Eagle Brook Church Leadership Podcast

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Eagle Brook Church Leadership Podcast episodes

October 06 Don’t Act Like a Manager: The Unexpected Road to Success
In this episode, John and Don sit down with Dean Hager, retired technology executive, former CEO of Jamf, and author of PROOF: Undeniable Evidence of God Found in the Bible’s Most Unbelievable Story. Dean shares the unexpected turns that took him from a small-town Minnesota kid who stumbled into coding to leading one of the state’s biggest tech success stories. He also shares the surprising story that brought him to Eagle Brook and why he and Bob Merritt say they saved each other's lives. Plus, they talk AI and the future of work.
1 hr
September 01 Business Beyond the Bottom Line
What does it look like to lead well in the business world while staying rooted in your faith? John and Don sit down with Dan Stoltz, President and CEO of Blaze Credit Union, and Deb Schoneman, President of Piper Sandler, to talk about leadership, overcoming mistakes, and using your workplace as your mission field.
45 min
August 04 Reaching Young Adults with Nate Hilgenkamp
In this episode, John and Don sit down with Nate Hilgenkamp, who grew up in Minnesota and now serves at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, Texas. Together, they discuss his call to ministry, what it takes to reach young adults in their 20s and 30s, and what gives Nate hope for the future of the Church. Plus, hear the books, leaders, and lessons that continue to inspire and shape his leadership and ministry.
31 min
July 08 Talking About Money Without Making It Weird
Conversations about money have a way of making people uncomfortable—especially in the church. In this episode, John and Don sit down with Jim Johnson, the executive director of global and generosity partnerships at Eagle Brook, for an honest conversation about why money and generosity matter and how we can talk about both in ways that feel normal, practical, and approachable.
45 min
July 07 Talking About Money Without Making It Weird
Conversations about money have a way of making people uncomfortable—especially in the church. In this episode, John and Don sit down with Jim Johnson, the executive director of global and generosity partnerships at Eagle Brook, for an honest conversation about why money and generosity matter and how we can talk about both in ways that feel normal, practical, and approachable.
0 min
June 02 Leading Well When Everyone Has an Opinion
In this episode, John and Don sit down with Maita Troje, campus pastor at our Minneapolis campus, to discuss leading through complex cultural and political circumstances. They chat about lessons learned from a challenging year for the city of Minneapolis, women in leadership in the church, and how to trust your leadership despite facing barriers and insecurities.
39 min
May 06 Why Some Conversations Click (and Others Don’t)
In this episode, John and Don sit down with Andrew Hermann to explore what it means to be an effective communicator using the FLOP method—Focus, Listen & Link, Own/Others’ Stories, and Preparation. They break down each element with practical insight and real-life application, helping you communicate more clearly, connect more deeply, and lead conversations with purpose.
43 min
May 05 Why Some Conversations Click (and Others Don’t)
In this episode, John and Don sit down with Andrew Hermann to explore what it means to be an effective communicator using the FLOP method—Focus, Listen & Link, Own/Others’ Stories, and Preparation. They break down each element with practical insight and real-life application, helping you communicate more clearly, connect more deeply, and lead conversations with purpose.
43 min
April 07 Inside Prison Ministry: How It Works and Why It Matters
In this episode, John and Don talk with Steve Johnson and break down the inner workings of prison ministry—what it looks like, how it operates, and the role it plays in reaching incarcerated individuals. They also share meaningful stories that highlight the impact and momentum of ministry efforts within prisons today.
40 min
March 03 A Biblical Model for Sharing Your Faith
Do you know someone who might be curious and open to learning more about Jesus? Don and John walk through a biblical model called the Four Circles of Transformation to give insight into how to share your faith, engage in conversations with others who are exploring their faith, and how to help lead them to a relationship with Jesus.
40 min

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