Best 11 Ten Leadership Podcasts (2024)

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Leadership and Stewardship: Interview with Craig Stephenson and Hunt Davis 40:32

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David and Rob engage in a deep conversation about effective money stewardship to promote justice and community wellbeing. Joined by Craig Stephenson, CEO of Cary Oil Company, Inc., and Hunt Davis, founder of Canopy Lawn Care, they explore evolving perspectives on money, stakeholder capitalism, and the ethical responsibilities of leadership. Key dis…

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Seven Important Trends in New Member Classes 48:12

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Churches with membership classes were in the minority just ten years ago. Now, six out of ten churches have a regular new members class. Thom and Jess look at seven of the most current trends. In addition, they provide a contemporary history of new member classes in America. How membership classes moved into the mainstream. Why membership classes w…

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GEORGE H. W. BUSH 1992 The Changing of the Guard Preview 12:24

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Send us a text In 1992, as the Cold War had come to an end, George H. W. Bush was up for re-election. It should have been a cake walk. Bush had accomplished more in three years than many Presidents accomplish in 8 years. He had presided over the end of the Cold War, victory in the Gulf War, and in Panama, he had bailed out the Savings and Loans, pa…

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Episode 318 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (Part 4) The Soviet Union Ends 50:36

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Send us a text In our Season finale of the historic year that was 1991, we look at the end of the Cold War, the fall of the Soviet Union itself. It began in a bloody revolution that saw the execution of not only Czar Nicholas the second but also his entire family including his young daughters. In the 69 years it officially existed and in the five y…

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Episode 317 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (Part 3) A look at Boris Yeltsin 46:06

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Send us a text In over a thousand years of Russian history only one man can lay claim as having been elected directly from the people. His name was Boris Yeltsin. He is the man who pushed the Soviet Union over the cliff and then became the leader of the fledgling Russian Federation. He stood on a tank in defiance of a coup that was trying to seize …

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If Your Church Is a Neighborhood Church, Act Like It 12:30

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Many churches are located in neighborhoods they are not reaching. Thom highlights two important steps churches can take to act like a neighborhood church. Resources: Upward Sports Know Your Community Know Your Community Politics “The Surprising Return of the Neighborhood Church: Discover How Your Church Is Primed to Reach Your Neighbors” by Sam Rai…

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How to Assimilate People Who Come to Events at Your Church 12:13

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We at Church Answers hear from church leaders who want to know how to get guests who attend church events assimilated into the church. Thom shares two simple steps that work almost every time. You will be surprised at its simplicity. Resources: Upward Sports The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initiative Church Answers Central Members…

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Don’t Fight Sports Leagues – Join Them 12:36

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Many pastors and church leaders express frustration when Sunday sports have priority over church. Thom shares the simple step many churches have taken to respond positively to this challenge. Resources: Upward Sports “Where Have All the Church Members Gone?” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link) The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope Initia…

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The Quiet Denomination: Why You Need to Know More about Free Will Baptists 48:49

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In an era where many denominations are known for their controversies and in-fighting, here is a story of a denomination that quietly and methodically demonstrates obedience to the gospel in a positive light for the world to see. Thom and Jess interview Dr. Eddie Moody, the Executive Director of The National Association of Free Will Baptists. Heed h…

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Episode 316 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (Part 2) A look at Mikhail Gorbachev Part B 46:14

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Send us a text In our second part of our look at both the fall of the Soviet Union and of its final leader Mikhail Gorbachev, we look back at his life and his career. we listen to the man himself and hear his thoughts after the dissolution of the Soviet Union had occurred. We will also examine one of the ultimate of ironies for this historic figure…

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Episode 315 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Fall of the Soviet Union (part 1) A look at Mikhail Gorbachev Part A 57:36

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Send us a text As we begin our four part look back at the fall of the Soviet Union, we begin by looking back at the man who presided over it, Mikhail Gorbachev. He was reformer, a charismatic leader, and a committed Communist. It is that latter part of the description that is the key to understanding his own downfall. He stayed married to the Commu…

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Navigating Leadership in Times of Rapid Change with Michaela O’Donnell 45:09

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David and Rob are joined by guest Dr. Michaela O'Donnell, Executive Director Chair at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership and co-author of the book Life in Flux: Navigational Skills to Guide and Ground You in an Ever-Changing World. They delve into essential themes such as leading through uncertainty, internal growth, and systemic innovation. Key…

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Episode 314 A Speech by Strom Thurmond with a Questions an Answers segment ( Special Edition) the Kennedy Political Union at American University October 21, 1991 1:04:49

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Send us a text On the 33rd anniversary of the address to the Kennedy Political Union at American University by Senator Strom Thurmond, we thought we would rebroadcast it here for you. In this address, Senator Thurmond will talk about various issues of the day from the recently concluded Clarence Thomas Hearing, to military preparedness, to politics…

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Episode 313 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 8) The Swearing in Ceremony 33:43

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Send us a text In this episode we will watch the United States Senate cast its vote on the confirmation of Clarence Thomas as an Associate Justice on the United States Supreme Court. We will hear his mother's reaction as he wins the fight . Then we will travel to the confirmation ceremony itself and hear from both President George H. W. Bush and th…

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Ten Ways a Pastor’s Ministry Has Changed Dramatically in 25 Years 54:16

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Thom and Jess examine the incredible ways pastoring has changed in the past 25 years. Jess offers the current perspective, and Thom looks at the old man’s view. You might be surprised at the magnitude of the changes. Resources: Chaney & Associates “The Anxious Generation Goes To Church” by Thom S. Rainer – Coming in 2025! “Make My Church Safe: A Gu…

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Episode 312 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 7) The Senate Debate 1:27:01

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Send us a text In this episode we listen in on a number of the giant figures of the era in the United States Senate as they debate the confirmation of Judge Clarence Thomas. It is a whose who of some of the the towering political figures of the era. They will debate Clarence Thomas's political positions, their concerns about his Judical rulings, an…

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Episode 311 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 6) Asking question of both Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas 1:00:25

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Send us a text In this episode we hear the Senators ask questions of both Clarence Thomas and his accuser, Anita Hill. The questions and the answers can be at times graphic, deeply personal, and revealing. The Senators often were portrayed as sexist for the grilling they put to Anita Hill. However, some questions needed to be asked, like why did sh…

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Insights from Paul Green on Power and Relationships (Part 2) 43:21

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David engages in an insightful conversation with Paul Green, former leader of Hope for the Inner City in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The discussion revolves around authentic leadership, particularly focusing on building genuine relationships as leaders—with peers, subordinates, and within the community. Paul shares his personal experiences and challeng…

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Episode 310 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 5) Opening Statements 1:04:34

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Send us a text In this episode we hear directly from the accuser and the accused just as if it happened yesterday. This episode will also have both of the people involved give addresses and opening comments from both the Chairman , Joe Biden, and the ranking member, Strom Thurmond. It is a fascinating look back at tumultuous times and you will get …

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11 Surprising Lessons from a Church Consultant 54:09

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Thom has done a few thousand consultations since 1988, with over 600 done on the church site. Jess asks Thom to share some of the most surprising lessons he has learned about churches seeking consultations. Resources: Chaney & Associates The Unstuck Group Church Consultation University (CCU) Know Your Beliefs “Who Moved My Pulpit?: Leading Change i…

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Episode 309 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 4) The Anita Hill Accusations 51:55

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Send us a text The accusations against Clarence Thomas explode on to the scene just the day before he was going to be voted on for placement of the Space Court. The news was a bombshell in the hearings and the two sides were aimed for a fight. In this episode we listen to the man that had originally employed Clarence Thomas as he worked his way up …

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Episode 308 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 3) The Senators Ask Questions 1:01:55

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Send us a text In this episode we get to listen in on various panels both in favor of Judge Clarence Thomas and opposed to Clarence Thomas testify in front of the United States Senate Judiciary Committee. You will hear the senators raise issues from Affirmative Action, to Civil Rights, to the Judges opinion on the South African Government. You will…

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Insights from Paul Green on Power and Relationships (Part 1) 46:10

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David sits down with Paul Green, one of his mentors and a long-time director of Hope for the Inner City in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Paul shares his personal journey from being a first-generation immigrant and his transformative encounter with faith in Compton, California, to his leadership role in the challenging environment of inner-city projects. …

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Episode 307 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 2) Clarence Thomas arrives on Capitol Hill 47:14

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Send us a text In this episode we see the Senators as they discuss this appointment of Clarence Thomas to Supreme Court. We begin with a meeting of three of the most powerful Republican Senators on Capitol Hill , John Danforth, Bob Dole, and Strom Thurmond. They will discuss the qualifications of Judge Thomas and the strategy for getting him throug…

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An Actual Autopsy of a Real (But Now Closed) Church 51:32

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Jess interviews Thom about a church that recently died. All of the facts really took place. It is a fascinating study of how many churches die. Any church leader or church member would benefit greatly from this episode. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Autopsy of a Deceased Church: 12 Ways to Keep Yours Alive” by Thom S. Rainer (affiliate link) “I A…

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Episode 306 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Clarence Thomas Hearings (Part 1) Thurgood Marshall Retires 37:07

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Send us a text In July of 1991, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall announced his retirement as a Supreme Court Justice. That would set off the second ugliest fight to date to fill a Supreme Court seat. Only the fight over the nomination of Robert Bork was tougher and Bork lost. Clarence Thomas was a conservative justice, he was young at age 43…

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Happy 100th Birthday to President JIMMY CARTER !!!!!! 35:27

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Send us a text Happy 100th Birthday to former President Jimmy Carter.!!! He is the first President to live to be 100 years old and he has done a tremendous amount of good over those 100 years. In our 10th season we did a dual biography of his Presidency alongside our look at our former Congressman John Jenrette. It was an enormous educational exper…

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Episode 16: What America Needs Today is Five Million More Sales Professionals 7:30

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In this episode, Mark Bowser discusses a topic utmost importance. What American needs to day is many more sales professionals. Mark says America needs five million more sales professionals. To get copies of Mark Bowser's books then go to www.Amazon.com/author/markbowser or a bookstore near you. "Sales Success" w/Zig Ziglar, "Thrown In," "Some Gave …

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Episode 305 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Soviet Coup (Part 5) The Post Soviet Coup , an Address by James Baker to Princeton University 57:31

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Send us a text In this episode we let you listen to one of the most impressive statemen of the century, Secretary of State James Baker. He was a graduate of Princeton University and after the Soviet Union Coup attempt finally calms down he returned to his Alma Mater to talk about the future he hoped would occur in the Soviet Union. We will be cover…

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From Church to Boardroom: How to Cultivate Belonging In Your Leadership with Adam Gustine 43:06

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In this episode, Adam Gustine discusses how leadership in both church and business settings can move beyond a narrow focus on justice as outreach strategy to cultivating thriving communities where justice is a core value. He challenges leaders to prioritize transformation within their own organizations and to rethink power dynamics and compensation…

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Episode 304 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Soviet Coup (Part 4) The Kennebunkport Press Conference 27:27

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Send us a text In this episode we get the President and Secretary of State's views on the events over the past few days in the Soviet Union. In the press conference you will see how the management of this historic event in the Soviet Union is indictive of how the fall of Communism was managed by these two wise leaders. Cold Case Western Australia T…

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Episode 303 GEORGE H.W. BUSH The Soviet Coup (Part 3) The Collapse 44:00

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Send us a text On the third day the Coup collapses. This is that story. From the moment the three people perish the coup becomes a trainwreck. At one point they go back to work out a deal with Gorbachev and nothing works. By the end of this day, Yeltsin has emerged as the man who saved the Soviet Union, for the moment anyway, and Gorbachev is on hi…

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Why Are the Pianist and Organist Paid Positions in Many Churches? 10:59

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Our team at Church Answers frequently examines church budgets. It is common for the pianist to be paid, while other music positions are not. Thom and Jess examine the history and cultural relevance of this reality today. Resources: Chaney & Associates FREE Research Report: New Surprising Insights The Everything Church Resource Directory The Hope In…

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Different Pastors Are Wired Differently (Part 2) 11:25

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Pastors are not clones of one another. On the contrary, their personalities and preferences can be dramatically different. Jess and Thom examine eight different personality styles of pastors and how they affect their ministries. In this episode, they discuss the second four of eight typologies of pastors. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Eight Typol…

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Different Pastors Are Wired Differently (Part 1) 13:01

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Pastors are not clones of one another. On the contrary, their personalities and preferences can be dramatically different. In this first episode, Jess and Thom examine eight different personality styles of pastors and how they affect their ministries. They discuss the first four of eight typologies of pastors. Resources: Chaney & Associates “Eight …

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Episode 302 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Soviet Coup (Part 2) Blood in the Street 42:57

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Send us a text In this episode we see the beginning of the end of the Coup as three people are killed by tanks running over them as the Army is moving in Moscow toward the White House, their home of the Russian Parliament. It is a day full of drama as Boris Yeltsin fights back defiantly. He eludes the Coup leaders by 40 minutes at his house and hea…

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Episode 301 GEORGE H. W. BUSH The Soviet Coup (Part 1) Caught by Surprise 48:08

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Send us a text On August 19, 1991, George H. W. Bush was woken up just after midnight to be told that Mikhail Gorbachev had resigned suddenly for health reasons as the President of the Soviet Union. That did not sound right to anyone. What unfolded for the next three days was the entire world watching the unraveling of one of the two Super Powers o…

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Exploring Faith, Work, and Justice with Lauren Gill: A Holistic Approach to Leadership 37:04

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In this episode, David and Rob are joined by Lauren Gill, Senior Director of the Global Faith and Work Initiative at Redeemer City to City. The discussion dives deep into the concepts of idolatry, faith, work, and justice, exploring how leaders can integrate their faith into their professional lives and make a positive impact on those on the margin…

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Episode 300 GEORGE H. W. BUSH 1991 The Start 1 Treaty 57:57

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Send us a text In this episode we look back at several important situations developing all at once. The Soviet Union is in trouble. Economically the situation is getting dire as Gorbachev comes to the economic summit to ask for help. As the G-7 includes the Soviets for the very first time. This is just after a fairly small, and not so celebratory M…

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