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Following to Lead with Kevin East

240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★★ - 98 ratings

Following Jesus is not some hollow, religious duty. It is life-giving, and it changes everything. As we live completely dependent upon Him, it impacts how we live and how we lead at home and at work.

Kevin invites you to join him on a journey of learning as he brings a variety of guests to share treasures of the Kingdom they have learned. Kevin will also share what God has taught him over the last decades.

With extensive work in different ministry settings, Kevin has a wealth of leadership experience. He currently leads a ministry based in East Texas called Mentoring Alliance that mobilizes godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope.

Kevin is also passionate about being a great husband and father and leading his home to be a grace-based environment. He is married to an amazing woman, Stephanie. They have 5 kids - 3 biological and 2 adopted. For more than 10 years they have been an active foster family, welcoming over 20 children in their home during that time.

Join Kevin and his community of people as they dive into following Jesus well in order to live and lead with grace-fueled impact.

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Ep. 137 How to Lead Change with Beau Johnson

May 22, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Beau Johnson.  Beau Johnson helps leaders understand change and inspire hope. He has worked in different leadership roles both in church and in the corporate world. He is married with four children, and they live in Utah. They talk about leading teams through change, empathy, and resolve as we lead our teams, leading with vulnerability and Jesus as the fullness of grace and truth. Johnson emphasizes the importance...

Ep. 136 From trauma to triumph with Linda Jones

May 15, 2023 09:33 - 19 minutes - 15.3 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Linda Jones.  Linda Jones is also the Founder of the WOWTEC e-Academy Mentorship Program, offering practical and relatable Biblical teachings to help anyone find solutions and lead to a deeper connection to the Lord. Linda Jones formed the Women of Worth Ministries community for those ready to walk out of past hurts and emotional struggles and partner with God in fulfilling their destiny. Linda Jones grew up in a ...

Ep. 135 Opening Your Heart to Foster Care and Adoption with Kristal Black

May 08, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kristal Black.  Kristal went from zero to five children overnight through the miracle of foster care and adoption. Kristal Black and her husband, Jared, struggled to grow their family due to infertility and an expected adoption that didn’t take place. Finally, after two years, they received an email that would expand their family significantly. Kristal and Jared went from zero to five children overnight and never ...

Ep. 134 God’s Design for Marriage with Laurie Krieg

May 01, 2023 08:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Laurie Krieg.  Laurie Krieg Laurie Krieg is a teacher, author, and Hole in My Heart Podcast host whose mission is to train the Church with a gospel-centered approach to sexuality. Laurie speaks and trains extensively about the gospel, sexuality, and marriage–often alongside a licensed therapist and her husband, Matt Krieg. They talk about God’s design for marriage and how to talk to our kids about sex and the LGBT...

Ep. 133 Leading like Jesus with Boyd Bailey

April 24, 2023 07:44 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Boyd Bailey.  Boyd Bailey is the founder of Wisdom Hunters, an Atlanta-based ministry that encourages Christians to live out God’s unchanging truth in a changing world. Boyd is the author of many devotional books and e-books. He is also co-founder of Ministry Ventures, where he and his team have coached more than 1000 leaders in board development, administration, fundraising, and more. They talk about how leaders ...

Ep. 132 You can be more with Carolyn Custis James

April 17, 2023 07:56 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Carolyn Custis James.  Carolyn Custis James (MA, Biblical Studies) travels extensively as a popular speaker for women's conferences, churches, colleges, seminaries, and other Christian organizations. Her ministry organization, WhitbyForum, promotes thoughtful, biblical discussion to help men and women serve God together. As a cancer survivor, she is grateful to be alive and determined to address the issues that ma...

Ep. 131 Empowered to Thrive with Jenn Hook

April 10, 2023 08:06 - 26 minutes - 24 MB

Do you understand kids from traumatic backgrounds and their unique challenges? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jenn Hook. Jenn Hook, MA, is the Founder and Executive Director of Replanted – a ministry that helps empower the church to support adoptive and foster families by providing emotional, tangible, and informational support. She received her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. Jenn previously worked as a trauma ther...

Ep. 130 Overcoming Shame and Living Free with Noe Garcia

April 03, 2023 08:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MB

Did you know that you can overcome shame and live freely? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Noe Garcia. Noe Garcia is the senior pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Noe holds a Ministry and Executive Leadership Doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an adjunct professor at Gateway Seminary and a writer for Lifeway Voices. He is passionate about reaching and equipping people with the gospel of Jesus ...

Ep. 129 Seated at the Table with Heather Holleman

March 27, 2023 20:49 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB

Do you know what it means to experience joy and belonging as you sit with Jesus? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Heather Holleman. Heather is an associate teaching professor who studied at the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan—her students call her a “walking exclamation point.”  She is probably most known for her love of Ephesians 2:6 and what it means to be seated with Christ. Heather began blogging at Live with Flair in Ma...

Ep. 128 Kingdom success secrets with Michael Q Pink

March 20, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 55.5 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Michael Q Pink. Michael has pioneered the application of Biblical Strategy and Natural Law to sales and business. He has sold hundreds of thousands of his books and had his own daily radio spot for seven years, growing to nearly 200 stations nationwide. They talk about how to operate the kingdom in the marketplace, learning from the questions of Moses and discussing Proverbs 3. Are you a leader hungry for growth o...

Ep. 127 Mentoring Your Adult Children with Jim Burns

March 13, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jim Burns. Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. They talk about parenting teenagers, personally tailored discipleship, and why adult children don’t...

Ep. 126 Living a balanced life with Dr. Walt Larimore

March 06, 2023 19:53 - 31 minutes - 25.6 MB

Is reading, studying, and meditating on the word important for your health? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Walt Larimore. Dr. Larimore was a practicing family physician for over 40 years (delivering over 1,500 babies). In retirement, he continues to be a prolific author and, along with his wife, Barb, directs the marriage ministry at their church and loves being a grandfather. They talk about Dr. Larmiore’s perspective on health as a family phy...

Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz

February 27, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Do you know how to deal with hard times? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Nicki Koziarz. Nicki is a wife, mom, best-selling author, Bible teacher, podcast host, and first-generation farmer. Nicki Koziarz is a three-time best-selling author and speaker. She frequently speaks nationwide at conferences, worship nights, meetings, and seminars.  She is a gifted speaker who lights up the room with the presence of Jesus wherever she goes. She wants to s...

Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson

February 20, 2023 10:11 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MB

What does it look like to be a healthy dad?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Rick Johnson. Rick Johnson is a bestselling author and speaker who believes families, communities, and our society can grow stronger when parents begin to realize the unique power and influence we have in the lives of our sons and daughters. Rick is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men with more engagement in their children's live...

Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi

February 13, 2023 11:21 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Peter Mutabazi. Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and c...

Ep. 122 Working Like Jesus with Jordan Raynor

February 06, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MB

How did Jesus work, and what can we learn from him about work?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Jordan Raynor. Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under P...

Ep. 121 • How to Find Your North Star with Craig Glass • Re air

January 30, 2023 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In today´s episode, Kevin East sits with Craig Glass, director of Peregrine Ministries, to have a conversation about men and the way to find their north star, their mission in life. In leadership, Glass shares what inspires people the most in the workplace from his experience as a leader: authenticity and the importance of paying attention to your emotions, actions, and words. He also talks about his ministry, Peregrine Ministries, and the three clues that will help you discover your nort...

Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver

January 23, 2023 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MB

Do you know the kingdom has a culture?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with John Driver. John Driver is a writer, minister, and podcaster who has authored, co-authored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for over twenty-five books and numerous published articles. He endeavors to work closely with authors, leaders, and organizations. In this episode, they talk about culture, the culture we live in, how believers can navigate this culture, m...

Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn

January 16, 2023 09:00 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB

What is your perspective on foster care?   Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jamie Finn. Jamie C. Finn is the founder and executive director of Foster, the Family, the host of the Real Mom podcast, the founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents. They chat about all things foster care, foster parenting, how to approach foster care and biological families, a...

Ep. 118 Putting God first in your marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson

January 09, 2023 09:16 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

How do you put God first in your marriage? What is marriage about?   Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Dave and Ann Wilson. They are touring speakers and the radio hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show Family Life Today. But it’s their singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God that truly defines them. They share about how Christ can impact your marriage, how to spice up your marriage, and give great ...

Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano

January 02, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

What is practical leadership, and how do you lead by example?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jason Romano. Jason Romano is the Director of Media with Sports Spectrum and hosts the popular Sports Spectrum Podcast. For 17 years, he was an Emmy Award-winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. Jason is the Director of Media for Sports Spectrum and oversees all media channels, including the Sports Spectrum Magazine. In this episode, they chat abo...

Ep.116 Building a Sexually Fulfilling Marriage with Sheila Gregoire

December 26, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MB

How do you build a sexually fulfilling marriage?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Sheila Gregoire. Sheila Wray Gregoire is the face behind ToLoveHonorandVacuum.com, the largest single-blogger marriage blog. She's also an award-winning author of nine books, including The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex, and a sought-after speaker. With her humorous, no-nonsense approach, Sheila is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex an...

Ep.115 The Wonders of Christmas with David Daniels

December 19, 2022 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

What are the wonders of Christmas? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Dr.  David Daniels. David is the Lead Pastor of Central Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, where he has served since 2005. David’s Bible ministry includes weekly preaching at his church, family camps, equipping young leaders in gap-year programs, and pastoral training around the world. In this episode, they talk about the season, the wonder of Christmas, and how you can reach out...

Ep.114 Transformed by Christmas with Elisa Morgan

December 12, 2022 09:46 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

Do you know the meaning of Christmas?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Elisa Morgan. Elisa Morgan was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture and is one of today’s most sought-after authors, speakers, and leaders. For twenty years, Elisa Morgan served as CEO of MOPS International. In this discussion, they talk about how Christmas changes everything, the joys of Christmas, and how we can ca...

Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

December 05, 2022 09:36 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

Do you dream of living fully? Are you holding back from becoming all you want? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Toni Collier. Toni Collier is the founder of an international women’s ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host, author of Brave Enough to be Broken, and consultant who has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strateg...

Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong

November 28, 2022 10:19 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MB

Do you dream of doing more? Are you holding back from becoming all that you want to be? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kat Armstrong. Kat Armstrong has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, author, podcast host, and the Co-Founder of Polished Network. In this episode, you get to learn about the idea of understanding the Bible through the lens of stories. They also touch on the idea of women ...

Ep.111 Discipling your kids with Adam Griffin

November 21, 2022 11:47 - 27 minutes - 25 MB

Do you know what it looks like to spiritually disciple your kids? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he engages in an insightful conversation with Adam Griffin. Adam is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in East Dallas, Texas, and he previously served as an elder and spiritual formation pastor at the Village Church. They discuss discipling your kids and making the best of moments and milestones. Discipleship is critical, but it’s mostly ordinary, so lea...

Ep.110 How to Care for the Forgotten with Jami Kaeb

November 14, 2022 16:38 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

How can you care for the forgotten? Can you bring your family to a child? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he gleans valuable nuggets from his conversation with Jami Kaeb. Jami is the Founder and Executive Director of The Forgotten Initiative, a ministry that exists to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. They chat about being available to do God’s will and allowing God to use us as he deems fit, advising f...

Ep. 109 Financial Independence with Crystal Paine

November 07, 2022 16:40 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MB

Are you looking at gaining financial independence as a family or making more out of what you have? In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he interacts with Crystal Paine, also known as Money Saving Mom. Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, speaker, author, blogger, business consultant, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com and YourBloggingMentor.com. In this episode, they talk about finances in the home, how to handle money, and how extravagantly generous...

Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe

October 31, 2022 11:04 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

Are you a leader looking to learn more about leading like Jesus? In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he interacts with Matt Tebbe. Matt has been in local church ministry for over twenty years and has been a coach, communicator, and consultant for churches and pastors since 2011. He co-founded Gravity Leadership, where he coaches and consults pastors and ministry leaders worldwide in transformational leadership and discipleship. In this podcast, they chat about reclaiming th...

Ep.107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll

October 24, 2022 09:02 - 26 minutes - 21 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Dustin Doll. Dustin Doll is the CEO of Accord Group of companies. DHI Roofing, Oak Crest Roofing, Steve Kemper Builder, and Secured Roofing. He is an Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year heartland finalist in 2018. Dustin talks about what he does, focusing on the kingdom, hearing from God, living a submitted life, and the importance of the word and prayer. Do you know the difference between ownership and stewardship? Li...

Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane

October 17, 2022 08:00 - 26 minutes - 20.9 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Arlene Pellicane. Arlene has been honored to speak and write books (translated into over ten languages). She has appeared on several media outlets like the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, TLC’s Home Made Simple, FamilyLife Today, and The 700 Club. In addition, she is the host of the Happy Home podcast.  They talk about raising kids, loving God, and some practical strategies for raising k...

Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt

October 10, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 21.6 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he talks with Shane Pruitt. Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. In this fantastic episode, they chat about how the next generation is thinking and how to communicate with them. Listen to find out more! Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance http...

Ep. 104 How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage with Scott Kedersha

October 03, 2022 09:22 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he chats with Scott Kedersha. Scott serves as the Marriage Pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. Before moving to Waco, he served as the Director of the Marriage Ministry at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, they talk about his book “Ready or Knot,” the conversation every couple needs to have before marriage, how couples can encourage each other, and some exciting tips regarding marriage. Do you wa...

Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim

September 26, 2022 08:00 - 27 minutes - 22.2 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he sits with Rev Dr. Sam Kim, a Harvard-Trained Ethicist and the Co-founder of 180 Church, near Union Square in downtown Manhattan. This episode talks about mental health, burnout, ethics, faith, and how it’s formed biblically and echoes from eternity. Do you want to know how to deal with mental health and burnout challenges as a leader? Then, listen to find out more!    Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance http...

Ep. 102 Following Jesus in the Workplace with Dupree Scovell

September 19, 2022 14:24 - 28 minutes - 22.9 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Dupree Scovell. Dupree is the managing partner and chief investment officer at Woodbine Development Corporation, a full-service real estate company that specializes in hospitality. Kevin talks about Dupree’s humility, and how to follow Jesus in the workplace. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.t...

Ep. 101 Raising a Blended Family with Ron Deal

September 12, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 27.2 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Ron L. Deal, the Director of blended family ministries at FamilyLife. He is the author/coauthor of The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart Stepdad, The Smart Stepmom, Dating and the Single Parent, and The Smart Stepfamily Marriage. In this episode, they navigate the intricacies of blended families and how to deal with the challenges. For example, do you know how to run check-ups on your marriage? Listen to find out more!   Fo...

Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

September 05, 2022 08:03 - 30 minutes - 24.3 MB

In this episode with Kevin on Following to Lead, he connects with Tom Nelson. Tom is President of Made to Flourish, a network that seeks to empower pastors to lead churches that produce human flourishing for the common good. Tom is a man marked by grace, and he is someone you should stop and listen to as they talk about what it looks like to move from surviving to flourishing every day. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.th...

Ep. 99 Finding rest in a busy world

August 29, 2022 08:00 - 28 minutes - 22.7 MB

In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East hangs out with Jon Seidl, a writer, author, speaker, and digital media veteran. He helped start a top-50 news website and has worked with some of the biggest names in culture, such as Chip and Joanna Gaines, Glenn Beck, and Kirk Cameron. In this episode, they talk about mental health and how to engage people with mental health stories. They also talk about his new book, Finding Rest. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently....

Ep. 98 How to Stay Strong in your Marriage

August 22, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 24.4 MB

What are the needs of men and women in marriage? In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East engages in a conversation with Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D., the author of an internationally best-selling book with over four million copies that have been purchased and are available in twenty-two foreign translations. Do you want to know about needs in marriage and how to solve conflict?  Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.t...

Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation

August 15, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 25.1 MB

Do you know how to talk to your kids about what a healthy Christian relationship looks like? In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East speaks with Josiah Kennealy, who is all about seeing young adults find Jesus, grow to become more like him, and serve him for the rest of their lives. He serves as the young adult pastor at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. Josiah shares great nuggets from his vast experience in mentoring and working with young people. He talks about impactin...

Ep. 96 Following Christ through His Word with Hunter Beless

August 08, 2022 11:02 - 26 minutes - 21.6 MB

In today’s episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East chats with Hunter Beless, the founder and host of Journeywomen, the author of Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It, and a homeschooling mom who loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have three amazing kiddos who memorize Scripture way faster than their mom! In this episode, they talk about helping kids hide God’s word in their hearts and how she uses her time to help kids and women love Jesus. Do you ...

Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling

August 01, 2022 09:08 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

In today’s episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East sits with Becky Harling, an author, speaker, certified coach with The John Maxwell Team, and a cancer survivor. She shares emergency verses, parenting nuggets, connecting with your kids versus correcting them, and surviving cancer and other traumatic situations. She also shares the importance of praising God through life’s circumstances. Do you know what it is like to follow Jesus amidst life’s circumstances? Listen to this episode to find ...

Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams

July 25, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 24.2 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East interviews Lucille Williams, a national speaker and author who has ministered to couples and families for over 25 years. As a pastor’s wife, Lucille dedicates her time to ministry, writing, mentoring, and providing resources on her blog. In this episode, they talk about her book, The Impossible Kid, and Lucille gives real-life examples and tips on dealing with strong-willed and difficult kids. Do you know what it means to be a grace-spreader v...

Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter

July 18, 2022 11:06 - 28 minutes - 23.2 MB

In this episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East interviews Allen Carter, the author of the book Letters from a Father. Allen is a successful businessman and a godly man who wants to be intentional about loving and leading his kids. The letters cover an amazing array of life lessons and an intimate glimpse of one family’s life journey. In addition, they discuss the value of writing letters to your kids and intentional parenting.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance ...

Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore

July 11, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 22.9 MB

Kevin East interviews Mark Moore in this episode of Following to Lead. Mark has a Ph.D., is a teaching pastor at CCV Arizona, and is the author of many books. They discuss what it means to make Jesus famous and servant leadership, and they talk about Mark’s trip to Israel and following Jesus. Mark goes into detail about the person of Jesus, the power of Jesus, the preaching of Jesus, the passion of Jesus, and how engaging the scripture is essential for spiritual growth. Follow Jesus Lead Di...

Ep. 91 How to Live by the Word with Josh McDowell

July 04, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode, Kevin East sits with a legend in the faith - Josh McDowell. Josh McDowell is an evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist. He has been at the forefront of cultural trends and ground-breaking ministry for over five decades. He has co-authored over 50 books and spoken to people in over 125 countries. In this episode, they discuss apologetics, how Josh came to the Christian faith, growing spiritually, marriage, and the accuracy of scriptures.   Follow Jesus Lead Differ...

Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt

June 27, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB

In this episode, Kevin East and Abbie Halberstadt, a writer, fitness instructor, Spanish teacher, and mama of ten children, including two sets of identical twins, converse about many things. They talk about Abbie’s new book, M is for Mama, and she speaks about what it's like being intentional in raising her kids to love Jesus. She talks about how hard is not the same as bad and lets all mothers know they need Christ for everything. In her words - “The hope I can offer moms is that times spen...

Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now with Ginger Ciminello.

June 20, 2022 09:00 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MB

In this episode, Kevin East and Ginger Ciminello talk about what it is like to build into your kids and how to help them through growing pains, shame, and various insecurities. Ginger brings to life practical and helpful examples to help parents succeed with their kids. In addition, this episode is filled with helpful nuggets you don’t want to miss.   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes  Ep. 78 - Ep. 72 and Ep. 23    Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Allianc...

Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron

June 13, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 25.8 MB

In this episode, Kevin East talks with Jenni Catron, the Founder, and CEO of The 4Sight Group. As the podcast progresses, they talk about The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. In addition, they speak about central leadership problems, including lack of self-leadership and the failure to develop direct reports. Self-leadership, self-awareness, and leading from the heart are essential concepts discussed in this episode. This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how to become a...

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