Leading and Learning with David Spell

To celebrate the release of his fourth novel, Running Towards the Abyss, David reads a section from his first novel, When the Future Ended. This was the book that launched the exciting Zombie Terror War Series. Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for links to all four books!

In the last episode, David discussed what it takes to get your manuscript ready for publication. Today, he talks about the publication process itself. Should you self-publish or try to go the traditional publishing route? How much is it going to cost you? Should you buy a cover or build your own? David will answer these questions and several others.

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As he gets ready to release his fourth novel and eleventh book, David discusses his process of getting the manuscript ready to publish. He deals with the important topics of editing, revising, and getting feedback from people who might be able to help you get a character's point-of-view right.

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David shares some important leadership lessons from the book of Ezra. Make sure you stop by DavidSpell.com to support the show and check out this week's resource highlights!

What words would other people use to describe your leadership style? Would they use words like angry, insecure, impatient, or jealous? Or would they use words like patient, gentle, loyal, and kind? David digs into one of the most often neglected areas of leadership in this episode.

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Jesus said, "You shall love your neighbor as you love yourself." (Mark 12:31) This statement has enormous implications for leaders, whether they would consider themselves a Christian or not. What part does love play in the area of our leadership?

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"Don't let your little boys play with toy guns. It might make them aggressive."

"Don't let your boys play contact sports. They might get hurt."

"Don't teach them to fight back when a bigger kid is bullying them. If they fight back, boys will get the idea that violence solves problems."

Have you ever heard these sayings? In today's show, David talks about the innate warrior spirit that is inside of boys and men. Some of the ideas that he shares go against the grain of political correctness in today's society. At the same time, there has never been a greater need than for real men to take their place in their families, churches, schools, and jobs.

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There seems to be a concerted attack on masculinity in western society. Gender confusion has been become a major field of study for psychiatrists. With masculinity under attack and so many people confused about their sexuality, boys are growing up with no idea of what true manhood looks like.

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If you are a Christian, you may find yourself frustrated at times because you don't spend the time reading the Bible that you know you should. David provides several helpful tips to make your time in God's Word more profitable. He also gives us several great resources to help you get the most out of your Bible study. These are found in the show notes at DavidSpell.com.

All parents know that they need to spend quality time with their children. David shares five important reasons why you should spend time reading to your kids. It is a habit that will pay rich dividends in the lives of your children.