In this episode of the Denison Forum Podcast, Dr. Mark Turman engages in a deep conversation with Robin Pou, an executive coach and author, about the complexities of leadership. They explore Robin's personal faith journey and the importance of listening to God's voice. They discuss the significance of relationships in faith, the purpose of vocational work, and the role of doubt in leadership. 

 In this conversation, Robin Pou discusses the themes of forgiveness, purpose, and leadership within the context of faith and work. He emphasizes the importance of forgiveness as a spiritual discipline, the struggles leaders face in forgiving others, and the necessity of finding purpose in one's career as a form of ministry. The discussion also touches on the reception of his book, The Reluctant Disciple, and the differences between leading in ministry versus business. Finally, Robin reframes the concept of pressure as a privilege, encouraging listeners to embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.

• (02:58): Robin Pou's Background and Faith Journey
• (05:52): The Reluctant Disciple: A Catalyst for Change
• (09:09): Listening to God's Voice
• (11:53): The Importance of Relationship in Faith
• (14:53): Understanding Purpose in Vocational Work
• (18:04): Miracles and Daily Encounters with God
• (21:03): The Role of Doubt in Leadership
• (23:54): Forgiveness and the Reluctant Disciple
• (27:02): The Power of Forgiveness
• (30:18): Struggles with Forgiveness in Leadership
• (34:25): Finding Purpose in the Workplace
• (37:18): Contentment in Current Circumstances
• (44:08): Leading in Ministry vs. Business
• (51:47): Reframing Pressure as a Privilege

• Episode Transcript (PDF)
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• https://robinpou.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinpou/

As a result of a kidnapping and near-death experience on a mission trip in Africa, Robin Pou wrote The Reluctant Disciple, an inspirational parable of how to reconcile the pursuit of business success with a purpose-driven life.

Robin is an Executive Coach, Author, Speaker, and Founder of a leadership development firm with a mission to make bad leadership extinct by building high-achieving individuals into leaders who value their teams and grow meaningful businesses. As an executive coach and frequent keynote speaker on leadership trends, he works with Fortune 500 executives and CEOs of high-growth organizations. Robin has also authored two books and shares his latest leadership insights in a popular weekly newsletter called The Confident Leader. Robin’s leadership development programs operate to inspire, teach, and train confident leaders to overcome doubt, build businesses that matter, and reach their full potential.

Robin lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife Karen and their three kiddos: Robert, Cate, and Boyd (and their pandemic puppy, Charlie).

Dr. Mark Turman is the Executive Director of Denison Forum and Vice President of Denison Ministries. Among his many duties, Turman is most notably the host of The Denison Forum Podcast. He is also the chief strategist for DF Pastors, which equips pastors and church leaders to understand and transform today’s culture.

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