You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 

In this conversation, Ryan Franklin and Dr. David Bernard explore the concept of visionary leadership within the church. Dr. Bernard shares his insights on how to discern a God-given vision, the importance of unity among leaders, and the role of effective communication in fostering a culture of growth. He emphasizes the significance of apostolic identity in church growth and offers practical advice on handling disagreements and encouraging spiritual depth. The discussion culminates in a call for leaders to focus on their core group and to embrace servant leadership as a means to fulfill their God-sized vision.

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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/hkRVlPKwv0A?si=092ct_vKiKv7fBuE 

Description:
Dr. Gregg Makin explains the importance of right-brain, heart-to-heart connection in ministry and leadership. He outlines three keys for relational impact—attunement, emotional connection, and grace—emphasizing that empathy must precede truth for real transformation. Makin also describes his six-month NeuroChange Institute training program, which integrates neuroscience, coaching, and the example of Jesus to help leaders create corrective relational experiences. The program, provisionally approved by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), equips pastors and coaches to foster deeper emotional attunement and lasting change in others.


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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/RwhshyDvGGs?si=3nW_qzHePvOrZqru 

Description:
Dr. Tim Elmore shares lessons from his early years with John Maxwell, who taught him leadership essentials like “off-the-platform charisma” and big-picture thinking. These experiences inspired his passion for developing young leaders. In his book The Future Begins with Z, Elmore explores Generation Z’s unique challenges and potential in the workforce, introducing the “Peter Pan paradox”—where their authority rises as maturity lags. He encourages leaders to listen, coach, and view Gen Z as “the sandpaper on my leadership I didn’t know I needed,” helping refine and strengthen today’s leaders.



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Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching 

YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 


This brief Christmas episode is a heartfelt conversation with pastors and ministry leaders about navigating one of the busiest seasons of the year. Ryan shares simple, practical ways to rest well, handle relational tension with grace and truth, and enter the new year with renewed clarity. A short, honest reminder that you don’t have to carry December alone, and that God is far nearer than you sometimes feel.

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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/49b2kf7UGjA?si=PQm9wobYVNu6vc7L 

Description:
Akil Thompson spoke about true spiritual leadership as aligning completely with God’s agenda rather than one’s own. He shared personal experiences of dying to self, surrendering ambition, and learning that God values character over ministry success. Thompson described seasons where God withheld permission to plan, teaching him obedience and dependence on the Spirit’s leading. Through these lessons, he realized leadership means guiding others away from self-interest and toward God’s kingdom purpose, emphasizing that obedience and humility—not personal achievement—define success in God’s eyes.


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Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching 

YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/hDxHkneqASs?si=MXWSdLog-1XDbxIn 

Description:
In this conversation, Dr. Tom Trimble discusses his book exploring the intersection of sociology, technology, and theology in digital communication. He introduces the STAIRS framework—Self-control, Theology of communication, Anxiety, Identity, Relationships, and Spirituality—to address how technology shapes human behavior, empathy, and faith. Trimble emphasizes applying biblical principles to online interactions, warning of the spiritual and emotional costs of digital dependence and urging believers to reclaim attention, empathy, and relationship with God and others in the digital age.

Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: 
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Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint 

Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching 

YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio: 
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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/hkRVlPKwv0A?si=092ct_vKiKv7fBuE 

Description:
Dr. Gregg Makin shares his journey through a season of deep depression that revealed unprocessed emotions and loneliness beneath his successful ministry life. He explains how growing up in an environment that dismissed feelings led him to rely on logic and spiritual effort rather than emotional connection. Through counseling, self-awareness, and building a supportive “life team,” he learned to process old emotional patterns, connect authentically, and find healing. Makin highlights how unprocessed experiences resurface until they are addressed through relational safety, empathy, and right-brain connection.


Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: 
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint 

Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching 

YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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Connect with Ryan: 
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You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment 

In this episode of The Christian Leader Made Simple Show, Ryan tackles a difficult but necessary subject—egotism in leadership. Pastor Josh Melancon joins the conversation to openly share his own battle with ego and the destructive patterns it can create in ministry. Drawing from his new book Mark of the Least, Josh explains how pride and insecurity can distort a leader’s calling, and how biblical humility offers the path to real transformation. This honest and practical discussion will challenge every leader to examine their heart and embrace the kind of humility that sustains lasting influence.

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melanconministries.com 

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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/urau1D-IsSw?si=fkBKkeBudtXL1OPz 

Description:
As a wife, mom, foster parent, staff minister, and traveling preacher, Mandy Holloway prioritizes her family, submits to her husband and pastors, and guards her time with prayer, worship, and intentional living. She avoids distractions like social media, leans on spiritual accountability, and invests in her health to sustain her calling. One of her most impactful ministry moments came in Uganda, where she confronted a violent demonic manifestation, prayed with authority in Jesus’ name, and witnessed the woman delivered and filled with the Holy Ghost—an experience that confirmed her confidence in the power given to every believer.


Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: 
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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/4GNc-BA4sqQ?si=n9p30WjkjK6ohZPv 

Description:
Dr. Margaret Banks-Butler shares findings from her research on Apostolic Millennials, noting their desire for meaningful engagement, authenticity, mentorship, and involvement in ministry. She explains that while young people are happy in their faith, they expect educated and relational leaders who can guide them with both truth and grace. Transitioning into her book, she unpacks “flow” as the intersection of divine assignment, gifting, and God’s timing. Drawing from psychology and ministry, she stresses that leaders thrive when serving in their true calling and that valuing diverse roles within the church creates stronger, Spirit-led teamwork.


Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today: 
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint 

Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching 

YouTube and Audio Podcast: 
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