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The Worship and Leadership PodcastStewarding The Body During a FastHunger can be loud; clarity can be louder. We invited human performance pros Rob Harris and Brett to walk us through a practical, compassionate blueprint for a 21-day fast that strengthens your spiritual focus without wrecking your body. Together we connect the dots between preparation, physiology, and prayer so you can start strong, stay steady, and finish well.If this helps you prepare for your fast—or rethink how you approach it—share the episode, subscribe for more practical faith and health conversations, and leave a review with the one change you’ll make before day one.S...
2025-12-3146 minThe Worship and Leadership PodcastGratitude That Lives Beyond ThanksgivingGratitude shouldn’t end when the dishes are done. We open the door to a richer way of living—treating gratitude as expressed worship that reshapes our homes, our teams, and our hearts. With Scripture at the center and stories that will stay with you, we trace a clear path from seasonal thankfulness to a daily, deliberate posture of praise.If you need practical handles, we’ve got them: write short gratitude lists, pray them aloud, put your phone away to be fully with people, and curate a circle that nurtures a grateful posture. Discover why you can’t...
2025-11-1956 minThe Worship and Leadership PodcastRepentance, Revival, and a Living ChurchWe unpack the letter to Sardis in Revelation and ask hard questions about reputation versus reality, drift versus devotion, and why busyness can masquerade as spiritual health. You’ll hear how growth metrics can deceive, how hearts become calloused over time, and the simple, uncomfortable practices that actually bring a sleeping soul back to life.Jesus gives Sardis a four-part path: remember what you received, remember what you heard, keep it, and repent. That becomes our blueprint for awakening—remember your own salvation, recover wonder, keep the Word, and embrace repentance as a daily turn toward life. We c...
2025-10-091h 06The Worship and Leadership PodcastFamily, Ministry, and the Rhythms That Hold It TogetherEver feel the tug-of-war between leading well at church and showing up well at home? We take that tension head-on, starting with 1 Timothy 3 and moving through real stories, practical tools, and the kind of honesty that helps you build rhythms instead of chasing “balance.” With Pastor Beau and Tiffany at the table, we look at why family is your first ministry, how character at home inevitably shapes leadership in public, and what it means to serve together so church becomes a shared joy, not an obligation.If this resonates, share it with a friend who leads, subscribe for...
2025-10-021h 03The Worship and Leadership PodcastLeading When No One Is WatchingWhat if your season of feeling unseen isn't a detour but the most important part of your leadership journey?The leadership spotlight can be intoxicating—public recognition, platform visibility, external validation. Yet something powerful happens when no one's watching, when the applause fades, when it's just you and the quiet work before you. This is where true leadership is forged.Join us for this transformative conversation about finding joy and purpose in the unseen work of leadership. Your hidden faithfulness matters more than you know.Send us a text
2025-09-111h 02The Worship and Leadership PodcastFinding Balance in Leadership and LifeWhat happens when the demands of leadership collide with our human limitations? In this powerful conversation about creating healthy rhythms, we explore how sustainable leadership requires intentional margin and rest.Whether you're leading in ministry, business, or family life, this episode provides a framework for sustainable leadership that honors both your calling and your humanity. Take this invitation to examine your rhythms and create space for what matters most. After all, as we're reminded, "God hasn't asked any of us to be Holy Spirit Junior."Here are a few Resources to help you...
2025-09-041h 02The Worship and Leadership PodcastA Lifestyle of Worship Beyond SundayWhen was the last time your worship extended beyond a Sunday service? For many believers, the concept of worship has become confined to a specific time and place, reducing our relationship with God to a weekly appointment rather than a daily connection.In this soul-stirring conversation, we dig deep into what it truly means to cultivate a lifestyle of worship that permeates every corner of your existence. Drawing from the powerful encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman in John 4, we challenge the notion that worship belongs in a specific location or time slot. As Jesus declared...
2025-08-1546 minThe Worship and Leadership PodcastThe Art of Discipleship: Building Real RelationshipsEver wondered why some discipleship efforts feel shallow while others transform lives? In this illuminating conversation, our guests dig into what makes real discipleship work—and it's not what most churches are teaching.Pastor Mike Campbell shares how his life changed at age 20 when a friend named "Rabbi" began calling him daily, answering questions and walking beside him through his new faith journey. This relationship-based approach ultimately led nine fraternity brothers at Ole Miss into ministry. The key? Relationship over curriculum. As Pastor Mike explains, "The law was given to give life, but thank God Jesus fulfilled th...
2025-06-061h 03
Thirsty On TapEpisode 4: Queer End Review 24 part 2 aka More and Betterer
On this 4th episode of THOT, we jump back in to give you even more recs as we talk straight books we read (not many), set goals (that are unhinged), and dive into our favorite books from past years which has more talk of sexy murderers than you might expect!
Books discussed in this episode:
Serial Killers Guide to San Francisco by Michelle Chouinard
Author Lily Morton
Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter
Roll for Love by Charlie Novak
Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of F...
2025-02-062h 02
The Worship and Leadership PodcastSUNDAY REWIND: A Life of GratitudeImagine finding true peace and contentment in a world overwhelmed by materialism and technology. This episode wraps up our Journey series with a heartfelt discussion on virtues that guide us toward a deeper devotion to Jesus Christ. As we celebrate the success of this journey, we emphasize the role of honor and loyalty in our personal lives and within our families, particularly in a community as dynamic as an army town. The commitment to growth, flexibility, and gratitude shines throughout our conversation, highlighting the strength we've built as a spiritual community.Send us a text
2024-11-2535 min
The Worship and Leadership PodcastSUNDAY REWIND: Using Your Spiritual GiftsJoin us for a lively discussion as Pastor Mike Burnette and I, Emily Himes, explore the intriguing world of spiritual gifts with a humorous twist. We share the vibrant energy of our early Sunday service, reflecting on the joy and enthusiasm in our military town. Our conversation challenges the conventional notions of spiritual gifts, as we highlight the diverse talents individuals contribute to their faith communities, drawing from scriptural references and personal experiences.From preaching vs. teaching to what it means for gifts to evolve, this episode covers it all. We delve into the different roles within...
2024-11-0540 min
The Worship and Leadership PodcastSUNDAY REWIND: God Has MoreWhat if embarking on a journey with Jesus could transform every aspect of your life? Join Emily Himes and Pastor Mike Burnette as they explore "The Journey," a series inspired by Church of the Highlands that emphasizes discipleship and the Great Commission. Rediscovering devotion isn't just a personal endeavor; it impacts families and entire communities. These collective efforts aim to foster a mindset of full surrender to Christ, emphasizing the importance of community in spiritual growth and in guiding others toward a deeper faith journey through ongoing discipleship.Send us a text
2024-10-0727 minThe Worship and Leadership PodcastThe Heart of a LeaderUnlock the secrets of impactful leadership with Pastor Mike Burnette as he takes us on a journey from his early days as a youth pastor to becoming a seasoned leader in ministry. Ever wondered how leaders balance vulnerability with authority or navigate the tension between vision and resources? Pastor Mike shares invaluable insights and personal experiences that illuminate the profound responsibility of guiding others to a transformative relationship with Jesus. You'll gain a deeper understanding of leadership as influence and discover the importance of vision, resilience, and integrity in steering a volunteer-based organization toward its mission.Reflect...
2024-09-251h 07The Worship and Leadership PodcastWhy DiscipleshipHow can we lead with humility and foster genuine connections in a world full of superficiality? Join us in this insightful episode as we chat with pastors Erin and Jordan Smalley about the profound shift towards authenticity and deep faith among today's youth. Sharing their rich experiences from leading young adults at the Austin Peay Campus and the Gathering, the Smalleys illustrate the movement away from flashy services to meaningful engagements through prayer, scripture, and intimate conversations.Lastly, we explore the transformative power of discipleship through personal stories and real-life examples. From the challenges of leading others...
2024-09-181h 01
Anchored In Always- healing and recovery for life, marriage and lossGuest: Emily Himes- How God redirected her life into greater love and purpose than she could’ve imagined for herself!Emily and her husband Michael both work for Hope Center Ministries which is a year long rehab program that focus on teaching men and women that struggle with substance abuse addiction how to find healing and victory over their addictions in a growing relationship with Jesus!
Her story shows God’s providence and how she had tried finding fulfillment her way and God kept pursuing her and ultimately led her to her now husband ( which is a Hallmark love story itself she shares with us) and an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling job in recovery ministry!
To donate/sponsor a resident for H...
2022-06-0731 min
DIE-ALOGUEEmily Hunt | Survivor, Sexual Assault Victims AdvocateTrigger Warning: Today’s episode covers sexual assault and rape at length. Please be advised and take care while listening. If you need support after a rape or assault, here is the information for RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): https://www.rainn.org/about-national-sexual-assault-telephone-hotline We continue to hear from survivors in this series, and today’s guest, Emily Hunt, has quite the story to tell. Emily lives in London and was a victim of rape after being drugged by a man she did not know, in 2015. Emily faced hurdles in getting justice from the moment she awoke to t...
2021-02-171h 07
DIE-ALOGUEEmily Nestor | Mile Marker 181 PodcastI loved my time talking to Emily! Her excitement is infectious - in the good way, and it was great to hear her take on bizarre cases, the good bad and ugly of true crime, and new ways to be thinking of women in these stories. You can find Emily's podcast, Mile Marker 181 here. She is active on and tons of fun) social media, too. Instagram + Twitter. As always, if you liked this episode and enjoy this podcast, be sure to subscribe, and please rate + review on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/die-alogue-a-true-crime-conversation-podcast-trailer/id1470890320?i=1000443269373 DIE-ALOGUE is a Ye...
2019-10-1657 min
Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good ReadAngieThomas, Cecile Richards, Jhumpa Lahiri, Domenico Starnone and Willa Cather (of course!)Episode Forty Seven Show Notes CW = Chris Wolak EF = Emily Fine Join our Goodreads Group! Let us know what you want us to choose as the next read along. You can email, tweet or join the discussion on the Goodreads page. For National Poetry Month (April) we celebrated with a poetry video project. Check out our Book Tube Channel to see the 30 poems read by friends, authors, bloggers, podcasters and more. See the full list of the 2018 Edgar Award winners here. We discuss: Bl...
2018-05-011h 15