Leaders Who Create

Leaders Who Create Leaders: Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a journey. In this episode join Jason Squires as he sits down with John Cassetto to explore what it really means to lead and to be led. From discovering our own leadership paths to helping others see the potential within themselves, the guys talk about the balance between humility and confidence, the true measure of success, and the impact of multiplying leaders. Stick around to the end to hear who John wants to share a meal with.

Leaders Who Create Leaders: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Darren Penny in a podcast crossover! Darren was recently on The Life You're Made For with his wife and familiar voice on The Table, Dr. Heather Penny. He said something on that podcast that we wanted to dig a little deeper on as we kick off this month of Leaders Who Create Leaders. Check out Episode 86 of The Life You're Made For as well as Episode 181 of The Table where Darren talks about creating your inner circle.

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires in a conversation with David Cummings, church leader in Northwest Indiana and Director of the ReFuel Conference. Together, they unpack practical strategies for planning events that truly serve your community. Discover how to identify your purpose, clarify your audience, and build events that function as powerful resources. Learn why collaboration matters—because we are better together, and stronger when we don’t lead alone. Explore more about the ReFuel Conference at https://refuelconference.com.

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Mark MacDonald, Founder of Be Known For Something, a leader in branding and communication. In this episode, Jason and Mark dive into how organizations and leaders can use creativity to create resources while maintaining a strong brand strategy. Discover why staying on brand is critical for engagement, how to keep communication consistent without becoming stale, and what it takes to build resources that truly connect with your people. If you’re a leader, communicator, or creative looking to balance branding and innovation, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss!

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Johnny Burkhalter (a.k.a. Johnny B) to talk about the power of humor in creating resources. In this episode, Jason and Johnny dive into how humor makes difficult topics easier to understand, why pacing is key when using comedy, and how laughter can become a powerful leadership and communication tool. Get ready for practical insights, a lot of laughs, and a surprise answer at the end when Johnny reveals the one person he’d love to share a meal with.

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Alex Smith. Alex is on staff at The Pointe Church in Eastanollee, GA. Alex shares how her passion for helping others started, whether creating resources was intentional or a natural outflow of her church role, and what her process looks like for turning ideas into practical tools anyone can use. In this conversation, Alex opens up about the challenges she’s faced when hitting creative walls, how she pushes through, and the advice she’d give to new content creators who are just starting out. If you’re a worship leader, keyboard player, or content creator looking for inspiration, this is a podcast you won’t want to miss. Check out Alex on Instagram @alexonthekeyz.

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Jeremy Spears, an Annie Award–winning Story Artist who has helped bring to life some of Disney’s most beloved films, including Encanto, Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia, Moana, and Frozen. Jeremy pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a story artist from his day-to-day responsibilities to the collaborative process of shaping characters and storylines alongside directors, writers, and animators. In this conversation, Jeremy shares the moment that first sparked his passion for animation, how he stays inspired when creativity is his full-time job, and why pursuing personal projects—like hand-carving wooden sculptures in his Whittle Woodshop keeps his artistry thriving. Stick around until the end to hear which Disney character Jeremy would love to share a meal with, and what would be on the table. If you’re passionate about storytelling, animation, or the creative process, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Learn more about Jeremy and a new film he is working on at https://www.forevergreenfilm.com/

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: What does creativity truly mean in today’s world of artificial intelligence? Join Jason Squires in conversation with Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor Brian Taylor as they dive into the evolving relationship between human imagination and AI. Together, they explore how to keep your creative muscle strong while using AI tools, where to draw the line between AI as a collaborator versus a tool, and how the next decade could redefine creativity altogether. Whether you’re a creator, leader, or simply curious about the intersection of technology and artistry, this episode will inspire and challenge you to see the future of creative work in a whole new way.

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down to talk all things creativity with worship leader, songwriter, and artist Jonas Woods. They talk about where inspiration comes from, how to grab it when it catches you off guard, and how it can shift over time. Jonas shares stories, practical advice for songwriters feeling stuck, and a few favorite eats from his travels across the country. Learn more about Jonas at https://www.jonaswoods.net

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with worship leader, songwriter, and creative thinker Brent Brunson for a deep dive into the rhythms of inspiration, leadership, and artistic growth. Brent shares where he finds his creative spark—whether it’s through specific places, daily practices, or the people who surround him. Together, they explore the tension between pursuing creative excellence and crafting meaningful experiences that lead others well. Whether you're a worship leader, artist, or someone navigating a creative calling, this conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical insight to keep your creative spark alive. Follow Brent on Instagram @BrentBrunsonMusic.