Inside the Sphere

In the latest episode of The Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with actor Matt Mangum, who talks about his career on The Walking Dead, how his faith plays a role in Hollywood, and where his rollercoaster journey in acting has taken him.

Breakdown

• (0:00) Introduction

• (0:49) Background and start of acting career

• (4:37) Making the move to Los Angeles

• (7:36) Stepping away from the acting industry

• (10:30) Taking faith into the workplace

• (16:50) Role on the Walking Dead

• (20:08) Taking on a persona in acting

• (21:45) Future acting roles

• (22:50) Family dynamic at home

• (26:45) God’s perfect timing

In the latest episode of The Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Johnson and Summer Bowie, who serve together as the senior pastors at Victory Church. As a husband and wife who share the role of senior pastor, the couple breaks down how the dynamic works for them, developing community in an online world, and intentional diversity within Victory Church.

Breakdown

• (0:00) Introduction

• (2:07) Personal background and leadership journey

• (6:10) The model of husband and wife teams at work

• (10:30) Dynamic of working with a spouse

• (15:57) Mentoring future leaders at Victory Church

• (20:50) Developing community in the church in an online world

• (24:20) Intentional diversity within the church

• (30:04) A trip to the Holy Land

In the latest episode of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with first-year Hebron football head coach Jonathan Gess. Prior to making the move to HCA, Gess won six GHSA State Championships at Eagles Landing Christian Academy and became the first head coach in the state of Georgia to win five consecutive state championships.

In this episode, Gess outlines his hallmarks for a successful program, looks back on his playing career and journey into coaching, and the role of sports and family in today’s culture. Before he led Hebron to a 5-0 record and the best start in school history, Gess shared his vision for HCA and what he thought the team could accomplish during his inaugural season at Hebron.

Breakdown

• (0:00) Intro

• (0:46) Expectations coming to Hebron

• (3:30) The hallmarks of a great program

• (6:05) Quality over quantity - Advice from Chip Kelly and Gus Malzahn

• (10:39) Building a staff through belief and relationships

• (13:16) Playing background at The Citadel

• (17:05) The long journey into coaching

• (22:55) The process to six GHSA State Championships at ELCA

• (27:38) The role of sports in family

• (30:58) Previewing the 2022 season and HCA’s jump to Region 8-AAA

• (41:35) Creating a brotherhood at Hebron

In the latest episode of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with David Cortman, who serves as senior counsel and vice president of U.S. litigation with Alliance Defending Freedom. He has practiced law for over 25 years, and currently supervises attorneys and legal staff who specialize in constitutional law, focusing on religious freedom, free speech, and sanctity of life.

Breakdown

• (1:30) Personal background and journey

• (7:05) Career change / Law School

• (11:30) Mentoring the next generation

• (14:35) US Supreme Court ruling on Maine’s ban of using public funds at religious schools

• (16:35) Future impact in ruling of Maine’s case for the Establishment Clause

• (21:05) Separation of Church and State

• (24:30) Supreme Court ruling’s impact on Georgia GOAL

• (29:58) Freedom of religion for every faith

• (32:30) Social and political division in the United States

• (35:58) Cortman argues and wins religious liberties case in front of US Supreme Court

• (41:00) Importance of standing up for religious liberties in today’s culture

Welcome to the Joy of Leadership Podcast with your host, Dr. James Taylor. On this podcast, we explore the passion and purpose of leadership. We do so by talking with recognized leaders who do not merely have jobs, but men and women who are called to their chosen sphere of influence.