We humans tend to think we know what something feels like, until we experience it firsthand. With COVID-19, there is no lack of opinions about what it feels like. “It’s just a bad flu” or “It’s a made-up crisis” are some of the more popular opinions. In today’s podcast, we talk about the impact of COVID-19 on our relationships, our bodies, and our minds. And how these realities should shape the way we as leaders think, feel, and respond to those suffering with the virus

In today's pod John and Jim unpack some practical ways leaders can develop a most important character quality . . . resilience. The word resilient is defined as being capable of withstanding shock without permanent rupture. In other words, it's the ability to bounce back. Today's pod will outline three things leaders can do to help them bounce back in these most difficult of times

In today’s pod, we going to turn the mic around as John interviews his cohost, Jim Wiegand, as he lays out a proven, simple-to-follow method that helps churches with one of their most pressing problems . . . rebuilding their volunteer force. Today’s pod is loaded with practical, easy to follow tips that will help you build teams again.

By now, most of us thought we would be on the other side of the pandemic. Back to growing, visioning, releasing, discipling, etc. Over the past few weeks, we’ve observed fresh weariness among leaders. A recurring sentiment has been, “when is this going to let up?”

Today’s pod unpacks two critical questions every leader must ask and then answer if they want to keep leading effectively during a most challenging season

If the last 13-14 months have revealed anything, it’s our need to revisit the way we disciple. Today we welcome Brian Pruitt back to the Leading From Alignment Podcast for Part Two of a two-part conversation. Brian serves as Outreach & Discipleship Pastor at Saginaw First Assembly. Today’s pod is packed full of practical gems that will get you and your church started down the pathway of more effective/impactful discipleship

If the last 13-14 months have revealed anything, it’s our need to revisit the way we disciple. Today we welcome Brian Pruitt to the Leading From Alignment Podcast for Part One of a two-part conversation. Brian serves as Outreach & Discipleship Pastor at Saginaw First Assembly. Today’s pod is packed full of practical gems that will get you and your church started down the pathway of more effective/impactful discipleship

We’ve heard more than one pastor tell us the reason they overwork is they don’t want to disappoint people. On multiple occasions, Jesus didn’t do what people expected Him to do. And yet the Scriptures tell us He finished His mission. Today’s pod outlines the reasons leaders fear disappointing those they lead, how they can overcome this fear, and why it matters

Most leaders have an innate drive to be successful. The challenge is . . . what is success? In many ways, how we define success defines us . . . our choices, our priorities, our relationships, etc. In today’s pod, Jim & John unpack fresh thoughts about what true success looks like, and how to move toward it as leaders.

Isn’t strange that often when we’re experiencing a season of tremendous growth, we can find ourselves anxious and depressed? On the surface, it doesn’t add up. But when you dig deeper, it’s really not that hard to figure out why. Today’s pod gets personal as John unpacks three critical errors he made during seasons of growth and momentum

One of the more challenging responsibilities of a senior leader is dealing with their team’s performance. Especially when a member of that team is underperforming. Dealing with a staff member’s lack of good outcomes starts with you. Today’s pod will outline a practical pathway to addressing performance issues with your team