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Leading Second Podcast
A monthly podcast to help church leaders thrive in the second chair. Leading Second exists to equip local churches everywhere to raise up UNCOMMON leaders. In a culture that often celebrates individual achievement and being on top, Leading Second is here to raise up the kind of leaders every pastor would kill to have on the team. Leaders who are all-in, heart and soul for Jesus, His Church, and their team’s mission. In an ever changing world, we have conversations in real-time with pastors and…
Episodes
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 051 // Brandon Stewart on “I Am With You”
October is pastor appreciation month so we thought that we would do an episode on the phrase, “I am with you.” In 1 Samuel 14:7, Jonathan’s armor-bearer tells…
Leading Second PodcastL2 *BONUS Episode // Larry Brey at Team Church Conference
This bonus episode is jam packed with goodness as Larry Brey speaks to the 7 things that may be exhausting your pastor. Giving our best allows our senior…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 050 // Colleen Tunis on Leading in the Creative Space
The creative space is a prominent one in churches, and rightfully so. We serve a creative God and the church should be a reflection of that, leading the way in…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 049 // Chandler Boyce on What Matters Most for Youth Pastors
We have a lot of fun with Chandler Boyce this week as I sit down with him and my wife, Lindsay, to talk about all things youth ministry. We discuss ways to…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 048 // Joshua Bingle on The Leading Second Creed
Our friend Joshua Bingle joins us once again, as we take the Leading Second creed line by line. Explaining the why behind the what of our tribe and expanding…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 047 // Larry Brey on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team
Does your calling come with conditions? Or is your leader able to ask of you what needs to be done, without having to think about it? This week, we talk with…
Leading Second PodcastLive from Team Church with Dan Lord and Kendra Green
LIVE from Team Church Conference! In this special episode, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lord for a discussion on lessons he's learned about leading second by…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 046 // Greg and Josh Surratt on Owning the Lead and Support Roles
In this episode, we sit down with Pastors Greg & Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church as they discuss what it’s been like to own the first and second chairs in the…
Leading Second PodcastL2 *BONUS Episode // Breaking the Power of Shame (Brandon Stewart)
On this bonus episode, we hope you'll be able to invest in yourself as Brandon shares a message on breaking the power of shame in our lives. We hope this is a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 045 // Kevin Gerald on What Your Lead Pastor is Thinking
On this episode, we bring you a very special conversation with Brandon's pastor, Kevin Gerald of Champion Centre. We want you to hear what's on the mind of a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 044 // Brandon Stewart & Panel of Millennials in Ministry
This week we're sitting down with a panel of Millennials. We discover what it's like to lead effectively in ministry as a millennial and gain insight on how to…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 043 // Carey and Meghan Robinson on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team
In this episode, we have a conversation from both sides of the second chair. We hear from Pastors Carey & Meghan Robinson and Executive Pastor Girly Gordy from…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 042 // Tim Timberlake on Developing Leaders and Running with Vision
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Timberlake, who pastors Christian Faith Center with his wife Jennifer in Creedmoor, NC. Tim regularly speaks to church…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 041 // The Team Church Contributors on The DNA of Great Teams
In this episode, Brandon talks with three of the Team Church Contributors on the DNA of Great Teams. This summer, Team Church hosts an annual conference for…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 040 // Tome Dawson on Getting it Right with Your Pastor
In this episode, Brandon talks to Tome Dawson of Life Church about his relationship with his pastor (Craig Groeschel), and how we can all steward that…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 039 // The Tensions of the Middle - Q & A with Brandon Stewart
In this episode, we jump into questions from a Leading Second lab. Questions like: Why have a culture centered on honor? How do I correct someone with…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 038 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World Pt. 2
In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. We are joined again by Nicole Smithee, Pace Hartfield, & Anna Morgan as they wrestle…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 037 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World
In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. In this episode we are joined by Nicole Smithee, PacehHartfield, & Anna Morgan for a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 036 // Millennials in Ministry - Dan Lord and Jimn Kyles on Honoring Authority
Authority issues are everywhere in our culture, but the Bible calls us to be people who submit to authority and…. honor authority. I’m joined today by not only…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 035 // Millennials in Ministry - Chandler Boyce on Leading in an Entitlement Culture
Entitled. Narcissistic. Lazy. Selfies. Addicted to social media. If you’ve heard any of these words spoken over this generation called "Millennials" and it…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 034 // John Morgan on Leading People Older Than You
John Morgan speaks about leading as a young leader, how to respectfully agree and disagree, and gives his story of transition from a lead pastoral role to a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 033 // James Grout with One Child Matters on Missions and the Local Church
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. Show Credits: Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart Producer…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 032 // Oneka McClellan on Women in Ministry and Spirit Led Leadership
Oneka McClellan of Shoreline Church is back from season one! In this episode, she shares about her new book Born of a Woman, the value we find in women in…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 031 // Brandon and Lindsay Stewart on Year One of Leading Second and Shared Sacrifice
This week in the Leading Second podcast, Brandon sits down with his wife, Lindsay, to look back on the first year of their Leading Second ministry launch. Hear…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 030 // Joshua Bingle on Discerning Purpose
In this episode, we sit in the tension between the message of following your passion and going after the dreams in your heart with the message of build your…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 029 // Sy Rogers on God’s Love, and What To Do When You’re Not Doing OK (as a leader)
In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sy Rogers as we explore a vital question for those of us in ministry - what do I do when I’m not doing OK?…
Leading Second PodcastL2 *BONUS Episode // Brandon Stewart on the Test Of Time
Life often comes to us in the form of tests, and tests always proceed promotion. Before we move to the next season God has for us, we must past the test this…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 028 // Sy Rogers on God's Grace, Overcoming the Past, and Soul Care
Do mistakes from my past disqualify me from leadership? How do I reconcile my humanity and God’s grace for me as a leader? In this episode, Sy Rogers takes us…
Leading Second PodcastSeason Two Ep. 027 // Clay Scroggins on How to Lead When You're Not in Charge
Can I lead when I’m not the one in charge? In this episode to kick-off Season Two, pastor and author Clay Scroggins shares from his experience on how to lead…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 026 // Brandon Stewart & Guests with Q&A on a Live Recording
Join Brandon Stewart and friends of Leading Second for this final episode of Season One, as they are joined by a panel of Leading Second tribe members for a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 025 // Dino Rizzo on Church Plants, a Killer Launch Team, and Navigating Transition
What kind of team does every pastor need to see the dream in their heart become a reality? What does a successful launch team look like? In this episode…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 024 // Pace Hartfield on God's Timing, Preparation & Seasons of Obscurity
How do you handle seasons in your life as a leader when you don’t understand God’s timing? In this episode, Pastor Pace Hartfield of One Place Church in Idaho…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 023 // Champions Centre Campus Pastors on Trust & Being a Leader Others Follow
As leaders in the second chair, we often lead outside the direct presence or oversight of our senior leaders. This means we entrusted to lead on their behalf…
Leading Second PodcastLive From Team Church One Day Ohio: Brandon Stewart & Guests on The Authority Test
Welcome to Season One of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning. SUBSCRIBE COMMENT LIKE & SHARE We want you in our tribe!…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 021 // Brandon Stewart & Joshua Bingle on Being an Unoffendable Leader
Ministry is risky in terms of offense. It puts us in direct proximity with broken people and imperfect leaders. But there is a difference between being…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 020 // Layne Schranz on Building a Healthy Relationship With Your Pastor and Growing
Our lead pastors are not our cheerleader, they’re our coach. In this episode, we are joined by Layne Schranz, Executive Pastor under the leadership of Pastor…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 019 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 2) on Promotion & Transition
Season One Ep. 019 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 2) on Promotion & Transition Transition and promotion are "make it or break it" moments for us as leaders in…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 018 // Earl & Oneka McClellan (pt. 1) on Alignment, Trust, and Faithfulness
It is vital when leading in the second chair to insert trust even we do not have 100% understanding. In this episode, we are joined by Lead Pastors Earl &…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 017 // Yellowbox Creative on Collaboration, Creative Processes + Your Leader's Vision
Why do we as leaders struggle to bring other people's vision to life? In this episode, we are joined by Yellowbox Creative, the team behind the creative design…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 016 // Chris Brown on Achievement Addiction, Stewardship, and How to Get Promoted
Why does stewardship matter to young leaders? In this episode, we are joined by Chris Brown, servant of the local church as both a communicator and coach, for…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 015 // The Leading Second Coaches on Increasing Your Personal Capacity
Season One Ep. 015 // The Leading Second Coaches on Increasing Your Personal Capacity In this episode, Brandon is joined by three of the Leading Second Coaches…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 014 // Joshua Bingle on Thriving in an Imperfect Environment
Season One Ep. 014 // Joshua Bingle on Thriving in an Imperfect Environment Many times in ministry we arrive at this conclusion: If the environment isn't…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 013 // Q&A from Team Church Conference (with Brandon Stewart)
Ministry isn’t an easy feat, and leading in the second chair requires the intentional seeking of wisdom. In this special episode, Leading Second founder…
Leading Second PodcastLive From Team Church Day 3: The Number One, Number Two (John Morgan)
LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please…
Leading Second PodcastLive From Team Church Day 2: A Lead Pastor’s Perspective (Philip O’Reilly, Michael Brueseke + More)
LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please…
Leading Second PodcastLive From Team Church Day 1: Life as a Campus Pastor (Dan Lord, Bryce Birmingham, Kyle Heinecke)
LIVE from Team Church Conference, this is the Leading Second Podcast. If you were unable to attend and want to join us for a LIVE online experience, please…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 012 // Jonathan Malm on The Come Back Effect
Season One Ep. 012 // Jonathan Malm on The Come Back Effect First impressions matter greatly to our guests at church on the weekend. And leaders who lead from…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 011 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart on Ditching Balance, Embracing Rhythm
Season One Ep. 011 // Brandon & Lindsay Stewart on Ditching Balance, Embracing Rhythm Life can be blessed and full, but often times that also means that it can…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 010 // Israel Campbell (Wave Church Los Angeles) on The Art of Sonship
Season One Ep. 010 // Israel Campbell (Wave Church Los Angeles) on The Art of Sonship In ministry, it is impossible to run in your lane without being…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 008 // Troy Maxwell (Freedom House Church) on Authority Issues
Season One Ep. 008 // Troy Maxwell (Freedom House Church) on Authority Issues Our world and culture is screaming louder than ever that authority is something…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 007 // Tauren Wells on Creatives, Handling Big Moments, Ministry Life & the Church
Season One Ep. 007 // Tauren Wells on Creatives, Handling Big Moments, Ministry Life & the Church There are many forms of creative leadership. God has designed…
Leading Second PodcastL2 *BONUS Episode // Father’s Day Special (with Zane Stewart)
L2 *BONUS Episode // Father’s Day Special (with Zane Stewart) In this episode, Zane Stewart, the "vice pastor” of Leading Second and daughter of L2 leaders…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 006 // Nicole Smithee (Liberty Church)on Empowering Women in Leadership
Season One Ep. 006 // Nicole Smithee (Liberty Church)on Empowering Women in Leadership Empowering women in ministry is not a women issue, it's a church issue…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 005 // Larry Brey (Elevation Church) on The Armorbearer and Second Chair Leadership
Season One Ep. 005 // Larry Brey (Elevation Church) on The Armorbearer and Second Chair Leadership Have you ever wondered what it must feel like to serve on…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 004 // Anna Morgan (City Church Chicago) on UNCOMMON Leadership as a Millennial
Season One Ep. 004 // Anna Morgan (City Church Chicago) on UNCOMMON Leadership as a Millennial Navigating ambition in ministry as a young leader can be…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 003 // Kevin Gerald on What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 2
Season One Ep. 003 // Kevin Gerald on What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 2 Have you ever wondered what your pastor is looking for in you as a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 002 // Kevin Gerald on What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 1
Season One Ep. 002 // What Every Pastor Looks For in Their Team - pt. 1 (with Kevin Gerald) Have you ever wondered what your pastor is looking for in you as a…
Leading Second PodcastSeason One Ep. 001 // Counter Culture Leadership (with Brandon Stewart)
Season One Ep. 001 // Counterculture Leadership (with Brandon Stewart) For a leader to make an impact, they must have the guts to stand out and go against the…
Leading Second PodcastPre-Season 004 // Millennials in Ministry
In this episode, Brandon Stewart is joined by Joshua Bingle (Lead Pastor, Genesis Church - Spokane, WA) and Kyle Heinecke (Campus Pastor, Fresh Life Church -…
Leading Second PodcastPre-Season 003 // Brandon’s Story
In this episode, you’ll hear some of the story behind these seasons in his life. Our prayer is that this story will build your faith in such a way that you’ll…