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Christian Leadership PodcastWhat Many Carry Quietly: Leading with Compassion and Kidney Disease Awareness PODCASTHON 2026 - Supporting the PKD FoundationSpotify Episode DescriptionWhat Many Carry Quietly: Leading with Compassion and Kidney Disease AwarenessPodcasthon 2026 | Supporting the PKD FoundationThis special episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast is part of Podcasthon, a global initiative where thousands of podcasts around the world highlight charitable organizations and meaningful causes.In this reflective and leadership-centered conversation, Catrenna explores the importance of compassion, awareness, and faith-centered leadership while bringing attention to kidney disease and the work of the PKD Foundation.Kidney disease awareness is deeply personal to her, having experienced its impact within her...
2026-03-1419 min
Christian Leadership PodcastThe HR for HR Leadership Covering: Resources for the Leaders Who CarryLeadership comes with responsibility that often extends far beyond job titles and daily tasks.For many HR professionals, managers, executives, and people leaders, the weight of supporting others rarely ends when the workday does.This special HR for HR Leadership Covering episode brings the series to a thoughtful close by focusing on something every leader needs but few consistently receive, intentional support.Not just encouragement.Not just motivation.But meaningful, practical ways to remain steady, clear, and well while carrying the responsibility of leading others.In this episode, we reflect...
2026-03-0721 minChristian Leadership PodcastHR for HR Series - Part 3 - Anointed to Lead, Not Assigned to BreakYou cannot lead well from a place of quiet depletion.In this final teaching episode of the HR for HR series, we bring the conversation full circle, moving from awareness of leadership weight to building a sustainable way to carry it.Leadership requires responsibility.It requires discernment.It requires emotional steadiness and difficult decision-making.But it should never require the quiet erosion of your well-being.In Part 3, we explore what sustainable leadership truly looks like, leadership that is spiritually grounded, emotionally aware, properly supported, and intentionally structured to prevent...
2026-02-2833 minChristian Leadership PodcastHR for HR Series Part 2 - The Cost of Neutrality: Why Leaders Need Safe Spaces TooLeaders are often expected to remain neutral, composed, and steady, no matter what they carry.But behind professionalism, many HR professionals and leaders quietly hold emotional weight with no safe place to release it.In Part 2 of the HR for HR series, we explore the hidden cost of silent leadership: the emotional suppression, isolation, and quiet exhaustion that can come from always holding space for others while having nowhere to set your own burdens down.This episode is a gentle but honest conversation about what happens when neutrality turns into isolation, and why sustainable...
2026-02-2119 minChristian Leadership PodcastHR for HR Series Part 1 - Who Covers the Ones Who Carry People?Leadership often looks strong on the outside, but it canfeel heavy on the inside.In this first episode of HR for HR, a signature series ofthe Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson creates space for an honest conversation for HR professionals and every leader who manages people.Drawing from the Book of Exodus and the leadership journeyof Moses, this episode explores what it truly means to lead when the responsibility feels unseen, the decisions are difficult, and the weight is real.In this episode, we reflect on three foundational truthsfor people leaders:· Go...
2026-02-1523 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeading While Still HealingThere is a kind of exhaustion that rest alone doesn’t fix.Not the exhaustion of doing too much, but the exhaustion of carrying too much for too long.In this bridge episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, we pause to name a reality many leaders quietly live with: the weight that comes from leading faithfully while still healing. This is for the leaders who showed up, stayed steady, absorbed conflict, and supported others, even when the cost went unseen.Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, we explore:the difference between being tired an...
2026-02-0722 minChristian Leadership PodcastMoving Forward Without Losing Your PeaceWhat happens after rest?After clarity?After God finally quiets your spirit?For many leaders, the hardest part isn’t slowing down,it’s knowing how to move forward without returning to old patterns of pressure, urgency, and burnout.In this episode, we explore what it means to re-engage leadership with peace as your guide. Not productivity. Not performance. Not fear.You’ll hear biblical insight, practical leadership wisdom, and reflective moments that help you discern:how to let peace become your measurewhy not every opportunity is an...
2026-01-3123 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeadership Clarity: Knowing What to Carry and What to ReleaseRest changes us.But what happens when leadership resumes?In this episode, we talk about the moment after rest, when responsibilities return, expectations reappear, and the pressure to lead again quietly sets in. Many leaders aren’t afraid of work. They’re afraid of returning to a version of leadership that cost them their peace, health, or closeness with God.This conversation is about leadership clarity, not productivity, not performance, but discernment. It’s about learning how to carry responsibility without carrying unnecessary weight, and how to move forward without slipping back into striving.A...
2026-01-2425 minChristian Leadership PodcastWhen God Calls You to Rest Before You're ReadyWhen God Calls You to Rest Before You’re ReadyTrusting God’s Timing Over Your FearWhat do you do when God calls you to rest, but you feel like you can’t afford to stop?In this episode, we explore the tension between obedience and fear, productivity and peace, exhaustion and surrender. Many leaders struggle with rest not because they don’t value it, but because rest feels risky. We worry about falling behind, disappointing others, or losing momentum. Yet Scripture reminds us that rest is not a reward for finishing, it’s an invit...
2026-01-1830 minChristian Leadership PodcastResetting Your Leadership Posture: From Striving to SurrenderLeadership doesn’t always exhaust us because we’re doing too much, sometimes it exhausts us because of how we’re carrying what we’ve been given.In this episode, Resetting Your Leadership Posture, we continue our 2026 leadership reset by moving beyond who is holding us to how we are showing up as leaders. Even when we trust God, many of us still lead braced, shoulders tight, hearts guarded, and spirits tense.This conversation invites you to pause and reflect on the posture you’ve been leading from. Together, we explore the difference between striving and surren...
2026-01-1024 minChristian Leadership PodcastIt Matters Whose Hands You are In: A New Year Invitation for LeadersAs a new year begins, many leaders aren’t stepping forward with excitement, they’re stepping forward braced.In this season-opening episode of The Christian Leadership Podcast, we pause before the pressure, the planning, and the expectations of a new year to ask a deeper question:Whose hands are you in as you begin?This episode sets the foundation for 2026 and introduces the year’s theme, Anchored Leadership, leading with faith, clarity, and sustainability. Through Scripture-centered teaching, honest reflection, and a deeply personal story, we explore what it means to release control, place weight...
2026-01-0332 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeading Through Weariness: Grace for The Tired LeaderLeadership requires maturity. Discernment sharpens our calling. But what happens when the weight of leadership leaves us weary?In this episode, Leading Through Weariness: Grace for the Tired Leader, we continue the journey from Episodes 20 and 21 by creating space for restoration. This conversation is for leaders who are faithful, committed, and still showing up, but quietly tired.Using Matthew 11:28–30, we explore how God never intended leadership to be carried alone, how weariness is not weakness, and how grace restores leaders who feel stretched thin. This episode offers comfort, biblical insight, personal reflection, and a reminder th...
2025-12-2733 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeading with Discernment: Hearing God Clearly in Leadership DecisionsIn this episode, we take a powerful step beyond emotional and spiritual maturity and move into one of the most essential qualities of godly leadership: discernment.Discernment isn’t just the ability to hear God, it’s the ability to recognize His voice above fear, emotion, pressure, and expectations. It’s a spiritual rhythm built through surrender, stillness, wisdom, and obedience.Join host Catrenna Dawson as she walks you through:• What it truly means to yield your heart to God• How to quiet inner noise so you can sense His whisper• How to test what...
2025-12-2032 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeading with Emotional and Spiritual MaturityIn this powerful episode, Catrenna Dawson dives into one of the most essential qualities of every great leader: maturity.Not the kind that comes with age or experience, but the kind God develops deep within us through pressure, patience, and spiritual growth.If you’ve ever felt stretched, misunderstood,triggered, or emotionally drained in your leadership, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Catrenna shares a vulnerable personal story, walks through three transformative truths, and reveals how God uses tension to shapeus into leaders who carry wisdom, restraint, and spiritual grounding.Yo...
2025-12-1325 minChristian Leadership PodcastThe Discipline to Stay the Course: Leading When Motivation FadesEvery leader loves the feeling of momentum, but what happens when the motivation isn’t there? When passion feels quiet, energy feels low, and the responsibilities of leadership don’t pause to let you catch your breath?In this episode, we explore the power of discipline, the anchor that keeps you steady when emotions fluctuate, seasons shift, and the fire doesn’t burn as brightly as it once did. Motivation may start the journey, but discipline sustains the assignment God placed on your life.You’ll learn:Why discipline is spiritual, not just practical.How G...
2025-12-0734 minChristian Leadership PodcastInspiring and Casting a Vision That LastsVision is the heartbeat of every great leader. It’s what lifts teams out of routine, awakens purpose, and calls people toward something greater than themselves. In this episode, Catrenna Dawson explores what it truly means to cast a God-centered vision that lasts, one that inspires, empowers, and endures beyond challenges.Through biblical truth, practical leadership principles, and real-life insight, Catrenna shares how leaders can define their vision, communicate it clearly, and shepherd their teams toward it with consistency, courage, and grace. You’ll learn how to avoid “survival-mode leadership,” how to bring clarity when things feel cloudy...
2025-11-2933 minChristian Leadership PodcastThe Courage to Lead with ConvictionIn today’s episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means to lead with conviction, not just confidence, not just charisma, but a steady, God-anchored conviction that shapes your decisions, your character, and the culture you’re called to influence.Leadership in today’s world can feel loud, unstable, and full of pressure. But conviction-led leadership calls us back to God’s truth, God’s standards, and God’s courage. It’s the quiet strength that refuses to compromise. It’s the spiritual backbone that helps you stand firm when others bend. And it’s the type of leadersh...
2025-11-2232 minChristian Leadership PodcastGodly Confidence in the Face of CriticismCriticism is inevitable in leadership, but how we respond to it shapes our character and influence. In this episode, we explore how to stand firm in your God-given identity when the voices around you get loud.Through biblical wisdom and personal stories, we’ll uncover how to filter truth from opinion, guard your heart without growing hard, and lead with humility and strength. If you’ve ever wrestled with insecurity, doubt, or the sting of others’ words, this episode will remind you where your true confidence comes from.Lean in as we talk a...
2025-11-1528 minChristian Leadership PodcastFaith Over Burnout: Leading Without Losing YourselfLeadership can be rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. What happens when your passion starts to feel like pressure… and your calling starts to feel like a burden? In this episode, we’re talking about how to lead from a place of grace, not depletion. We’ll unpack practical ways to recognize the warning signs of burnout, realign with God’s strength, and lead without losing your soul in the process. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, this one’s for you.
2025-11-0835 minChristian Leadership PodcastThe Leader's Prayer Life: Staying Spiritually AnchoredIn leadership, it’s easy to rely on strategy, skill, and experience, but without prayer, even the strongest leaders eventually run dry. In this powerful episode, Catrenna Dawson explores what it truly means to build a leader’s prayer life that keeps you spiritually anchored in every season.Through Scripture, practical leadership insight, and a heartfelt personal story, Catrenna shares five keys to cultivating a prayer life that moves beyond crisis moments to become a daily rhythm. You’ll learn how to:Seek God’s presence over performanceBuild daily prayer rhythms like Daniel
2025-11-0133 minChristian Leadership PodcastWalking in Integrity When No One's WatchingIntegrity isn’t tested in the spotlight, it’s proven in the quiet, everyday choices we make when no one else is around. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks what it means to walk in integrity of the heart, drawing from Luke 16:10 and powerful biblicalexamples like Daniel, David, Joseph, Samson, and Job.You’ll discover: Five Leys to cultivating integrity that lastsWhy hidden seasons are God's training ground for greater influenceHow small compromises can damage credibility, and how to guard against themThe peace and blessing that come from choosing God's approval over man...
2025-10-2532 minChristian Leadership PodcastGrace-Filled Correction: Handling Conflict with HumilityConflict is never easy, but as leaders, it’s unavoidable. The real question is: how do we handle it in a way that honors God? In this episode, Catrenna Dawson unpacks five biblical keys for handling conflict with humility, checking your own heart, speaking the truth in love, choosing the right timing and tone, seeking restoration, and leaving room for God to work.Through Scripture, biblical examples, and a personal story from her own leadership journey, Catrenna reminds us that correction isn’t about punishment, it’s about growth and restoration. You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and read...
2025-10-1837 minChristian Leadership PodcastFaith and Leadership: Keeping God at the CenterLeadership can be full of pressure, deadlines, expectations, and the constant pull to perform. But without God at the center, even the most talented leaders eventually feel drained and uncertain. In this episode, Catrenna Dawson shares five biblical keys to keeping faith at the core of your leadership, daily surrender, leading by the Word, prayerful decision-making, humility, and accountability.Through Scripture, biblical examples, and a powerful personal story, you’ll discover how centering your leadership on God brings clarity, courage, and consistency. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about proving yourself, it’s about stayin...
2025-10-1132 minChristian Leadership PodcastCultivating Compassionate Communications in the WorkplaceIn this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks what it means to lead with compassion through the words we speak. Communication can either build bridges or create barriers, and as leaders, we’re called to reflect Christ in every conversation.Drawing from Colossians 4:6, Catrenna shares five practical keys for cultivating compassionate communication in the workplace: listening before you speak, checking your motives, speaking the truth in love, choosing your timing wisely, and following up with care. Through real-life stories and biblical insight, you’ll discover how even difficult conversations can become opportunities for growth and...
2025-10-0438 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeaving a Legacy That Honors GodEvery leader leaves a legacy, whether they realize it or not. Titles fade, accomplishments are forgotten, and even buildings crumble, but the way we impact people’s lives can echo for generations.In this episode, we’ll uncover five keys to building a God-honoring legacy that lasts: living with integrity, leading with humility, investing in people, walking in faith, and leaving behind a testimony that points others to Christ. You’ll also hear a personal story to bring these truths to life and a reminder that legacy isn’t about someday, it’s being written in the choices yo...
2025-09-2735 minChristian Leadership PodcastWhen Leadership Feels Lonely: Finding Strength in God's PresenceLeadership can be one of the most rewarding callings, but it can also be one of the loneliest. The higher the responsibility, the fewer people you may feel you can truly confide in. Even Jesus experienced this in the Garden of Gethsemane, when His closest friends couldn’t stay awake to pray with Him.In this episode, we explore how to lead faithfully when loneliness sets in. You’ll discover five practical keys for finding strength in God’s presence, leaning on prayer, building community, seeking His approval above all else, and embracing solitude as sacred ground for gr...
2025-09-2036 minChristian Leadership PodcastLeading Through ChallengesEvery leader faces seasons of testing, moments when obstacles feel overwhelming, decisions are heavy, and the weight of responsibility presses in. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, we’ll explore how to stay rooted in faith and resilience when leadership feels hardest.Through Scripture, practical keys, and a personal story from my own HR career, you’ll discover how to navigate challenges with grace, courage, and wisdom. We’ll talk about finding strength in God’s presence, leading with integrity when under pressure, and turning trials into opportunities for growth.If you’r...
2025-09-1331 minChristian Leadership PodcastServant Leadership in Action: Leading Like JesusGreat leaders aren’t remembered for their titles but for the way they serve. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, we look at the ultimate model of leadership, Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, and explore what it means to lead with humility, compassion, and resilience.You’ll learn five practical keys to putting servant leadership into action, backed by Scripture and real-world examples, to help you lead with purpose even in the face of challenges. Whether you’re guiding a team at work, serving in ministry, or leading in your home, this episode will equip you to l...
2025-09-0631 minChristian Leadership PodcastCultivating Grace in LeadershipLeadership is never without its challenges, and when people are involved, mistakes, misunderstandings, and conflict are inevitable. That’s why cultivating grace is not optional, it’s essential. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to lead with grace, following Christ’s example of compassion, forgiveness, and truth.Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical leadership keys, you’ll learn how to extend grace in difficult moments, foster restoration in relationships, and create a culture where people can grow, heal, and thrive.Key Scripture: Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you h...
2025-08-3127 minChristian Leadership PodcastPurpose Driven LeadershipLeadership without purpose is like a ship without a compass, it may move, but it won’t reach the right destination. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson explores what it means to anchor your leadership in God’s purpose. Drawing from Proverbs 19:21 (“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”) and Jeremiah 29:11 (“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord…), you’ll discover why clarity of mission matters, how to align decisions with faith-driven values, and how God’s purpose can sustain yo...
2025-08-2326 minChristian Leadership PodcastBuilding Trust and Integrity as a LeaderTrust is the foundation of every great leader, and without it, influence crumbles. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks how leaders can build lasting trust through consistent character, Christ-centered decision-making, and authentic integrity.Drawing from her 20+ years of church leadership and nearly a decade in HR, Catrenna shares practical insights, biblical truths, and a personal story of how integrity shaped her leadership journey. You’ll discover five keys to building trust that inspires confidence, fosters respect, and reflects Christ’s example in the workplace and beyond.Whether you’re lea...
2025-08-1635 minChristian Leadership PodcastEpisode 2 - Leading with Grace Under PressureWhen the pressure’s on, how do you respond — with grace or with frustration? In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks 5 Grace-Filled Leadership Truths to help you stay grounded in Christ when tension rises.Through scripture, personal stories, and practical steps, you’ll learn how to:Respond instead of react under stressBalance truth and compassion in leadershipRecognize how pressure reveals your heartInvite God into your decision-making momentsFree Resource: Download your 7-Day Grace-Filled Leadership Devotional — available now at ChristianLeadershipPodcast.com. View it...
2025-08-1021 minChristian Leadership PodcastThe Foundation of Servant-Hearted LeadershipIn this very first episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, we explore what it truly means to lead with a servant’s heart. Drawing from Matthew 20 and John 13, Catrenna Dawson shares foundational truths about humility, service, and the powerful impact of Christ-like leadership in today’s workplaces.You’ll walk away with three key takeaways:What servant-hearted leadership really looks likeWhy humility is the foundation of influenceHow simple acts of service can transform teamsPlus, Catrenna shares a heartfelt personal story from her journey in HR leadership—and chal...
2025-08-0316 min