The Narrow Way Leadership Podcast

In this first guest episode of the podcast — and first video episode — I sit down with Don Graffam, Executive Director of Campus Ministry at Eagle Brook Church. Don has spent years leading and developing people, helping build ministry at scale, and equipping leaders to grow in faith, character, and influence. In this conversation, Don shares his  6 Pillars of Leadership — a practical and deeply th...

Approval feels good - but it’s a poor substitute for trust. In Episode 3 of The Narrow Way Leadership Podcast, we explore how the desire to be liked quietly undermines clarity, accountability, and courage in leadership. When leaders avoid hard conversations, soften necessary feedback, or prioritize comfort over responsibility, teams don’t feel cared for - they feel confused. You’ll learn: Why appr...

In moments of tension, conflict, and uncertainty, leadership is tested — not by how loud we speak, but by how steady we remain. In Episode 2 of  The Narrow Way Leadership Podcast , Dan Amundsen explores why calm is not a personality trait, but a leadership discipline. Drawing from real-life leadership moments, neuroscience (including the fight-or-flight response and cortisol), and timeless biblica...

Most leadership breakdowns don’t start with bad decisions—they start with unclear identity. In Episode 1, Dan Amundsen explores why identity precedes authority and how The Narrow Way forms leaders who last.