Don and John sit down with Dawn Wicklund and Bruce Jarman, the campus pastors of Red Wing and Brainerd Lakes, to discuss all things change—from the initial vision behind expansion to navigating transitions, challenges, and everything in between. Along the way, they share stories of faith and insightful advice for leaders.

Leadership: It's a journey. Don recounts his trip to the Grand Canyon in the heat of August and the lessons learned along the way. From preparation, overcoming the nay-sayers, and trying to keep up with his son’s hiking pace, he finds how God is in the details of it all. Don and John talk about enjoying the journey of leadership, not the end result.

When we connect to Jesus every day and he remains our source of life, it pushes us deeper into our faith, even (and especially) through tragedy. Listen in as Don and John chat with Mike Emmert, campus pastor at Eagle Brook Church – Wayzata. Mike talks about the adversity he’s faced in the last year, both professionally and personally, the importance of allowing God to orchestrate during challenges, and 7 things he's learned from ministering through tragedy.

"I am in you, and you’re in me." Listen in as Don and John chat with Megan Fate Marshman, teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church. Megan shares how her partnership with the Holy Spirit empowers her to connect deeply with others and communicate with authenticity. She also discusses her books, Meant for Good and Relaxed, and how her journey through personal suffering has deepened her dependence on God and her community.

Our world likes to overcomplicate everything—including our relationship with Jesus and the church. Listen in as Don and John chat with Jon Weece, lead pastor of Southland Christian Church in Lexington, Kentucky, about the primary goals for the church today: love God and love people. It takes each member of the church to stay healthy, serve others, and stay unified.
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Turning Down the Noise with Jon Weece

If you're interested in being a part of our staff, thinking of applying for a position, or just curious about who Eagle Brook is at the core, this is the podcast episode for you. Listen in as Don and John chat with Gari Pisca, Eagle Brook's executive director of Operations, about our Vision Culture, Staff Commitments, and Staff Alignment. It's through these foundational teachings that our staff is able to continue moving effectively in the same direction as we grow.

It’s a popular opinion: young adults are one of the most elusive groups when it comes to reaching people for Jesus. Listen in as Don and John chat with Daniel Young, Eagle Brook's director of Student Ministries (and leader of Young Adults), about whether or not that’s true, what this next generation is looking for when it comes to faith, and what we’re trying to do about it.

"As long as there is somebody who does not know who Jesus is...we will continue to grow." In this episode, Don and John chat with Steph Hauber, Eagle Brook's property and logistics director, about the church's heart for expansion and plans for future growth. What does it look like to pursue growth in new communities? Dive into the "why," the "how," and their thoughts on navigating challenges like negative community engagement.

What does a healthy campus look like? In this episode, John and Don discuss the principles of effective leadership that cultivate a healthy work culture. Discover how to inspire, set the pace, and empower your team. The ripple effect of your leadership can positively influence staff, volunteers, and attendees—reaching more people for Christ!

Dale Peterson is the Executive Director of the EBA and has been on staff at Eagle Brook Church for 24 years. Listen in as he discusses how our vision culture came to be by defining the purpose and mission for Eagle Brook. Since the launch of the EBA in 2006, they have helped hundreds of churches and leaders define their own mission and purpose, which has led to over 180,000 decisions to follow Jesus!