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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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...
How Can You Start a Small Groups Program in Your Church?
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBDr. David continues his discussion on the importance of small groups in our churches. In this episode, we explore the most popular type of groups, as well as touch on the requirements needed to lead in this area. It is not as complicated as you might think! Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots 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: Openin...
Emotional Intelligence and the Fruit of the Holy Spirit- Part Three
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDr. David concludes this fascinating look at the fruit of the Spirit and they can help us be better leaders. These fruit also help us develop our emotional intelligence and emotional control. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit can literally change our lives! 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 musi...
Emotional Intelligence and the Fruit of the Holy Spirit- Part Two
May 25, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBDr. David continues this importance series on understanding how the fruit of the Spirit can transform our leadership and our lives. These fruit can help us to unlock our emotional intelligence. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection 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) Licen...
Emotional Intelligence and the Fruit of the Holy Spirit
May 18, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBDr. David discusses how the fruit of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Galatians 5:22-23, are the keys to developing our emotional intelligence as leaders. These important characteristics are often the difference between success and failure in our leadership and our relationships with others. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots 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 s...
How to Develop Our Emotional Intelligence
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBDr. David discusses four important aspects for developing our emotional intelligence. One of the greatest skills that a person can ever learn is how to control their emotions. We will also explore several passages of Scripture that relate to this important topic! Resource Highlight- Street Cop 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...
How to Develop Our Emotional Intelligence
May 11, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBDr. David discusses four important aspects for developing our emotional intelligence. One of the greatest skills that a person can ever learn is how to control their emotions. We will also explore several passages of Scripture that relate to this important topic! Resource Highlight- Street Cop 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...
Vital Skills for Christian Leaders
May 04, 2022 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.88 MBDr. David shares three must-have skills that every Christian leader needs. These are things that are often left out of the leadership discussion but are essential if we are going to be the leaders that God has called us to be. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 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: Opening music...
Creating Great Habits
April 20, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDr. David discusses three practical ways that we can create habits that will stick. We've all had those times where we have started and stopped things that we know we should be doing regularly. David breaks it down and shows us exactly what we can do to establish a positive habit in our lives. Resource Highlights- Atomic Habits- James Clear Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0- David Spell David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would y...
Evidence for the Resurrection
April 13, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBDr. David discusses several key pieces of evidence for the resurrection of the Jesus from the dead. It is important for Christians to understand why we believe what we believe. There is evidence behind our faith and we must be able to discuss it in a clear way. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection 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 cred...
Arguments Against the Resurrection
April 06, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBDid Jesus really rise from the dead? This is such an important question and so much hangs on the answer. Dr. David examines the most popular and prevalent arguments against Jesus rising from the dead. If you have ever wondered about the historicity of the resurrection, check out this episode! Resource Highlights- Reflections on the Resurrection Cold-Case Christianity David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Ju...
What is Truth?
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBWe live in a time in which truth is unclear. Is there an ultimate truth or are we all destined to try and find our own version of the truth? This is a very important question because it carries eternal consequences. Dr. David explores this idea of the truth through the lense of John's Gospel and looks at what both Jesus and John had to say. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark (book) Miracles in Mark Video Course Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the ...
What is God's Will? Part Two
March 23, 2022 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBDr. David concludes this important two-part discussion of discerning the will of God. In this episode, David provides us with four practical keys that will help us stay on the right track and to hear God's voice more clearly. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots 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...
Training Topics for Your Church Safety Team- Part Two
February 23, 2022 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBDavid concludes this important subject on training the church safety team. He provides a total of fourteen training topics that should be incorporated into keeping our teams sharp. Remember, we don't rise to the occasion, we fall to our highest level of training! Resource Highlight- Running Towards the Abyss 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:...
Training Topics for Your Church Safety Team
February 16, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBDavid continues his important discussion on church safety by addressing the need for the proper training of our teams. The right kind of training and equipping of our safety teams will provide them with the confidence to do their best job in protecting the flock. Training is not a one and done but an ongoing process. Resource Highlight- When the Stars Fell fro the Sky David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Ju...
How Do I Build a Church Safety Team?
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, David takes you through the first important steps to building a safety team for your church. He provides several key areas that must be considered. Part of the process for setting ourselves and our teams up for success involves creating a job description for the team. David shares part of the description that he developed for the safety team in his own church. Resource Highlight- The Darkest Part of the Night David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, a...
How Do I Build a Church Safety Team?
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode, David takes you through the first important steps to building a safety team for your church. He provides several key areas that must be considered. Part of the process for setting ourselves and our teams up for success involves creating a job description for the team. David shares part of the description that he developed for the safety team in his own church. Resource Highlight- The Darkest Part of the Night David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, a...
How Can I Keep My Church Safe?
February 02, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBDavid starts a new series discussing the importance of protecting the church. A cursory look at the news shows that attacks on churches and synagogues is at an all-time high. What can we do to ensure that our church family stays safe? Church Safety Resources Sheepdog Church Security Strategos International Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended 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 ge...
How Do I Become an Author?
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBDavid discusses questions that have come in on the process of becoming an author. He provides several practical insights to help you get started on the journey. Feel free to reach out if you have a question to [email protected]. Resource Highlights- Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded 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: Opening music- B...
How Can I Find Peace? Part Two
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDavid wraps up this important discussion on finding peace. Most of us would readily admit that peace can often be illusive in a world in which fear, worry, anger, and depression often reign supreme. Jesus promised his followers, however, the peace that only he can give. David provides several important tips to help us in our search for God's peace. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consid...
How Can I Find Peace? Part Two
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBDavid wraps up this important discussion on finding peace. Most of us would readily admit that peace can often be illusive in a world in which fear, worry, anger, and depression often reign supreme. Jesus promised his followers, however, the peace that only he can give. David provides several important tips to help us in our search for God's peace. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consid...
How Can I Find Peace?
January 12, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBWe live in a time when fear, worry and anxiety are the controlling emotions for so many people. The good news is that God wants us to experience the peace that only he can give. Dr. David provides several practical tips to help you find the peace that you are longing for! Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark book Miracles in Mark Video Course 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 invol...
Jumpstarting Your Spiritual Life- Part Three
January 05, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBDr. David wraps up this three-part series with a practical discussion on the power of Christian community. Early in Genesis, God said, "It's not good for man to be alone." That has not changed. We are all created to live in connection and community. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection 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: Openin...
Jumpstarting Your Spiritual Life- Part Three
January 05, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBDr. David wraps up this three-part series with a practical discussion on the power of Christian community. Early in Genesis, God said, "It's not good for man to be alone." That has not changed. We are all created to live in connection and community. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection 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: Openin...
Jumpstarting Your Spiritual Life- Part Two
December 29, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. David continues exploring ways that we can get on-track and stay on-track in the coming year in the area of our spiritual life. This episode focuses on prayer and David provides five very practical tips to help us become more consistent in that area. 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 mu...
Jumpstarting Your Spiritual Life
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAs 2021 draws to a close, Dr. David gives us some practical advice to help us grow spiritually as we move into the new year. No one wants to remain the same. As followers of Christ we should all want to be continually growing in our faith. In in this episode, David provides us with several keys to developing a Bible reading plan that will carry us through the year. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course One-Year Bible David and Annie are serving the Lord in the...
Jumpstarting Your Spiritual Life
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBAs 2021 draws to a close, Dr. David gives us some practical advice to help us grow spiritually as we move into the new year. No one wants to remain the same. As followers of Christ we should all want to be continually growing in our faith. In in this episode, David provides us with several keys to developing a Bible reading plan that will carry us through the year. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course One-Year Bible David and Annie are serving the Lord in the...
The Reason for the Star on My Tree
December 15, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.4 MBDr. David provides the historical background for why the star is still the most popular topper for our Christmas trees and what the star actually signifies. Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots Article- Why is There a Star on My Christmas Tree? 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 in involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetec...
Fighting the Holiday Blues
December 08, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBThe holiday season is, sadly, one of the most difficult time of the year for so many people. Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years can often be triggers for depression and anxiety. Dr. David provides some practical steps that one can take to avoid having a blue Christmas! Article on Seasonal Affective Disorder Resource Highlight- David's Resource Page David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here t...
Making Your Dreams Come True- Part Two
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBDr. David continues to explore what it takes to make an idea, a dream, or a goal reality in our lives. He provides practical, concrete steps to help us move from having a great idea to moving forward and bringing it to pass! Resource Highlight- The Zombie Terror War Series 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: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin Mac...
Making Your Dreams Come True- Part Two
December 01, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBDr. David continues to explore what it takes to make an idea, a dream, or a goal reality in our lives. He provides practical, concrete steps to help us move from having a great idea to moving forward and bringing it to pass! Resource Highlight- The Zombie Terror War Series 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: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin Mac...
Making Your Dreams Come True
November 24, 2021 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBDr. David explores what it takes to make an idea, a dream, or a goal reality in our lives. He provides practical concrete steps to help us move from having a great idea to moving forward and bringing it to pass. Resource Highlights- Reflections on the Resurrection The War of Art- Stephen Pressfield Annie and David 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: Opening ...
The Practical Side of Vision
November 17, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDavid discusses the power of vision in the life of a leader. It has been said that, "Leaders see what others do not." What is it that these leaders see? David offers a glimpse into several areas in which we all need to improve our vision. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord and God's people in the US, Africa, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! ...
A Closer Look at John's Gospel
November 10, 2021 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDr. David takes us inside the Gospel of John and deals with four areas that are often overlooked in the study of this fascinating book! John's story of Jesus is an incredible portrait and David points outs several things that will make our reading of the text even richer. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots 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 ...
The Importance of the Apostle Paul- Part Four
November 03, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David wraps up this powerful series that has provided a deeper understanding of Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. 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...
The Importance of the Apostle Paul- Part Three
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David continues this fascinating series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. 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...
The Importance of the Apostle Paul- Part Three
October 27, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBThe Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David continues this fascinating series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. 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...
The Importance of the Apostle Paul- Part Two
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBThe Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David continues this fascinating series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. 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...
The Importance of the Apostle Paul
October 13, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBThe Apostle Paul is credited with writing 13 of the 27 books in the New Testament. His role in the development and spread of Christianity cannot be underestimated. Dr. David starts a new series to help us better understand Paul and his incredible contribution to our faith. 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 c...