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#9: Build That Reading List!

Start Your 2026 Reading With Purpose — How to Build a List That Builds You

The first episode of the year drops with energy, honesty, and a whole lot of encouragement for ministry leaders who want to grow with intention in 2026. Rich kicks off the conversation with a confession that sets the tone — he’s a full‑blown book nerd. From Civil War collections to the BookBuddy app to custom bookplates, he’s all in on reading. But this episode isn’t about collecting books. It’s about becoming the kind of leader who is shaped shapedby what they read.

In this extended conversation, Rich invites…

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