Leading and Learning with David Spell
517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis podcast discusses practical leadership, team building, theology, and how to create winning habits.
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A Visit With the Romans- Part Two
April 26, 2023 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBDr. David wraps up this important two-part series with an outline of Romans. This will help you so much as you read and study this powerful letter! Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts Romans: An Introduction and Commentary- FF Bruce The Letter to the Romans- Douglas J. Moo Commentary on Romans- Anders Nygren David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, India, and beyond! Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so muc...
A Visit With the Romans
April 19, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBDr. David begins a new series examining Paul's letter to the Roman Church. Romans is easily one of most influential documents ever written and is one that every Christian should read and study regularly. Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots Confessions- Augustine David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLe...
Why is Acts of the Apostles Still Important? Part Three
April 12, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBDr. David wraps up this series on the Acts of the Apostles. This is still an important and relevant book for us today and we should read and study it often! Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0...
Why is Acts of the Apostles Still Important? Part Two
April 05, 2023 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDr. David answers this important question by providing some excellent background information on this powerful New Testament text. Acts holds the answers to so many of our questions and provides great insight into understanding how the Holy Spirit works in and through his people. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks s...
Why is Acts of the Apostles Still Important?
March 29, 2023 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBDr. David answers this important question by providing some excellent background information on this powerful New Testament text. Acts holds the answers to so many of our questions and provides great insight into understanding how the Holy Spirit works in and through his people. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so...
Leading Through a Transition in Acts- Part Two
March 22, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDr. David wraps up this informative two-part episode on how to lead effectively through a transition. This is important whether you are taking over as the senior leader or just taking over a new team inside of the organization. Both are leadership transitions for us and those we will be working with. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to g...
Leading Through a Transition in the Acts of the Apostles
March 15, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBDr. David discusses one of the most difficult and challenging aspects of leadership. Leading an organization through a transition takes a special kind of leader. David provides several practical tips to equip us for this role. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod...
How to Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
March 08, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDavid discusses seven important factors to help us keep moving forward in life. We all have visions, dreams, and goals, but the sad reality is that most of us never reach our full potential because we stop or give up as soon as things become uncomfortable. This episode is aimed at helping us all keep moving! Resource Highlights- A Violation of Conscience Link to Article this Episode is based on David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you cons...
Why are Small Groups so Important?
March 01, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBDr. David provides five reasons why small groups are essential for every church. Some of these might be obvious but, the reality is, many churches still don't see the need for small groups or are not utilizing them to their full potential. Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots Out of the Cave- Chris Hodges David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, South America, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! ...
The Four Hats of a Leader
February 22, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MBDr. David shares four important roles that every leader must understand if they are going to be effective. All good leaders understand that they wear different hats from time-to-time. David discusses four of the most crucial hats of leadership. Resource Highlights- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 You the Leader- Phil Pringle Top Ten Qualities of a Great Leader- Phil Pringle David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining...
Unlocking Your Spiritual Gifts
February 15, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBDr. David discusses this important and controversial subject of spiritual gifts. While the topic has caused division in some Christian circles, the fact of the matter remains that the Holy Spirit desires to equip each one of us for the work and ministry that he has called us to do. David provides several practical tips to developing our spiritual gifts. Resource Highlights- The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts- Sam Storms Peter and Paul in Acts- David Spell David and Annie are serving t...
Have To, Get To, or Want To?
February 08, 2023 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWhich one of these occupies the most of your time? Most of us fluctuate around these three areas but what would our lives look like if we could get to the point where we live in the want to moments? Resource Highlights- A Violation of Conscience Seth Godin's Blog David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (in...
Building Blocks of Leadership
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBDr. David provides us with four essential components of great leadership. This material is adapted from a course that he taught in the police academy to new supervisors and managers. These four building blocks will transform your leadership! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits:...
How to Read the Bible
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBDo you have a plan for getting into God's Word this year? Having a plan gives us a much better chance for success in everything we do. Our spiritual life is no different. Dr. David gives us six ideas to help us stay on track as we seek to make the Scriptures a priority in our lives. Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course The One-Year Bible David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Jus...
Where Do You Start in Writing a Book?
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDavid shares a couple of questions he has recently received regarding his writing process. So many people feel that they have a viable idea for a book but so few ever pull the trigger. David always likes to share these questions and his answers to maybe help you take that next step in writing. Resource Highlight- A Violation of Conscience David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved....
Back to the Basics
January 11, 2023 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDr. David talks about the importance of not straying too far from the basics in whatever we do in life. From professional athletes to musicians to business people, the fundamentals are what got them there. David provides some great examples to help each of us stay focused in the new year. Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts Atomic Habits- James Clear Article by James Clear- Vince Lombardi on the Hidden Power of Mastering the Fundamentals David and Annie are serving the Lord in the...
How Can You Live Your Best Life in the New Year?
January 04, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBDr. David provides three practical steps to help get the new year started off right! Let's not drift through life hoping for great results. Let's be intentional and make a plan so that we can experience the life that God has for each of us. Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots Atomic Habits- James Clear David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: O...
How Can I Set Better Goals?
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBWhat better time to talk about goal setting than the New Year? Dr. David provides practical steps to help you create goals that you will actually follow through with in the coming year! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lice...
Christmas in Mark and John
December 21, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBDr. David wraps up this series by looking at what Mark and John have to say about the beginning of Jesus' life in their Gospels. It might surprise you at what you will find! Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark book Miracles in Mark Video Bible Study Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)...
Christmas in Luke
December 14, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBDr. David continues his fascinating series of examining the Christmas as revealed in the different Gospels. Today, we will be exploring what Luke has to tell us about the birth of Jesus. Resource Highlights- Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you like to be a part of their ministry? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Lic...
Christmas in Matthew
December 07, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBDr. David starts a new series exploring the Christmas story in each of the four Gospels. Today, we dig into the first two chapters of Matthew! Resource Highlight- A Violation of Conscience David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativeco...
Book Excerpt- A Violation of Conscience
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBWe hope you enjoy as David reads a section of his latest novel, A Violation of Conscience. This is Book Four in the Exciting Chuck McCain Series. This is a fast-paced read that will keep you turning the page!
How Can I Develop My Spiritual Gifts? Part Four
November 23, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBDr. David wraps up this exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts- Sam Storms Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get...
How Can I Develop My Spiritual Gifts? Part Three
November 16, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening mu...
How Can I Develop My Spiritual Gifts? Part Three
November 16, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening mu...
How Can I Develop My Spiritual Gifts? Part Two
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBDr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beac...
How Can I Develop My Spiritual Gifts?
November 02, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBDr. David starts an exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum...
Learning to Think Differently
October 26, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBHow can we change the way that we think? What is the secret to breaking destructive and toxic thought patterns? Dr. David provides a number of practical things that we can do to renew our minds and start thinking differently. Resource Highlight- Actionable Intelligence David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incom...
Keys to Telling a Great Story- Part Two
October 19, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat are some of the elements of a great story? We all know when they are present in a great novel or movie. When they are missing, we know something was lacking but might not be able to put our fingers on it. David wraps up this two-part series with some great insights from his own writing process. Maybe his tips will inspire to write your own great novel! Resource Highlight- Between Destiny and Duty David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you co...
Keys to Telling a Great Story
October 12, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWhat are some of the elements of a great story? We all know when they are present in a great novel or movie. When they are missing, we know something was lacking but might not be able to put our fingers on it. David gives us some great insights from his own writing process. Maybe his tips will inspire to write your own great novel! Resource Highlight- Storm Clouds Rising David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just...
How Did Jesus Develop Leaders?
October 05, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBJesus was easily the greatest leader in history. How did he develop other leaders to continue his work after he was gone? Dr. David explores three ways in which Jesus developed his followers into leaders who changed the world. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (inco...
Kingdom Leadership- Part Two
September 28, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBDr. David wraps up this interesting and practical two-part series on kingdom leadership. What is it that makes leading in the Kingdom so different? Can Kingdom leadership translate into the marketplace? Dr. David explores these questions as he provides the last two characteristics of leading God's way. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. ...
Kingdom Leadership
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat is the difference between Kingdom leadership and secular leadership? The Bible provides excellent leadership principles but they are often at odds with what the world might teach us about leading others. If we are followers of Christ, let's make sure that we are leading according to the guidelines of God's Kingdom. Dr. David provides several excellent tips to help us to just that! Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India...
Kingdom Leadership
September 21, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBWhat is the difference between Kingdom leadership and secular leadership? The Bible provides excellent leadership principles but they are often at odds with what the world might teach us about leading others. If we are followers of Christ, let's make sure that we are leading according to the guidelines of God's Kingdom. Dr. David provides several excellent tips to help us to just that! Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India...
What Do Christians Believe?
September 14, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThere has never been a greater attack on the truth. In this episode, Dr. David describes four important doctrinal truths that all Christians believe. More than ever, as followers of Christ, we need to be Biblically literate and doctrinally sound. If we don't know the truth, how can we ever share it with others? Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get i...
Learning Leadership with Ezra
August 31, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBEzra and Nehemiah are two gold mines for leadership principles in the Old Testament. In this episode, Dr. David explores three important ideas that shaped Ezra as an important leader in the Bible. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (inco...
How Do We Keep Our Teams Sharp?
August 24, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, David discusses the value of on-going training and development opportunities for our employees and teams at work and even in our churches or other non-profit organizations. This is an important subject whether you have five employees or five hundred. Are you providing opportunities for them to develop their skills and learn new ones? If not, it is much more likely that they will go somewhere where they can grow in their career. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Cent...
How Do We Keep Our Teams Sharp?
August 24, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn this episode, David discusses the value of on-going training and development opportunities for our employees and teams at work and even in our churches or other non-profit organizations. This is an important subject whether you have five employees or five hundred. Are you providing opportunities for them to develop their skills and learn new ones? If not, it is much more likely that they will go somewhere where they can grow in their career. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Cent...
What is Your Worldview? Part Two
August 17, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBDr. David wraps up this two-part series by discussing five of the most important components for a Christian worldview. Use these five things to evaluate your own values, ideology, and mindset. As followers of Jesus, let's get back to cultivating a worldview that honors God and lines up with the Scriptures. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Th...
What is Your Worldview?
August 10, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBHow do you define this idea of "worldview?" Do you know what yours is? Is it even important to understand how we view the world around us? Dr. David introduces and explores this important topic in today's episode. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompet...
Book Excerpt from Street Cop
August 03, 2022 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.56 MBIn this episode, David shares a chapter from his popular book, Street Cop. This volume contains a number of exciting, true stories from his long law enforcement career. No matter what you hear on the news, the men and and women in blue are the thin blue line that protect our society from the predators who are hiding in the shadows. Resource Highlights- Street Cop Street Cop II: Reloaded David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining th...
Book Review- Leading Others by Mac Lake
July 27, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBDoes your church have a plan for developing leaders? Mac Lake's book provides a clear and systematic way for churches to raise up new leaders from within. Dr. David explains why this is such a practical book and how his own church has used it to train leaders. Don't leave leadership development to chance! Use Leading Others to create a system that will work for you! Resource Highlights- Leading Others by Mac Lake Leading Leaders by Mac Lake Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 by...
Leadership Lessons from the Apostle Paul- Pt 3
July 20, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBDr. David wraps up this important series on the Apostle Paul with an episode focusing on Paul as a communicator. One of the most important leadership skills for every leader is an ability to communicate well. The apostle was a brilliant communicator and we will explore how we can develop this skillset in our lives. Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining...
Leadership Lessons from the Apostle Paul- Part Two
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. David continues his exciting and helpful study on the Apostle Paul. Paul was one of the most influential leaders in history and there is much that we can still learn from him today. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ...
Leadership Lessons from the Apostle Paul- Part Two
July 13, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. David continues his exciting and helpful study on the Apostle Paul. Paul was one of the most influential leaders in history and there is much that we can still learn from him today. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creativ...
Leadership Lessons from the Apostle Paul
July 06, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBDr. David starts a fascinating series on one of the most influential leaders in history. There is so much that we can learn from the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. These principles have stood the test of time and will still benefit us today. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach...
What are You Waiting For?
June 29, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDr. David discusses a few of the reasons that people never get started in living the life that they want. This material is adapted from one of Pastor Rick Warren's devotionals on "Procrastination." Have a listen and see if you can relate to any of these five reasons. Resource Highlights- When the Future Ended Rick Warren's Daily Devotional David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involv...
What are You Waiting For?
June 29, 2022 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBDr. David discusses a few of the reasons that people never get started in living the life that they want. This material is adapted from one of Pastor Rick Warren's devotionals on "Procrastination." Have a listen and see if you can relate to any of these five reasons. Resource Highlights- When the Future Ended Rick Warren's Daily Devotional David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involv...
How Can You Start a Small Groups Program in Your Church? Pt 2
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDr. David wraps up this important series on starting small groups. Today's episode is packed with seven powerful tips to help you get started in creating a successful connect group program in your church. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark- book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevi...
How Can You Start a Small Groups Program in Your Church? Pt 2
June 22, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBDr. David wraps up this important series on starting small groups. Today's episode is packed with seven powerful tips to help you get started in creating a successful connect group program in your church. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark- book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevi...