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The largest book club team yet! Demerious, Mat, Arri, and I dive into Gene Edwards modern Christian Classic about three kings in Israel's history. King Saul, King David, and wanna-be King Absalom.

The Book Club team shares their highlight and favorite quotes from the book. Tune in to learn and make sure to read The Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards for yourself. 

Keep up with the Book Club Members:

• Demerious' Instagram: @demeriousnelson and @indefensemen
• Arri's Instagram: @realarrievans and @thrivewomensclinic
• Mat doesn't "do" social media but his new company's Instagram: @heartoftexasirrigation

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Esau was the first born son of Isaac, the grandson of Abraham -- however, he did not inherit the promise God made to Abraham. Instead, Esau traded away his birthright and settled in a wilderness. He did become the father a nation and we can learn several leadership insights into his life from his biblical narrative. 

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Dr. Brent Thomason and I discuss 6 questions we can ask while we study scripture. This is not an exhaustive list, but simply a tool we can use to help us grow in understanding of Scripture and how the Truths in God's word can change our lives.

Dr. T's List of Questions:

1. Who are the plot participants in the text?
2. What are the ‘hinge’ words/concepts in the text?
3. Why are they saying this rather than something else?
4. What did it mean to them/then? How does that translate to us/now?
5. What other texts shed light on this one?
6. How does the meaning of this text change my life today?

Dr. T's Favorite Book:
This Momentary Marriage by John Piper

Dr. T's Contributions to Book Projects:
Luther on Leadership
Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Perspectives on Costly Leadership
The Educational Ministry of a Church

Dr. Thomason's Bio Page with DBU

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Arri and I dive into Dr. Henry Cloud's book how to embrace endings in our lives, relationships, and careers. Cloud's book is full of practical application and insight into how we need to change our perspective and practices around endings.

Read the book yourself:
Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry Cloud

Additional Resources:
Seasons of God by Richard Blackaby
Leading Change John Kotter

Follow Arri:
Thrive Women's Clinic
Arri on Instagram - @realarrievans

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I had the honor to connect with Dr.  David Allen. He is THE Preaching Coach. In our conversation, he walks us through 12 steps of sermon preparation and sprinkles in wisdom and insight from Scriptures and his 45+ years of ministry experience. Make sure to check out the following resources and recommendations from Dr. Allen.

Dr. Allen's Website-includes resources, podcast, blog, etc...:
Preaching Coach Website

Dr. Allen's Favorite Book:
Lectures to My Students by Charles Spurgeon

Some of Dr. Allen's Books Mentioned in the Podcast:
Lukan Authorship of Hebrews
NAC Commentary on Hebrews 

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This episode, we welcome a new member to the book club. Arri Evans, who serves as the Mens Minister at Thrive Women's Clinic here in Dallas, joins the team. Arri, Matt and I dive into Stephen Covey's book The Speed of Trust. We spend most of the time unpacking the Core Four (integrity, intent, capabilities, and results) and we each highlight one of the 13 behaviors to build trust with others. Make sure to buy the book for yourself below:

The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. Covey
Next Month's Book: Necessary Endings by Henry Cloud
Arri's Favorite Book : Spiritual Leadership by Oswald Sanders
Thrive Women's Clinic's Website

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In Episode 61, we dive into the life and legacy of Rebekah--the wife of Isaac. She is great study in how a strength and gift pushed too far can create division and strife in a family. Just like so many people, she has traits to admire and behaviors to avoid. Hope you enjoy.

Other Biblical Episodes:
Abraham's Biblical Profile
Isaac's Biblical Profile

Sources:
Bible
The Holman Bible Dictionary

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Chris Comstock, Mat Richter and I dive into a leadership must-read! Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, & Phyllis Hendry wrote this book to help leaders grow as leaders. Tune in to hear our insights and challenges from our time reading how to Lead Like Jesus.

Buy the Book for yourself:
Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Phyllis Hendry

Check out the Lead Like Jesus Website: HERE

To see Chris' Christmas decor, go find him @thechriscomstock on Instagram

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Mike Bonem and I talked about his latest book The Art of Leading Change. In his book, Mike walks through 10 perspectives of leading in ministry, but we only have time to  discuss 4 of them--so you should purchase his book for yourself. Make sure to check out his website and other resources below.

Mike Bonem's Website

Mike's Books:
The Art of Leading Change
Leading from the Second Chair
Thriving in the Second Chair
In Pursuit of Great and Godly Leadership
Leading Congregational Change

Mike's Favorite Books:
Canoeing the Mountains by Todd Bolsinger
Good to Great by Jim Collins
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley Barton

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In episode 58, Chris Comstock, Mat Richter, and I reflect on the book Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Dr. Sam Rima and Dr. Gary McIntosh. Their book is divided into three portions which we all share some of highlights and key lessons in the conversation.

If you want to buy the book for yourself, click the link below:
Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Dr. Sam Rima and Dr. Gary McIntosh

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