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Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly Cain

259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 193 ratings

It's time for you to embrace your God-given gifts, skills, and passions and lead with confidence. Host Esther Littlefield is a pastor's wife and business owner, and she is joined by co-host Holly Cain. They discuss issues related to leading as a Christian woman, and they also interview other women who share their leadership journeys. Through this podcast, Esther and Holly offer encouragement, tools, and resources to help you live out your unique calling as a leader.

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140: How to Focus When You are Multi-Passionate

February 23, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 29 MB

Do you have multiple businesses or lots of business ideas? Are you struggling with figuring out how to focus when you are multi-passionate and enjoy many different types of endeavors?  Have you ever gone on a trip and felt like there’s no way you could do all the activities you want to do in the time you’re there? This is similar to how we often feel as multi-passionate Christian women. We have so many ideas and so much we want to accomplish, and it can be really hard to narrow down and fo...

139: Becoming a Trustworthy Leader by Developing Consistency [Leadership Traits Series]

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MB

Do you want to be a leader who others can rely on? Would you like to be trustworthy and dependable?    One of the best ways to become a trustworthy leader is to be a consistent leader. Consistency is not one of the most exciting traits to talk about, but we want to include it in our leadership traits series because it can have a massive impact on your leadership. In this conversation, Holly and I will share what consistency looks like, why it’s so important and the Biblical perspective ...

138: Overcoming Domestic Abuse in the Church with Charlene Quint

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 57.9 MB

The church is not immune to the problem of domestic abuse. But what can we do as women and as leaders to recognize and overcome it? All of us have people in our lives who are experiencing abuse of some kind, whether we recognize it or not. In this episode, I’m talking with Charlene Quint about domestic abuse and how it is happening within the Christian church. Charlene shares her own personal experience of living in an abusive marriage and finally escaping after 20 years.  Charlene provi...

137: How to Give (and Receive) Encouragement as a Leader with Kari Bartkus

February 02, 2021 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45.9 MB

Encouragement is a powerful thing, and it’s not really an optional part of life and leadership as a Christian. Scripture shows us that we should be encouraging one another, but what does this look like practically and how can we find our unique ways of offering encouragement?   In this episode, Holly and I speak with Kari Bartkus of Love Does That. Kari shares her leadership journey and how this has shifted from being in ministry to now running her own business.    Kari is passionate...

136: Where Can You Use Your Gifts and Make the Biggest Impact? [Plus a Personal Update]

January 26, 2021 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.8 MB

What does it really mean to embrace your gifts? Are we making it harder than it has to be?   The mission of this podcast is to help you embrace your gifts and lead with confidence. But do you know what it looks like to do this?    In this episode, I’m sharing a personal update along with some thoughts on how you can start to truly embrace your own gifts. Often, we overcomplicate this because we think that maybe using our gifts has to be difficult. But many times, embracing our gifts ...

135: Developing a Solid Faith Foundation in our Children with LeeAnn Mancini

January 19, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31.6 MB

The statistics show that a lot of kids leave the Christian faith when they become teens and young adults. Is there anything that adults can do to help change this pattern? In this episode, our guest Lee Ann Mancini shares with us about her passion for helping parents develop a solid faith foundation in our children. She believes that, when parents begin instilling faith at a young age, that this will help reverse the trend of kids walking away at older ages.   Lee Ann shares tips and i...

134: Four Keys to Becoming a Better Communicator [Leadership Traits Series]

January 12, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MB

Good leaders are good communicators. But how can you become a better communicator, and is there one aspect of communication that is vitally important? As leaders, we can always be learning and growing, and while there may be some innate leadership qualities in some of us, much of leadership is about developing skills. So in this episode of our leadership traits series, we’re going to focus on one skill that is essential for leaders: communication.   Specifically, we’re diving into how ...

133: Values, Character, and Leading as a Woman in a Male-Dominated Industry with Tammy Birklid

January 05, 2021 08:00 - 53 minutes - 49.5 MB

Have you ever struggled to navigate the workplace or even the church as a female in a male-dominated environment? In this episode, Holly and I chat with Tammy Birklid about her leadership journey and how she transitioned into her role as owner of a construction company. She shares about her experience as a female in the construction industry and how she views equality in the workplace. Tammy provides many insights into mentoring, leadership transitions, and holding true to your faith and...

132: Celebrating Wins & Learning From Failures: Processing Your Goals, Dreams & Plans [Reflection Series]

December 29, 2020 08:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

What do we do with the goals and plans that did not come to fruition as we had hoped? And how can we learn from this year as we prepare for the coming year?   In a year when it feels like we had more unfulfilled plans than ever, it can be easy to skip over celebrating the wins and finding the good. But it’s vital that we do this, just as we also spend time reflecting on the losses or failures and what God might want us to learn from these.   In this episode, Holly and I wrap up our R...

131: Dealing with Loss, Division, and Criticism as Leaders: Processing Your Relationships [Reflection Series]

December 22, 2020 07:30 - 52 minutes - 48.8 MB

This year has brought a great deal of grief and loss, both individually and collectively as a nation and world. In addition, leaders have seen more division and criticism in their organizations and churches than they may have in decades or even their lifetime. And this impacts one of the most important aspects of our lives as leaders: our relationships. In this episode, Holly and I continue our Reflection Series to wrap up the year by dividing into the important topic of relationships. Spe...

130: What To Do When Things Don’t Go as Planned: Processing Your Circumstances [Reflection Series]

December 15, 2020 07:30 - 43 minutes - 40.5 MB

How do you handle it when things don’t go as planned? What about when a whole year doesn’t go as planned? As we wrap up 2020 here on the podcast, Holly and I decided to do a 3-part Reflection Series with you. During this series, we’ll walk through some of the questions that Sandy shared with us on Episode 128, plus throw in some of our own questions.   In this conversation, we’re focusing on processing our circumstances. Holly and I are sharing openly about how the circumstances of 202...

129: How to Experience Peace this Christmas Season

December 08, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

It’s the Christmas season, which means you should be celebrating and experiencing love, joy, and peace, right? But what if you don’t feel peaceful? How can you experience the peace of God during this time (and always)?   In this special episode for the Christmas season, you will hear from Holly Cain. She is sharing a message to encourage you and remind you of how you can experience God’s peace during this season (and all year round).    Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: Luke 2:...

128: Processing 2020 - Radical Acceptance, Dealing with Grief & Criticism, and Finding the Joy with Sandy Flewelling

December 01, 2020 08:00 - 57 minutes - 53.8 MB

Is your heart tired and worn out from all that 2020 has brought us? Perhaps you’re not interested in processing or reflecting on the year, and you can’t wait for 2021 to show up. Although 2020 has felt challenging on many levels, Holly and I did not want to skip over reflecting, and we also didn’t want to count it out as a horrible year. We know that God still worked during this year, and He can help us find the joy and the positive even amidst the struggles. We invited our friend Sandy ...

127: Sharing Your Message with a Podcast - 9 Benefits I've Experienced

November 24, 2020 07:30 - 29 minutes - 27.6 MB

Have you ever considered starting a podcast, but you’re not sure if it would be worth it? There are 9 key benefits that I’ve experienced from starting this podcast, and I’m sharing them here. Podcasting can be a powerful way to share a message with the world, but it can also feel overwhelming and scary. However, it has been one of the best decisions I’ve made in my business and leadership. In this episode, I’m sharing with you the 9 benefits I’ve experienced since starting my podcast. Th...

126: Thriving in Work and Life and How to Transition From Employee to Entrepreneurship with Dr. Ronke Dosunmu

November 17, 2020 08:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MB

How can you thrive in your work and your personal life when you have a demanding career? And how can you transition from employee to entrepreneurship if you have a dream you want to pursue?   If you work full-time, have your own business, or have a maxed out schedule as a female Christian leader, you know staying healthy and making time for what matters to you can be a challenge. But it doesn’t have to be impossible. In this conversation, Dr. Ronke Dosunmu is sharing with us about how t...

125: How to Start Sharing Your Message

November 10, 2020 08:00 - 28 minutes - 26.7 MB

Most leaders have some kind of message they want to share with the world…. Something God had put on your heart, taught you, or just something you have learned and want to pass on.   The problem is, many of us don’t know where to start when it comes to sharing a message. We often are waiting to be asked, but the reality is many people won’t know you have a message to share until you start sharing it.   As Christian women leaders, we all have a duty to share the message of the gospel i...

124: Learning to Trust and Finding Your Gifts in Different Seasons of Leadership with Misty Phillip

November 03, 2020 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.6 MB

How do you trust God during devastating losses and seasons of challenge and uncertainty? And how do you uncover and begin using the experiences and gifts God has given you?   Almost no one’s leadership journey is a straight and easy path, and Misty Phillip’s experience is no exception. In this episode, Misty shares some of the challenges she faced when trusting God to transition from working a comfortable corporate job to staying home to homeschool her children. In addition, she tells us...

123: Breaking Free from Lies and Finding Freedom from an Eating Disorder with Britney Thompson

October 27, 2020 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

Have you ever found yourself trapped in an unhealthy pattern or addiction, but you’re not sure how to break free? The answer often involves breaking free from lies and replacing those lies with the truth of God. In this episode, Holly and I speak with our guest Britney Thompson who vulnerably shares her story of breaking free from an eating disorder. We dive into her leadership journey, the steps she took to get free, and practical ways we can get rid of the lies that may be holding us bac...

Flipping the Leadership Script by Serving [Leadership Traits Series]

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

What does it look like to be an effective leader? As Christians, we want to follow the example of our leader Jesus Christ. So what did his leadership look like, and how can we emulate this?     In this episode, Holly and I continue our leadership trait series as we dive into an aspect of leadership that is firmly grounded in our faith. While some of the traits we discuss are widely accepted by the world, this one originates from our ultimate leader.   Jesus, the most impactful leader...

122: Flipping the Leadership Script by Serving [Leadership Traits Series]

October 20, 2020 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MB

What does it look like to be an effective leader? As Christians, we want to follow the example of our leader Jesus Christ. So what did his leadership look like, and how can we emulate this?     In this episode, Holly and I continue our leadership trait series as we dive into an aspect of leadership that is firmly grounded in our faith. While some of the traits we discuss are widely accepted by the world, this one originates from our ultimate leader.   Jesus, the most impactful leader...

121: Shrinking Integrity Gaps, Finding Your Safe People, & Speaking Up When It’s Risky

October 13, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

The difference between who we say we are and how we actually live impacts not just us personally, but also everyone we lead. But how can we learn to identify this gap and begin shrinking it?    In this episode, Holly and I talk with our guest Terra Mattson, about this issue, which she calls an integrity gap. We dive into what this means, common symptoms of an integrity gap, and how to start closing this gap. In addition, Terra sheds light on why unresolved trauma is common in leaders and...

120: Vulnerability in Leadership - Why It Matters, What it Looks Like, and How to Practice It [Leadership Traits Series]

October 06, 2020 07:00 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

Vulnerability isn’t just a “nice to have” trait for leaders; it is essential to being an effective Christian leader. But why does it matter and how can we practice it in our everyday lives?   In this episode, Holly and I are kicking off a new series about traits we need to develop as Christian leaders. We originally shared a list of things we felt leaders needed back in episode 2 of the podcast, but now we’re going to do a deeper dive into some specific character traits for leaders.  ...

119: How to Thrive While Leading and Parenting Teens with Connie Albers

September 29, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MB

Are you a parent, grandparent, mentor, or leader of teens? Or do you want to gain leadership insights from parenting teenagers?  In this conversation, Holly and I talk with Connie Albers about thriving while leading and parenting teens. She shares many insights from her experience raising 5 teenagers as well as other lessons she has learned on her leadership journey. Connie shares wisdom and insight on how to keep the heart of your teen, what’s more important than fixing their problems, ...

118: Real Life Stories of Stepping into Confident Leadership

September 22, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 22.1 MB

Have you heard podcast guests who are living out leadership and thought, “Yeah, but I couldn’t do that”? Or perhaps you’ve thought about joining the Confident Leader Catalyst but you’re not sure if it’s right for you. In this episode, you’re going to hear from 3 women who were members of the very first round of the Confident Leader Catalyst program. They share their real life stories of why they joined, how it has impacted them, and what has changed since participating. If you’re interes...

117: Discerning the Voice of God and Making Spirit-Led Decisions with Jenny Randle

September 15, 2020 07:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Have you ever struggled to discern the voice of God amidst all the other voices, including your own? Do you have trouble making decisions and feeling confident that they are in line with God’s will?   As leaders, hearing the voice of God is of utmost importance, not just for our own lives, but also as we lead others. But sometimes it can be difficult to discern God’s voice and determine where He is leading us.    In this episode, my guest Jenny Randle shares with us about some of the...

116: Three Traits Every Christian Leader Needs

September 08, 2020 07:00 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MB

What do you need to be an effective and confident leader? What traits will set you apart and help you lead well?   In this solo episode, I want to share with you 3 traits that every leader needs. These 3 traits are not an exhaustive list by any means, but they are characteristics that will help you lead more effectively.   Before we dive into the 3 traits, though, I want to share with you why I talk about confident leadership so much, and why it matters.   For the full show notes...

115: Overcoming Guilt & Shame and Becoming a Confident Leader with Chelsey DeMatteis

September 01, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.5 MB

Have you ever felt like your past disqualifies you from stepping into a leadership role? Do you ever appear confident to others but truly struggle with feeling that way? In this episode, Holly and I talk with our guest Chelsey DeMatteis about her leadership journey and how she has overcome guilt and shame about her past and stepped into leadership. She shares some of the ways God used others to help her heal and how she’s gradually grown in her leadership roles. Chelsey also provides insig...

114: Finding the Right Ministry Role as a Strong Female Leader with Gena McCown

August 25, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Have you ever struggled to find the right ministry role for yourself--a place where you can use your gifts and skills to benefit God’s kingdom?   In this episode, Holly and I chat with Gena McCown about her leadership journey which includes transitioning from the marketplace to the church world. She shares insights on the differences between the two worlds and how she has handled this. We also discuss what to do when your gifts are not recognized or valued in your church or ministry, nav...

113: Why "Leading Small" Matters & How to Do it Well

August 18, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Our culture and our world sets us up to believe that the value of what you do in life is related to the size of what you do. Therefore, leadership can often be seen as ‘unimportant’ if it’s on a smaller scale or with small numbers. But we believe that “leading small” is an important opportunity and can have a big impact. In this episode, Holly and I are talking about leading small--what this means, why it’s important, and how to navigate it well. If you’ve ever felt like what you are doing...

112: How to Share Your Convictions as a Christian Leader (without promoting legalism)

August 11, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Christian leaders are often passionate about what they believe. But they do not always share their personal convictions in ways that are healthy or productive. There is real danger when Christian leaders use their personal convictions as a mandate for how others should live. Doing this tends to lead towards legalism and away from discernment. But what should we be doing instead? In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that is relevant to what is happening in our world right now. You can...

How to Share Your Convictions as a Christian Leader (without promoting legalism) - Ep. 112

August 11, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MB

Christian leaders are often passionate about what they believe. But they do not always share their personal convictions in ways that are healthy or productive. There is real danger when Christian leaders use their personal convictions as a mandate for how others should live. Doing this tends to lead towards legalism and away from discernment. But what should we be doing instead? In this episode, I’m diving into a topic that is relevant to what is happening in our world right now. You can...

111: Encountering Trafficking, Learning to Trust, & Choosing Truth with Amanda Florczykowksi

August 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

How do you trust God when your entire world is turned upside down? And how do you cling to truth when you’re the target of criticism and doubt? Amanda Florczykowksi joins me for this episode to share her story of a first-hand encounter with a sex trafficking attempt, her decision to go public with the experience, and the resistance she ran into as a result. Take a listen to hear how Amanda learned to trust God in the midst of each step of her journey, as well as how she was able to choose ...

Encountering Trafficking, Learning to Trust, & Choosing Truth with Amanda Florczykowksi - 111

August 04, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

How do you trust God when your entire world is turned upside down? And how do you cling to truth when you’re the target of criticism and doubt? Amanda Florczykowksi joins me for this episode to share her story of a first-hand encounter with a sex trafficking attempt, her decision to go public with the experience, and the resistance she ran into as a result. Take a listen to hear how Amanda learned to trust God in the midst of each step of her journey, as well as how she was able to choose ...

How to Take Your Next Steps Into God's Calling [Summer Throwback Series] - 110

July 28, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Do you have a dream or an idea about something God is calling you to do, but you’re not sure how to step out into the unknown?  Often we sense God calling us to something new, something different… but we are afraid to take those first steps, especially when we don’t know what the outcome is going to be. In our final episode of our Summer Throwback Series, you’ll hear from several of our past guests and find out how they were able to take courageous steps into something new. You’ll hear a...

110: How to Take Your Next Steps Into God's Calling [Summer Throwback Series]

July 28, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB

Do you have a dream or an idea about something God is calling you to do, but you’re not sure how to step out into the unknown?  Often we sense God calling us to something new, something different… but we are afraid to take those first steps, especially when we don’t know what the outcome is going to be. In our final episode of our Summer Throwback Series, you’ll hear from several of our past guests and find out how they were able to take courageous steps into something new. You’ll hear a...

Celebrating 2 Years & Answering Your Questions - 109

July 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

What are some of the best and most unexpected things to come out of 2 years of the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast?   In this episode, Holly and I are celebrating our two year anniversary by answering some of your questions about the podcast. We’ll share what we’ve learned, favorite guests, best things to come as a result, and much more. Plus, we share some of our reflections and let you know the top 5 episodes since we started! Key Points Discussed: Invitation to join our group [1:...

109: Celebrating 2 Years & Answering Your Questions

July 21, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

What are some of the best and most unexpected things to come out of 2 years of the Christian Woman Leadership Podcast?   In this episode, Holly and I are celebrating our two year anniversary by answering some of your questions about the podcast. We’ll share what we’ve learned, favorite guests, best things to come as a result, and much more. Plus, we share some of our reflections and let you know the top 5 episodes since we started! Key Points Discussed: Invitation to join our group [1:...

What to Do When You Meet Resistance, Criticism, or Challenges as a Female Leader [Summer Throwback Series] - 108

July 14, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

How do you respond when you meet resistance to using your gifts as a female Christian leader? What about when you face criticism and challenges to what God has called you to do?   All of us will experience resistance, criticism, and challenges as Christian leaders. It’s how we respond and handle these situations that really matters.    In this episode of our Summer Throwback Series, you’ll hear from several of our past guests and find out what they have learned in these situations. P...

108: What to Do When You Meet Resistance, Criticism, or Challenges as a Female Leader [Summer Throwback Series]

July 14, 2020 07:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

How do you respond when you meet resistance to using your gifts as a female Christian leader? What about when you face criticism and challenges to what God has called you to do?   All of us will experience resistance, criticism, and challenges as Christian leaders. It’s how we respond and handle these situations that really matters.    In this episode of our Summer Throwback Series, you’ll hear from several of our past guests and find out what they have learned in these situations. P...

107: Embracing Your Gifts [Summer Throwback Series]

July 07, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Do you ever struggle to identify, embrace, or use your gifts with confidence? You’re not alone, and this episode will help you reframe your thoughts about embracing your gifts. As Christian women leaders, it’s important for us to embrace our gifts--but how exactly do we do this? In the first of our Summer Throwback Series episodes, we’re sharing clips from several of our past guests around the topic of embracing your gifts.  You’ll hear encouraging and challenging words to help you remem...

Embracing Your Gifts [Summer Throwback Series] - 107

July 07, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 24.8 MB

Do you ever struggle to identify, embrace, or use your gifts with confidence? You’re not alone, and this episode will help you reframe your thoughts about embracing your gifts. As Christian women leaders, it’s important for us to embrace our gifts--but how exactly do we do this? In the first of our Summer Throwback Series episodes, we’re sharing clips from several of our past guests around the topic of embracing your gifts.  You’ll hear encouraging and challenging words to help you remem...

Small Steps to Take When You Feel Content Overload - 106

June 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MB

Lately it seems that there is content and information coming at us from every direction. And all of the information, content, and input leads may lead us to feeling pressured or even paralyzed about what to do next. In this episode, I’m sharing some thoughts about how I’ve been feeling lately, along with some of the themes I’ve been hearing from many of you. Here are some of the things I’m hearing and experiencing: Pressures on leaders navigating through the COVID-19 crisis Racism and...

106: Small Steps to Take When You Feel Content Overload

June 30, 2020 07:00 - 26 minutes - 22.1 MB

Lately it seems that there is content and information coming at us from every direction. And all of the information, content, and input leads may lead us to feeling pressured or even paralyzed about what to do next. In this episode, I’m sharing some thoughts about how I’ve been feeling lately, along with some of the themes I’ve been hearing from many of you. Here are some of the things I’m hearing and experiencing: Pressures on leaders navigating through the COVID-19 crisis Racism and...

105: Finding Hope and Healing After Ministry Hurt with Kristen Joy

June 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Have you ever found yourself reeling from unexpected hurt and pain in your leadership and ministry? As Christian leaders, how can we find hope and healing when the unmet expectations and personal devastation goes beyond what we could have prepared for? In this episode, Holly and I talk with Kristen Joy about her personal journey through ministry hurt. She shares how this experience impacted not just her, but also her entire family. Kristen also shares how she found hope and healing after t...

Finding Hope and Healing After Ministry Hurt with Kristen Joy - 105

June 23, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 63.5 MB

Have you ever found yourself reeling from unexpected hurt and pain in your leadership and ministry? As Christian leaders, how can we find hope and healing when the unmet expectations and personal devastation goes beyond what we could have prepared for? In this episode, Holly and I talk with Kristen Joy about her personal journey through ministry hurt. She shares how this experience impacted not just her, but also her entire family. Kristen also shares how she found hope and healing after t...

How To Determine Your Individual Response To Collective Crises - 104

June 16, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MB

Are you struggling to determine how to respond to the collective crises we are facing in our country, the world,  and in the church? There is a lot of pressure on leaders at this time, yet each of our individual situations are slightly different, and how we will respond is different as well.   As Christian leaders, we want to respond to national and global crises with wisdom and love. We don’t want to turn a blind eye to the significant pain and suffering of those around us. Yet, there a...

How To Determine Your Individual Response To Collective Crises

June 16, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MB

Are you struggling to determine how to respond to the collective crises we are facing in our country, the world,  and in the church? There is a lot of pressure on leaders at this time, yet each of our individual situations are slightly different, and how we will respond is different as well.   As Christian leaders, we want to respond to national and global crises with wisdom and love. We don’t want to turn a blind eye to the significant pain and suffering of those around us. Yet, there a...

104: How To Determine Your Individual Response To Collective Crises

June 16, 2020 07:00 - 59 minutes - 55.2 MB

Are you struggling to determine how to respond to the collective crises we are facing in our country, the world,  and in the church? There is a lot of pressure on leaders at this time, yet each of our individual situations are slightly different, and how we will respond is different as well.   As Christian leaders, we want to respond to national and global crises with wisdom and love. We don’t want to turn a blind eye to the significant pain and suffering of those around us. Yet, there a...

The Reality of Racism & What the Church (and You) Can Do with Dr. Shannon Polk - 103

June 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

In the past few weeks, our country has been reminded of the reality of racism. As Christian leaders, how should we as the church be responding? And what can we do on an individual basis?  While some of us may not be affected by or see racism on a regular basis, the issue was brought to light in a significant way in recent weeks due to the death of George Floyd (among other incidents). As I considered this issue, I knew this was something I wanted to address on this podcast. Yet I knew that...

103: The Reality of Racism & What the Church (and You) Can Do with Dr. Shannon Polk

June 09, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 71.8 MB

In the past few weeks, our country has been reminded of the reality of racism. As Christian leaders, how should we as the church be responding? And what can we do on an individual basis?  While some of us may not be affected by or see racism on a regular basis, the issue was brought to light in a significant way in recent weeks due to the death of George Floyd (among other incidents). As I considered this issue, I knew this was something I wanted to address on this podcast. Yet I knew that...

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