In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Eric Geiger are joined by both Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey, pastors at The Austin Stone Community Church in Austin, TX and authors of the book Steal Away Home. During their conversation, they discuss making an impact on your city, leading well in your home, and listening as a leader.

BEST QUOTES

“We wanted to start a church with a heart not only for the gospel and to preach the Bible, but also to impact our city in a real and tangible way.”

“Whatever city you happen to be a leader in, it is incredibly helpful to get good data on who the people are in your city.”

“As a leader, it is crucial to maintain relationships with younger people.”

“As you age as a pastor, it tends that your congregation ages with you.”

“We get in trouble when we think we have to be an expert in every subject. That never works.”

“Every day I try to stay emotionally in love with Jesus and my wife.”

“My goal is for my kids to say that is the Godliest man I have ever known and for my wife to say I’d marry him all over again.”

“Input is always the key to output.”

“I always try to be the lead repenter in my house.”

“There is so much potential in a leader when they are willing to listen.”

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Steal Away Home by Matt Carter and Aaron Ivey

Matt Carter catching a bird with his bare hands

Befriend by Scott Sauls

Revisionist History podcast

Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

Barna Cities & States Reports

The Epic of Eden by Sandra L. Richter

Recovering Eden by Zack Eswine

As Kingfishers Catch Fire by Eugene Peterson

The Christ-Centered Expositor by Tony Merida