Doug and Julie Crozier are founders of The Solomon Foundation, a ministry that uses investments to help churches establish and grow to the next step. Doug is CEO and he is a particularly gifted visionary, organizational builder and developer of staff culture. Our church is a partner and beneficiary of TSF and I have seen up close, Doug’s values imbued into every team member of TSF. I was excited to talk to both Doug and Julie together. While Doug is the official and upfront leader, Julie is a force of nature bringing balance and wisdom to the ministry.

Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety.

This episode is part 2 of 2 as we cover the last 4 of the 8 concepts. Hosted by Steve Cuss and Brendan Reed.

Links referenced in both episodes:

How to make and lead a Genogram Video kit(Use PODCAST coupon code for discount)

MLA Episode featuring Rich Villodas

MLA Episode featuring Jim Herrington

MLA Episode featuring Trisha Taylor

Emotionally Healthy LeadershipThe Leader’s Journey

8 Concepts of Bowen Theory bookGeneration to Generation

Murray Bowen, founder of Family Systems Theory developed 8 concepts to guide and explain how we think and act. Understanding and putting into practice these 8 concepts can really revolutionize your relationship with people and with anxiety.

This episode is part 1 of 2 as we cover 4 of the 8 concepts. Hosted by Steve Cuss and Brendan Reed.

Links referenced in both episodes:

How to make and lead a Genogram Video kit(Use PODCAST coupon code for discount)

MLA Episode featuring Rich Villodas

MLA Episode featuring Jim Herrington

MLA Episode featuring Trisha Taylor

Emotionally Healthy LeadershipThe Leader’s Journey

8 Concepts of Bowen Theory bookGeneration to Generation

My guest this week, Dave Ferguson is a pastor and an entrepreneurial genius. A lot of leaders have compelling vision, but what sets Dave apart is his ability to turn that vision into robust, healthy, reproducing organization. Dave is the co founder and lead pastor of Community Christian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He also built and leads the NewThing Network, a robust global church planting movement. Dave also built the Exponential Conference, equipping church planting leaders around the world. Dave has written several great books. His book Hero Maker: The Five Essential Practices For Leaders to Develop Leaders has been profoundly helpful among our staff. Dave and his wife, Sue, have three kids (Amy, Joshua and Caleb).

My guest this week, Rich Villodas, leads us through a fantastic conversation on the power of genograms and differentiation and gives us concrete tools to help us navigate our emotional and anxious worlds. Rich shares profound thoughts that will help us engage deeper with our true self. One of my favorite interviews! Rich is the lead pastor of New Life Fellowship, a large, multiracial church with more than seventy-three countries represented in Elmhurst, Queens. His book The Deeply Formed Life is available for pre order and releases in September. Prior to becoming lead pastor, he gave oversight to New Life's small group ministry and served as preaching pastor. Rich has a BA in pastoral ministry and theology from Nyack College and an MDiv from Alliance Theological Seminary. He enjoys reading widely, and preaching and writing on contemplative spirituality, justice-related issues, and the art of preaching. He's been married to Rosie since 2006 and they have two beautiful children, Karis and Nathan.

Jeff Goins is the author of five books including the The Art of Work and Real Artists Don’t Starve. He helps creators and entrepreneurs with tools to get their work seen and established. As you’ll hear in this interview, Jeff has much hard fought wisdom for faith leaders who have a passion to make an impact with their work. This was a delightful interview.

This week, Darrin and Aimee Patrick join me to discuss leadership pressure, coming back from the bottom, how to know when you're ready, the impact of one person's decision on another and all things leadership Anxiety.

Sean Palmer is a pastor, author and enneagram facilitator who currently serves at Ecclesia Church in Texas. His book Unarmed Empire is a must read for a young faith leader. Sean discussed his latest study - Enneagram and public speaking and of course he kindly endured my gauntlet. 

Info and Tickets for 2 Day MLA Workshop

Dr Mark D Roberts currently leads the Depree Center for Leadership. is one of those mentors from a distance I have appreciated for years.

Pastor, Leader, Scholar, not necessarily in any order! Dr Roberts has a PhD in New Testament from Harvard University. I am always grateful for pastor/scholars - they are such a gift to the church. Dr Roberts brings tremendous wisdom and candor in this episode discussing leadership challenges. One of my favorites!

Tickets for 2 Day MLA workshop here.

Gabe and Rebekah are a powerhouse of innovation and insight. I LOVED sitting down with them to hear their thoughts. Gabe's book UnChristian was groundbreaking when it was released. He is also the founder of Q Ideas. Rebekah has also written multiple books including her latest outstanding work, Rhythms of Renewal

Tickets for 2 Day MLA Workshop are here.