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The One Thing435 When someone decides to leave your church (exit interviews for members)Church members leave for all sorts of reasons, and how you respond can shape both their next steps and your church community. This episode explores what a thoughtful exit process looks like, even when departures are hard or messy.KeyWhy churches often don’t track why members leave and how to start doing itHandling departures that feel personal or painful without taking it on yourselfConducting exit interviews that care for people while gathering useful insightsSupporting those who stay behind and preventing gossip or resentmentCelebrating departures when people leave for positive reasons, like mission or relocationBuilding a...
2026-01-1925 min
The Leader's Journey PodcastDeveloping a Culture of Emotional Inteligence In this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Jim Harrington sits down with pastor and coach Mac McCarthy to explore how emotional intelligence shapes the life of a leader and the health of a congregation. Together, they discuss what emotional intelligence truly means, why it's essential for spiritual formation, and how leaders can embody and cultivate it within their teams and churches. Through real stories and practical insight, they invite listeners to see emotional maturity as a lifelong journey of formation and courage. Mac McCarthy is a coach with The Leader's Journey and...
2025-10-2539 min
The DriveThe Drive - June 16, 2025 - Hour 2Graham Creech and Kenny Walls provide what you need to know, President of the Condors Jim Perkins joins the program in person as we're broadcasting live from their charity golf tournament, and another visit from Courtney who helps out with the Condors as well.
2025-06-1630 min
The Family LabTop 5 Summer Reads for KidsNothing like curling up under a tree with a good book! This episode is full of summer reading recommendations from kids for kids--with a good mix of avid and reluctant readers ages 8-16 with interests spanning all the genres. Here's a list of all the recommendations: (I'm an Amazon affiliate, so buying from these links helps support my podcast!) Hudson (14): Refugee by Alan Gratz Ground Zero, by Alan Gratz Jacob (15): Magic Treehouse Series, by Mary Pope Osborne Halloween Party by Agatha Christie
2025-05-0129 min
The Bryan Hanks ShowEpisode 1275 (Hour 2): Ben Ricks and Jonathan MasseyBen Ricks, the Coastal Region Supervisor of the Inland Fisheries division of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and co-host of the "Better Fishing with Two Bald Biologists" podcast, joins Jonathan Massey and Bryan to talk fishing.
Jon, Jonathan and Bryan talk about Jim Valvano, college sports and more, with birthday nods to Hardy Creech and Luke Cannon.
2025-03-1059 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastConnecting with Creation: A Conversation with Dr. Robert CreechWe grow our emotional maturity when we see ourselves and our relationships as part of creation and stay in touch with the natural world around us. Conversation overview: Are we, humans, disconnected from nature? What is the relationship between emotional maturity and connection to the natural world? What are some practices that can bring us back into connection with nature? Links: Steven Chase called Nature A Spiritual Practice iNaturalist Seek App "To make a prairie" by Emily Dickson The Peace of Wild Things Written and read by Wendell Berry
2023-06-2949 min
Houston CoachesEpisode 8 - Jim CreechCoach Jim Creech joins us on episode 8 to discuss playoff football, adapting scheme to players and the importance of being a visible campus figure among other topics.
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2023-06-021h 16The Leader's Journey PodcastEpisode 100: The Leader's Journey StoryIn this episode, Jim and Trisha look back on The Leader's Journey, discuss key lessons and express gratitude for their clients, listeners, and the growth they've experienced through their work. We hope you'll connect with this authentic conversation. Conversation Overview: Jim & Trisha discuss their history working together The context, culture, and spaces they work in The value of collaboration in their work The learning community they have developed The importance of learning The challenges of changing behavior Accountability in the learning process References & Links: Tim McGee (personal, agency) Faithwalking The Podcast series on race Li...
2023-05-0439 min
4th and 4 Podcast4th and 4 Podcast #13 Jim Creech. Coaching, leadership and lessons learned from football coaches.Comment, like and subscribe!! Coach Jim Creech was the Head Football Coach for the Dulles Vikings in Houston, Texas from 1994 to 2013. For 20 seasons his Vikings competed across the Greater Houston Area against some of the best teams, players and coaches in Texas High School Football history. Originally from Bishop, Texas he broke into coaching at Pearland High School in 1978. In this episode we discuss the 8th Wonder of the World, adapt or die and passing the torch. ***Unfortunately, there are some audio issues to work through. Stick with it and keep grinding. Follow Coach Creech on Twitter @vikered. Search...
2023-03-211h 054th and 4 Podcast4th and 4 Podcast #13 Jim Creech. Coaching, leadership and lessons learned from football coaches.Comment, like and subscribe!! Coach Jim Creech was the Head Football Coach for the Dulles Vikings in Houston, Texas from 1994 to 2013. For 20 seasons his Vikings competed across the Greater Houston Area against some of the best teams, players and coaches in Texas High School Football history. Originally from Bishop, Texas he broke into coaching at Pearland High School in 1978. In this episode we discuss the 8th Wonder of the World, adapt or die and passing the torch. ***Unfortunately, there are some audio issues to work through. Stick with it and keep grinding. Follow Coach Creech on Twitter @vikered. Search...
2023-03-211h 05The Leader's Journey PodcastThe 3 Types of Storms that Arise in SystemsTo navigate the storms in our systems it is important to be able to notice and identify them as ambient anxiety from a culture in chaos, a crisis eruption, or the conflict that shows up as a symptom of the anxiety in our system. Subscribe to our newsletter! The Leader's Journey Book Series The process of researching, studying, and writing the book The Leader's Journey changed the trajectory of our lives. In this series, we are joined by our co-author Dr. Robert Creech and together we'll be going over some key ideas from t...
2022-05-2735 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastHow Family Patterns Impact Leadership with Dr. Robert CreechWhat does our family of origin or our nuclear family have to do with how we lead? In this episode, we explore that question as we discuss the third section of our book entitled Family Patterns. The process of researching, studying, and writing the book The Leader's Journey changed the trajectory of our lives. In this series, we are joined by our co-author Dr. Robert Creech and together we'll be going over some key ideas from the book and the impact those ideas have had and are having on our lives. Conversation overview: What...
2022-04-2831 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeading Living Systems with Dr. Robert CreechTo think systems, we have to give up cause-and-effect thinking. Everyone in a particular system is influencing and being influenced all the time. The process of researching, studying, and writing the book The Leader's Journey changed the trajectory of our lives. In this series, we are joined by our co-author Dr. Robert Creech and together we'll be going over some key ideas from the book and the impact those ideas have had and are having on our lives. Conversation Overview: What is a living system? How does systems thinking differ from other ways of see...
2022-04-1836 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Call to Personal Transformation with Dr. Robert Creech"An effective leader, one who can galvanize individuals and groups and who has the potential to help transform society is a person who has the capacity to know and do the right thing." – The Leader's Journey The process of researching, studying, and writing the book The Leader's Journey changed the trajectory of our lives. In this series, we are joined by our co-author Dr. Robert Creech and together we'll be going over some key ideas from the book and the impact those ideas have had and are having on our lives. Conversation Overview What do...
2022-03-3131 min
Veterans for Peace Radio HourVeterans for Peace: Stand with Daniel Hale and Let's Shut Down Creech Air Force BaseThree Code Pink activists talk about their efforts to call attention to and stop the drone warfare conducted by the US Military and the CIA from Creech Air Force Base. They will share disturbing information about drones, their "targets," and collateral damage. They also talk about whistleblower and hero Daniel Hale, who also called out the drone program and now faces prison. They will share how you can help.
2021-07-061h 00
The Ferment Podcast - Conversations About Worship And TransformationAnabeth Morgan - Pursuing Emotional Maturity For Yourself and Your TeamAnabeth Morgan is a worship leader, songwriter and recording artist, and has been the worship pastor at the Mile High Vineyard in Denver, CO since 2011. She has appeared on many Vineyard Worship albums, such as Cultivation Generation -“Servant Wide Awake” & “My Foundation” and National Conference - “Live From Phoenix” and “Wonderful”. She also released a solo project in 2017 titled “A Place Your Glory Dwells”. Having travelled the world leading worship and coaching leaders and teams, she is an in-demand conference worship leader, teacher, and speaker. Anabeth is a graduate of Mississippi State University and holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, Exe...
2021-05-0351 min
All Things VideoNFTs, Live Audio, and the Return to IRL Events -- Jim Louderback (GM & SVP VidCon, Viacom)Jim Louderback is the GM & SVP VidCon at Viacom, overseeing the world’s largest event series for online video creators, fans, and industry executives. Jim began his career in consulting and publishing, helping companies navigate the transformation to online media. In 2007, he became the CEO of Revision3, one of the first online video networks, which Discovery acquired in 2012. Since then, he’s spent his time investing in and advising early stage companies before joining VidCon full time in 2017.
This is a special round 2 episode with Jim, who originally joined me back in January 2019! In this latest conversation, we t...
2021-04-0237 min
The Ferment Podcast - Conversations About Worship And TransformationThis Is A Time To Reimagine - Adam and Heather RussellOn the year anniversary of the US being locked down to lessen the spread of COVID-19, Adam and Heather Russell spend some time reflecting on what has been lost during this time, and also what has been gained. They share with us some of the things they have been reimagining as a family and as pastors of a local church, and the gift of this transitional moment as we see glimmers of hope of returning to a normal life. Heather speaks about rebuilding volunteer teams with new eyes and they give us some pastoral advice on gently shepherding our...
2021-03-1546 min
The Coaches’ Lounge PodcastEpisode 8- Red Alert Pt.2 / Black Hawk Down & ConcretePart two of the hilarious chat with Tricky Dick Olin, Classy Chris Massey,
"Red Alert" Jim Creech, and Smokin' Joe Sheffy.
Make sure to check out how to help out The Bayou Bowl coming up on June 2nd 2021!!!
2021-03-101h 07The Coaches’ Lounge PodcastEpisode 7- Red Alert Pt.1Join us as we welcome Dick Olin, Chris Massey, Joe Sheffy, and Jim Creech in the Lounge.
2021-03-021h 08
Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These MarketsOur CEO digital token goes live tomorrow!We have a major announcement: After lots of hard work and support from some incredible investors, our Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) token will start free-trading on the MERJ Exchange tomorrow. Based on our research, this makes Curzio Research the first U.S.-based company to launch a digital security on a global exchange that can be traded by retail investors. MERJ is one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world. But don't take my word for it. Jim Needham, head of digital asset strategy at MERJ Exchange, breaks down the incredible growth of his exchange—and...
2020-10-281h 39Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These MarketsOur CEO digital token goes live tomorrow!We have a major announcement: After lots of hard work and support from some incredible investors, our Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) token will start free-trading on the MERJ Exchange tomorrow. Based on our research, this makes Curzio Research the first U.S.-based company to launch a digital security on a global exchange that can be traded by retail investors. MERJ is one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world. But don’t take my word for it. Jim Needham, head of digital asset strategy at MERJ Exchange, breaks down the incredible growth of his exchange—and how U.S. invest...
2020-10-281h 39Wall Street Unplugged - What's Really Moving These MarketsOur CEO digital token goes live tomorrow!We have a major announcement: After lots of hard work and support from some incredible investors, our Curzio Equity Owners (CEO) token will start free-trading on the MERJ Exchange tomorrow. Based on our research, this makes Curzio Research the first U.S.-based company to launch a digital security on a global exchange that can be traded by retail investors. MERJ is one of the fastest-growing exchanges in the world. But don’t take my word for it. Jim Needham, head of digital asset strategy at MERJ Exchange, breaks down the incredible growth of his exchange—and how U.S. invest...
2020-10-281h 39
PTK - Primetime KitchenBlack Rooster & Hunger St TacosThis week Jim speaks to John and Julia Calloway, owners of Black Rooster Taqueria and then to Joe Creech, the owner/operator of Hunger Street Tacos!
2020-10-0448 min
The Pastor's Heart with Dominic SteeleCalm present leadership as the crisis becomes a marathon - with Robert CreechHow to exercise calm present leadership when there’s disappointment, constant change and pressure from every side?Understanding what’s going on psychologically now with your church, team and you? How to best care for your team? And how to lead now when anxiety levels keep oscillating as the risk from the virus waxes and wanes (and are likely to for the next two years). Plus navigating how to lead when there are so many different views inside and outside the team about which direction you and your church should take.Robert Creech is Di...
2020-08-1134 min
Industry Matters - Powered by VGMLearning about the Green and Health Homes initiative and Aging in PlaceVGM Live At Home vice president, Jim Greatorex, interviews Nina Creech about the Green and Healthy Homes initiative.
2020-05-2829 minPTK - Primetime KitchenKabooki Sushi & Hunger St TacosOn this week's PTK, Jim speaks with Chef Henry Moso from Kabooki Sushi and Joe Creech from Hunger Street Tacos!
2020-05-0342 min
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley BartonSeason 9: Episode 7 | Spiritual Transformation and Family Systems (Part 2)Church leaders seldom crash and burn because they fail at preaching or ministering. Christian leaders often burn out because they don’t know how to manage themselves and what they’re experiencing. In the second episode of a two-part conversation we lay the groundwork for understanding how human relationships work and our part in those relationships referencing the eight concepts of family systems theory developed by Murray Bowen. Ruth is joined by a new friend R. Robert Creech (PhD, Baylor University), an experienced pastor and seminary teacher. Robert is the director of pastoral ministries at George W. Truett Theological Seminary, B...
2020-04-2940 minStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley BartonSeason 9: Episode 6 | Spiritual Transformation and Family Systems (Part 1)Church leaders seldom crash and burn because they fail at preaching or ministering. Christian leaders often burn out because they don’t know how to manage themselves and what they’re experiencing. In the first episode of a two-part conversation we lay the groundwork for understanding how human relationships work and our part in those relationships referencing the eight concepts of family systems theory developed by Murray Bowen. Ruth is joined by a new friend R. Robert Creech (PhD, Baylor University), an experienced pastor and seminary teacher to discuss the first three concepts. Robert is the director of pastoral ministries at George...
2020-04-2240 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership47. Leadership, Anxiety, and Family Systems, with Steve Cuss, author of Managing Leadership AnxietyIn this episode Steve Cuss, the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety discusses the way anxiety can affect, not only ourselves, but all those around us. We also talk about something called family systems theory, which has to do with recognizing and managing the anxiety in a system of relationships—be it a family, a church, a business, a baseball team, or school.THIS EPISODE’S HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:Steve Cuss is the lead pastor at Discovery Christian Church in Denver, Colorado, and the author of Managing Leadership Anxiety.Acute anxiety is when you’r...
2019-08-1244 min
All Things VideoPutting the Audience Front and Center -- Jim Louderback (GM & SVP VidCon, Viacom)Jim Louderback is the GM & SVP VidCon at Viacom, overseeing the world’s largest event series for online video creators, fans, and industry executives. Jim began his career in consulting and publishing, helping companies navigate the transformation to online media. In 2007, he became the CEO of Revision3, one of the first online video networks, which Discovery acquired in 2012. Since then, he spent his investing in and advising early stage companies before joining VidCon full time in 2017.
We cover a lot of ground in this episode, from YouTube’s unique approach to community and monetization that differentiated it from other early vide...
2019-01-1045 min
Motivational Messages/SpeechesFuneral Service Kathy Jean HarbinKathy Jean Harbin, age 62, passed away Monday, July 10th, 2017, at the Middlesboro ARH.She was born in Salina, Kansas, on December 18, 1954, and was the daughter of the late Billy E. Harbin Sr. and Muriel Calloway Harbin, who survives.In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her grandparents: Virgil and Ellen Harbin and Richard and Alpha Calloway.Kathy was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt and friend to many. She enjoyed reading books and was an avid crocheter. Kathy was very passionate and cared with her whole heart, and she gave ceaselessly.
2017-07-1644 min
All Things VideoBetting Big on Virtual Reality -- Neil Mandt (Founder & CEO, Mandt VR)Neil Mandt is the Founder and CEO of Mandt VR, a media company specializing in serialized immersive video content. Neil is a Hollywood producer who has worked in both TV (Jim Rome Is Burning, Destination Truth) and motion pictures (Million Dollar Arm, Hijacking Hollywood).
In this episode, Neil explains how he got his start in entertainment as an ABC news producer covering the O.J. Simpson trial. He then maxed out his credit cards to produce his first feature film – a gamble that ultimately paid off, as Neil has enjoyed a successful Hollywood career. Neil believes “A lot of life is t...
2016-09-2544 min