Leading and Learning with David Spell

Dr. David continues with his introduction of this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about.

Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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Dr. David introduces this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about.

Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, Asia, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

Show credits:

Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Transition music- Highlight Reel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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Closing music- Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller is David's newest release. This is a brand new series with brand new characters. Here is the description from the back of the book:

"Disgraced former police officer Tyler Garrett only wanted one thing—to disappear. But when a devastating EMP and cyberattack bring the power grid crashing down, hiding is no longer an option. As society crumbles around him and hunger fuels desperation, ordinary people become prey. Gangs and predators rise as law and order vanish.

Reluctantly, Tyler steps back into the role he tried to leave behind. With a past that haunts him and a city falling into chaos, he must decide what kind of man he will be when survival itself is on the line. In a world without phones, without help, and without rules, one man’s choices still matter. He can walk away. Or he can fight.

The Night That Wouldn’t End delivers gritty realism, pulse-pounding action, and unforgettable characters who must fight not only for their lives—but for their humanity.

Perfect for fans of Black Autumn, One Second After, and The Borrowed World."

Thanks for listening. I hope you'll check out The Night that Wouldn't End. I'm working hard on Book Two and will let you know when it is available.

Dr. David challenges us as we move into a New Year about the importance of being willing to try new things. How many of us have stood outside, staring at the door that could lead to our destiny? What would it take for you to step through the doorway in 2026?

Resource Highlights- The Night that Wouldn't End

New Testament Snapshots

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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Closing music- Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Dr. David wraps up this three part series on this important subject. Your church safety team should be one of the most highly trained and professional teams in your church. If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to see how David can help you!

Resource Highlight- The Night that Wouldn't End

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Transition music- Highlight Reel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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In the podcast, David said this was part three, but it's actually part two of this important subject. He identifies and discusses several other key components that every church safety team needs to be trained in.

Resource Highlights- The Night that Wouldn't End

Verbal Judo- George Thompson

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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Transition music- Highlight Reel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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It's not enough to just start a safety ministry at your church. Initial and ongoing training should be in place to develop the team. Good training provides confidence and is a great way to build team chemistry. David provides several areas that need to be a part of every church safety team's curriculum.

Resource Highlight- No Way to Live

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Transition music- Highlight Reel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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Even in 2025, many church leaders and members question the need for a safety team in their congregation. Dr. David discusses a number a reasons why every church should have some kind of safety and security plan in place.

Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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We often hear people bemoan the fact that our schools don't educate our children about money. While this is probably true, the responsibility still rests on the parents to teach their kids financial skills that will set them up for success in life. Dr. David provides four important areas that we should be developing in our children in the area of finances.

Resource Highlights- A Time to Cry

The Total Money Makeover- Dave Ramsey

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

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Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Transition music- Highlight Reel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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Have you ever considered telling your story in book form? David takes us through the process of putting a memoir book together. Most of us have things in our lives that other people could learn from, whether it has been a tragedy we have overcome or a profession that others would want to learn about. Maybe you should consider writing your memoirs!

Resource Highlights- Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded

David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, South America and beyond! Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much!

Show credits:

Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Transition music- Highlight Reel Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

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Closing music- Slow Burn Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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