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DiscipLead Podcast
A podcast all about discipleship and leadership. The goal is to create conversations that encourage and empower you on your journey. Each of us has a unique, one-of-a-kind journey. However, as disciples who are leaders and leaders who are disciples, we have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Jonathan seeks to have conversations that provide practical actions, insights, and mindsets that encourage and empower you in your discipleship and leadership journey.
Episodes
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Episode 65: Zach Tomlinson on Why Surrender Isn’t Quitting, Why Presence Matters More Than Performance, and Letting Go of the Need for Answers
In this episode, Zach and I look at the life of a minister and wrestle with questions regarding: limitations as a leader, the difference between surrender and…
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Episode 64: Josh Long on Knowing Your Story, Becoming the Leader You Needed, and the Foundational Parts of How You Minister
In this episode, Josh and I talk about the importance of knowing where you come from, being the leader for younger generations that you needed when you were…
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Episode 63: Lee Grady on Leading with Love, Learning from Mentors, and Living with Joy
In this episode, Lee and I discuss his new book “Lead Like Paul”. We cover topics like being Spirit-led, fighting pride, speaking with boldness, loving deeply…
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Episode 62: Tim Shepard on the Two Major Motivations in Life, Depending on God Above Understanding Him, and Only Resting in Thoughts That God Gives You
In this episode, Tim and I discuss how the walk of faith is less about understanding and more about depending. We look at the divine privilege of learning, the…
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Episode 61: Good Morning Monday!
Shownotes: https://www.leadwithprayer.com/#free-tools
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Episode 60: Ben Crisp on Viewing Everything Through the Cross, Why Humility Is Where the Kingdom Begins, and What Survives the Fire
In this episode, Ben and I discuss how parenting has shaped his discipleship and leadership journey and his greatest takeaways from the first 6+ years of…
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Episode 59: Chris Maxwell on Merging the Ancient and the Modern, Finish Lines That Keep Moving, and Finding True Contentment
In this episode, Chris and I explore multi-generational worship, what contentment truly is (and isn’t), why we often resist healthy margin, and how to tell the…
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Episode 58: Scott Lollis on Getting Around People That Change Your Reality, Providing Solid Ground for the Next Generation, and Bringing Others Along in Ministry
In this episode, Scott and I explore what it means to lead with authenticity, stand firmly on truth, cultivate the right relationships, and resist the…
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Episode 57: Good Morning Monday!
Links: https://danreiland.com/blog/ https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Excellence-Extraordinary-Performance-Possible https://www.arthurbrooks.com/
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Episode 56: Paul Evans on the Invisible Work of Ministry, Trusting the Power of New Life in Christ, and Choosing Contribution Over Criticism
In this episode, Paul and I explore different ways people approach God, the often unseen work of ministry, and the tension many churches feel between caring…
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Episode 55: Doug Beacham on Uncovering What You Really Believe, the Gospel’s Role in Forming Intelligence, and the Most Impactful Disciple-Maker in Your Life
In this episode, Doug and I discuss his upbringing, ministry journey, challenges faced along the way, his approach to personal growth, and his hope for the…
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Episode 54: Zach Tomlinson on How Being With God Shapes How You Show Up For People, Living Authentically in Ministry, and Resting in God’s Steadfast Goodness
In this episode, Zach and I discuss how spending time with God shapes the way we show up for people, the need to live authentically rather than chasing what’s…
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Episode 53: Matt Bartlett on God’s Presence Being Priority in Worship, Seeing Team Members as Family, and Three Steps to Setting a Goal
In this episode, I sit down with Matt to dive into his journey into worship ministry and his deep hunger for God’s Presence. We explore the key mentors and…
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Episode 51: Jon Campbell on Encountering God’s Love, Unlearning Easy Faith, and the Joys and Challenges of Church Planting and Discipleship
In this episode, Jon shares his powerful story of encountering God’s love at 20 years old — a moment that sparked a deep passion for discipleship and vision…
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Episode 50: Josh Lafferty on Centering Our Church Gatherings On the Presence of Jesus, Keeping People in a Room Versus Experiencing Faith, and Lessons Learned in Planting and Pastoring Hope City Church
In this episode, Josh and I explore some key ideas and quotes from his book, and talk broadly about the gathering of the Church. Then we shift our focus to…
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Episode 49: Good Morning Monday!
Links and Quotes: Full Focus Newsletter: https://fullfocus.co/newsletter/ “What if I could slow down, detach from scarcity and self-reliance, and take a…
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Episode 48: Mike Hart on Discovering Your Purpose, Rising Through Challenges, and Embracing the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
In this episode, Mike and I explore what it means to find your purpose, how to embrace life’s valleys as meaningful chapters in your story, and the vital link…
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Episode 47: Dylan Maynor and Tyler Weeks on Building Trust Not Turf Wars, Creating Authentic Community, and How “The Simple Youth Pastor” Wants to Partner With You
In this episode, we talk about building trust on your team, creating authentic community, and discipling the current generation of students. We also talk about…
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Episode 46: Jeremy Sanders on Building Trust, Promoting Innovation, and a Paradigm to Clarify Your Priorities
In this episode, Jeremy and I discuss how to build trust, the connection between communication and innovation on your team, and balancing your priorities…
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Episode 45: Anthony Craver on Fear Being a Lordship Problem, A Question to Ask in Any Situation, and Where You Actually Find Success in Ministry
In this episode, Anthony and I discuss a variety of topics, including spiritual disciplines, mentorship, achieving success in ministry, the art of delegation…
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Episode 44: Kevin Sneed on Looking Back to Look Ahead, Taking Steps Into Certainty, and Redefining Value Through Identity
In this episode, Kevin and I discuss different seasons of his life and ministry, as he offers valuable insights on everything from faith and time management to…
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Episode 43: Mike Ainsworth on the Power of a Father’s Prayer, On Fueling the Fire For Ministry, and Choosing Discipleship Over Discipline
In this episode, Mike and I discuss his personal testimony and call to vocational ministry. We talk about ministry as a challenging but rewarding call and how…
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Episode 42: Gray Williams on the Simple Definition of Discipline, Finding Leadership Stability Through Inner Drive and Caring for Others, and Seeing All of Life as Training
In this episode, Gray and I discuss the many different places and seasons of his life journey including his family farm, deployment in the Middle East, serving…
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Episode 41: Chris Maxwell on Things He Wants to Hand Down to You, Dealing with Disappointment with God, and Finding Where We Need Most to Be
In this episode, Chris and I start by talking about his latest book, “Things We’ve Handed Down”. We cover a wide variety of topics including why he wrote this…
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Episode 40: Jamie Braswell on Leadership Equals Serving, the Key to Recognizing our Strengths and Weaknesses, and Having Conviction on the Essentials of Life
In this episode, Jamie and I discuss questions about his ministry and military experience, in which he shares wisdom and insight into all things leadership and…
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Episode 39: Keith Gilliam on How to Measure Success, Integrity Versus Perfection, and Modeling What You Want as a Leader
In this episode, Keith and I discuss some of the God stories of his personal journey and church leadership experiences. Having overcome multiple health…
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Episode 38: Michelle Anthony on Envisioning the Future of Family Ministry, Having a To-Be List, and Pursuing a Perfect God Together
In this episode, Michelle and I discuss family ministry, specifically looking at the importance of parents and ministry leaders passing on their faith to the…
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*Special Father's Day Episode* Episode 37: Jimmy Bryan on the Value of the Church, How to Debate Without Causing Division, and How Failures are a Part of Every Successful Parenting Journey
In this episode, my Dad and I discuss the call to ministry, leadership lessons, apologetics, remembering past generations, and parenthood. We share openly and…
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Episode 36: Tim Lamb on the Difference Between Assignments and Purpose, Experiencing Physical Healing, and the Invitation of Sunday Table
In this episode, Tim and I discuss the miracles and stories from his call to ministry and 44 years of ministry experience. I’m also delighted to be able to…
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Episode 35: Josh Holland on Sharing Hope in Crisis, Being Willing to be Interrupted by the Holy Spirit, and Doing Ministry on the Way
In this episode, Josh and I discuss his call to ministry, which shifted him from a major public university to a private Christian university to prepare for…
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Episode 34: Steve Ely on Energy Versus Anointing, Changing the Climate of Your Life, and Not Quitting When God is Silent
In this episode, Steve and I talk about leadership lessons he has learned through different areas and seasons of ministry. We also discuss ministry resources…
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Episode 33: Kristi Cain on Family-Centered Discipleship, Having a Mission Beyond Making Money, and the Invitation to Make Reading a Habit and Joy in Your Life
In this episode, Kristi and I discuss family-centered discipleship and ways her team at LifeSprings can help serve your family and church. We also talk about…
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Episode 32: David Crisp on Waking Up in the Middle of Surgery, Hearing Billy Graham Preach a Crusade in Lenoir, and Having Joy Above Your Circumstances
In this episode, David and I discuss his salvation story, call to ministry, the mentors who impacted his life at an early age, and the miracles of divine…
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Episode 31: Lou Shirey on His Greatest Takeaways From Twenty-Six Years as an Army Chaplain, How We Should View Our Spiritual Gifts, and a Question That Can Transform Our Prayer Life
In this episode, Lou and I discuss his 26 years as an Army Chaplain, how to view our spiritual gifts, and ways to improve our prayer life, including a…
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Episode 30: Sergio Castro on Legacy and Generational Faith, Not Building Islands in Ministry, and Empowering the Leaders Around You
In this episode, Sergio and I discuss legacy, passing on our faith to the next generation, leadership challenges that the worldwide church is facing, different…
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Episode 29: Ryan Jackson on Having a Faith Worth Believing, Not Finishing Every Book You Start, and the Quality of Your Theology
In this episode, Ryan and I discuss topics like having a faith worth believing, key lessons he has learned in ministry, and why you should not finish every…
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Episode 28: W.A. Mills on Not Being Too Busy to Pray, How Equipping People is Always Worth the Investment, and Finding Balance in the Mission of the Local Church
In this episode, W.A and I discuss some helpful insights he has gleaned from his ministry experience, including the power of equipping others for ministry…
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Episode 27: Tracy Reynolds on Second Chair Leadership, Living with a Deep Sense of Empathy, and Changing Our View on Failure and Risk
In this episode, Tracy Reynolds and I discuss his new book, “Second Chair Leadership: How to Serve, Thrive, and Lead From Where You Play”. We cover a…
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Episode 26: Terry Tramel on Learning What Translates Across Generations, Preaching the Primary Doctrines of the Church, and the Journey of the Christian Life
In this episode, Terry and I discuss what he has learned in multiple decades as an evangelist and in the classroom as a professor. We also talk about his role…
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Episode 25: Jonathan Hill on Realizing You Are an Itinerate Leader, The Personal Impact of Spirit-led Leadership in the Church, and Practical Resources for Church Planting
Jonathan and I discuss a wide variety of topics including church leadership and its impact on his personal call to ministry, lessons learned in ministry…
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Episode 24: Jonathan Bryan on the Best Book He Has Read This Year, A Game-Changing Time Management Tool, and Fellowship with God
In this episode, instead of an interview, Jonathan talks directly with his audience about some recent thoughts and resources that have been helpful to him in…
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Episode 23: Justin Blankenship on Developing Relationships Before Vision, the Impact of Embracing Differences, and the Power of Empathy
In this episode, Justin and I discuss how he sought to develop relationships before articulating a vision for his local church, the impact of embracing…
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Episode 22: Tres Ward on Winning the Right People to Your Team, Using What God Has Already Given You, and the Connection Between Leadership and Disappointment
In this episode, Tres and I discuss trends he is seeing with college students and how important it is to provide context for them, not just information. We…
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Episode 21: Jeremiah Park on His Surprising Vacation Destinations Growing Up, Being a Missionary and Educator in Thailand, and Creating a Space for Kids to Encounter the Love of Jesus
Jeremiah and I discuss the impact of his early exposure to missions work, feeling called to be a missionary and educator and how that has led him to Thailand…
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Episode 20: Mark Thomas on Practical Ways to Share Our Faith, the Urgency of the 4-14 Window, and the Power of Letting Go of Our Shame
In today’s episode, Mark gets practical on how we can get better at evangelism, the importance of the 4-14 window, and the power of letting go of our shame. 3…
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Episode 19: Mark Thomas on Surviving Three Drug Overdoses, Evangelism on Fire, and How to Never Be Bored in Your Christian Life
In part 1 of our two-part episode, Mark and I discuss his testimony of coming to faith after surviving three drug overdoses, why he is so passionate about…
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Episode 18: Kenan Travis on Being a Co-Founder of Kingdom Collective, the Need for Open Discussions About Faith, and the Value of Opportunities for All Generations
Kenan and I discuss him being a co-founder of Kingdom Collective, how open discussions about faith led him to a deeper relationship with Jesus, and the need to…
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Episode 17: Shane Elrod on Regaining His Physical Health Through Mental Toughness, The Need for Mentors in Ministry, and Surrounding Yourself With People Who Are Where You Want To Be
In this episode, Shane and I discuss his physical transformation over the last four years, the need for mentors in ministry, surrounding yourself with people…
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Episode 16: Jonathan Fowler on Leading Your Family First, the Value of Empowering Others to Lead, and Being Faithful Where God Has Called You
In this episode, Jonathan and I discuss a wide-range of topics including putting your family first, communicating with students in a fast-paced world…
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Episode 15: Chris Maxwell on Finding Balance on Life’s Uneven Surfaces, Not Worshipping Our Worship, and How Voices Influence Our Choices
In this episode, Chris and I discuss his latest book, “Equilibrium: Finding Balance on Life’s Uneven Surfaces”. In our conversation, we talked about writing as…
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Episode 14: Stephen Martin on Opening a Six-Figure Coffeeshop in the Middle of COVID, Staying Humble and Teachable, and Buying 20 Gallons of Milk as an Act of Faith
Stephen and I discuss the amazing story of Farmhouse Coffee, the importance of staying humble and teachable, and trusting God to open and close the right doors…
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Episode 13: Ray Bucciarelli on Being a Pastor and Police Officer at the Same Time, Leadership Lessons from Traveling to Seventy Different Countries, and How to do Ministry in a World Full of Distractions
In this episode, Ray and I talk about the challenges of being a bi-vocational minister, what he learned traveling to seventy different countries, disciplines…
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Episode 12: Jason McCary on What You Don’t Recognize About Yourself, Doing Ministry in the Valley, and the Surprising Location of Where Jesus is in Your Life
In this episode, Jason and I cover a multitude of topics including the call of God, lessons learned through over two decades of ministry, Christian education…
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Episode 11: Randy Coggins on Pursuing God’s Call, Planting Echo Church in the Midst of COVID, and What He Has Learned From TD Jakes and Rod Parsley
In this episode, Randy and I discuss his call to pastoral ministry, planting Echo Church in the midst of COVID, and what he has learned from formative leaders…
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Episode 10: Kevin Bordeaux on Being an Expert in Your Calling, Managing Your Energy, and Preparing For Health in All Areas of Your Life
In this episode, Kevin and I discuss a range of topics with honesty and openness. We look at the importance of being an expert in what God has called us to do…
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Episode 9: Dave Richardson on How to Deal with Negative People, How to Stay Faithful in the Grind of Life, and How to Invest Our Time the Way Jesus Did
In this episode, Dave and I explore how to deal with negative people, discuss how to maintain consistency in the midst of the busyness, and look at how to…
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Episode 8: Becky Shirey on God’s Influence on Our Desires, Learning How to Listen to God’s Voice, and How the Opposite of Faith is Different Than What You Might Think
In this episode, Becky and I discuss her new book Sight UnSeen: A Story of Courageous Faith. We explore parts of her personal faith journey and some of the…
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Episode 7: Josh Bridges on the Call to Ministry, the Journey of Transitioning from the Pastorate to Overseas Missions, and Reaching Northwest Europe with the Gospel
In today's episode, I sit down with my friend Josh Bridges and discuss the call to ministry, the journey of transitioning from being a senior pastor in South…
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Episode 6: Lee Grady on the Intentionality Needed for Effective Discipleship, How to Make Disciples Like Jesus Did, and Stopping the Abuse of Women
In today’s episode, Lee and I discuss his latest book on discipleship, his personal practices regarding relationships and discipleship, and how we can…