We’re more connected than ever and yet more distracted, anxious, and burnt out than ever. What does leadership look like when the digital world never switches off?"

The digital workplace has blurred lines between work and home, increased communication speed and expectations, and brought new challenges for leaders.

Today we’ll talk about the 3 top challenges female Christian leaders face in this digital era, and in part 2 we’ll be discussing how to stay anchored in faith, wisdom, and integrity while leading well.

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As female Christian leaders, we often pour ourselves out for others—our teams, our families, our communities—until there’s nothing left. But what if God is inviting us to see our leadership through the lens of stewardship... starting with our physical health?

In this powerful and faith-filled episode, I'm joined by Dr. Phyllis Hayes-Reams, a physician and passionate advocate for women's health.

What the Bible says about stewarding our physical health

How burnout affects Christian women in leadership roles

The link between physical neglect and spiritual disconnection

The importance of rest, rhythm, and routine for sustainable leadership

Practical steps to care for your body without guilt or overwhelm

Whether you're a school leader, ministry director, or business owner, this conversation will encourage you to prioritize your health, not just as a wellness goal but as an act of obedience and worship.

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Have you ever felt stuck between a rock and a hard place in your leadership role?

One moment, you're fielding expectations from senior leadership, and the next, you’re navigating tension within your team.

If you're a middle manager or in any leadership role where you're both leading up and managing down, this episode is for you.

Middle management is one of the most challenging places to lead from.

You're not “at the top,” but you’re also not “just a leader” anymore. You carry the weight of implementing company-wide decisions, while still advocating for your employees and customers.

You're both bridge and buffer.

The challenge? When things go wrong, you’re often the one stuck trying to defend a policy you didn’t create, or explain decisions that you weren’t part of.

But here’s the truth: God has positioned you here on purpose.And there is a way to lead with integrity, grace, and strength, even in the tension.

In this episode, I walk through 3 biblical and practical strategies to lead both up and down—without losing yourself in the process.

1. Reflection: Where in your leadership are you prioritizing image over integrity?

2. Action Step: Practice “translating” big-picture leadership goals into meaningful, actionable direction for your team. And when speaking up to senior leaders, bring solutions, not just problems.

3.Prayer Prompt:

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In today’s episode, I want to walk you through 7 essential leadership skills that every Christian school leader needs—not just to survive the school year, but to lead your school well with confidence, wisdom, and integrity.

Skills reflections/actions:

1. Reflection: Have I clearly communicated God’s vision for our school to my team?

2. Reflection: Where do I need to grow in empathy, regulation, or discernment in how I relate to my staff?

3. Action Step: Begin each day asking God for wisdom over the decisions you’ll face.

4. Action: Listen to episode 120 on leading with values

5. Tip: Use the ACTS prayer model (Adoration, Confession, Thanksgiving, Supplication) to prepare your heart before difficult conversations.

6. Reflection: Where am I avoiding conflict, and what’s it costing my team?

7. Challenge: Schedule time this week for prayer, rest, and reflection, because healthy leaders build healthy schools.

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In today's episode, I speak with school leaders, Principals and Heads of Departments about how they can tackle a bad school culture. 

In this episode, I also share a power example of this from a Principal I used to work for and which 3 biblical principles were applied to deal with the toxic school culture. 

Reflective questions in the episode:

1. What conversations have you been avoiding because they’re uncomfortable?

2. What 3 (biblical) values would I want our team culture to be known for?

3. Have I clearly communicated the vision for our team and how it connects to God’s calling on our school?

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In this episode, we cover:

Laurie Hammer’s personal journey from anxiety and exhaustion to healing and purpose

The connection between nutrition, rest, and emotional resilience

How amino acid therapy can support brain balance and reduce stress

The spiritual and biblical importance of rest for Christian leaders

Why protein, movement, and sunlight matter more than you think

How to avoid burnout by nourishing your body and soul

Practical tips for leading with strength—without sacrificing your well-being

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In this episode, I discuss:

What is Biblical Obedience?

What Does Obedience Look Like in Leadership?

What Keeps Us From Obedience?

How to Start Walking in Obedience

Deuteronomy 5:33 – “Walk in obedience to all that the Lord your God has commanded you, so that you may live and prosper…”

What's holding you back from being obedient?

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✅ What’s really keeping you from leading like Jesus

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Have you ever hesitated when you knew God was calling you to act?

I’ve been there. And I know this: delayed obedience is often disobedience.

Today, we’re going to talk about that—about obedience in leadership, and how to take three practical, biblical steps that will help you stop hesitating and start leading boldly in obedience to God.

For many of us as female Christian leaders, being disobedient isn’t about defiance, it’s about fear.

But friend, God is not looking for perfection. He’s looking for a yes.

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