Driven to Lead Podcast

Accepting Jesus Christ is a life event that marks us instantly and sparks a spiritual transformation. However, continued spiritual growth in Christ requires time, discipline, and devotion. In this session, we study Saul's encounter with Jesus on the road to Damascus and his spiritual transformation into Paul the Apostle.

As a patriarch of the family, it can be difficult at times to be firm in discipline and not let our children have their own way. We wonder if we are being too tough on them, or if they still know we love them despite poor choices they may have made. In this session, Lamar Slay shares with us how we can parent with consistent disciplinary boundaries while still showing love and kindness to our children.

As current events unfold, the world around us seems increasingly somber with rising political unrest, racial tension, and lawlessness. So how do we become a light in the darkness? In this session, we study what the Bible says about darkness and light and how God calls us to be a light to others through our faith and actions.

When the devil is mentioned, we often picture a cartoon of a red man with horns and a pitchfork. We laugh about him sitting on our shoulder and whispering in our ear. We think surely he doesn't really exist? In this session, we study the devil and his desire to destroy us; but we also learn to stand firm in God's power and faithfulness to protect us from the evil one.

In today's society, the truth is often buried under a plethora of opinions or drowned out by whoever yells the loudest. So how can we defend the truth while being gracious and humble? In this session, we set the foundation for sharing the truth with others by studying Jesus' earthly life and examining how God truly sees us.

We all have past experiences and relationships that have shaped our present situation, but what happens when we hold on to the past so tightly that it prevents us from moving forward? In this session, we are encouraged to examine our current state to determine if we are parked in the past or driving forward into the future.

How do we know the purpose God has for our life? How do we hear His voice? In this session, Guy Hatcher speaks with Robert Allsup, an established businessman and mentor, about how hearing God starts with understanding our identity in Christ, taking the time to listen more and talk less, and being obedient to God's direction.

Many of us have experience with someone who misused authority, was overly controlling, or was uninvolved and absent altogether. Over time, these experiences impact and shape how we lead those around us. In this session, we look at how the Bible defines a man's leadership role and responsibilities so that we can properly use our authority in our family, work, and community.

Healthy relationships are built on a two-way exchange that is respectful and encouraging. Sometimes, however, we find ourselves in lopsided relationships where only one person benefits. In this session, we examine our relationships to better understand if we truly respect and honor our relationship with God, family, friends, and colleagues, or if we are using others to fulfill our self-needs.

Personal growth is not something that takes place overnight; rather it is cultivated over several seasons through time and dedication. In this session, we consider the various stages of growth and how these stages apply to a variety of areas which affect us mentally, physically, relationally, and spiritually.