The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast

Many of the Biblical heroes we look up to are incredibly flawed humans with long pasts that led them to the later relationship with God that they become known for. In episode 420, the start of our study of Jacob's life, Richard and Daniel discuss Jacob's birth and the labels put on him early in his childhood.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:25 Leadership Trivia 3:10 Genesis 25: Jacob's Start 37:4...

George Washington is perhaps one of the most famous leaders not only in America, but in the world. In episode 420, Richard and Daniel talk about Angel's and Wonder Project's new film Young Washington (in theaters July 3rd) and leadership lessons from the first president's life.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 4:40 Leadership Trivia 5:55 Leadership Lessons from Young Washington 40:41 Leadership Triv...

Dr. Matt Paden is the President and Managing Partner of Great Days Leadership. He specializes in aligning teams around mission, building healthy cultures and developing clear, values-driven leadership. He received his doctorate in organizational leadership from Pepperdine University and has recently released The Core: 8 Principles for Building Strong Authentic Leadership alongside his coauthor, Dr...

Father's are an incredibly important and rewarding role in life and they're rightfully celebrated every year on Father's Day. But, many people have a more complicated relationship with their own father or with being a father themselves. In episode 418, Richard and Daniel discuss biblical examples of fathers, the joys of fatherhood, and the impact of a father on a child's life far into the future. ...

Many leaders struggle to find true rest and time to vacation. In episode 417, Richard and Daniel discuss biblical rest, sabbath, and rearranging priorities to find joy in vacationing with your family.  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Announcements 4:00 Leadership Trivia 5:00 Rest and Vacation as a Leader 40:17 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONA...

Just like the seasons of the year there are seasons of life that each offer something different and good to embrace. Experiencing God in Everyday Life is out now! Order at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:40 What does it look like to experience God through every season...

We all develop habits whether it is conscious or not. How can we develop habits that grow us spiritually? Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 4:10 Defining Rhythms and Habits 10:52 How do habits function? 3...

Mountaintops are incredible experiences, but the true test of spiritual maturity is seeing God in the valleys, in the small things of life. Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:30 Foundation of the Study 7:2...

This week, Dr. Mike Blackaby joins the podcast to discuss what it meanz to be spiritually mature. Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Experiencing God in Everyday Life 18:00 What makes Experiencing God i...

There are certainly beautiful things in the world, but how does beauty relate to leadership? In episode 412, Richard and Daniel discuss how surrounding yourself with things that are beautiful can uplift your spirit and help you to love your neighbor well.   TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Announcements 3:46 Leadership Trivia 5:00 Daniel's Background in Beauty 8:45 What does God consider beautiful...

Are humility and ambition mutually exclusive? Can they coincide in a leader at the same time? In episode 411, Richard and Daniel discuss the importance of ambition in a leader. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 4:23 Leadership Trivia 5:46 Should a Christian leader be humble and not ambitious? 12:37 What are the dangers of not having ambition? 27:49 Where does your ambition come from? 29:57 Leadership T...

There are key similarities in good leaders, but God made each person unique with their own strengths and weaknesses and leadership is no different. In episode 410, Richard and Daniel talk about the differences between Christian leaders and leaders of the world. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 6:33 Leadership Trivia 7:30 Is there only one kind of leadership? 13:03 How should a Christian leader operate...

Is there a limit to how much one can grow as a leader? In episode 408, Richard and Daniel talk about how giving yourself a ceiling is, in some ways, limiting the potential growth God could provide. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 2:45 Is there a hard ceiling on a leader's potential growth? 10:32 Is there danger when we limit our own growth that we limit the things God can do in...

Although Easter has passed, it's always powerful to reflect on what the Easter season means. In episode 408, Richard and Daniel discuss the dualities of Good Friday to Easter and Scriptural applications of the Easter story! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:38 Leadership Trivia 4:40 Reflecting on the meaning of Easter 23:34 Scriptural Applications 33:54 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comment...

As Richard likes to say, all leaders are born! But are there ways a leader can be made? Are there practical steps you can take to foster your leadership prowess? In episode 407, Richard and Daniel discuss how leaders are both born and made. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 2:20 Is a leader born or made? 9:14 What are some ways a leader can be made? 17:59 How can you lead without...

Servant leadership is what leaders should all strive for, but what does that practically look like? In episode 406, Richard and Daniel discuss the difference between serving and servant-leadership. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 2:50 What is a Servant Leader? 13:50 How can you have both servanthood and leadership at the same time? 38:39 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or c...

There is a common misconception, whether conscious or not, that to be a leader you must look and act a very specific way. But, that's not always true. In episode 405, Richard and Daniel debunk this leadership myth. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 3:34 A Leader Has a Certain Look 4:40 Physical Appearance of a Leader 11:54 A Leader Must be a Great Public Speaker 18:10 A Leader Mus...

Are you prepared for battle? Richard and Daniel dissect each piece of the armor of God so you can identify which areas may need strengthening. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction  2:45 Leadership Trivia 3:30 Last Week Review 6:21 The Belt of Truth 11:57 The Breastplate of Righteousness 15:03 Sandals of Peace 21:00 Shield of Faith 25:28 The Helmet of Salvation 29:00 Sword of the Spirit 31:19 Praying Alway...

Kyle Farran has served in global ministry since 2007, with cross-cultural leadership experience in South Africa, Tanzania, and now Portugal. He and his wife, Heather, have three daughters—one married, one in university, and one still at home. Kyle currently serves as the Western Europe Regional Director for ABWE, where he leads and equips teams across multiple countries. His most recent book, Godl...

Spiritual warfare is real and difficult to combat, but God calls us to put on our armor and reminds us that He will give us strength. Richard and Daniel talk about how to prepare for battle in episode 402 of the Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast.  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction  1:35 Leadership Trivia 2:25 Listener Question: What have you done to combat demonic attacks and oppression? 13:45 As Chr...

Ed Bjurstrom has decades of experience in management working in the pharmaceutical industry, including companies such as Amgen and Gilead Sciences. He owned Mountain Top Consulting and recently wrote a new book titled, "The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment: A Focused Roadmap for Achieving Peak Performance, Leadership Excellence, and Building a Trust-Based Culture." Order y...

The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast has made it to 400 episodes! This phenomenal landmark brings up the question of how do we support and pursue longevity in the assignment God has given us? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Episode 400! 2:05 Leadership Trivia 2:37 The founding of the podcast 5:20 What is the benefit of longevity? 8:00 How long does it take before you begin to see the fruits of...

This week Richard and Daniel discuss the length, width, height, and depth of God's love as they finish up chapter 3 of Ephesians.  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Leadership Trivia 1:45 Ephesians 3:18-20 34:50 Leadership Trivia Response   Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click...

In the third installment of the Ephesians series, Richard and Daniel talk about Paul's powerful prayer for the Ephesians and how prayer can bring us into a deeper relationship with God.  TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Feedback 3:30 Leadership Trivia 4:20 Ephesians 3:12-17 35:30 Leadership Trivia Response   Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this p...

Moving along to our second episode of our four-part Ephesians series, Richard and Daniel do a deep dive on Ephesians 3:10-13 about the wonders of the Church. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Leadership Trivia 3:30 Ephesians 3:10-13 34:00 Leadership Trivia Answer DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RE...