Leading and Learning with David Spell
529 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 16 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis podcast discusses practical leadership, team building, theology, and how to create winning habits.
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Introduction to Church Safety
July 19, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBDavid gives an overview of what protecting your church should look like. He asks a number of questions that every leader should consider in making sure that their congregation is as safe as it can be. Are you doing everything that you can to protect your church? Resource Highlight- Storm Clouds Rising David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Africa. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Open...
Does Your Church Need a Safety Team?
July 12, 2023 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBDavid discusses the disturbing rise of attacks on churches in the United States. How should church leaders respond? As a 30 year police officer, as well as a pastor and the leader of the safety ministry in his own church, David outlines how to get started in protecting your church. Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended Sheepdog Church Security Strategos International David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and South America. Would you consider joining their t...
The Heart of Leadership- Part Two
July 05, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBDr. David wraps up this important two-part series on leadership through the lens of the Beattitudes. The Sermon on the Mount was Jesus' Manifesto on what life in the Kingdom should look like. The Beattitudes provide us with an incredible set of attitudes which we should strive to live out. When we take them to the next level, however, and let them define our leadership, it sets us up to be leaders who carry the heart of God. Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are ...
The Heart of Leadership
June 28, 2023 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDr. David explores leadership through the lens of the Beattitudes. What does this powerful passage of Scripture have to teach us about leadership in the 21st Century? It's no surprise that the words of Jesus resonate with life-changing principles! Resource Highlights- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 Leading Others- Mac Lake David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Africa. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved...
Book Excerpt- Miracles in Mark
June 21, 2023 11:00 - 13 minutes - 9 MBDr. David takes us inside his book, Miracles in Mark and shares a chapter with us. This is an excellent book, both for individual and small group Bible study. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, India, and Africa. 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 ...
A Closer Look at the Corinthians- Part Four
June 14, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDr. David wraps up his series examining the Corinthian Church and exploring the two letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to those First Century Christians. These documents are still incredibly relevant for the people of God. Let's get to know the Corinthians! In this episode, he will walk us through the high points of Second Corinthians. This is a much more personal letter than First Corinthians and we learn much about the Apostle Paul in this amazing document! Resource Highlight- Peter and...
A Closer Look at the Corinthians- Part Three
June 07, 2023 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDr. David continues his series examining the Corinthian Church and exploring the two letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to those First Century Christians. These documents are still incredibly relevant for the people of God. Let's get to know the Corinthians! In this episode, we will see what Paul had to say about public worship, including the Lord's Supper and spiritual gifts. He also discusses the importance and relevance of the resurrection from chapter fifteen. Resource Highlight- Refl...
A Closer Look at the Corinthians- Part Two
May 31, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBDr. David continues his series examining the Corinthian Church and exploring the two letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to those First Century Christians. These documents are still incredibly relevant for the people of God. Let's get to know the Corinthians! In this episode, we will see what Paul had to say about Christian morality, lawsuits among believers, Paul's thoughts on marriage and the balance between Christian liberty and Christian responsibility. Resource Highlight- New Testame...
A Closer Look at the Corinthians
May 24, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDr. David starts a new series examining the Corinthian Church and exploring the two letters that the Apostle Paul wrote to those First Century Christians. These documents are still incredibly relevant for the people of God. Let's get to know the Corinthians! Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Openin...
How Can I Be a Better Dad?
May 17, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBDr. David gives five practical tips to help you become the father you want to be! Our society needs strong families like never before and we especially need dads who are leading the way in raising and preparing the next generation. Resource Highlight- Storm Clouds Rising 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 MacL...
A Visit With an Early Church
May 10, 2023 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBDr. David spends some time in the Acts of the Apostles discussing what the New Testament Church looked like. He explores how they did church and what some of their practices were. David then takes us inside one of the churches that the Apostle Paul planted to see some of the people who made up the membership roll. 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 her...
Keys to Being a Terrible Leader
May 03, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBDr. David provides eight tips on becoming the kind of leader that no one would ever want to work for. This tongue-in-cheek episode will probably remind you of someone that you have worked for in your career. Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, Africa, and India. 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)...
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...