Chris Brown sits down for an in-depth conversation with Christine Caine. Christine is an activist, evangelist, best-selling author, international speaker, and founder of the A21 anti-trafficking campaign. She’s also the founder of Propel Women, an organization that empowers women to step into their calling. Her latest book, Unexpected, came out last month. Christine and Chris talk about what happens in leadership when expectations are not met resulting in an expectation gap. They also discus

Chris Brown is joined by Eric Geiger, author and senior vice president of LifeWay Christian Resources to catch up on Eric’s latest book How to Ruin Your Life: And Starting Over When You Do. Eric shares the story of King David found in 2 Samuel 11, revealing four dangers surrounding the king before his implosion. Later, they talk about the danger of pride, entitlement and how to stay humble and confident, especially as leaders. Then, Chris speaks with two-time GRAMMY winner and globally known

Brian Houston is the global senior pastor at Hillsong Church. He’s the type of leader who passionately ministers to churches that span 20 countries, yet unapologetically slips out of important board meetings to watch his son play rugby. Brian understands that life balance is tough for any pastor, no matter the size of your church. On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown talks with Brian about his new book, “There Is More”, which covers everything from life ba

Leadership lessons aren’t limited to ministry. In this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown talks with two athletes who have grown to become influential leaders themselves: World Series champion Darryl Strawberry and former Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles. First, Chris speaks with legendary slugger Strawberry about the hard lessons he learned regarding addiction and brokenness during his 17-year MLB career. Strawberry talks about how he’s turned his life ar

In this bonus episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown takes a phone call from listener Dan, media director for his Michigan church of around 200 Sunday attendees. Dan wants to know what he should do about an eager and ambitious young worship director who wants to meet with him about upgrading gear. The young worship director’s heart is in the right place, Dan believes, but he wants to encourage this young leader to focus more on the people on his team and less on new equipment. 

This episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast finds host Chris Brown speaking with three guests who are leading their congregations and their teams toward healthier churches and more robust ministries. First, Chris talks with Brady Boyd, senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brady is the author of five books, including “Addicted to Busy: Recovery for the Rushed Soul.” That book is the inspiration for their conversation on how to balance working hard with resting

Robby Gallaty is passionate about discipleship, because he’s the product of it. When Pastor David Platt was still a seminary student, he discipled Robby and led him down a path to radical, Christ-centered life transformation. And Robby has since transformed the lives of so many others. On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown talks with Robby, now senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and president/founder of Replicate Ministrie

Levi Lusko is senior pastor of Fresh Life Church (a multi-site church in Montana and Utah) and a speaker to church leaders and other Christians around the world. He’s also a big advocate of addressing the topics few others readily discuss—the topics that make many people in church environments uncomfortable, including sex and grief. On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, Levi joins host Chris Brown to talk about why he feels it’s so important for church leaders to discuss un

For the past two decades, Mac Richard has led Lake Hills Church in Austin, Texas—the same church he founded in 1997 with his wife Julie. Now Mac is a leader of leaders, and in November he released his book The Trust Protocol: The Key to Building Stronger Families, Teams, and Businesses (Baker Books). On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, he joins host Chris Brown to take a deep dive into leadership principles centered on trust. Mac talks about the lessons he’s learned as both

On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, Dave Ramsey joins host Chris Brown to talk about a recent event Dave hosted in October for 40 of the country’s top pastors: The Stewardship Summit. With Dave and guest John Maxwell guiding the conversation, the pastors dug deep into the idea of biblical stewardship, and why it matters that it’s taught in churches nationwide. Next, Chris welcomes guest Brad Formsma to talk about generosity. Brad is the founder and president of I Like Giving, an organization dedicated to creating a movement of generosity by telling stories about giving. On the podcast, he talks about why generosity matters, how pastors can cast a vision for it to their churches, and what his organization is doing to partner with them in that effort.