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Why do we at times fail to detect the Holy Spirit?  How can we be led by him?  Here is a direct answer: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think.  Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect” (Romans 12:2 NLT).

God’s voice must outrank the voices of society.  God wants us to be different.  Not odd.  Not peculiar.  Our aim is not to blend in but to look up.  If you want to hear from God, the first question you need to ask is not “What should I do?” but “Whom will I hear?”

Stop following a culture that doesn’t follow God and…start listening for the Spirit, who speaks on behalf of God.

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Over the years, I’ve encouraged and prayed for many battling loneliness for various reasons: nursing home residents whose family members don’t visit, the widow who spends her days outside so as not to be alone in her empty house, ministry leaders who don’t have anyone to confide in, and homeless people who feel ignored and alone.

Loneliness can strike anyone at any time. Isolating during the pandemic unfortunately, only compounded those feelings of loneliness for many. The US Surgeon General released an advisory in May 2023 alerting the public about the epidemic of loneliness. About half of U.S. adults say they’ve experienced loneliness, which can be as deadly as smoking a dozen cigarettes daily, according to the advisory.  

When Moses was getting ready to pass the torch to his successor Joshua, he wanted to make sure the Israelites knew they wouldn’t be facing any battles alone as they entered the promised land: “Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). He also reminded their new leader, Joshua, that “the Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (v. 8).

And he concluded with words that can encourage us today. “Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged” (v. 8).

When we’re facing loneliness, let’s take comfort in knowing that God will never leave or forsake us.

In this episode of the Lead Culture Podcast, Jenni Catron wraps up our Summer of Leadership series with an essential conversation about the eight leadership skills that truly shape a healthy, sustainable culture — and why your culture plan needs to be as clear and intentional as your budget plan for next year.

If you’ve followed along this summer, you know these aren’t just “soft skills.” They’re the building blocks of influence — practical tools that help leaders inspire trust, clarity, and momentum at every level of the organization.

In this episode, Jenni recaps each skill:

• Self-Leadership:The hardest — and most crucial — person to lead is you.
• Emotional Intelligence:If you can’t read the room, you can’t lead the room.
• Communication:Clear, repeatable messages build trust and alignment.
• Decision-Making:Every choice shows your team what you really value.
• Delegation:Letting go creates trust — and margin.
• Accountability:Expecting the best shows you care.
• Feedback:It’s not criticism — it’s investment.
• Ownership:It’s not a title — it’s an attitude.

You’ll also hear fresh insights on why many leaders know these matter but still struggle to put them into action — and how to align your resources and rhythms to make culture stick for the long haul.

Jenni shares eye-opening Gallup data that reveals just how costly disengagement really is — and how your investment in culture today can fuel retention, profitability, and purpose tomorrow.

Finally, Jenni invites you into the brand-new LeadCulture Network — a community of like-minded leaders who want to keep growing, together.

Ready to close the gap between the culture you have and the culture you want? Listen in — and start building your unstoppable culture today.

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In this episode of the Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast, William Vanderbloemen unpacks the rapidly changing landscape of communication, and what it means for pastors, heads of school, and nonprofit leaders. From the importance of contextualizing messages to embracing an omnichannel strategy and understanding the timeless power of emotional connection, William shares practical tips and real-world stories to help you become a more effective communicator in today’s noisy world.

Whether you’re crafting Sunday sermons, leading a staff meeting, or reaching your community online, you’ll walk away with tools for communicating clearly, consistently, and meaningfully—across every platform and generation.

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How does a culture of prayer, intentional strategy, and Christ-centered care transform not just an organization—but the lives of vulnerable children? In this encore episode, Kevin Enders, former president of 4KIDS, shares how sustainable strategy and a flourishing workplace culture came together to bring hope, homes, and healing to families across Florida.

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In a furiously fast turn of events, Pharaoh set the Hebrew people free. Centuries of slavery in Egypt were behind them; a new future was ahead of them. The promised land beckoned. Yet on their own they stood no chance of survival. For that reason, “The Lord went ahead of them in a pillar of cloud to guide them on their way and by night in a pillar of fire” (Exodus 13:21 NIV).

Can you imagine the blessing of this divine GPS? On any given day God told them where to go. We can thank Isaiah the prophet for telling us the name of the force within the cloud and fire. “Who is he who set his Holy Spirit among them…” (Isaiah 63:11 NIV).

Who led the ex-slaves through the wilderness? The Holy Spirit. Who leads the children of God today? The Holy Spirit!

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The deadliest forest fire disaster in US history was the Peshtigo Fire in Northeast Wisconsin. It occurred on the same night as the better-known Chicago Fire (October 8, 1871) but claimed several hundred more lives. Peshtigo, a fast-growing city of wooden buildings and part of the lumber industry, was consumed within an hour by the inferno fanned by gusting winds.

Besides scorched china and a brick kiln, among the few items the fire left behind was a small, open Bible. Flames singed its cover and extreme heat petrified its pages, yet it remained intact. It can be viewed in a museum in the city today.

The little Bible’s preservation calls to mind an assurance God gave His people in another trying time: “The grass withers, and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever” (Isaiah 40:8). Though “firestorms” of invasion and exile threatened, God affirmed that He would be faithful to His promises and would never forsake those who turned to Him—come what may.

The Bible in Peshtigo, still partially legible, was opened to Psalms 106 and 107. Both psalms contain these words in their first verses: “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” Even in the greatest trials of our lives, His words and love never falter. And we will thank Him forever because of it.