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The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 052: When It’s Time to Pivot: Wisdom, Courage, and Letting GoGot questions or comments? Text them to me!📖 Episode Overview:Let’s be honest — sometimes the hardest thing about leadership isn’t starting something new… it’s knowing when to stop. In this episode, Paul gets real about a recent decision to pause his weekly email, The Launch Pad, and redirect that time and energy into his leadership at The Gathering and his doctoral studies.It’s a vulnerable, practical conversation about what it looks like to evaluate our efforts with wisdom and courage — and how to pivot without shame when God starts blessing a differ...2025-07-0805 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 051: Being With before Being Sent: The Leadership Power of PresenceGot questions or comments? Text them to me!Before Jesus ever sent His disciples out to preach, heal, or lead—He simply invited them to be with Him. In this episode, Paul unpacks Mark 3:14 and explores how powerful it is when leaders prioritize presence over performance.You’ll learn why Jesus’ leadership style wasn’t built on strategy first—it was built on shared space, vulnerability, and relational connection. Whether you're leading a team, a ministry, or just trying to keep your group chat alive, this episode will encou...2025-05-2706 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 050: Benjamin Crawshaw Talks about Finding God in the Debris After his Life Blew UpGot questions or comments? Text them to me!In this milestone 50th episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast, Paul sits down with Benjamin Crawshaw for an honest, relatable conversation about life, leadership, and what happens when everything falls apart. Benjamin shares his powerful story of how personal failure, ministry unraveling, and a season of isolation led him to rediscover God’s grace in unexpected places — including a 5-6 year-old girls’ softball team and a student ministry of four.The episode dives into what it means to lead when you don’t feel qualified, how God often me...2025-05-1343 min
Family Prosperity – Live on Purpose RadioPositive Parenting Solutions: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Mind – Episode #647
Positive Parenting is something that Dr. Paul Jenkins has become known for. With over three decades of experience working with families and children, he has identified the factors that allow us as parents to get our kids to listen without yelling, have more peace in our homes, and experience a transformed family culture. Listen in as Dr. Paul shares these five tips that will make an immediate difference for your family. Want more? the next step is this deep dive into how to get your children to listen without yelling – https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/StopYelling
2025-04-1022 minParental Power – Live on Purpose RadioPositive Parenting Solutions: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Mind – Episode #647
Positive Parenting is something that Dr. Paul Jenkins has become known for. With over three decades of experience working with families and children, he has identified the factors that allow us as parents to get our kids to listen without yelling, have more peace in our homes, and experience a transformed family culture. Listen in as Dr. Paul shares these five tips that will make an immediate difference for your family. Want more? the next step is this deep dive into how to get your children to listen without yelling – https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/StopYelling
2025-04-1022 minPositive Parenting – Live on Purpose RadioPositive Parenting Solutions: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Mind – Episode #647
Positive Parenting is something that Dr. Paul Jenkins has become known for. With over three decades of experience working with families and children, he has identified the factors that allow us as parents to get our kids to listen without yelling, have more peace in our homes, and experience a transformed family culture. Listen in as Dr. Paul shares these five tips that will make an immediate difference for your family. Want more? the next step is this deep dive into how to get your children to listen without yelling – https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/StopYelling
2025-04-1022 minUncategorized – Live on Purpose RadioPositive Parenting Solutions: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Mind – Episode #647
Positive Parenting is something that Dr. Paul Jenkins has become known for. With over three decades of experience working with families and children, he has identified the factors that allow us as parents to get our kids to listen without yelling, have more peace in our homes, and experience a transformed family culture. Listen in as Dr. Paul shares these five tips that will make an immediate difference for your family. Want more? the next step is this deep dive into how to get your children to listen without yelling – https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/StopYelling
2025-04-1022 minLive on Purpose RadioPositive Parenting Solutions: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Mind – Episode #647
Positive Parenting is something that Dr. Paul Jenkins has become known for. With over three decades of experience working with families and children, he has identified the factors that allow us as parents to get our kids to listen without yelling, have more peace in our homes, and experience a transformed family culture. Listen in as Dr. Paul shares these five tips that will make an immediate difference for your family. Want more? the next step is this deep dive into how to get your children to listen without yelling – https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/StopYelling
2025-04-1022 minLive on Purpose RadioPositive Parenting Solutions: 5 Tips for a Peaceful Mind – Episode #647
Positive Parenting is something that Dr. Paul Jenkins has become known for. With over three decades of experience working with families and children, he has identified the factors that allow us as parents to get our kids to listen without yelling, have more peace in our homes, and experience a transformed family culture. Listen in as Dr. Paul shares these five tips that will make an immediate difference for your family. Want more? the next step is this deep dive into how to get your children to listen without yelling – https://LiveOnPurposeRadio.com/StopYelling
2025-04-1022 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 048: When Words Walk: The Power of Authentic LeadershipGot questions or comments? Text them to me!In a world overflowing with noise and polished personas, authentic leadership cuts through like a beacon of trust. In this episode, Paul unpacks why it's so powerful when leaders actually do what they say—how integrity, vulnerability, and consistency can create a kind of credibility that commands attention without shouting. Whether you lead a team, a church, or just your own life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to lead with your whole, honest self.🧭 What We Talk About:The “...2025-04-0805 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 046: The Wisdom of Many, and Why Leaders Should Seek CounselGot questions or comments? Text them to me!In this episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast, we dive into the biblical wisdom of seeking godly counsel and why no leader should make decisions in isolation. Proverbs tells us that wise advisers lead to success, but pride can keep us from listening. We’ll explore how humility opens the door to growth, how God often speaks through others, and why even the best leaders—Moses, David, and Paul—sought guidance. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to figure things out alone, this episode is for you!...2025-03-1108 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 043: How to Do Hard Things, Recover, and then Do More Hard ThingsGot questions or comments? Text them to me!I've always been motivated by JFK's "we do them because they are hard" speech, and clearly, so was our country because we did get to the moon (regardless of what conspiracy theorists might think). But what happens after we've done hard things and we need time to rest and recover? Maybe more importantly, how do we find the strength to get back up and do another hard thing?In this episode, Paul reminds us that while we may need to step back from time to...2025-01-1406 minUncategorized – Live on Purpose RadioOn Purpose Business Strategies – with Mike Hopkin – Episode #616
Business owners and entrepreneurs often find themselves isolated and sometimes feeling stuck. Mike Hopkin joins Dr. Paul Jenkins for this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to share decades of experience in business and product management. Also, as a Certified Positivity Practitioner, Mike is uniquely positioned to share the microphone with Dr. Paul as they both identify the common principles that lead to business (and life) success.
2024-09-0526 minAuthors and Books – Live on Purpose RadioOn Purpose Business Strategies – with Mike Hopkin – Episode #616
Business owners and entrepreneurs often find themselves isolated and sometimes feeling stuck. Mike Hopkin joins Dr. Paul Jenkins for this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to share decades of experience in business and product management. Also, as a Certified Positivity Practitioner, Mike is uniquely positioned to share the microphone with Dr. Paul as they both identify the common principles that lead to business (and life) success.
2024-09-0526 minEntrepreneurism – Live on Purpose RadioOn Purpose Business Strategies – with Mike Hopkin – Episode #616
Business owners and entrepreneurs often find themselves isolated and sometimes feeling stuck. Mike Hopkin joins Dr. Paul Jenkins for this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to share decades of experience in business and product management. Also, as a Certified Positivity Practitioner, Mike is uniquely positioned to share the microphone with Dr. Paul as they both identify the common principles that lead to business (and life) success.
2024-09-0526 minLive on Purpose RadioOn Purpose Business Strategies – with Mike Hopkin – Episode #616
Business owners and entrepreneurs often find themselves isolated and sometimes feeling stuck. Mike Hopkin joins Dr. Paul Jenkins for this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to share decades of experience in business and product management. Also, as a Certified Positivity Practitioner, Mike is uniquely positioned to share the microphone with Dr. Paul as they both identify the common principles that lead to business (and life) success.
2024-09-0526 minLive on Purpose RadioOn Purpose Business Strategies – with Mike Hopkin – Episode #616
Business owners and entrepreneurs often find themselves isolated and sometimes feeling stuck. Mike Hopkin joins Dr. Paul Jenkins for this episode of Live On Purpose Radio to share decades of experience in business and product management. Also, as a Certified Positivity Practitioner, Mike is uniquely positioned to share the microphone with Dr. Paul as they both identify the common principles that lead to business (and life) success.
2024-09-0526 minUncategorized – Live on Purpose RadioGot Hope? Here’s How You Can Create Hope On Demand – Episode #614
Hope is the number one preventative factor for suicide – that means this episode of Live On Purpose Radio could save lives! Listen in as Dr. Paul Jenkins shares the psychology behind hope, and how understanding this concept literally allows you to create hope on demand. Get a copy of the model referenced by Dr. Paul here: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2024-08-2213 minLive on Purpose RadioGot Hope? Here’s How You Can Create Hope On Demand – Episode #614
Hope is the number one preventative factor for suicide – that means this episode of Live On Purpose Radio could save lives! Listen in as Dr. Paul Jenkins shares the psychology behind hope, and how understanding this concept literally allows you to create hope on demand. Get a copy of the model referenced by Dr. Paul here: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2024-08-2213 minLive on Purpose RadioGot Hope? Here’s How You Can Create Hope On Demand – Episode #614
Hope is the number one preventative factor for suicide – that means this episode of Live On Purpose Radio could save lives! Listen in as Dr. Paul Jenkins shares the psychology behind hope, and how understanding this concept literally allows you to create hope on demand. Get a copy of the model referenced by Dr. Paul here: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2024-08-2213 minPsychology and Self Improvement – Live on Purpose RadioGot Hope? Here’s How You Can Create Hope On Demand – Episode #614
Hope is the number one preventative factor for suicide – that means this episode of Live On Purpose Radio could save lives! Listen in as Dr. Paul Jenkins shares the psychology behind hope, and how understanding this concept literally allows you to create hope on demand. Get a copy of the model referenced by Dr. Paul here: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2024-08-2213 minPersonal Development – Live on Purpose RadioGot Hope? Here’s How You Can Create Hope On Demand – Episode #614
Hope is the number one preventative factor for suicide – that means this episode of Live On Purpose Radio could save lives! Listen in as Dr. Paul Jenkins shares the psychology behind hope, and how understanding this concept literally allows you to create hope on demand. Get a copy of the model referenced by Dr. Paul here: https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2024-08-2213 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 041: Let's Talk About the Power of Speaking Kind WordsGot questions or comments? Text them to me!All of us know that our words have power but too many times we talk as if they don't. In this episode, Paul shares how one simple statement ignited passion and launched him into action. We're sure that you'll be encouraged, and will be challenged to consider the kindness - or lack of - in the words you speak to those around you.⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins! Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and...2024-07-2306 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 040: What Do You Do When God Seems to Ignore Your Prayers?Got questions or comments? Text them to me!Does God ever seem distant when you ask him about things that really matter to you? Of course, he does. But the good news is that you aren't alone! Anyone who has ever spent any amount of time in prayer has felt that way, and often, the more desperate we are, the longer he seems to take.In this episode, Paul walks us through Luke 18 and shows us what to do when we face the unopened door of unanswered prayer.⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Thanks for listening to The Reluctant...2024-06-2509 min
The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 035: Let's Talk About Gratitude, and How Remembering What God Did Helps Us Be Better LeadersGot questions or comments? Text them to me!In this episode, Paul kicks off a miniseries diving into the game-changing truths found in Psalm 126, and takes us deeper into the profound wisdom that verse 1 offers for modern livingLearn how gratitude transforms our perspective, calms anxieties, and deepens trust in God's faithfulness. Discover how practicing gratitude reshapes your spiritual journey, cultivating contentment and propelling you toward a life filled with hope and purpose. Join us on a journey toward restored spiritual and emotional health, and let gratitude be your guide toward the abundant l...2024-02-1308 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 034 - Let's Talk About How to Live Beyond Regret and How to Stay Out of HellGot questions or comments? Text them to me!Is hell "down there?" If it is, then why do we often talk about "hell on earth?" Why does the regret we experience at night as we replay the day feel so much like hell already, and how can we learn to live beyond it?Is peace even possible, or are we destined to stay stuck in a Groundhog Day of bad decisions and painful regret?In this episode, Paul shares some interesting insights into what hell might be and sheds some light on how...2024-01-2312 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 032 - Let's Talk About Stepping Through the Door in 2024 and Leading From a Place of Health and JoyGot questions or comments? Text them to me!Welcome to the last episode of 2023! In this episode, Paul walks us through Psalm 126 and shows us how what the Lord told His people then still speaks to His people now. As the Year of the Door, 2024 holds so much promise for us, and as Paul explains, it's a year that will mark the church with joy, laughter, hope, and health.⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins! Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Insta...2023-12-2607 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 031 - Let's Talk About the Beautiful Way that Jesus Takes the Two and Makes them OneGot questions or comments? Text them to me!After a fast-paced, family-filled wedding weekend, Paul came home with three things:1. A new daughter-in-law,2. A wicked head cold (he's all about that bass in this episode!), and3. A fresh revelation of what the power of the gospel can do in us.If you've got your Bible or your Bible app, turn to Ephesians 2;11-19 and follow along. If you don't, follow along anyway. 😂⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins! Find me on Twitter, 2023-12-1205 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 030 - Let's Talk About Building a Faith that Can Be ForsakenGot questions or comments? Text them to me!So often in leadership, we talk about having a faith that can't be shaken, but in this episode, Paul points out what it looks like to have a faith that can be forsaken.It's important, too, because - wait for it - we're going to be.Thanks for being a faithful listener of The Reluctant Leader Podcast!! To enjoy a free coffee on me, simply click the link below and show the QR code to the awesome barista at your local Dunkin'!...2023-11-2808 minUncategorized – Live on Purpose RadioSix Reasons This Psychologist Says Positive Psychology is More Powerful Than Therapy – Episode #574
Dr. Paul Jenkins has done both. Here are six reasons he believes Positive Psychology wins:
Circumstances really are neutral.
Trauma is universal – so it can’t be a special case.
Our brain is always evaluating.
Our brain is always creating.
There is an underserved population mid spectrum.
Metacognition is more powerful than validation.
Get your free copy of the model Dr. Paul refers to in this episode of Live On Purpose Radio at https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2023-11-1619 minPsychology and Self Improvement – Live on Purpose RadioSix Reasons This Psychologist Says Positive Psychology is More Powerful Than Therapy – Episode #574
Dr. Paul Jenkins has done both. Here are six reasons he believes Positive Psychology wins:
Circumstances really are neutral.
Trauma is universal – so it can’t be a special case.
Our brain is always evaluating.
Our brain is always creating.
There is an underserved population mid spectrum.
Metacognition is more powerful than validation.
Get your free copy of the model Dr. Paul refers to in this episode of Live On Purpose Radio at https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2023-11-1619 minLive on Purpose RadioSix Reasons This Psychologist Says Positive Psychology is More Powerful Than Therapy – Episode #574
Dr. Paul Jenkins has done both. Here are six reasons he believes Positive Psychology wins:
Circumstances really are neutral.
Trauma is universal – so it can’t be a special case.
Our brain is always evaluating.
Our brain is always creating.
There is an underserved population mid spectrum.
Metacognition is more powerful than validation.
Get your free copy of the model Dr. Paul refers to in this episode of Live On Purpose Radio at https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2023-11-1619 minLive on Purpose RadioSix Reasons This Psychologist Says Positive Psychology is More Powerful Than Therapy – Episode #574
Dr. Paul Jenkins has done both. Here are six reasons he believes Positive Psychology wins:
Circumstances really are neutral.
Trauma is universal – so it can’t be a special case.
Our brain is always evaluating.
Our brain is always creating.
There is an underserved population mid spectrum.
Metacognition is more powerful than validation.
Get your free copy of the model Dr. Paul refers to in this episode of Live On Purpose Radio at https://liveonpurposeradio.com/themodel
2023-11-1619 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 029 - Robby Angle Talks About the Best Book He's Ever Read, and Living Free From the Pressure to PerformGot questions or comments? Text them to me!What if it was possible to live free from having the pressure to perform for God's love, and instead, live free in the reality that we've already been given God's love?In this episode of TRLP, Paul interviews Robby Angle, a former staff pastor at North Point Community Church, and current CEO of Trueface, a ministry committed to creating authentic, trust-filled relationships. We think you'll get a ton out of this interview (we did!!), and you're going to want to access all the resources mentioned...2023-11-1434 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 028 - Let's Talk About Hard Things, Threshing Floors, and Hope For Current and Future Generational LeadersGot questions or comments? Text them to me!Have you ever noticed that sometimes we get what we pay for? We buy cheap stuff to save a buck or two, only to have to buy that same cheap stuff over and over and over...Sometimes, it's much better to pay the price in order to obtain something of value because we know that it will last.Join Paul on a journey through a moment in a king's life that taught him that very lesson, and then take a peek at how God used...2023-10-2409 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 027 - Let's Talk About a Mental Health Crisis and How Non-Anxious Leaders Can HelpGot questions or comments? Text them to me!It should come as no surprise that depressive episodes exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, 18-25 year-olds are twice as likely to struggle with depression as people over 50, and that number is only rising.Does that mean the older generation should write off the younger one? Far from it! In fact, it means that older leaders have a unique opportunity to influence and reverse the anxiety epidemic that has swept over our culture like a flood.As Paul reveals in this episode of The...2023-09-2610 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 026 - Let's Talk About Consistency and Why So Many of Us Keep Starting and Stopping and Starting And StoppingGot questions or comments? Text them to me!Have you ever felt like you had whiplash because of all the starts and stops as you tried to develop a new habit? Why do so many of us never actually achieve and stay at new levels in life and leadership?In this episode, Paul takes us through a key moment in the life of Daniel and helps us understand why occasional effort will never result in consistent excellence.⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins! Find me on Twitter...2023-04-2511 minThe Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul JenkinsTRLP 021 - Let's Talk About Doing What We Can as We Get Ready to Do The Thing That We Feel Called toGot questions or comments? Text them to me!If you're a leader like me, you can relate to the first chapter of Jeremiah.God - yeah, THE GOD - tells Jeremiah that He's appointed him as a prophet to the nations, and reassures Jeremiah that he's been known since he was in his mother's womb.That's a pretty strong endorsement, right? And yet, Jeremiah pushes back. He's too young. Too weak. Too...Have you been there? Excited about being called by God, but reluctant to speak for God? If so, then...2023-02-1415 minLive on Purpose RadioRise by Lifting Others – with Brexton Bennett – Episode #517
As a young podcaster himself, Brexton Bennett (see Rise By Lifting Others podcast) has discovered that the best way to elevate yourself is to lift others. In this episode of Live On Purpose Radio, Dr. Paul Jenkins explores this timeless truth with Brexton, and ways that it could change your life for the better. Get a copy of the Influence Quadrant mentioned by Dr. Paul on the show at https://liveonpurposeradio.com/influence
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