Leading Second Podcast

By Brandon StewartReligion & Spirituality

Leading Second Podcast episodes

July 14, 2022 S5 Ep. 119 // Joshua Bingle on How To Rest The Right Way (Summer Camp)
We're back with the second episode of our Summer Camp series. This week we are joined by Joshua Bingle from Genesis Church in Spokane, WA. He challenges us about how we look at self-care and how we rest. With our new format for Summer Camp, our panel talks through this teaching, and what rest looks like in their lives.
53 min
July 07, 2022 S5 Ep. 118 // Nichole Moore on the Reason You Might Be Stuck (Summer Camp)
This is the first episode of a 4 part series called Summer Camp. We have an incredible teaching by Nicole Moore from Champion’s Centre in Tacoma, WA, about the discipline of remembrance and how that can unlock some things in our leadership. In a new format just for this series, we have a panel that discusses their thoughts on this teaching and how to apply it.
34 min
June 09, 2022 S5 Ep. 117 // Brandon Stewart on Do You Need a Reset?
What could a reset look like in your life? It’s easy to get into management mode where we are just surviving and no longer thriving in church leadership. Rest and rhythms of renewal are essential if you want to go the distance in ministry. This episode is your reminder to take a second and ask yourself a few questions. We also have a great second chair testimony from Chris Loukos who serves at Elevation Church.
28 min
June 02, 2022 S5 Ep. 116 // Dave Simiele on Leading Second in Every Season
Second chair leadership can look different in every season of life and ministry, so how do we lead second in every season? My conversation today is with Dave Simiele. Dave is on the Senior Management Team at Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach, FL, where he also serves as a Campus Pastor. So listen in as he gives us a masterclass on Leading Second. And be sure not to skip past Joseph Kelley, giving us five keys to overcoming a critical spirit.
50 min
May 26, 2022 S5 Ep. 115 // Jim Wideman on Going the Distance in Ministry
If you’ve been in ministry for some time, you’ve probably felt like quitting. Or at least have asked yourself what the heck you are doing. So, where do you go when moments get tough? Today, I’m excited to bring a new friend to the Leading Second tribe. Jim Wideman is currently the Executive Operations Pastor at The Belonging Co in Nashville, Tennessee. Incredible in its own right, but even more impressive, Jim has a lifetime thriving in the second chair. He’s been in ministry for over 45 years, covering just about any role you can think of. You don’t want to miss the wisdom shared in this episode.
49 min
May 12, 2022 S5 Ep. 114 // 7 Hills Church Team on The DNA of a Great Team
What makes a great team? We all want our teams to be healthy and thriving, so I thought I’d sit down with a few leaders from 7 Hills Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. Under the leadership of Marcus Mecum, this is an incredible team that I’ve grown to respect more and more. So let’s explore the DNA that creates a great team.
46 min
May 05, 2022 S5 Ep. 113 // Nick & Liz Dekold on Carrying the Weight of Ministry with Your Pastor
Our pastors hold a weight we may never even see and won’t ever know unless we sit in that chair. So, how can we help carry that? Here is a conversation with some practical insight and wisdom, regardless of your role or proximity to your pastors. Nick and Liz Dekold from Lakeshore Church in Rockwall, Texas, have been serving on their team for almost 20 years, so they have plenty of experience leading on behalf of their pastors.
58 min
April 28, 2022 S5 Ep. 112 // Clayton Baird on Leadership Health, Affirmation and Identity
Do you ever find yourself tying your identity to the affirmation of those around you? If we're honest, we all can from time to time. Joining us today is my friend Clayton Baird who is on staff at Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida. We talk about health in your church leadership and make sure that we find our identity in Jesus. We also have Jesse Rodriguez offer us five ways to give good feedback.
48 min
April 21, 2022 S5 Ep. 111 // Dillon Ritchie on Faithful in Serving (During the Great Resignation)
What can you learn about ministry and leadership from NASCAR? Our guest today is Dillon Ritchie. An executive pastor at CoastLife Church in Venice, Florida, he gives us a great lesson about racing and talks about being faithful in serving. We also have Jason and Liz Klammor, who share their story about leading in the middle.
47 min
April 07, 2022 S5 Ep. 110 // Temi Pope on Faithful in the Second Chair
As church leaders in the second chair of your ministry, can you handle a no from your pastor? There is tension at times between ambition and submission, and in this episode, I have a conversation with Temi Pope from Union Church where we talk about being faithful in the second chair. We also had a great listener question come in from Mary Jones, asking how to lead individuals who have higher skills than your own.
50 min