The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast

In this episode Richard shares insights on how and why leaders should take steps to increase their networks. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. Join with others March 31-April 2 in this engaging 3 day workshop on how to ask better questions to move people on...

Wisdom in more than the accumulation of knowledge. In this episode Richard shares insights on what it means to be a wise person.  DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. Join with others in the online class of Experiencing God. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter...

In this episode Richard talks with Becca Spradlin. She is the founder of On Mission Advisors , specializes in executive facilitation, organizational assessment, strategy design, execution, and change management. Becca started On Mission to help Christian business and nonprofit leaders define, protect, and champion what matters most in light of eternity. She has facilitated workshops, strategy desi...

If you've ever thought about writing a book, this episode is for you. Richard has been writing for more than 30 years and in this episode he shares some of what he has learned and how it can help you in your journey of writing a book. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 2...

In this episode Richard asks 3 important questions to consider as we enter a new year. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. Register for the online class of  The Seasons of God,  on sale now. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook ....

In this episode Richard shares some encouragement to all the leaders on this Christmas Eve. Merry Christmas! DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. Register for the online class of  The Seasons of God,  on sale now. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow R...

In this episode Richard shares insights on the life and leadership of Emperor Hadrian and Rome leading up to his rule. The biography which the conversation is based on is Hadrian and the Triumph of Rome by Anthony Everitt.  DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025....

In this episode Richard sits down with Willem Badenhorst and discuss his journey of leadership in South Africa, pastoring a mega-church, stepping away, and starting something new later in his career. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. Register for the online...

In this episode Richard gives advice on giving advice. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog  here.

In this Thanksgiving episode Richard reminds us of some practical ways we can incorporate gratitude into our lives. Happy Thanksgiving! DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's late...

In this two for one special book review episode Richard shares his thoughts on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt and Generations by Jean M. Twenge PhD.  DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebo...

In this episode Richard answers a listener's questions about how to handle changes in leadership. In John's specific case it is a youth pastor who is possibly moving onto another assignment but many of us have trained up good leaders that we later have to let go of. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard...

In this episode Richard shares some thoughts on how christians can think about and process elections.  DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog  here.

In this episode Richard shares some thoughts and insights from Donald Miller's book, Building a Story Brand. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Registration is now open for Richard's  seminar at the Cove  March 24-26, 2025. CONNECT: Follow Richard on  Twitter . Follow Richard on  Facebook . Read Richard's latest blog  here.

October is pastor appreciation month. If you're a pastor listening to this, thank you. If you have a pastor, do something to show your appreciation. Pastors have a tough job and we could all do more to lift them up. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Find out more and registers for the upcoming Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop in...

Many leaders will do the right thing because it's the right thing. However, something that doesn't get much press are the rewards of being a good leader. Read more on the topic from Richard's book Spiritual Leadership. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Find out more and registers for the upcoming Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop...

A key part of a leader's role is building effective teams. In this episode Richard shares insights on how to build teams. Read more on the topic from Richard's book Spiritual Leadership. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Find out more and registers for the upcoming Sp...

At the end of the day leaders must make decisions. In this episode Richard talks about how decision making is a key role for any leader. Read more on the topic from Richard's book Spiritual Leadership. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Find out more and registers for...

In this episode Richard dives into the life and leadership of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The book mentioned in this podcast is Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Register at a discounted rate with code 'earlybird' for the upcoming Spiritual Leaders...

In this episode Richard discusses how leaders can think about and use their schedules more strategically. Read more on the topic from Richard's book Spiritual Leadership. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Register at a discounted rate with code 'earlybird' for the upc...

In this episode Richard dives into the challenges of leading change in your organization. Read more on the topic from Richard's book Spiritual Leadership. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Register at a discounted rate with code 'earlybird' for the upcoming Spiritual...

In this episode Richard discusses the points made in Mark Seyers' new book, A Non-Anxious Presence. Living in a time of hyper anxiety, there are things we can do as leaders to be a non-anxious presence in the lives of those we lead. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  R...

In this episode Richard answers a listener's questions about how to engage with others in prayer and create a culture of prayer in your church. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Register at a discounted rate with code 'earlybird' for the upcoming Spiritual Leadership...

In This episode Richard talks with author Alan Fadling about his latest book, The Non-Anxious Life. Alan was also on Episode 286 of the podcast to talk about his book An Unhurried Life.   DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  Register at a discounted rate with code 'early...

In this episode Richard shares some insights that he has learned through the years of leading life groups and small groups in a church setting. As always, these ideas can be applied outside the church walls. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support what we do, click  here. RESOURCES: Use code , "LEADER" for 10% off The Experiencing God  Online Class.  CONNECT: Follow Richard on...