candour. This episode invites you to reflect on themes of emot...

Episode 33 of The Mentored Podcast kicks off a two-part series, “Hurt by Others,” where Carson Pue, Chuck, and Ingrid Davis tackle the deep challenges of betrayal, criticism, and disappointment in leadership and mentoring. If you’ve been wounded in your leadership role, this conversation offers both empathy and practical wisdom to help you heal and grow stronger. With warmth and straig...

Gratitude in leadership—simple to understand, profound to practice. On this episode of The Mentored Podcast , our seasoned mentors Carson Pue along with Chuck and Ingrid Davis, lead a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation on the role gratitude plays in shaping exceptional leadership. Together, they unpack why gratitude is not just an optional quality but a transformative force that strength...