The largest book club team yet! Demerious, Mat, Arri, and I dive into Gene Edwards modern Christian Classic about three kings in Israel's history. King Saul, King David, and wanna-be King Absalom. The Book Club team shares their highlight and favorite quotes from the book. Tune in to learn and make sure to read The Tale of Three Kings by Gene Edwards for yourself. Keep up with the Book Club Members:Demerious' Instagram: @demeriousnelson and @indefensemenArri's Instagram: @realarrievans and @thrivewomensclinicMat doesn't "do" social media but his new company's Instagram: @heartoftexasirrigationI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Esau was the first born son of Isaac, the grandson of Abraham -- however, he did not inherit the promise God made to Abraham. Instead, Esau traded away his birthright and settled in a wilderness. He did become the father a nation and we can learn several leadership insights into his life from his biblical narrative. I would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Dr. Brent Thomason and I discuss 6 questions we can ask while we study scripture. This is not an exhaustive list, but simply a tool we can use to help us grow in understanding of Scripture and how the Truths in God's word can change our lives. Dr. T's List of Questions:Who are the plot participants in the text?What are the ‘hinge’ words/concepts in the text?Why are they saying this rather than something else?What did it mean to them/then? How does that translate to us/now?What other texts shed light on this one?How does the meaning of this text change my life today?Dr. T's Favorite Book:This Momentary Marriage by John PiperDr. T's Contributions to Book Projects:Luther on LeadershipDietrich Bonhoeffer: Perspectives on Costly LeadershipThe Educational Ministry of a ChurchDr. Thomason's Bio Page with DBUI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Arri and I dive into Dr. Henry Cloud's book how to embrace endings in our lives, relationships, and careers. Cloud's book is full of practical application and insight into how we need to change our perspective and practices around endings. Read the book yourself:Necessary Endings by Dr. Henry CloudAdditional Resources:Seasons of God by Richard BlackabyLeading Change John Kotter Follow Arri:Thrive Women's ClinicArri on Instagram - @realarrievansI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

I had the honor to connect with Dr.  David Allen. He is THE Preaching Coach. In our conversation, he walks us through 12 steps of sermon preparation and sprinkles in wisdom and insight from Scriptures and his 45+ years of ministry experience. Make sure to check out the following resources and recommendations from Dr. Allen. Dr. Allen's Website-includes resources, podcast, blog, etc...: Preaching Coach WebsiteDr. Allen's Favorite Book:Lectures to My Students by Charles SpurgeonSome of Dr. Allen's Books Mentioned in the Podcast:Lukan Authorship of HebrewsNAC Commentary on Hebrews I would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

This episode, we welcome a new member to the book club. Arri Evans, who serves as the Mens Minister at Thrive Women's Clinic here in Dallas, joins the team. Arri, Matt and I dive into Stephen Covey's book The Speed of Trust. We spend most of the time unpacking the Core Four (integrity, intent, capabilities, and results) and we each highlight one of the 13 behaviors to build trust with others. Make sure to buy the book for yourself below:The Speed of Trust by Stephen M. R. CoveyNext Month's Book: Necessary Endings by Henry CloudArri's Favorite Book : Spiritual Leadership by Oswald SandersThrive Women's Clinic's WebsiteI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

In Episode 61, we dive into the life and legacy of Rebekah--the wife of Isaac. She is great study in how a strength and gift pushed too far can create division and strife in a family. Just like so many people, she has traits to admire and behaviors to avoid. Hope you enjoy. Other Biblical Episodes:Abraham's Biblical Profile Isaac's Biblical ProfileSources:BibleThe Holman Bible DictionaryI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Chris Comstock, Mat Richter and I dive into a leadership must-read! Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges, & Phyllis Hendry wrote this book to help leaders grow as leaders. Tune in to hear our insights and challenges from our time reading how to Lead Like Jesus.Buy the Book for yourself:Lead Like Jesus by Ken Blanchard, Phil Hodges and Phyllis HendryCheck out the Lead Like Jesus Website: HERETo see Chris' Christmas decor, go find him @thechriscomstock on InstagramI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Mike Bonem and I talked about his latest book The Art of Leading Change. In his book, Mike walks through 10 perspectives of leading in ministry, but we only have time to  discuss 4 of them--so you should purchase his book for yourself. Make sure to check out his website and other resources below. Mike Bonem's WebsiteMike's Books:The Art of Leading ChangeLeading from the Second ChairThriving in the Second ChairIn Pursuit of Great and Godly LeadershipLeading Congregational ChangeMike's Favorite Books:Canoeing the Mountains by Todd BolsingerGood to Great by Jim CollinsStrengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley BartonI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

In episode 58, Chris Comstock, Mat Richter, and I reflect on the book Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Dr. Sam Rima and Dr. Gary McIntosh. Their book is divided into three portions which we all share some of highlights and key lessons in the conversation. If you want to buy the book for yourself, click the link below: Overcoming the Dark Side of Leadership by Dr. Sam Rima and Dr. Gary McIntoshI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

In this episode, I investigate what does someone mean when they say, "I feel called to..." As I explore this topic, I have three questions come to mind. My hope for this episode is to encourage you to reflect and identify what destination God is calling you to. Here are the main sources for this episode:Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership by Ruth Haley BartonLeading from the Inside Out by Dr. Sam RimaConversion & Discipleship by Bill HullThe Disciple-Making Church by Bill HullThe Cost of Discipleship by Dietrich BonhoefferI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

In my conversation with Dr. Goodie Goodloe, we dive into his book Habits, where he highlights 6 habits leaders practice to increase their level of influence. Dr. Goodloe speaks from the overflow of a life of learning and ministry and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you. Buy Dr. Goodloe's Books:King Maker by Dr. Goodie GoodloeHabits by Dr. Goodie Goodloe & Octavio MartinezThe Next Level by Dr. Goodie GoodloeBuy Dr. Goodloe's book recommendations:Who is this Man by John OrtbergCelebration of Discipline by Richard FosterMartin Luther King Jr. trilogy by Taylor BranchCheck Out Dr. Goodloe's website and Social Media:goodiegoodloe.com@goodiegoodloe on instagramI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

In my talk with Dr. Alex McFarland, I ask him two main questions:1. How did he prepare to do what he does today (listen to the first 5 mins to hear his resume)?2. How does he balance truth and love when answering difficult questions?His responses are profound and challenging.If you want to follow Alex:His WebsiteBuy Dr. Alex McFarland's books:Click hereHis book recommendations:More than a CarpenterEvidence that Demands a VerdictMorning & EveningI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Ps. Dan is the executive Pastor at 12 Stone Church in Lawrenceville, GA. He is an author, blogger, leadership coach & church innovator. We had a great conversation on how young leaders need to have a long perspective and how to finish well in ministry. Check out the following resources provided by Ps. Dan:Dan Reiland's BlogBuy Ps. Dan's Books:Leadership Alone Isn't EnoughConfident LeaderBuy Ps. Dan's Favorite Book:Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster5 Levels of Leadership by John MaxwellI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

In this episode, Chris, Demerious and I walk through Peter Drucker's book The Effective Executive. This book is considered a leadership forerunner and classic. Drucker's approach to effectiveness is a challenge for our personal growth and the overall growth of the organization. Prepare to be challenged and encouraged! Get your copy of the Effective Executive hereFollow Chris' podcast here. Because Chris forgot what SWOT stood for: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, & Threats. Follow Demerious on Instagram: @demeriousnelson and @indefensemenI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

I had the privilege to talk with Jeff Lamb, President and COO at VARI, about the importance of building relationships. Jeff is a highly successful and influential leader in the workplace, so I wanted to learn from him how we can effectively minister to people in the business world. Jeff has a heart to develop people and he provides great insight into the art of building relationships. Check out his company: VARICheck out more on Jeff: BIO and PromotionBuy Jeff's favorite book:Experiencing God by Henry BlackabyI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

The life and legacy of Isaac. He was a promised child and yet a flawed man! Listen in to hear how God worked through the life of Isaac. If you haven't yet, check out the previous episodes of people mentioned in this the Biblical Profile of Isaac. AbrahamSarahIshmaelHagarI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

This episode is the final installment to the 4 part "How To Lead Yourself" series. I dive into the idea of how to "Inspect what we Expect" from our personal growth plan. I discuss a system to evaluate our progress which includes: daily questions, quarterly check-in and an annual review. Check out the awesome music from our podcast friend Gladden: GLADDEN originals"Don't Break My Heart"I would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

Chris, Mat and I dive into Samuel Chand's book Leadership Pain. Tune in to hear our major challenges and reflections from the book. Also, check out the below resources: Leadership Pain by Samuel ChandSamuel Chand's Website & PodcastChris' PodcastChris' Church-Crossroads ChurchChris' Church's PodcastRate, Review, and Subscribe! I would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart

What a great conversation with Dr. Michael Whiting--a professor of Christian History and Leadership! We talked through three/four different men from church history who significantly impacted the church. Tune in to hear more and check out the following books:Augustine's ConfessionsWilliams Carey's JournalFaithful Witness -- Biography on William CareyFour Loves by C.S. LewisMere Christianity by C.S. LewisTurning Points by Mark NollLast Light Ascending -- Fiction Novel by Dr. Whiting and his Daughter. Also check them out on instagram @light.creatorsI would love to hear how God is moving in your life and ministry! Send me an email at tolearnlovelead@gmail.com. Stay CuriousBe CompassionateLead with a Servant' s Heart