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The Leader's Journey PodcastIntegrity in Action: Aligning Words, Promises, and ValuesWhat does it really mean to live with integrity? In this episode, Jim Harrington and Trisha Taylor unpack the guiding principle of integrity, not as a rigid rule, but as a dynamic, life-giving process. They explore how our words create reality, why honoring our commitments matters, and how integrity helps us align with God’s design for our lives, families, and communities. This conversation offers practical wisdom, honest stories, and a framework for growing integrity in ways that transform relationships and leadership. Jim Harrington and Trisha Taylor are authors, coaches, and co-founders of The Leader’s Journey. They...
2025-08-2335 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastNomads in the Changing Church - RepostJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss how we, as the church, can embrace the paradigm shift to a new structure in a church without walls. Their insightful conversation with this week’s guest, Terry Walling, offers a unique perspective on how nomadic believers are truly helping grow the church as they act as disciples within the community. Terry Walling is a pastor, professor, and author of Unlikely Nomads: In Search of the New Church. He has also launched a podcast series in which he has conversations with a variety of people who are in search of a...
2025-08-0944 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastDisability and Leadership: Hard QuestionsIn Part 2 of this conversation, Trisha Taylor continues her dialogue with Mac and Josie McCarthy, diving deeper into what it means to lead churches and communities where people with disabilities can truly belong. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution or launching a new program, this episode encourages leaders to shift their attention, challenge their assumptions, and engage the theological and relational work of creating environments where everyone can flourish. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of inclusion or unsure where to start, this conversation offers grounded wisdom, gentle challenge, and hopeful next steps rooted in the he...
2025-07-2632 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBeyond Inclusion: Seeing Disability Through the Eyes of Jesus, part 1In this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha Taylor is joined by Mac and Josie McCarthy for a deeply honest conversation on disability, faith, and the church. Sharing their journey as parents of a child with Down syndrome, Mac and Josie open up about the grief, growth, and spiritual reframing they experienced, and how it has changed the way they see God, themselves, and their community. Together, they challenge us to move beyond pity and mere inclusion toward presence, dignity, and belonging, recognizing the gifts individuals with disabilities bring to the body of Christ. Whether you are a...
2025-07-1249 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBONUS: What we wish we'd heard: An honest conversation about abuse and misconductIn this candid bonus episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha Taylor, Michael DeRidder, and Aundrea Baker open up an honest conversation about the realities of abuse and misconduct within faith communities and organizations. Sharing insights from their ongoing learning, including reflections from a recent conference, the team explores the power dynamics, cultural patterns, and systemic issues that allow abuse to occur and persist. They discuss the deep wounds left in individuals and communities, the need for preemptive culture work, and the essential role of leaders in creating environments of safety and accountability. If you are leading or se...
2025-07-0544 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBuilding a Healthy CultureIn this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Jim Harrington is joined by coaches Rick Rorick and Nate Pyle to unpack what culture actually means within a church or organization—and why it matters more than we think. Together, they explore why “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” how culture shapes daily experiences for staff and volunteers, and how leaders can take intentional steps to build a healthy, life-giving environment that aligns with their values. If you’ve felt stuck in your church or organization’s culture, or if you’re wondering how to lead meaningful change, this conversation will give you...
2025-06-2832 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastEmbracing the Nomadic Church: Melissa Emerson’s Journey of Faith, Family, and FormationIn this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Jim sits down with Houston-area pastor Melissa Emerson to explore what it means to live faithfully in the midst of deep church change. After stepping into leadership of Mosaic Community Covenant Church following her father’s sudden passing, Melissa and her husband have led their community through a nomadic, experimental journey—redefining what church can be in the most diverse suburb in the U.S. With honesty, wisdom, and a heart for justice, Melissa shares what it’s been like to shed institutional expectations, rediscover community, and follow the Spirit’s leading i...
2025-06-1626 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastSelf Reflection and the EnneagramIn this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, host Trisha Taylor is joined by coach and colleague Aundrea Baker for a rich and practical conversation about self-awareness and the Enneagram. Together, they explore how understanding the inner motivations behind our behavior can lead to personal growth, deeper compassion, and stronger team dynamics. Whether you're new to the Enneagram or a long-time student, this episode offers insightful reflections and practical tools to help you better understand yourself and others. Aundrea Baker is a leadership coach with The Leader’s Journey, bringing deep experience in church leadership, nonprofit work...
2025-05-2439 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeading Off the MapIn this episode, Jim and Mike explore how Bowen Family Systems Theory offers powerful tools for leading in times of uncertainty and anxiety. Drawing on personal stories—including parenting a child with trauma, navigating racial and cultural dynamics in St. Croix, and caring for a spouse with Alzheimer’s—they discuss how guiding principles, curiosity, humor, and staying connected help leaders function in the face of anxiety rather than be driven by it. They reflect on the necessity of running experiments when off the map, and why leadership today demands skills more like map-making than map-reading. Key Topics...
2025-05-1037 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastFamily of OriginIn this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha and Jim sit down with coach and educator Dawn Bird to explore the deep emotional and spiritual transformation that can come through Family of Origin work. Through vulnerable storytelling and honest reflection, Dawn shares how doing this work helped her uncover grief, reshape her understanding of her family, and show up differently in every area of her life—from her marriage and parenting to her leadership and coaching. This conversation is a rich, compassionate look at how healing the past creates new freedom in the present—and new hope for the...
2025-04-2630 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBuilding and Restoring Trust: Part 1"Trust is like the air we breathe -- when it's present, nobody really notices it. When it's absent, everybody notices." Warren Buffett, quoted in Forbes Magazine Trust is the bedrock of every successful relationship—whether personal, professional, or within a community. In this episode, Jim and Trisha dive deep into what trust really means, why it’s essential, and how to cultivate it. Through real-life stories and insightful discussion, they explore the complexities of trust and how it impacts our daily lives. Key Topics Covered: The definition of trust and why it’s crucial for rela...
2025-03-2934 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeading Men: Emotional Maturity and Personal Responsibility In this episode, we explore the critical need for men to develop emotional maturity, take personal responsibility, and engage in meaningful self-reflection. Ryan, Aaron, and Trisha delve into how men's work, particularly in groups, can serve as a powerful tool for emotional growth and healthy relationships. Conversation Overview: The Power of Group Work for Emotional Growth The Role of Self-Reflection in Relationships Acknowledging Women’s Anxiety About Men’s Spaces Practical Advice for Emotional Growth The Role of Emotional Maturity in Leadership Links: Ryan Donovan...
2025-03-0135 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastApprenticing to Jesus In this episode of The Leaders Journey podcast, Jim and Trisha are joined by Reverend Dr. Timothy Scoonover, senior pastor at First Presbyterian Church in Moncks Corner, South Carolina. With over a decade of pastoral experience, Timothy shares how, as an unlikely nomade, he has led his congregation through a journey of adaptive leadership, emotional health, and spiritual formation. Timothy’s story is a powerful reminder that leadership in today’s world is a long, slow process. Through cultivating emotional and spiritual health, investing in personal practices, and creating a community culture that supports one another, leaders can...
2025-01-2534 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastRiding the Waves of ReactivityJoin The Leader's Journey team as they explore what it means to ride the waevs of reactivity and and how those waves have shaped their experiences and goals to improve. a reflective conversation about reactivity—how it shows up in our lives, how we manage it, and what we’re learning in the process. Tricia and the team explore personal stories of how they’ve navigated emotional waves in their own lives—from time management struggles to family dynamics and professional challenges. With reflections from team members Jim Herrington, Rick Rarick, Dawn Bird, Chad Jaeger, and Edie Lenz, this episode o...
2025-01-1125 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPlaying Politics: Leading in an Election Year, Part 3In this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Trisha Taylor, along with Nate Pyle, Matt McCarthy, and Katie Ignatowski, dive into part three of the politics series exploring the challenges of division and leadership in polarized times. While the focus isn't on the U.S. election specifically, the discussion addresses the broader implications of division in churches, workplaces, and communities. With returning guests Nate Pyle and Matt McCarthy, and new voice Katie Ignatowski, this episode provides insights into how leaders can foster dialogue, perspective-taking, and emotional maturity in their communities. Nate Pyle: A pastor and member of T...
2024-12-1443 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Leader As Coach: Five Essential Skills for CoachingThe following episode originally aired in July of 2022. You can find the rest of that coaching series here: The Leader as a Coach: Developing People The Leader as a Coach: Being Coachable The five skills that leaders can start to work on today to become more effective leaders through coaching are deep listening, inquiry, giving clear feedback, guiding focus, and doing your own work. Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively rais...
2024-11-2343 min
We Are VineyardLeadership Under Pressure: Jim HerringtonIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Jim Herrington about reconciling his call to ministry with some traumatic early experiences, and the career path that led him to leadership coaching and starting The Leader’s Journey. Jim shares about some of the ideas they’ve further cultivated since writing the first version of The Leader’s Journey and some of the things he learned throughout the process that changed the way he sees the world. Jay and Jim also discuss the difference between discipleship and spiritual formation, and the value of counselors and pastors having a counselor to tal...
2024-11-131h 10The Leader's Journey PodcastThe Faithful Leader In this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Trisha Taylor sits down with Mandy Smith, a gifted pastor, artist, and author of Confessions of an Amateur Saint. Together, they discuss the deep challenges Christian leaders face, the journey of faithfulness over success, and the importance of embracing weakness as a pathway to strength. Mandy shares her insights on how leaders, particularly in faith communities, often find themselves caught between the desire for competence and the necessity of surrendering to God’s guidance. Through personal stories and deep reflection, this episode invites leaders to embrace vulnerability and trust God...
2024-11-0832 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastCreating a Healthy Organizational CultureIn this episode, Jim and Rick Rarick dive into the essential role of values in organizational culture and the importance of leadership integrity. They discuss the concept of the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and how it can shape a meaningful workplace experience. By acknowledging imperfections and fostering a supportive environment, leaders can build stronger connections with their teams and enhance employee loyalty. Rick Rarick is an experienced organizational coach with a background in both for-profit and nonprofit sectors. He specializes in helping leaders understand and improve workplace culture, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, accountability, and meaningful engagement...
2024-10-2732 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Tired Leader In this episode, the Jim and Trisha host guests Chris and Kurt from Brimstone coaching to engage in a deep conversation about leadership, self-awareness, and the mental models that shape our approach to work and relationships. They explore the importance of slowing down, reflecting, and questioning existing assumptions about what it means to be an effective leader. This episode wraps up with a powerful reminder: “You don’t have to be as tired as you are.” Chris Godfredson and Kurt Bash have both come out of leadership and supervisory roles in a variety of bus...
2024-10-1227 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPlaying Politics: Leading in an Election Year, Part 2In a world where every conversation or statement can spark intense debates, how do you maintain your composure and stay true to your values? Join Trisha, Nate, and Mac as they dive into a conversation about managing both online and in person engagement with empathy, leading through political tensions, and making a meaningful impact on a local level. Mac McCarthy has been in Christian ministry for over 15 years. As a pastor, practitioner, and coach, he is passionate about equipping leaders by integrating missional theology, spiritual formation, family systems, and adaptive leadership to navigate congregational change. Na...
2024-09-1437 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Misuse and Abuse of Authority - Part ThreeIn the latest episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, explore the nuances of navigating misuse and abuse of authority with Jim and Trisha. In a candid discussion, they delve into crucial topics: from recognizing various forms of abuse to implementing proactive measures for prevention. With clarity and empathy, they outline practical steps and resources every leader should consider to create safer environments. Whether you're new to these discussions or well-versed, their approachable style and wealth of experience make this episode a must-listen. Join Jim and Trisha as they equip listeners with tools to foster healthier, more informed organizational cultures.
2024-06-2943 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Misuse and Abuse of Authority - Part TwoJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss how assigned authority affects our lives with their guest Ryan Donovan. Take the time to listen to the hard questions being asked about how the role of authority in today's world has shifted and changed. Ryan Donovan is a licensed counselor who lives in Austin, Texas who loves the outdoors. He plays fastpitch softball in his free time, and his life experience has equipped him in some really important ways to join in this conversation. Ryan is also involved in coaching with The Leader's Journey. Conversation Overview: Recognizing Blind Spots Assigned Authority The Para...
2024-06-1734 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Misuse and Abuse of Authority - Part OneAuthority is inherent in leadership roles, and that inherent authority can be misused and abused. In part one of this series, Jim and Trisha discuss the reality of abuse, the questions surrounding it, and the way leaders are called to respond. Conversation Overview None of This is New Authority is Inherent in Leadership What is Authority and Where Does it Come From? The Legitimate Uses of Authority A Focus on Spiritual Abuse The Impact Outweighs the Intention Responding to the Critical Mirror Conflict and Disagreement vs. Abuse Taking a Victim Centric Approach G...
2024-05-2536 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastEngaging with Artificial Intelligence with Curiosity and Intentionality In this episode, dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on various aspects of life, including leadership, sermon writing, and more. Join us as we explore the innovative ways in which AI is being integrated into everyday tasks and decision-making processes. For this special podcast, Jim and Trisha hear some insightful points from multiple guests on how they use AI and how they have seen it impact the world around them. Podcasts guests include Scott Hescht is enthusiastic advocate for...
2024-05-1154 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Equations of Ministry: Imagining Beyond the Traditional Church ModelJim talks with Mike Whang about how his shift away from the traditional church model opened up avenues of ministry that can be limited for those in Christian leadership. Mike explains how working out the equations of ministry, the balancing of values, the realities of day to day life, and the needs of the Church, has been a challenge and a blessing as he grows in his walk with God and leadership position. Mike Whang is an ordained elder of the United Methodist Church. He serves Oikon and Wesley as an extension minister of the Texas Annual Co...
2024-04-2731 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPlaying Politics: Leading in an Election Year, part 1. On this episode of The Leader’s Journey Podcast, Trisha talks with Mac McCarthy and Nate Pyle about how the election year has affected their congregations and the ways they are navigating that social landscape within their churches. Listen to this first of several podcasts in 2024 as they discuss the unique ways they have each worked with the leadership in their churches in order to guide their congregations to focus on building bridges and communicating with grace. Nate Pyle is a pastor, author, and coach. As a pastor, Nate has served as the pastor of Chr...
2024-04-1542 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastMaintaining Our BoundariesTrisha and Jim continue their insightful discussion on boundaries in this week's podcast. Join them as they discuss your questions about boundaries and the benefits and struggles of implementing them in personal and professional leadership roles. Conversation Overview Flourishing Within Boundaries Boundaries and Emotional Maturity Working Within a Broken System The Cost of Boundaries Managing Guilt Christ's Example of Boundaries Staying On Your Side of the Line and Allowing God to Work Communication is Key Creating a Culture of Healthy Boundaries The Value of Pain
2024-03-2536 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastTending Our Boundaries Join Trisha and Jim as they discuss the importance of respecting boundaries not just for the benefit of ourselves, but for the benefit of those around us. Together they discuss the complexities of setting and keeping boundaries while maintianing healthy relationships. "Boundaries are not something we put on others, boundaries are something that we maintain for ourselves. " -Trisha Taylor Conversation Overview Reconciling healthy boundaries with Jesus' message. Articulating Our Limits What Boundaries Are - and What They Aren't Playing Tennis with Emotional Boundaries Myths About Boundaries Boundar...
2024-03-0943 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastNomads in the Changing ChurchJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss how we as the church can embrace the paradigm shift to a new structure in a church without walls. Their insightful conversation with this week’s guest, Terry Walling, offers a unique perspective on how nomadic believers are truly helping grow the church as they act as disciples within the community. Terry Walling is a pastor, professor, and author of Unlikely Nomads: In Search of the New Church. He has also launched a podcast series in which he has conversations with a variety of people who are in search of a...
2024-02-2743 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastExploring Vulnerability as a Leader with Jacob MorganJoin Jim and Trisha as they discuss the concept of being vulnerable as a leader with author and keynote speaker, Jacob Morgan. Listen as they explore how the skill of balancing vulnerability and competency can empower leaders in both personal and professional settings. Jacob Morgan is a remarkable and successful leader,keynote speaker, trained futurist, and author. His most recent book, Leading With Vulnerability, was published last year. Jacob pulls from his personal and professional experience as well as the results of many leadership polls and studies as he speaks to tens of thousands of leaders each y...
2024-02-1632 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastNavigating Change and Embracing Values with Pastors Ted and Jess from Evanston Vineyard ChurchJoin Jim and Trisha as they speak with pastors Ted and Jess from Evanston Vineyard Church about intentional change. Discover how their approach to transformation involves coaching, diverse perspectives, and the formation of clear, shared values. Ted Kim, who has been pastoring and ministering in churches for more than 20 years in Washington, California, New York, and areas outside of the US, is the lead pastor at Evanston Vineyard Church. He is passionate about leading people's hearts and minds toward Jesus. Jess, once an intern, is now also a pastor at Evanston Vineyard Church. She has been a b...
2024-01-2540 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastGet Unstuck in 2024Being stuck in problems and situations can be a significant hindrance to your ability to effectively lead and inspire those around you. Rather than move forward, you may find yourself focused on problems that prevent you from reaching your goals. Learn to resolve those situations so that they become a source of growth. Listen in this latest podcast as Trisha, Jim, and multiple other members of The Leader's Journey share their solutions to getting unstuck. Start your new year off with resolving to not allow the muddy moments in life to dictate the way you lead Getting...
2024-01-0428 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeadership, Focus and the Art of Paying Attention with Ann KansfieldWhat if leadership is mostly about paying attention? In this episode, Trisha and Jim engage in a thought-provoking conversation with their guest, Ann Kansfield. Ann delves into her personal experiences with leadership and how important a role focus and attentiveness plays. A primary task of leadership is to direct attention for ourselves and those we lead. At the same time, in today's world, paying attention is hard and sustaining attention in the face of distractions and anxiety is even harder. Listen as they discuss the simple but complex leadership principle in this conversation: We lead when we are able t...
2023-11-1043 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastTogetherness and Individuality with Dr. Michael DeRuyterJoin host Jim Herrington and Dr. Michael DeRuyter in an enlightening discussion as they uncover the delicate interplay between individuality and togetherness forces within leadership environments. Dr. DeRuyter is a distinguished expert in Bowen Family Systems Theory and leadership development, offers profound insights and practical strategies to help leaders and organizations understand the intricacies of group dynamics. Explore the impacts of these forces on decision-making, team dynamics, and organizational relationships, providing invaluable guidance for leaders in complex settings. With practical strategies for managing heightened togetherness and fostering open communication, leaders are empowered to cultivate an environment of...
2023-10-2733 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastSystems Thinking with Chris FieldIn this episode, Jim and Trisha talk with Chris Field, founder of Mercy Project, author, and speaker. They dive into the significance of systems thinking for leaders, emphasizing how it can address complex problems and instill hope within their organizations. Through his own journey, Chris highlights the value of long-term commitment, warns against the allure of quick fixes, and champions the enduring power of persistence. Chris's story underscores the importance of understanding the intricacies of a problem before attempting to solve it. By identifying the root cause and working towards a sustainable solution, real and lasting change...
2023-10-1740 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastRethinking Conflict with Brian Keepers and Heidi De Jonge: Part 2If we can’t or won’t engage conflict, we can’t lead effectively. It’s as simple as that. Fortunately, managing ourselves in conflict can be learned, unlearned and re-learned as we use conflict as a powerful opportunity for growth and change. We wrapped up part 1 with a question from Trisha, how do we manage ourselves and stay open hearted even when the other person isn't? That's where we'll pick up in this episode. And we'll also explore the fascinating world of internal family systems and helping the organizations that we're leading develop more capacity for managing...
2023-09-1531 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastManaging Self in Triangles #2 Managing Self in Triangles #2 with Steve CussIn this episode, we continue our series on learning to managing self in triangles. Joining us for this conversation is our esteemed guest and good friend, Steve Cuss. As a reminder, this series is exploring the idea that triangles are neither good nor bad, but they are tricky and when you can see the triangles you’re in and understand how they work, you have a better chance of not only surviving them but offering calm, principled leadership in the midst of them. Conversation Overview: What are some common ways that leaders in particular show up in...
2023-06-1650 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastManaging Self in Triangles with Dr. Jenny BrownTriangles are not good or bad….but they are tricky. We're excited to kick off our new two-part series, "Managing Self in Triangles". Our guest for this episode is Dr. Jenny Brown, the founder and executive director of the Family Systems Institute and Family Systems Practice in Sydney, Australia. Dr. Brown is the author of the insightful book, "Growing Yourself Up: How to bring your best to all of life’s relationships", which provides practical guidance on personal development within the context of our relationships. She is also the co-author of "Bowen family systems theory in Ch...
2023-05-2340 minThe 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 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPractices for Courage: Growing Courage in Leadership Knowing and doing the right thing is hard. Staying calm and saying the course in the face of the resulting opposition can be even harder, and requires us to practice courage intentionally. In this episode, the third in our series on courage, Jim and Trisha are joined by Jessica Shults and Mac McCarthy who discuss their unique, yet similar, pastoral stories about leading congregations through hard things in different ways. Together they talk about different practices that can be used to help grow courage in challenging circumstances. Conversation Overview Being courageous in challenging established m...
2023-04-1546 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPractices for Courage: Facing Trauma & Pain Facing trauma and pain in constructive and redemptive ways requires us to practice courage intentionally. With David Zailer, author of Death of a Fisherman, Trisha and Jim continue their series on courage. Together they discuss an important question from David’s life and book: “How will you and I grow through hardship and suffering?” Conversation Overview It takes courage to face our past traumas in order to grow emotionally The path to healing from addiction Connection and heal from pain The willingness to do small things Links & References Death of a Fisherman by David Zailer...
2023-03-2737 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPractices for Courage: Saying Yes, Saying NoPodcast guest Nathan Herrington helps Jim and Trisha explore practices that can sustain courage in the third episode of a series that focuses on growing our emotional maturity. By saying yes to life on its own terms we lean into how we can learn to be courageous, and essentially more effective leaders through working on intentional focused practices. Conversation Overview Demonstrating courage by saying yes without knowing the outcome How body-based practices and body awareness can help our reactivity First action steps when starting a yoga or meditation practice Living a fully alive life by being...
2023-03-1035 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Rhythms of Well-beingIn today’s podcast, we discuss how leaders often live in a pace that stands in the way of being able to grow our emotional maturity. Our guest, April Fiet, is a pastor and author whose book The Sacred Pulse: Holy Rhythms for Overwhelmed Souls posits that the process of slowing down helps us live into our callings by tapping into holy rhythms which help pattern our days according to God’s desires for our lives. The second episode in a series revolving around practices that help us grow our emotional maturity. Conversation Overview Learn...
2023-03-0135 min
Listening (to) LeadersJim Herrington on ListeningMy first guest is a leadership coach, an author, a thought-leader, and an entrepreneur, and perhaps most importantly, my dad! That’s right. We’re setting the bar very high with this first guest- Jim Herrington. He’s co-authored 3 books with a 4th on the way, started several non-profit organizations, and is currently rocking it with the coaching and consulting company called “The Leaders Journey” which he co-founded with another amazing leader, the one and only Trisha Taylor. With almost 50 years of leadership experience, he has more than a story or two to share about the powerful, inspiring and sometimes pa...
2023-02-011h 19The Leader's Journey PodcastDisrupting Our Autopilot: The Only Way Things ChangeThe only way to be different is to do different—seeing our autopilot ways of being and disrupting them is the only way change happens. I rarely struggle to know what I believe the right thing to do is but I often have the inability to do the right thing…I normally know the right things about how to relate, how to do relationships, and when I get anxious sometimes and maybe some people would say often the anxiety gets in the way of my ability to do the right thing” This is the first episod...
2023-01-2738 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastWhat We Learned Last YearAs a learning community, we want to share some of our best resources with you, let you get to know our team a little better and give you a peek into what we’re learning. We hold a shared belief that, especially in a context where the pace of change is so rapid, ongoing learning that is fed by curiosity about what’s happening in our ministry context, is an essential way of being. In this episode, we've gathered a handful of our teammembers toogther to talk about what we learned last year, to share a resource that...
2023-01-1430 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastGrowing a Calmer SelfThe gold standard of leadership is calm, principled presence in the face of challenge. This requires commitment and practice to do the inside-out work of growing a calmer self. About Nate Pyle Nate is an author, blogger and ordained pastor in the Reformed Church in America. In 2015, Nate released his first book, Man Enough: How Jesus Redefines Manhood, with Zondervan. He contributed to Learning Change: Congregational Transformation Fueled by Personal Renewal. Nate’s second book, More Than You Can Handle: When Life’s Overwhelming Pain Meets God’s Overcoming Grace, released in March of 2019 with Zonder...
2022-12-2134 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastEmerging Mental Models Shifts for Church LeadersLearning to Surface and Test the Mental Models: Part 2 When you are leading off map, learning to surface and test the mental models—yours and those of your team—that guide your decision-making is an essential leadership skill. In this episode, we are going to name what we believe to be the dominant mental model and then compare and contrast it to what we see emerging. As you listen, join us in asking how is the new mental model similar to what we are currently practicing and how is it different? Listen to Learning to Surf...
2022-12-0939 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLearning to Surface and Test the Mental ModelsWhen you are leading off map, learning to surface and test the mental models—yours and those of your team—that guide your decision-making is an essential leadership skill. Click here to learn more about and get access to Better Together Conversation Overview What is a mental model and why is it important to know what one is? What are some biblical examples of mental model shifts? What is the connection of chronic anxiety to mental models? How do leaders function when there are a variety of mental models in the organization? What are some...
2022-11-2441 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBetter Together: A Conversation about Men and Women Working TogetherWe believe that it is God’s design for men and women to collaborate as equals in the missional life. We believe living according to God’s design is a matter of justice and a matter of missional effectiveness. Learn more and get access to Better Together here. Conversation Overview How Jim & Trisha started working together Some of what we've learned over more than 20 years of working together Our commitment to an egalitarian vision What if our church isn’t egalitarian? What about the risks?
2022-11-1226 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBurning Out and Hanging on: Leadership, Stress and SurvivalBurning out is not an inevitable part of leadership but it is a common one; leaders can care for themselves and each other as they avoid burnout where possible, heal from burnout where necessary and use burnout to learn new ways of life. Subscribe to our newsletter Conversation Overview What is burnout? How do we distinguish between burnout, stress, depression, fatigue, etc.? How do our mental models and vows contribute to our tendency to burn out? How can we recover from burnout? How can we protect ourselves and those we lead from burnout? L...
2022-10-1439 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeading Up and Out: Part 2, Leading from the Second ChairLeading from the Second Chair with Mike Bonem Leadership is not just about being in charge. The best leaders know how to use influence and relationships to lead up, down and sideways in order to shape the things they care about. Subscribe to our newsletter What is a second chair leader? "a person in a subordinate role whose influence with others adds value throughout the organization." Conversation Overview: What is a second chair leader? Joseph as a biblical example of a second chair leader 3 apparent paradoxes of leading from the...
2022-09-2137 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeading Up and Out Part 1Leadership is not just about being in charge. The best leaders know how to use influence and relationships to lead up, down and sideways in order to shape the things they care about. Subscribe to our newsletter Conversation Overview What are some of the frustrations and challenges that come with trying to lead in an organization where you’re not in charge? What does it mean to lead up? What are some mental models we need to let go of to effectively lead up? What are the practices of leading up? The importance of lea...
2022-09-0641 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastOrienting ourselves in the deconstruction process with Ben Sternke and Matt TebbeIn this episode, we talk with Ben Sternke and Matt Tebbe authors of "Having the Mind of Christ: Eight Axioms to Cultivate a Robust Faith". During the conversation, we explore deconstruction, how our response to it impacts those we lead, and much more! Subscribe to our newsletter Conversation Overview: Ben & Matt's Book: Having the Mind of Christ: Eight Axioms to Cultivate a Robust Faith "Lenses don't change the world, but they change how we see the world." What is deconstruction? Is deconstruction a bad thing? Code-switching "We have to abandon the pursuit of the on...
2022-08-1652 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Leader As Coach: Being CoachableToday we're talking about what it means to be coachable and what it means to have a posture of coachability. Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Conversation Overview Overview of episodes in the series so far What does it mean to be coachable? Reflecting on our own coachability The importance of being coachable at every level i...
2022-07-2928 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Leader As Coach: Five essential skills for coachingThe five skills that leaders can start to work on today to become more effective leaders through coaching are deep listening, inquiry, giving clear feedback, guiding focus, and doing your own work. Subscribe to our newsletter! Leaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Conversation Overview Coaching is "deliberately providing a safe and challenging environment where change is possible" Deep listening "Being p...
2022-07-1942 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Leader As Coach: Developing PeopleLeaders who learn to lead through coaching and who develop a culture of coaching in their organization will effectively raise up people who can consistently be the healthiest, most effective version of themselves and do their best work. Subscribe to our newsletter! Conversation Overview: Leadership mental models What do we mean by coaching? Coaching styles and approaches How will leaders need to change in order to take on coaching as a key method of leading? Feedback and accountability Working from a shared vision Developing a culture of coaching in an organization Links:...
2022-06-2429 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastIs it over yet? Post-pandemic considerationsIn this episode of The Leader's Journey Podcast, Trisha and Jim are reflecting on the past two years, what they've learned, how things have changed, and what they can see differently now from a different vantage point. In part of the episode, Jim and Trisha reflect on a few podcasts and blog posts they shared during the early stages of the pandemic. We wanted to encourage you to review those resources and reflect on the leadership challenges you've faced in the last two years to learn from them and take that learning into the future. Here are...
2022-06-0934 minThe 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...
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 d...
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...
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 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastUsing and Sharing Power to Create a More Just and Equitable CommunityHow can leaders use the power they have on behalf of others and share their power with others in order to create a more just and more equitable community? We are joined by Dr. D. Z. Cofield and Deborah Pulis for this conversation. In this series, we are exploring the inherent connection between leadership and power. We hope to help leaders better understand the dynamics of power in their organizations and in themselves and develop some principles and practices that help them use their own power wisely. Conversation overview Dr. D.Z. C...
2022-03-1039 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastThe Balance of Power: How trustworthy and transformative leaders balance authority and vulnerability creating space for flourishingIn this episode, we explore how trustworthy and transformative leaders carefully balance authority and vulnerability to create space for flourishing. Conversation overview What comes to mind when you think about authority? What comes to mind when you think about vulnerability? The vulnerability to tell the truth Having conviction and humility The importance of loving the people that we serve What might it look like to be out of balance? Listener question: what do forgiveness and reconciliation look like when we're thinking about using power wisely? The skill of holding tension When is the right place and...
2022-02-2839 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPower dynamics and conflict: A conversation for Trustworthy and Transformative LeadersA conversation about leadership is inherently a conversation about power, and a conversation about power is inherently a conversation about conflict. In this episode, we explore how trustworthy and transformative leaders understand how power dynamics are always present in conflict and how they can be navigated wisely, creating the results we want. Thanks for listening! Summary: Assumptions about power Having power exposes our values Power determines the terms of a conflict Power as dominance Hidden expressions of power When powerful people feel powerless Passive Aggressive power How conflict helps us reach our goals Links: 5 Dysfunctions of a...
2022-02-1134 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastPower Dynamics for Trustworthy and Transformative LeadersTrustworthy and transformative leaders understand the dynamics of power in their organizations and in themselves and they have developed principles and practices that help them use their own power wisely. “Power is the ability to achieve purpose, power is the ability to effect change, and we need power.” – Martin Luther King Jr. Leaders will too often use their power in ways that produce outcomes counter to their stated vision or goals Misusing and not exercising power Power is neutral Power dynamics exist regardless of whether we intend to use them or not Dare to lead by Brene Brown Power over or positio...
2022-01-2834 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastOur Love/Hate Relationship With GoalsIt’s the new year and some of us have been planning our new year’s resolutions for months, some of us haven’t and feel guilty about it, and some of us very strictly don’t do resolutions. Our culture is very keen on goal-setting and yet, we wonder how effective that is. In this episode, we got our whole team together to have a conversation about goals, when they work for us, and when they dont. - Tying goals to guiding principles and core principles - 12-week or quarterly goals - Setting go...
2022-01-1928 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastReflecting on 2021We wanted the last episode of this year to be a little different. There will not be a leadership principle, and there's not going to be a question that we're trying to answer. But in this episode, I think we want to talk to each other and talk to our community as the year winds down. To give us the opportunity to reflect a little bit on this last year. Conversation overview: We're not designed to live disconnected over the long haul What is normal? Societal upheaval Considering family systems Resilience and reframing what success might lo...
2021-12-2421 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastApplying Systems ThinkingToday Jim is joined by our colleague and fellow coach, Dr. Michael De Ruyter. Mike and Jim are facilitating a learning community for 10 pastors this fall and today's podcast is a conversation between us that we prepared for one of the gatherings of this group of pastors, the topic is systems thinking and how we utilize this way of thinking and highly complex and emotionally charged leadership situations. We invite you to listen. Conversation overview: - The mental model of systems thinking - Cause and effect thinking - What is a system?
2021-12-0245 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastEffective and Empowering AccountabilityHow do we implement accountability strategies that are actually empowering and effective? In our efforts to lead a group of people toward a shared mission or vision, we must find ways to overcome our negative experiences with accountability and learn to hold ourselves, each other and our organizations accountable in collaborative, grace-filled and practical ways. Summary: Reactions to the idea of accountability from our experiences and our first formation Accountability and performance appraisals and feedback Using meetings to hold ourselves accountable Accountability for ourselves and to each other--accountability structures in The Leader’s Journey 200% acc...
2021-11-0538 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastStrategic PlanningMany organizations have plenty of great ideas and plans for the future but they struggle to focus everyone in the same direction and goal setting always seems to fall flat. How can we do strategic planning in a way that will help us get where we’re trying to go? That's the topic for this episode of our series exploring questions we get from leaders about that second set of leadership skills--the collective skills it takes to lead people. Download the Two Feet Walking Workbook Conversation overview: What are the different components of s...
2021-10-1435 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastGuiding a Group Through Grief and LossThe question we are exploring in this episode is, "So I believe that God is doing a new thing, how do I help people let go of the past so that we can move toward a different future?" Conversation Overview The nature of change The nature of grief How do we help people name and grieve their losses without getting stuck in them? What are the skills and practices for this work? How is this work similar and different with a group of people as opposed to individuals? How do I know when it’s time to...
2021-10-0132 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastCollective DiscernmentI understand that I’m supposed to be leading toward God’s emerging future, mobilizing people toward a shared vision. But honestly, it’s like herding cats! How do we know where we’re supposed to be going? Download the Two Feet Walking Workbook Conversation Overview: What makes this difficult? What are some different ways to look at collective discernment? What do we believe about the process of collective discernment? What are some practices and skills leaders can develop to help this process?
2021-09-1646 min
The Reformed Journal PodcastJim Herrington and Trisha TaylorIn this episode, Steve Mathonnet-VanderWell talks with Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor of The Leader's Journey, an organization that helps leaders and organizations grow their emotional intelligence so that they can be the healthiest, most effective versions of themselves. In this conversation, they discuss their Enneagram numbers, the evolving challenges facing the RCA and other Christian denominations in North America, and The Leader's Journey's work with pastors, congregations, and denominations.
2021-08-2946 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastUnderstanding and Managing Your EmotionsWe live in a culture that is drowning in emotion and at the same time we are emotionally numb and cut off. The church is no different. In order to have something compelling to offer in our culture, in order to work together in ministry, we have to learn how to name and manage our emotions. This episode is about understanding and managing our emotions from our six-part series on leadership practices that lead to breakthrough. If you’d like to learn more about this series or our organizational coaching and leadership development services you can contact us...
2021-08-1223 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastMastering Transformation ConversationsThis episode is about learning to master transformation conversations from our six-part series on leadership practices that lead to breakthrough. If you’d like to learn more about this series or our organizational coaching and leadership development services you can contact us using our website, https://theleadersjourney.us/contact Change happens at the speed of conversation God created with God’s words What do our words enroll people in? Enrolling people in hope The 3 parts of a transformation conversation How are you going to practice?
2021-07-1418 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastIdentifying and Clarifying Guiding PrinciplesA guiding principle is a standard you want to live up to or a value you want to live into with integrity. This episode is about learning to identify and clarify guiding principles from our six-part series on leadership practices that lead to breakthrough. If you'd like to learn more about this series or our organizational coaching and leadership development services you can contact us using our website, https://theleadersjourney.us/contact Conversation Overview: Distinguishing guiding principles from beliefs and core values Do guiding principles change throughout our lives? Integrity and accountability How to cl...
2021-06-2425 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastSpiritual Practices That Lead To BreakthroughWe are in a changing context and the practices we grew up with are not the practices that will sustain the kind of leadership we need in this world. We believe that effective leaders have a set of daily, weekly, and occasional practices that nourish their spirit and fosters ongoing transformation. This episode is about spiritual practices that lead to breakthrough from our six-part series on leadership practices that lead to breakthrough. If you'd like to learn more about this series or our organizational coaching and leadership development services you can contact us using our...
2021-06-1015 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastLeaders and Cancel CultureWe can navigate cancel culture by seeing the systems forces that perpetuate it and by managing ourselves wisely in the midst of those forces. We started this conversation a couple of months ago and are especially interested in how it relates to leadership in a Christian context. Conversation overview: What is cancel culture? Systems forces on cancel culture Connections between outrage culture and cancel culture What we aren’t saying How can leaders look at cancel culture differently? How can leaders navigate cancel culture in their organizations and relationships?
2021-05-2741 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastRebroadcast: Disrupting Your AutopilotTo change the way you show up in a system, you have to learn to disrupt your autopilot. Change is not just a set of ideas, deep desire, or good intentions. It is a set of practices and in this episode, we explore some of those practices. Conversation Overview Identifying the behavior you want to change Identify the impact on you and on those around you Give your word to yourself and a few trusted colleagues that you are going to change your behavior Reflect: Learn to see it in the rearview mirror Clean up...
2021-05-1430 min
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 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastTwo Feet Walking: Part 3 Two Feet Walking: Part 3 APRIL 21, 2021 By The Leader's Journey (Edit) Between the pace of change and the complexity of modern life, congregational leadership isn’t just one thing and can’t be done by just one person. In order to stay balanced and effective, leaders must learn to engage the complexity of both making individual disciples and mobilizing a group of people to engage a shared mission. We call this Two Feet Walking. In this episode, we talk about integration–the ability to walk with both feet in a natural cadence and rhythm of leadership. We also a...
2021-04-2234 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastTwo Feet Walking: Part 2 Between the pace of change and the complexity of modern life, congregational leadership isn’t just one thing and can’t be done by just one person. In order to stay balanced and effective, leaders must learn to engage the complexity of both making individual disciples and mobilizing a group of people to engage a shared mission. We call this Two Feet Walking. In this episode, we explore the skills that leaders must have to mobilize a group of people to engage a shared mission in a rapidly changing cultural and religious context. Subscribe | Rate & Review
2021-04-0934 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastTwo feet walking: Part 1Congregational leadership isn’t just one thing and can’t be done by just one person. In order to stay balanced and effective, leaders must learn to engage the complexity of both making individual disciples and mobilizing a group of people to engage a shared mission. We call this Two Feet Walking. Subscribe | Rate & Review Conversation overview: Rapidly changing ministry contexts require complex leadership Two Feet Walking Ministry leadership as developing individual disciples to live missionally Being fully human – woundedness and flourishing Being people who can handle conflict well Resources for deconstructing your first formation: Becoming...
2021-03-2528 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 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastDefined and ConnectedWe know that our lives and our leadership flourish when we practice showing up in emotionally mature ways but we don’t always know what that looks like practically. After thinking together about emotional maturity for more than 20 years, we believe that it looks like practicing being both defined and connected as a way of life. In this podcast, we talk about defining ourselves, letting others define themselves, staying appropriately connected . . . and then we look at the “and” that holds them all together. It’s a little bit like patting your head and rubbing your tummy–trying to do both th...
2021-03-1138 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBowen Family Systems Theory #5 After talking about each of the 8 core concepts of Bowen Family Systems Theory in previous episodes, we come back together in this episode to ask some final questions about the theory and its usefulness to us as leaders. We wonder about the relationship of the theory to our spirituality. What do we have to learn about faith from this theory? How can we approach our faith and the faith of others with curiosity and objectivity? We also look at common myths about BFST and answer common questions that people...
2021-02-2545 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBowen Family Systems Theory #4Leadership issues as close to home as sibling position and as big-picture as societal regression -- Bowen Family Systems Theory has it all. In the 4th episode in this series, we talk about how our birth order powerfully shapes our behavior as leaders as well as the behavior of those we lead. Then we explore how anxiety shows up in our society in ways that we all recognize from today’s headlines and we consider what less-anxious leadership looks like in times of upheaval and uncertainty. Summary: A theory about how humans actually function Even siblings gro...
2021-02-1131 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBowen Family Systems Theory #3How did the role you played in your family shape who you became? How does it shape your leadership? How do the people in your organization express the role they learned in their families? We invite you to consider how your family helped you shape the self that you bring to your leadership as well as how these concepts show up in the organization that you lead. This is the third in a series of conversations about Bowen Family System Theory, a theory that has deeply influenced us and our book The Leader’s Journey. In this epis...
2021-01-2734 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBowen Family Systems Theory #2Can you see the triangles in your family and your organization? How do you manage yourself in them? What role does distancing and cutoff have in your relationships over time? Can you imagine a different way of showing up in these intense and anxious relationships? This is the second in a series of conversations about Bowen Family Systems Theory, a theory that has deeply influenced us and our book The Leader’s Journey. In this episode, we cover a lot of ground as we look at two of the eight concepts of Bowen theory: triangles and cutoff. This...
2021-01-1142 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastBowen Family Systems Theory #1What theories do you have about leadership? How do they guide the work you do? Whether we can articulate them or not, we all have assumptions about human behavior and how people change and what good leadership looks like. When we can make them explicit and test them in our experience, we are able to be more thoughtful and intentional about how we lead. This is the first in a series of conversations about Bowen Family Systems Theory, a theory that has deeply influenced us and our book The Leader’s Journey. You may have heard about tri...
2020-12-1459 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastWriter's Series - Chuck DeGroat It seems fitting that Chuck DeGroat’s new book about narcissism and the church would come out in 2020 as we’re all noticing the fault lines in our life together like never before. Chuck (psychologist, professor, pastor) reminds us that this isn’t new; that “we swim in the cultural waters of narcissism” all the time. He helps us to see how narcissism affects us, how misunderstanding it makes it worse and how we can respond to it with both grace and boundaries. We explore how healthy leaders can ask "How do you experience me?" Then listen non-defens...
2020-11-2638 minThe Leader's Journey PodcastWriter's Series - Mandy SmithBeing a leader means being an expert, having it all together and getting things done . . . or at least that’s what we sometimes think. Pastor and author Mandy Smith guides us into a way of thinking about leadership that is centered in vulnerability, deep reflection and slow growth. She reminds us that weakness can be a ministry resource and that all ministry begins with a gut-level cry for help to God. We hope you’ll listen in. Subscribe | Rate & Review Conversation Overview Leadership principle: Where we are going and how we get there a...
2020-11-1630 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
Father SnortTrinityish Type Stuff: A.K.A. Restoring God's Shalm - AudioBrad Sullivan
Trinity Sunday, Year B
May 27, 2018
Emmanuel, Houston
Isaiah 6:1-8
Romans 8:12-17
John 3:1-17
Trinityish Type Stuff: a.k.a. Restoring God's Shalom
Without doubt and without fear,
May you find some comfort here,
May there be hope to help you cope
When what you need Is nowhere near
Make your mark unto these years,
Shape your world with salt and tears,
Carry on when your will has gone,
Be it joy or sorrow
Given time, given faith,
Given courage to embrace
Changes as they each take place,
Be it joy or sorrow
- Terri Hendrix, Joy or Sorrow
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2018-05-2912 min
GirlfriendITGirlfriendIT 06-22-2017: Learning Change with Trisha TaylorWhat emotion does the word, "change" evoke within you? How do you approach change on a personal and professional level?
There is growing capacity to stay deeply and meaningfully engaged in an ongoing journey of joining God on God's mission in a rapidly changing world. As that journey unfolds, churches/organizations will have to reinvent themselves over and over. There is a lot of hope to be found when you have confidence you have the tools to change (reinvent yourself) as your context changes.
Learning Change: Congregational Transformation Fueled by Personal, authors Jim Herrington and Trisha Taylor share the stories...
2017-06-2257 min
My Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 03: How shame and trauma impact our ability to build loving communities with Trisha TaylorShow notes:
We learn how to do relationships by the age of 5 years old
Trauma changes our brains and makes loving self and others much more challenging
About 40% of American children will have at least one potentially traumatizing experience by age 18*
Our level of person safety in key relationships impacts our capacity for intimacy
We need to develop a deep level of compassion for what we see around us
Building loving communities is almost impossible to do solo
Missional marriage - our culture gets healthier as our families get healthier**
*The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in...
2015-11-1222 min
My Faithwalking Journey PodcastMFJP 03: How shame and trauma impact our ability to build loving communities with Trisha TaylorShow notes:
We learn how to do relationships by the age of 5 years old
Trauma changes our brains and makes loving self and others much more challenging
About 40% of American children will have at least one potentially traumatizing experience by age 18*
Our level of person safety in key relationships impacts our capacity for intimacy
We need to develop a deep level of compassion for what we see around us
Building loving communities is almost impossible to do solo
Missional marriage - our culture gets healthier as our families get healthier**
*The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in...
2015-11-1222 min