Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Jeremy Taylor, the President of the Tyndale House Foundation. Jeremy’s story is one of remarkable stewardship and growth. His grandfather started Tyndale House in the 1950s with a simple mission to make the Bible more accessible, and today, under Jeremy’s leadership, it has become the largest independent Christian publisher in the world. His work is deeply rooted in a generational legacy of stewardship and the mission to engage, equip, and empower local leaders in global contexts for gospel impact. Jeremy’s leadership journey is a powerful study in radical generosity and the posture of obedience. He shares insights on how generosity doesn't start with riches, but with a heart of service. He continues to explain examples of ways to be generous with your Labor, Influence, Finances, and Expertise. Join us as we talk about building a culture of generosity, the importance of obedience, and how to steward a family legacy that outlasts you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:24 Jeremy Taylor Intro

01:19 Welcome Jeremy Taylor

01:24 The Origins Of Tyndale

03:51 Early Rejection - Founding Tyndale House

05:38 Billy Graham Gives Away Copies Of Living Letters

07:15 The Billy Graham Association Orders More

09:44 The Size Of Tyndale Today

11:08 Jeremy’s Journey - Continuing The Legacy

12:30 Generosity As A Family Value

14:26 Cultivating Generosity

16:24 Servant Leadership - Generosity Without Wealth

18:48 Discernment With Partnerships

19:52 Four Elements To Receive 

21:27 Servant Leadership - Obedience To Christ

23:10 The Editorial Experience

25:10 The Most Effective Authors

26:56 We Need Lots Of Good Books

29:09 Writing A Book Vs. Publishing One

30:48 Generously Investing In Community

33:08 Being Generous From A Business Mentality

35:48 Six Categories Of Grants

37:09 Remaining Faithful Amidst Failure

39:11 God Doesn’t Promise Material Blessings

42:39 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

46:01 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

49:01 Closing

Learn more about Tyndale House Foundation and Publishing here:

https://tyndale.foundation/

https://www.tyndale.com/

https://generousgiving.org/

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Mark Vincent. Mark is an executive advisor known for helping leaders around the world think beyond quarterly results and lean into legacy, succession, and long-term stewardship. He helps leaders define the deeper why behind what they do and recognize whether they are truly leaning into growth, resisting it, or simply pretending to. Join us as we explore how to navigate change in a rapidly shifting world and what it means to lead not just with authority, but as a steward preparing something to outlast you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:24 Mark Vincent Intro

00:56 Welcome Mark Vincent

01:06 Mark’s Journey - Becoming A Renowned Mentor

03:30 Identifying Leaders Willing To Put In The Work

05:10 Pretending To Lean In Is Harmful

07:14 Process Consultation

10:19 When The Why Doesn’t Lead To Success

13:16 Unlocking The Deepest Why’s

15:43 Adopt A Learning Posture

18:24 The Largest Hurdles Leaders Need To Overcome

21:56 The Maestro Effect

24:56 Four Key Elements For Legacy 

27:47 Stewardship In The Context Of Business

30:20 Adapting Stewardship Into Leadership

33:48 The Future Of Leadership Mindset

35:15 Normal Is Constant Change

37:56 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

41:20 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

41:57 Closing

Learn more about Mark here:

https://marklvincent.com

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Peter Greer. Peter is the President and CEO of HOPE International, a global nonprofit focused on poverty alleviation through biblically based microfinance. In this episode, Peter shares how humility, accountability, and faith-driven stewardship shape healthy leadership. He talks about navigating growth, resisting pride, and what it really takes to steward success well over the long term.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:38 Peter Greer Intro

01:15 Welcome Peter Greer

01:21 Peter’s Journey - The Path To Hope International

03:54 Hope’s Mission

05:38 What The Fight Against Poverty Looks Like

06:48 Writing From A Place Of Questioning

09:19 Stay On Mission - Start With Why

10:41 Write Your Own Eulogy

13:09 Rooting For Your Rivals

14:43 The Problem With Viewing Other Nonprofits As Rivals 

17:09 Leading With Prayer 

20:24 Servant Leadership - How To Not Lose Your Way

22:09 The Servant Leader Is The Primary Beneficiary

24:27 The Importance Of Character

26:19 How We Over-Inflate Ourselves And Minimize Others

28:03 Servant Leadership - Generosity

29:57 God And Money 

31:33 Find Yourself A Mentor

33:29 Look At Who You Are Pouring Into

34:20 The Constellation Of Relationships

36:20 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

39:09 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

39:48 Closing

Learn more about Peter here:

https://www.peterkgreer.com/

https://www.peterkgreer.com/books/

https://howleaderslosetheirway.com/

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Josh Block. Josh is the former president of Block Imaging, a medical imaging equipment company that grew from about $30 million to over $200 million under his leadership. What makes Josh’s leadership journey so unique is how he suddenly went from sales rep to president in a single weekend at 29 years old. Out of this unexpected crash-course in leadership, Josh realized that the speed of the leader is the speed of the team, so he built a simple framework he calls the three T’s: Together, Thoughtful, and Transparent. In his book, People Matter at Work, he unpacks the three T’s and challenges leaders to see how their leadership shapes culture, performance, and the people around them. Join us, and learn how the most successful companies in the world are building from the inside out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:26 Josh Block Intro

01:14 Welcome Josh Block

01:19 Josh’s Journey - Thrown Into Leadership

03:27 Good And Bad Of Family Business

04:20 Creating A Place People Love To Work

05:13 The Three T’s

07:00 Bridging The Gap Between Caring And Impact

08:00 Understanding People’s Stories

9:48 Servant Leadership - Realizing You Are Imperfect

11:38 What Block Imaging Does

12:31 Three T’s In Practice

14:12 Team Exercises To Flex “T Muscles”

15:35 Company Life Cycles

16:24 Thinking About The Future Generations

17:08 Visualizing The Future To Set Goals

18:29 “You Miss 100% Of The Shots You Don’t Take”

20:36 Servant Leadership - People Matter

22:33 Bring Up The Gap

24:07 Difficult But Rewarding Conversations

26:52 Dealing With Disconnects

28:23 How To Build A Leadership Team

29:39 Accountability For Large Teams

30:45 Spreading Ownership Throughout The Team

32:09 The Future Of People Matter At Work

33:59 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

35:17 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

35:51 Closing

Learn more about Josh's book and Block Imaging here:

https://peoplematteratwork.com/

https://www.blockimaging.com/

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we welcome Bill Wichterman. Bill served as a senior advisor to President George W. Bush and worked closely with leaders at the highest levels of government. In this episode, Bill shares what it looks like to steward power with humility, serve faithfully behind the scenes, and lead with integrity in high-pressure environments. He talks about faith, influence, and why character, not position, is the most important part of becoming a great servant leader.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:56 Bill Wichterman Intro

01:36 Welcome Bill Wichterman

01:42 Bill’s Journey - From Missionary To Presidential Advisor

03:57 Misconceptions About Government

05:58 Servant Leadership - Humility In Politics

08:36 Power Given By The Holy Spirit

10:59 Wielding Power As A Means Not An End

12:30 Psalm 39 - How We Live In Light Of Our Future Deaths

14:01 “My Life Is Not A Gift To Me” 

15:22 Stewards, Not Owners

16:35 Your Finances Show Where Your Heart Is

19:00 Giving God All, Not Just A Cut

22:25 Be A Saver, Don’t Be A Hoarder

24:35 Are You Willing To Do What God Asks?

26:34 How To Share Your Finances

29:35 Learn How To Be A Steward

30:25 Profit In God’s Design

33:10 What Do You Do With Your Investments?

34:17 From Advisor To Author And Consultant

36:00 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

38:49 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

39:44 Closing

Learn more about Bill’s book here:

https://stewardsnotowners.com/

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome John Richmond. John has spent decades helping leaders grow through intentional mentoring and discipleship. In this episode, John shares why relationships are central to leadership development, how walking alongside others shapes character, and why leadership is more about who you are becoming than what you accomplish. He unpacks the principles that have guided his approach to mentoring and the practices he has developed, that will help you become a better servant leader.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:28 John Richmond Intro

01:00 Welcome John Richmond

01:07 John's Journey - From Lawyer To Fighting Against Trafficking

02:10 International Justice Mission - An Eye Opener

03:59 Ambassador-at-Large

05:03 Misconceptions Of Trafficking

06:43 How Big Is The Issue?

08:03 First Steps To Combat Trafficking

09:20 Servant Leadership - Elevating Others Above You

11:08 Government Doesn't Move Quickly

13:42 What Can You Do To Fight Trafficking?

15:24 How To Engage In The Fight

17:57 How Success Is Measured In The Fight

20:40 Stolen Bike Analogy

22:20 What Trafficking Actually Starts Out Like

23:33 Selling A False Dream

25:34 10 Principles To Protect Your Family Against Trafficking

28:58 1 - Understand Your Purpose

29:53 2 - Know Your Name

32:44 3 - People Are More Important Than Stuff

33:49 4 - Speak Truth And Love

34:45 5 - Feelings Are Not Actions

37:27 6 - Know How To Stop

38:31 7 - Finish The Job

39:19 8 - Be Generous

40:54 9 - Happen To Your Life

42:41 10 - Make Wrong Things Right

44:49 Ten Rapid Fire Questions

46:27 The Importance Of Being A Servant Leader

46:59 How To Keep Your Kids Safe

49:11 Closing

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https://www.atlasfree.org/

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Clare De Graaf. Clare is a longtime ministry leader, author, and founder of the ministry known for helping people live out the teachings of Jesus in practical ways. In this episode, Clare shares how his leadership journey was shaped by success, burnout, and a deep reevaluation of what it means to follow Jesus faithfully. He talks about the tension between ambition and obedience, the cost of surrender, and how true servant leadership begins when we stop trying to build our own kingdom and start serving God’s kingdom. Join us as Clare unpacks the lessons that reshaped his faith journey and what his journey looked like from ambition to surrender.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:19 Clare De Graaf Intro

01:00 Welcome Clare De Graaf

01:05 Clare’s Journey - Origins Of His Business Drive

03:12 Ambitions Of A Young Clare

06:04 A Product Of Their Own

07:19 A Dire Diagnosis Brings Change

10:45 Giving Up Private Jet Money

11:39 The Start Of Venture Capital Ministry

14:32 Learning To Be Obedient

17:47 The 10-Second Rule - Obedience For Dummies

20:19 “Why Wouldn’t You Take The First Step?”

22:49 Servant Leadership - Being A Leader That Can Be Trusted

24:18 The 60-Day Confidence Guarantee

26:00 “The Rich Christian’s Bible” Teaser

27:56 How Much Is Enough?

31:35 Setting A Finish Line Before You Get There

34:56 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

38:38 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

40:52 Closing

Learn more about Clare here:

https://www.claredegraaf.com/

https://www.claredegraaf.com/the-10-second-rule

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Adam Christing. Adam is a professional comedian, magician, and keynote speaker who has spent decades studying how humor builds connection and trust. In this episode, Adam shares how laughter can break down walls, disarm tension, and create environments where people feel safe and valued. He explains why humor is not about ego or performance, but about service, and how it can be used intentionally to elevate others. Join us as Adam unpacks why humor, when used well, becomes a powerful display of servant leadership.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:15 Adam Christing Intro

00:49 Welcome Adam Christing

01:31 Adam’s Journey - Class Clown To Legendary MC

02:53 Clean Comedians - Funny Doesn’t Always Need To Be Filthy

03:35 Leading As A Comedian

05:47 Planned Spontaneity

06:25 Reading The Energy Of A Room

08:11 “Ha-thenticity” - Being Humorously Authentic

09:52 The Laughter Factor - Building Connections Using Comedy

12:43 The Magic Of Humor

13:17 Servant Leadership - The 5 Laugh Languages

15:00 The First Laugh Language - Surprise

16:10 The Second Laugh Language - Poke

17:54 Complexity Of Sarcasm-Based Comedy

20:04 The Third Laugh Language - In-Jokes

21:16 The Fourth Laugh Language - Word Play

22:03 The Fifth Laugh Language - Amplify

23:44 How To Be Tactful When Poking Fun

26:24 Servant Leadership - Celebrating People With Humor

29:29 The Laugh Language Quiz

32:00 When The Jokes Don’t Land

33:48 “If You Live For Their Praise, You Die By Their Criticism”

35:43 Using Nerves As An Adrenaline Boost

37:09 How To Start Being Funny

39:05 Narrowing It Down To Talking Points

40:08 Bonding With 1 On 1 Humor

42:24 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

48:52 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

51:03 Closing

Learn more about Adam here:

https://adamchristing.com/

Figure out your Laugh Language here:

https://thelaughterfactor.com/

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Twelve people in history have ever walked on the moon. Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by one of them. Charlie Duke served as the Lunar Module Pilot for Apollo 16 and became the tenth person to walk on the moon. In this episode, Charlie shares what it was like to be part of one of the most extraordinary missions in human history, but explains that his life was changed far more by what happened after he returned to Earth.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:17 Charlie Duke Intro

01:10 Welcome Charlie Duke

01:27 Charlie’s Journey - The Road To Becoming An Astronaut

02:42 CapCom For The First Moon Landing

04:00 Watching The First Steps On The Moon

05:27 Servant Leadership - Doing Things To The Best Of Your Ability

07:26 Highly Accurate Simulations

08:56 The Drive To Study The Moon After Apollo 11

10:24 The Apollo 13 Crisis 

12:48 Accuracy Of The Apollo 13 Movie

13:41 Complications Landing For Apollo 16

16:15 “Being Home Again” On The Moon

17:19 Rover Revolutionizes Lunar Study

19:00 Big Muley - The Largest Rock Sample

21:08 Responding To Moon Landing Deniers

23:00 Remote Control Video From Earth

24:33 “Why Risk A Life For A Mars Trip?”

26:13 Excitement For Artemis 2

27:00 Life After NASA

28:41 The Dukes Meet Jesus

30:46 Called Out By The Bible

33:39 God Calls Us To Be Servant Leaders

34:27 Seeing God’s Hand In It All

36:49 Apollo 17 - Hopes To Go Back

37:33 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

38:26 Eating Astronaut Food

42:50 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

44:19 Closing

Learn more about Charlie here:

https://charlieduke.com/

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Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Brad Formsma. Brad is the founder of I Like Giving, an organization focused on inspiring generosity and joyful giving. In this episode, Brad shares how his own journey shaped his passion for generosity, why giving changes the giver as much as the receiver, and how generosity fuels healthier leadership. He talks about shifting from obligation to joy, creating cultures of gratitude, and how giving is essential to becoming a better servant leader.

Timestamps:

00:00 Opening

00:14 Brad Formsma Intro

00:45 Welcome Brad Formsma

00:59 Brad’s Journey - How Do You Learn To Like Giving

02:23 People’s First Take On Giving

04:14 Giving Is For Everyone

05:46 How To Solve For Generosity For Everyone

06:56 Teaching Generous Thoughts In Children’s Books

08:37 The Seven Ways Of Living Generously

09:31 Start Giving Without Worrying About Getting It Right

11:57 Give Cheerfully, Not Out Of Obligation

14:25 How To Lead A Business Generously

16:14 Different Ways The Seven Ways Can Look

17:18 An Unforgettable Generosity Story

19:29 Be Giving Oriented For Happy Workers

20:36 Taking The Seven Ways Home

21:54 Servant Leadership - The Key Pillar Of Giving

23:58 Don’t Dwell On Missed Giving Opportunities

26:20 Giving Together As A Couple

27:57 Approaching Conversations On Giving With Your Spouse

31:24 Make Receiving Not About “Me”

33:35 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions

35:00 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast

37:41 Closing

Learn more about Brad, I Like Giving, and Generous Family here:

https://www.bradformsma.com/ 

https://ilikegiving.com/ 

https://generousfamily.com/

https://generousfamily.com/collections/hat

Check out Brad’s son, Drew, and his work:

https://www.instagram.com/drewformsma/

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