Fierce Leadership Podcast
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 26 ratingsLeading FOR Jesus disconnected FROM Jesus, makes no sense. Your influence was meant to flow from the wellspring of God’s Word, not just the latest leadership books. Find Bible-centric leadership tips at www.fierce.church/leadership. Love the Fierce Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $1/month! https://www.patreon.com/fierceleadership Prefer to make a one-time gift instead? Give securely here » https://ppay.co/D7bpyti-jP4
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FLP 54. My Toughest Leadership Lessons: Interview with Pastor Fury
November 22, 2021 20:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter shares what he considers to be some of the toughest stuff in ministry in an interview with Pastor Arman Sheffey on the Fury and Friends podcast. Support the show
FLP 53. Leadership Foundations: 4 Ideas That Will Help You Know Jesus Deeply Through Prayer
October 13, 2021 21:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this next course from the Leadership Foundations series, Pastor Mark Carter explains the major purposes of prayer and shares four ideas that will help you know Jesus deeply through prayer. Support the show
FLP 52. The Myth of Balance in Ministry
September 09, 2021 01:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBIn this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter explains why there is no cruise control in ministry or serving. He also reminds us to keep God at the center of it all. Support the show
Two Humility Reminders for the Highly Competent
July 21, 2021 18:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIs your confidence in yourself, or in God? Do you value the counsel of others? Are you aware of your blind spots? In this episode from the "Best of" series, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Pastor Gary Ricci discuss how to remain humble as a leader, keeping the focus where it belongs: Jesus. Support the show
3 Marriage Commitments that are More Consequential Than You Think
July 14, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBMarriage is meant to unite two people as one, but unexpected trials and difficult seasons can create distance between couples. In this episode from the "Best Of" series, Mark and Mackenzie Carter reflect on 20 years of marriage and share three helpful commitments for building a strong, healthy marriage with God at the center. Support the show
6 Things You Can Do to Become a More Promotable Leader
June 14, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHave you ever felt passed up for promotion? Bible leaders are reliable – they are marked by an internal and external constancy that is both seen and felt. In this first episode from the "Best Of" series, Pastors Mark and Brandon contrast David and Saul and give 6 practical suggestions for how get our hearts right as we wait for God to reveal His way for us. Support the show
6 Things You Can Do to Become a More Promotable Leader
June 14, 2021 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBHave you ever felt passed up for promotion? Bible leaders are reliable – they are marked by an internal and external constancy that is both seen and felt. In this first episode from the "Best Of" series, Pastors Mark and Brandon contrast David and Saul and give 6 practical suggestions for how get our hearts right as we wait for God to reveal His way for us. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fierceleadership)
Are You Taking Your Leadership Call Seriously Enough? | FLP Droplet
May 04, 2021 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBIf we're going to lead anything of any significance there's going to be a plot to take us out through compromise, so we must take our leadership call seriously. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fierceleadership)
Are You Taking Your Leadership Call Seriously Enough? | FLP Droplet
May 04, 2021 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.93 MBIf we're going to lead anything of any significance there's going to be a plot to take us out through compromise, so we must take our leadership call seriously. Support the show
By Way of the War | FLP Droplet
April 26, 2021 20:00 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MBThere's a danger in despising the war because it isn't the pasture. But God made us to fight for that which He has already given us. And you get to the pasture BY WAY of the war. Support the show
Be Careful How You Represent God | FLP Droplet
April 20, 2021 21:00 - 5 minutes - 3.77 MBAs leaders, our disposition matters to God. In this quick leadership droplet, Pastor Carter talks about setting a tone of grace, especially in ministry and ministry related environments, and adjusting our attitude to be in line with how God wants to be represented to his people. Support the show
FLP 51. How to Share Your God Story (Part 3) | Leadership Foundations 3.3
March 31, 2021 18:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBPastor Carter continues discussing how to share your God story with gentle clarity as part of the Leadership Foundations series. Salvation Illustration » Related Posts » Leadership Foundations 1: Potential Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Support the show
FLP 50. How to Share Your God Story (Part 2) | Leadership Foundations 3.2
March 30, 2021 19:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBPastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and talks more about how to share God story with others through deliberate intentionality. Get the Show Notes » Circles of Influence » Related Posts » Leadership Foundations 1: Potential Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3) Support the show
FLP 49. How to Share Your God Story (Part 1) | Leadership Foundations 3.1
March 24, 2021 18:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBPastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to share your God story with others. Get the Show Notes » Related Posts Leadership Foundations 1: Potential Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3) Support the show
FLP 48. Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots
February 23, 2021 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBPastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to have strong roots in our relationship with God. Get the Show Notes » Related Posts Leadership Foundations 1: Potential How to Make Seeking God Less Boring Quiet Time Buffet PDF Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2) Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part...
FLP 47. Three More Un-Sanctified Mindsets That Drain Our Rest (Part Two)
February 09, 2021 01:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode, Carter and David Russo finish exploring six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them. Miss Part One? Listen here. More Fierce Leadership resources at fierce.church/leadership. Support the show
FLP 46. Leadership Foundations 1: Potential
January 26, 2021 00:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBWelcome to Part 1 of the Fierce Leadership Foundations Course! In this episode, we talk about leadership lids and how to overcome them. Stay tuned for other episodes in this Leadership Foundations Course! Resources Mentioned: Leadership Development Reading List (PDF Download) My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers A Leader in the Making by Joyce Meyer Leadership Foundations 2: Strong Roots Leadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1) Leadership Foundations 3...
Tired? Un-Sanctified Mindsets That Drain Our Rest
January 18, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Carter and David Russo explore six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them. Related Posts: Practical Strategies for a Killer Sabbath Leadership Regrets: Not Observing the Sabbath Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Bibleleadership)
FLP 45. Tired? Un-Sanctified Mindsets That Drain Our Rest
January 18, 2021 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, Carter and David Russo explore six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them. Related Posts: Practical Strategies for a Killer Sabbath Leadership Regrets: Not Observing the Sabbath Support the show
Midweek Manna: You Don't Need to be a Visionary to Fulfill God's Vision
January 06, 2021 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.19 MBSince vision begins in the heart of God, we should start with prayer, asking the Lord to give us the burden of desire for what He wants us to do with our lives. You can also read this post here at Fierce Leadership. Related Posts: Why You Need a God-Sent Picture of the Future Did God Forget His Promise to You? Support the show
Why You Need a God-Sent Picture of the Future
January 01, 2021 00:00 - 3 minutes - 2.3 MBThe new year is often a time when we’re admonished to once again come up with a vision, make big goals, make this year different, etc. But the mystery of happening-upon a phenomenal vision can be a tremendous weight to put on people. What if we’re not very good at developing or thinking like a visionary? What if we don’t get the vision right? What if I invest a lot of time and energy into the WRONG thing? Read the rest of this post at Fierce Leadership (fierce.church/leadership). Suppor...
Midweek Manna: Three Ways to Show Compassion During a Covid Christmas
December 22, 2020 02:00 - 6 minutes - 4.33 MBChrist is seen most vividly in the compassion we show to others. Support the show
BLP 44. Why Leaders Should Go Public with Their Faith
December 10, 2020 06:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn order to appear nice, are we veiling our allegiance to Jesus? In this episode, Carter interviews Dr. Tracey C. Jones about the difficulty and blessings of going public for Jesus in our spheres of influence. Recommended Resources Tremendous Leadership Dr. Tracey C. Jones Book: Beyond Tremendous by Dr. Tracey C. Jones Book: Spark by Dr. Tracey C. Jones Support the show
Midweek Manna: Quit Trying to Be Cool and Lead Your Kids
December 06, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.22 MBIf you're a parent, you have an invitation to respond to. God invites us to LEAD our children. To NOT respond to the invitation means we are assuming our kids will get all they need through media, friends we don't know, music, and every other influence the enemy and the world can throw at them when we are not around. You can also read this post at Fierce Growth and subscribe to the Fierce Church podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify! Support the show
Midweek Manna: God Loves You Just as Much as the People You Think are Important
December 01, 2020 23:00 - 8 minutes - 5.9 MBGod has no favorites. It can be tempting to believe that the success or influence of people we see around us or from a distance is evidence that God prefers them over us, but He doesn’t. READ this post here: https://fierce.church/god-loves-you-just-as-much-as-the-people-you-think-are-important/ Support the show
BLP 43. Nine Things Leaders Are Not Responsible For
November 24, 2020 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBLeadership Lesson: Refusing to absorb people’s responsibilities doesn’t mean you’re unloving. “For we are each responsible for our own conduct.” (Galatians 6:5, NLT) You can plead with people, appeal to their conscience, and make compelling arguments, but at the end of the day, people are responsible for their own decisions. Support the show
Midweek Manna: Four Reasons You're Not On Fire and How to Fix It
October 28, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBOne of Satan’s greatest lies is the suggestion that feeling close to God is a passing phase. I don’t want to suggest that walking with Jesus is a feeling, but a consistently cold heart toward our Creator is often a sign of relational distance. Read this post on Fierce Growth or Bible Leadership. Find more spiritual growth resources from Fierce Growth. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Midweek Manna: The Devil Doesn't Want You to Enjoy Being Forgiven
October 20, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBThe devil doesn’t want you to enjoy being forgiven. Even your flesh will resist it. You might have to get a little rough. Legalism can be defined as thinking we’re either made right with God or kept right with God based on our performance. Read this post on Fierce Growth or Bible Leadership. Find more spiritual growth resources from Fierce Growth. Like this message? Find the whole Shameless series at the Bible Leadership store. -- Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a ...
BLP 42. When a Team Member Is Working Against You
October 16, 2020 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.33 MBIn this interview with Dr. Tracey C. Jones (Tremendous Leadership), we look at how to lead well when you have a "Judas" on your team. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Midweek Manna: Passionate About Your Influence as a Parent?
October 14, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MBWhether you’re a parent, parent-to-be, grandparent, or are lucky enough to mentor kids in some way, we influence the younger generation. It’s easy to pick apart what other parents seem to be doing wrong. It can be much harder to see our own weaknesses. But as far as it depends on us, we need to be stirred up about positively (and relationally) influencing our children. Did you enjoy this podcast? Find the full sermon series, Grace for Parents here. Find more parenting resources at Fi...
Midweek Manna: Killing Anxiety
September 15, 2020 22:00 - 7 minutes - 5.48 MBAnxiety is a constant threat that, on some days, feels like it's going to overtake us. In this podcast, we share some thoughts on helping you KILL anxiety when it shows up, and I think you'll be surprised how we do it. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Grab the complete Killing Anxiety series at the Bible Leadership store. Support the show
BLP 41. Leadership Crucibles: Loneliness, Weariness, Abandonment, and Vision
September 02, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tracey Jones interviews Carter about the price of leadership. The Price of Leadership Book https://tremendousleadership.com/ https://www.traceycjones.com/ Tremendous Leadership on Facebook Tremendous Leadership on Instagram Tremendous Leadership on Twitter Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/fierceleadership)
BLP 41. Leadership Crucibles: Loneliness, Weariness, Abandonment, and Vision
September 02, 2020 22:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this episode, Dr. Tracey Jones interviews Carter about the price of leadership. The Price of Leadership Book https://tremendousleadership.com/ https://www.traceycjones.com/ Tremendous Leadership on Facebook Tremendous Leadership on Instagram Tremendous Leadership on Twitter Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Midweek Manna: If People Gave Like You, Would Their Blessing Increase?
September 01, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 5.96 MBLeadership Lesson: Spiritual leaders model and encourage disciplined generosity. Two questions to ask ourselves about generosity: 1. Am I being disciplined with generosity? 2. If the people in my sphere of influence mimicked my personal generosity level, would the prosperity on their life increase? Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Midweek Manna: Rhema Words
August 26, 2020 01:00 - 8 minutes - 5.97 MBIf we're going to do much of anything for God for very long, we're going to need liberal amounts of communication from Jesus through the Holy Scriptures. Related Posts Full Message: God's Battle, God's Book Full Message: The Test of Relational Loss Support the show
BLP 40. A Deepening Walk with the Holy Spirit: Healing
August 21, 2020 17:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBIn this episode, Carter continues his conversation with Tammy Chapman (The Chapel, Lake County) on engaging with the Holy Spirit and investigating supernatural healing. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Midweek Manna: Prayers That Will Help You Think Right
August 19, 2020 01:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBOne of the most challenging battles of my life has been the one for INNER integrity. Is my secret life PROGRESSING and staying focused on Christ? When I meet Jesus face to face, will He declare that I spent a lot of time more concerned about outward appearances than with living from a tender soul that was devoted to knowing and loving Him? Support the show
BLP 39. A Deepening Walk with the Holy Spirit
August 09, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, Carter interviews Tammy Chapman (The Chapel, Lake County) about how the gift of tongues deepened her walk with the Holy Spirit. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Show Notes In today’s episode, Pastor Carter conducts a fascinating interview with Tammy Chapman, Pastor, and wife to Senior Pastor Scott Chapman, at the Chapel, a local multi-site church. They discuss how to be faithful to and effective for Christ through...
Blogcast: Resisting the Pressure to Make Something Happen
August 05, 2020 20:00 - 3 minutes - 2.59 MBPrefer to read this post instead? Leadership Lesson: I don’t have to listen to this, devil. Are you taking on too much pressure for things you CAN’T CONTROL? Let’s face it – no leader is at their best when they feel unnecessary pressure to MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Blogcast: What to Do When You Don't Understand Your Life
July 25, 2020 01:00 - 4 minutes - 2.91 MBPart of spiritual maturity is growing in faith that God tells us WHAT we need to know WHEN it’s time to know it. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
BLP 38. 3 Questions You Can Ask to Develop Your Spiritual Gifts
July 15, 2020 00:00 - 11 minutes - 7.94 MBYou only get one life. How can you use it to make a big impact? In this podcast, we’re going to look at three questions you can ask to develop your spiritual gifts so you can focus on doing what only you can do. You can also watch this post as a video here ▶️ https://youtu.be/SUG_nMvHM_c Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! In today’s episode, Pastor Carter reminds us- YOLO. To fulfill our purpose, the questions we ask are key. List...
BLP 37. A Pattern for Partnering with the Holy Spirit in Ministry
July 08, 2020 23:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn our hurting world, we have endless opportunities to minister to others, and it's so needed. But, are you taking advantage of the authority given to you to minister like Jesus? Pastor Jamie Wamsley shares a simple but profound model, a step by step how-to partner with God to encourage others in a way we alone are utterly incapable. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! SHOW NOTES ⤵️ Welcome to BLP. In today’s episode, Pastor Carter ...
Blogcast: The Devil Is Playing the Long Game with You
June 30, 2020 23:00 - 5 minutes - 3.62 MBIt’s always an advantage to consider the tactics of the enemy, and one often overlooked device is his commitment to WEAR YOU DOWN. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
BLP 36. The Problem of Shallow Christianity
June 18, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBHow would you rate your Kingdom comprehension? Is Christianity simply a box we check, a free pass to heaven, or is there more to the story? Join Pastors Carter and Jamie Wamsley as they delve deep into what Jesus' Gospel shows us about the Kingdom of God and what it could mean to the Church and our lives, today. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! SHOW NOTES Welcome to BLP. In today’s episode, Pastor Carter and Pastor Jamie Wamsley ...
Blogcast: You Need to Let Go of the Ending | When Your World Caves In (Part 4 of 4)
May 27, 2020 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.73 MBYou’ve been through the fire, tried all the steps, done all you know to do, and yet your situation didn’t change, the thorn in your flesh hasn’t been removed, and your righteousness hasn’t shown like the sun (Psalm 37:6). Welcome to one of the very last and hardest things to do in a trial – the part where you surrender the ending. This is an excerpt from the e-book When Your World Caves In. You can purchase the e-book at the Bible Leadership Store or on Amazon Kindle. Love the Bible Lea...
Blogcast: Don't Lose Hope That You Will Laugh Again | When Your World Caves In (Part 3)
May 21, 2020 02:00 - 3 minutes - 2.62 MBWhat do we do when the world has caved in but no one, not even God, seems to be willing to come dig us out? This is an excerpt from the e-book When Your World Caves In. You can purchase the e-book at the Bible Leadership Store or on Amazon Kindle. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
BLP 35. How to Make Sure Your Leadership Isn't Weak Sauce
May 08, 2020 01:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBWe're going to look at one thing that NEW LEADERS MISS and how to grow that area into a STRENGTH. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Blogcast: When Your World Caves In (Part 2)
May 04, 2020 23:00 - 3 minutes - 2.48 MBHOW we go THROUGH the crucible determines how valuable it is and how we come out on the other side. This is an excerpt from the e-book When Your World Caves In. You can purchase the e-book at the Bible Leadership Store or on Amazon Kindle. Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a patron for as little as $3 per month! Support the show
Blogcast: Two Wrong Turns When You're Hurting | When Your World Caves In (Part 1)
May 01, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.56 MBHave you ever been in a long-term trial? Have you ever questioned God's goodness? God's sovereignty? God's heart? Me too. So what do we do when our world caves in? ** Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $3 per month! You can also purchase this series as an e-book on Amazon Kindle. Support the show
Blogcast: When Your World Caves In (Part 1)
May 01, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.55 MBHave you ever been in a long-term trial? Have you ever questioned God's goodness? God's sovereignty? God's heart? Me too. So what do we do when our world caves in? ** Love the Bible Leadership Podcast? Consider becoming a Patron for as little as $3 per month! You can also purchase this series as an e-book on Amazon Kindle.