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Christian Woman Business Podcast5 Kinds of Launches That Flop and Why [Ep. 47]How do you know if your launch will flop or exceed your expectations? There’s no sure fire way, but there are some launches that are most likely to flop. In this episode, I’m continuing our series about launching and sharing with you about the 5 types of launches that have a higher potential for failure. I’m also sharing why these kind of launches are likely to flop so that you can be sure to avoid them in your own business. For the full show notes, visit estherlittlefield.com/47. Learn how to level...2021-07-0923 minChristian Woman Business PodcastWhat Type of Financial Help Do I Need In My Biz? [Ep. 41]Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the financial side of your business or wondered if you need to hire some help? My guest on this episode is Holly Cain of Prosper Collective, and she’s cutting through the confusion around financial services, what exactly different financial professionals do, and when you might need one in your business. Key Points Discussed: The 4 main financial roles: CPA (Accountant), Bookkeeper, CFO, Financial Planner. What each of these roles might do for your business. Why there is confusion about who does what in the financial sphere. What Holly does in her...2021-05-2835 min
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainHow to Experience Peace this Christmas Season [129]It’s the Christmas season, which means you should be celebrating and experiencing love, joy, and peace, right? But what if you don’t feel peaceful? How can you experience the peace of God during this time (and always)? In this special episode for the Christmas season, you will hear from Holly Cain. She is sharing a message to encourage you and remind you of how you can experience God’s peace during this season (and all year round). Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: Luke 2:11-14 Matthew 10:34-36 John 18:37 Luke 10:5-6 Isaiah...2020-12-0829 minChristian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainCoping with Anxiety as a Christian Leader with Holly Cain [Mental Health Series]How can you lead effectively when you struggle with anxiety? And how can you support those you lead who face this mental health challenge? In this episode, we are kicking off a new series about Mental Health as Holly shares her struggle with anxiety. May is Mental Health Awareness month, so through this month we will be bringing you episodes to help you as a Christian leader. Whether you are facing a mental health issue or you want to increase your awareness, this series will be a great resource for you. In this conversation, Holly...2020-05-051h 04
Healthy Church Growth ShowMy leadership journey, discipleship and why small groups are important to growthIn this bonus episode, I was invited to talk about my academic research and work with churches around retention challenges. I am grateful to Esther Littlefield and Holly Cyr Cain from the Purposeful Leadership: Christian Woman leadership podcast (link below).
I talk about why people could be leaving the global church, the importance of Small Groups, styles of leadership which might lead to retention problems. We also discussed whether people should be serving as soon as they commit to a home church before discipleship and indeed what discipleship actually is? Seems some think it is a course...2020-05-0457 minChristian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainWhy We Need Both Discipleship and Leadership Development [Discipleship Series]What exactly is discipleship, and why is it important to discuss on a leadership podcast? How can churches include discipleship in their structure, and what impact does this have on leadership development? As Christian leaders, we cannot separate the issue of leadership from the issue of discipleship--the two are inextricably linked. But what exactly is discipleship, and how do we implement it in our churches and our everyday lives? In today’s episode, Holly and I are kicking off a new series on Discipleship. We’re diving into our perspectives on discip...2020-04-071h 10Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainSharing the Gospel Boldly in Your Business and Work with Shar Biggers [Business Series]How can you share about your faith boldly with prospective clients, co-workers, and even strangers? And what is the key to making decisions in business and life? In the final Business Series episode, Holly and I talk with Shar Biggers about her business journey and her passion for evangelism. She shares some of her key lessons she’s learned in the process of starting and running her businesses, including how she has learned to make decisions and move forward. In addition, we dive deep into the issue of sharing the Gospel in your business or wor...2020-03-2451 minChristian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainSix Mistakes To Avoid In Your Business and Leadership [Business Series]Every Christian business owner and leader makes mistakes--it’s inevitable and part of the learning process. But there are some mistakes that you can and should avoid if at all possible. In this episode of our Business Series, Holly and I are discussing 6 different mistakes that Christian Business owners and leaders should avoid. Some of these mistakes are things that we’ve learned the hard way, and others are ones that we’ve seen people doing and want to avoid ourselves. While we are talking mostly about business, these mistakes can apply to...2020-03-1752 minChristian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainSimplifying by Asking One Key Question with Kelsy Schmidt [Simplify Series]Maybe you’ve considered simplifying your life, but you’re just not sure where to start. It might be as easy as asking one key question. But the journey isn’t always a straight path. In this episode of our Simplify Series, Holly and I are chatting with my friend Kelsy Schmidt. Kelsy is a wife, mom, and former corporate employee turned business owner. A few years ago, she and her husband asked one key question, and this question took them on a journey they could not have anticipated. Support the Podcast Key Points Discuss...2020-02-2555 min
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainLoneliness in Leadership & the Messiness of Friendship [Friendship Series]Friendship is not a luxury, it’s a necessity. But how do you navigate the messiness of friendship? And how do you overcome the challenge of loneliness as a leader? We’ve talked before about building healthy relationships and we’ve discussed marriage, but we haven’t really tackled the issue of friendship on the podcast. Today we’re kicking off a new series diving into the topic of friendship in leadership. And along with friendship sometimes comes the issue of loneliness. Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges leaders face, but a lot of...2019-09-0358 min
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainOne Year Anniversary - Top 5 Episodes & Our Favorite ConversationsIt’s hard to believe, but The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast celebrates its one year anniversary this month! Whether you’re new to the podcast or have listened since Episode 1, you’ll love this recap of the top five episodes plus our favorite episodes. Holly and I break down the five most-listened to episodes plus what episodes have meant the most to us. We’d love to know what episode you love too, so please share it in the comments! Thank you! Thank you! In the past year, we’ve had 50,000 downloads of o...2019-07-231h 06
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainLeading in Women’s Ministry, Doing What You Love, and Building a Team with Sandy Flewelling and Holly CainHow can we lead most effectively in a ministry role? Why is it important to do what you love and embrace your gifting instead of trying to do it all? And how can developing a team help a ministry to grow and thrive? Subscribe to the podcast here This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase via one of the links, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps to support the costs of running the podcast and blog. In this episode, I talk...2019-04-091h 06
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainIntroducing the Christian Woman Leadership PodcastIf you are a multi-passionate woman who leads in multiple ways, this show is for you. We hope to inspire you to embrace your God-given gifts, skills, and passions in order to lead with confidence! The Christian Woman Leadership Podcast is hosted by Esther Littlefield, a pastor's wife and entrepreneur. Esther is joined by her co-host, Holly Cain, a women's ministry leader, writer, and speaker. It's their goal to provide you with encouragement, tools, and resources to help you live out your unique calling as a leader. The podcast will officially launch in su...2018-06-1503 min