Every leader knows that good leadership doesn’t come without experiencing pain… But are we equipped to handle that pain with the right kind of thinking? Dr. Sam Chand (a personal hero of mine and the President Emeritus at Beulah Heights University) knows the ins and outs of leadership success and struggles. His manyHis powerful life-journey and his many books and resources has helped leaders all over the world learn to release dreams, build a healthy team, and strong leadership development. He joins us in this episode to ask the real questions: “What does church growth have to do with leadership?” “How can I differentiate between good growth pains and my own stupidity causing pain?” “As a leader, what questions should I be asking my team in meetings?” “How can I handle change to the best of my ability?” Dr. Chand says it best: “There is no growth without change, no change without loss, and no loss without pain.” I can’t wait for you to listen.

Andy Stanley, founding pastor of North Point Community Church, joins the podcast to talk leadership and his new book Better Decisions Fewer Regrets

132: Praying in the New Year after a Year of God Seeming Silent by Rusty George

Bonus Episode: Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talks family, faith, forgiveness by Rusty George

131: Jonathan Pokluda on Helping Teens Become Adults, Date, and Find a Church that they Connect with by Rusty George

What are those things you are praying for in 2021? Let me share a few things that I am praying for this year.

So many of us are looking to 2021 through the shadow of 2020. In this episode, Mike Linch of "Linch with a Leader" joins me to discuss how we can define our spiritual leadership in 2021. And whether you're a leader of a church or a business or any sort of group, we believe that it's key that we leaders lean in this new year and define our spiritual leadership based on what God has to say. Mike is the pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA, is the kind of leader you want to stand behind, and I can't wait for you to hear what he has to say.

Best-selling author, renowned pastor of North Point Church, and one of my personal heroes: Andy Stanley joins me in this episode today to discuss his new book "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Steps to Help You Determine Your Next Move". Andy shares his journey of how he learned to make decisions as a leader, father, and pastor. He shares the five questions we all need to ask before making decisions, and they're life-changing.

I learn a lot from being a pastor. I also learn a lot from being a father. And, I learn a lot from being a follower of Jesus just trying to love God and love others and serve Him with my life. 2020 is wrapping up, and I've been thinking on all of the lessons I've learned from this unprecedented year. Take a listen, and share in the comments what lessons these last twelve months have taught you.

Film stars Ryan McPartlin (actor known for his role in Chuck) and Dan Angel (writer, producer, actor) join me in this episode to share what Hallmark movies have to teach us about Christmas. They're experience and expertise in these films gives us a fun and insightful inside look into the world of these films. They're more than just movies, and I can't wait for you to hear why.