Leading and Learning with David Spell
520 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsThis podcast discusses practical leadership, team building, theology, and how to create winning habits.
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Leadership and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Part Three
February 06, 2019 13:00 - 21 minutes - 9.74 MBDavid continues to examine how spiritual gifts can help us to be more effective leaders. This episode finishes up the discussion on the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the United States, 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 MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: B...
Leadership and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit- Part Two
January 30, 2019 13:00 - 22 minutes - 10.6 MBDavid continues his discussion of spiritual gifts, moving into the gifts listed in 1 Corinthians 12. Let's explore the ways that the Holy Spirit equips us to better serve and minister to others! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, 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 MacLeod (incompetech.c...
Leadership and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
January 23, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBWe often think of leadership in just natural terms. As Christians, however, we understand that there is also a spiritual component. Understanding how we are wired, coupled with understanding the spiritual gifts at our disposal, can turn us into an extraordinary leader. Resource HigActs light- Peter and Paul in Acts Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transiti...
Leadership and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
January 23, 2019 13:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBWe often think of leadership in just natural terms. As Christians, however, we understand that there is also a spiritual component. Understanding how we are wired, coupled with understanding the spiritual gifts at our disposal, can turn us into an extraordinary leader. Resource HigActs light- Peter and Paul in Acts Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Transiti...
Top Reads of 2018
January 16, 2019 13:00 - 18 minutes - 8.54 MBLeaders are readers and David shares his favorite books for 2018. The links are below for you to check out. How many books are you going to read in 2019? Amplified Leadership Intentional Living Multiply- Disciples Making Disciples Whisper Carbon-14: The Shroud of Turin And don't forget to check out all of David's books at DavidSpell.com! David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Tha...
A Key to Making Your Dreams Reality
January 09, 2019 13:00 - 15 minutes - 7.39 MBDavid shares one of the most important life-hacks to help you turn your dreams into reality. It is not enough to just dream, set goals, or even have great ideas. It is this next step that often determines whether or not you accomplish them. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bu...
A Look Back
January 02, 2019 13:00 - 14 minutes - 6.96 MBDavid looks back at 2018 and gives the most listened to episodes over the year. He also gives four important questions to ask ourselves as we move into 2019! Most Popular Episodes! What Does it Take to Lead a Small Group? Letting the Holy Spirit Be Your Coach The Three P's of Building a Great Church- People Leading Well From the Middle When the Door Slams Shut in Your Face Leadership Excellence- Part One Lessons Learned from a Bad Boss Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark Miracles in...
Two Questions About Your Team
December 26, 2018 13:00 - 13 minutes - 6.06 MBDavid shares two very insightful questions that every leader needs to ask about their team and their own leadership. As we wrap up the year, let's pause for a moment and ask ourselves these important questions. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 If you would like to support the show with a gift of any size, just click here. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attributio...
Book Excerpt- Climbing Out of the Ruins
December 19, 2018 05:00 - 13 minutes - 6.21 MBDavid shares an exciting excerpt from his latest novel, Climbing Out of the Ruins! Check out the rest of the series below! When the Future Ended The Darkest Part of the Night When the Stars Fell From the Sky Running Towards the Abyss Make sure you visit DavidSpell.com for so much awesome and free content!
Creating a Culture of Engagement- Part Two
December 12, 2018 13:00 - 18 minutes - 8.8 MBHave you ever wondered why some people don't stay at your church? The music and worship are incredible. Of course, the preaching is amazing. The children's program is awesome. And yet, visitors come and go without getting assimilated into the life of our church. David shares some practical tips to help turn those visitors into members. Resource Highlight- Climbing Out of the Ruins David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider partnering with t...
Creating a Culture of Engagement
December 05, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBHave you ever wondered why some people don't stay at your church? The music and worship are incredible. Of course, the preaching is amazing. The children's program is awesome. And yet, visitors come and go without getting assimilated into the life of our church. David shares some practical tips to help turn those visitors into members. Resource Highlight- Running Towards the Abyss David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider partnering with t...
The Three P's of Leadership
November 28, 2018 13:00 - 18 minutes - 8.74 MBDavid shares three excellent leadership tips from John Maxwell. Resource Highlight- When the Stars Fell From the Sky Do you enjoy Leading and Learning? A review on iTunes is a big help in getting the show higher in the ratings and our message out to more people. Thanks so much! Annie and I are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining our team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks! Show credits: Opening music- Beach Bum Kevin MacLeod (incompete...
Team Building with the Apostle Paul- Part Two
November 21, 2018 05:00 - 18 minutes - 8.6 MBDavid discusses the Apostle Paul and his teams. Paul was ultimate team builder and we look inside the criteria that he used when selecting co-workers. The Apostle could never have accomplished all that he did without developing a network of other great leaders. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening mu...
Team Building with the Apostle Paul
November 14, 2018 13:00 - 17 minutes - 7.94 MBDavid discusses the Apostle Paul and his teams. Paul was ultimate team builder and we look inside the criteria that he used when selecting co-workers. The Apostle could never have accomplished all that he did without developing a network of other great leaders. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much! Show credits: Opening mus...
Managing Success
November 07, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.22 MBWe don't often think about having to manage success, but in reality, this is one of the greatest tests of our leadership. Success exposes problems in an organization like nothing else. It takes a wise leader to manage and lead when things are going great. David gives some valuable insights from the Acts of the Apostles. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, South America, and India. Would you consider joining their team? Just cl...
Transitional Leadership in the Acts of the Apostles
October 31, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.6 MBThe Acts of the Apostles has some great insights on leadership. David discusses the important role of transitional leadership as seen in the early church. Whether your organization is going through a significant change or if you are stepping into a leadership role in a new organization, learning how to guide the church, business, etc, through the transition is an important skill to master. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 Check out DavidSpell.com for more...
Avoiding the Plateau Effect
October 17, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.49 MBIf you have exercised for any length of time, you have probably run into that invisible wall and felt like you were not making any progress. It just seemed like your workouts had lost their pop and you were in a rut. This is known as the plateau effect and in this episode David tells you how to avoid or overcome it. Resource Highlight- The Darkest Part of the Night Check out DavidSpell.com for more great content!
Keys to Effective Bible Study- Part Two
October 10, 2018 04:00 - 16 minutes - 7.86 MBDavid gives some great tips for taking your personal Bible study to the next level! In this episode, he explains why the thematic method is a great way to study the Scriptures.
Unexpected Health Benefits to Working Out
October 10, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.93 MBEverybody knows that they should start an exercise program. We all know that we should take care of ourselves. David gives us four benefits to training that you may have never heard before! Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended Make sure you check out DavidSpell.com for more great content!
Unexpected Health Benefits to Working Out
October 10, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.93 MBEverybody knows that they should start an exercise program. We all know that we should take care of ourselves. David gives us four benefits to training that you may have never heard before! Resource Highlight- When the Future Ended Make sure you check out DavidSpell.com for more great content!
Keys to Effective Bible Study- Part One
October 03, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBDavid gives some great tips for taking your personal Bible study to the next level! In this episode, he provides three important questions to ask ourselves when reading a book of the Bible.
Goals vs Systems- Part Two
September 26, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, David discusses the importance of creating the proper systems for our organization to grow. Systems have described as institutional habits and creating the right processes determine the effectiveness of our growth.
Goals versus Systems- Part One
September 19, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.5 MBDavid discusses the importance of corporate and individual goal setting. He gives five keys to setting the right kind of goals. In the next episode, he will build on this important subject by talking about how the right kinds of systems will help our organizations to grow.
From South America to India- A Ministry Update
September 12, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBDavid gives the exciting details of his latest ministry trip to South America. He also talks about his upcoming trip to India. The local church is still the hope for the world and we are privileged to serve them, their pastors and congregations in so many parts of the world.
Finding God in the Bible
September 05, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.48 MBDavid highlights an ancient Benedictine practice for reading the Scriptures. God's Word should be a central component of our lives. Knowing how to hear God's voice when we read is such an important thing for every Christian to master.
Book Excerpt- Running Towards the Abyss
August 29, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.64 MBDavid reads an action-packed selection from Running Towards the Abyss. This novel is the fourth in the Zombie Terror War Series. Terrorists have developed a bio-terror weapon that has turned the East Coast into a wasteland. If you like action, adventure, and a healthy dose of romance thrown in, check out this series! Links to the books at DavidSpell.com
Book Excerpt- When the Stars Fell From the Sky
August 22, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.43 MBDavid reads a section of his exciting novel, When the Stars Fell From the Sky. This is volume three of the Zombie Terror War Series. This fact-paced thriller picks up where the last book left off. The series draws on David's thirty years of law enforcement, many of those in a tactical unit. As one reviewer said, "He just gets it right," when he talks about weapons, tactics, police, and military tactics. Check out DavidSpell.com for the link to the book.
Tips for Recruiting Volunteers
August 15, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.67 MBNo pastor or non-profit leader has ever said, "i have plenty of volunteers!" In reality, we are constantly in need of people looking for a place to use their gifts and talents. In this episode, David shares some excellent advice on how to recruit quality people for your department or team. Don't forget to check out DavidSpell.com for more great content.
Book Excerpt- The Darkest Part of the Night
August 08, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.22 MBDavid reads a section from his thriller, The Darkest Part of the Night. This novel is part of the exciting Zombie Terror Wars Series. If you like action, adventure, mixed with a dose of romance, check these books out! Links at DavidSpell.com.
Book Excerpt- New Testament Snapshots
August 01, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.38 MBDavid shares a chapter of his book, New Testament Snapshots. There are so many great characters in the New Testament that play a supporting role, yet have much to say to us today. This chapter highlights a man by the name of "Rufus" and lets us see the important role he played in the church at Rome.
Jesus and Leadership Development
July 25, 2018 04:00 - 15 minutes - 6.96 MBJesus was easily the greatest leader in history. How did Jesus develop the men that he entrusted his ministry to? We can learn so much by examining the way that Jesus trained his disciples.
Ministry Update
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.16 MBDavid shares about his background in foreign missions and gives us some details on his upcoming trips to South America and India. Thanks for your prayers and financial support! Go to DavidSpell.com for more information.
Ministry Update
July 18, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.16 MBDavid shares about his background in foreign missions and gives us some details on his upcoming trips to South America and India. Thanks for your prayers and financial support! Go to DavidSpell.com for more information.
Learning to Hear
July 11, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.01 MBWe live in a very loud culture. There is always noise, car horns, televisions, music, etc. How many of us are always occupied with our phones or tablets? Our ability to hear is severely diminished. What about our ability to hear from God? Do we put ourselves in a position to hear what God is saying to us?
Book Excerpt- When the Future Ended
July 03, 2018 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.68 MBTo celebrate the release of his fourth novel, Running Towards the Abyss, David reads a section from his first novel, When the Future Ended. This was the book that launched the exciting Zombie Terror War Series. Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for links to all four books!
From Writing to Publishing- Part Two
June 27, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn the last episode, David discussed what it takes to get your manuscript ready for publication. Today, he talks about the publication process itself. Should you self-publish or try to go the traditional publishing route? How much is it going to cost you? Should you buy a cover or build your own? David will answer these questions and several others. Make sure you stop by DavidSpell.com for some great free resources!
From Writing to Publishing
June 20, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.92 MBAs he gets ready to release his fourth novel and eleventh book, David discusses his process of getting the manuscript ready to publish. He deals with the important topics of editing, revising, and getting feedback from people who might be able to help you get a character's point-of-view right. Make sure you stop in at DavidSpell.com for links to the show's resources!
Leading By the Book
June 13, 2018 04:00 - 18 minutes - 8.77 MBDavid shares some important leadership lessons from the book of Ezra. Make sure you stop by DavidSpell.com to support the show and check out this week's resource highlights!
The Fruit of Our Leadership
June 06, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MBWhat words would other people use to describe your leadership style? Would they use words like angry, insecure, impatient, or jealous? Or would they use words like patient, gentle, loyal, and kind? David digs into one of the most often neglected areas of leadership in this episode. Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for more great leadership resources!
The Primary Requirement of Leadership
May 30, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBJesus said, "You shall love your neighbor as you love yourself." (Mark 12:31) This statement has enormous implications for leaders, whether they would consider themselves a Christian or not. What part does love play in the area of our leadership? Make sure you go to DavidSpell.com for today's resource highlights.
Teaching Boys to Become Men- Part Two
May 23, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MB"Don't let your little boys play with toy guns. It might make them aggressive." "Don't let your boys play contact sports. They might get hurt." "Don't teach them to fight back when a bigger kid is bullying them. If they fight back, boys will get the idea that violence solves problems." Have you ever heard these sayings? In today's show, David talks about the innate warrior spirit that is inside of boys and men. Some of the ideas that he shares go against the grain of political correctness in...
Teaching Boys to Become Men
May 16, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.58 MBThere seems to be a concerted attack on masculinity in western society. Gender confusion has been become a major field of study for psychiatrists. With masculinity under attack and so many people confused about their sexuality, boys are growing up with no idea of what true manhood looks like. Go to DavidSpell.com for links to articles. While you are there make sure you subscribe so you don't miss any issues of my blog or podcast.
Keys to Reading the New Testament
May 09, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBIf you are a Christian, you may find yourself frustrated at times because you don't spend the time reading the Bible that you know you should. David provides several helpful tips to make your time in God's Word more profitable. He also gives us several great resources to help you get the most out of your Bible study. These are found in the show notes at DavidSpell.com.
The Lost Art of Reading to Our Children
May 02, 2018 04:00 - 12 minutes - 5.81 MBAll parents know that they need to spend quality time with their children. David shares five important reasons why you should spend time reading to your kids. It is a habit that will pay rich dividends in the lives of your children.
What is Your Process?
April 25, 2018 04:00 - 15 minutes - 7.02 MBDoes your organization have a process for developing new leaders? The reality is that our church or business will only rise to the level of the leaders that are in key positions. Too often, we tell the new leader to "just pick it up as you go." David provides some great insight on the need to create a pathway to create new leaders.
Lessons Learned From Bad Bosses
April 18, 2018 04:00 - 11 minutes - 5.53 MBMost of us have worked for both good and bad bosses during our professional career. I've learned so many great things from the good leaders I have been privileged to serve under. I've also learned some great lessons working for the not so great bosses. In this episode, I detail seven lessons I learned from the bad leaders.
Writing a Non-Fiction Book to Build Your Business
April 11, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.07 MBHave you ever considered writing a book about your business, your hobby, or your passion? People are willing to pay to learn what you know. Creating a non-fiction book to pass your expertise along is a great way to establish yourself as an expert in your field and to build your business.
Keeping Your People Sharp
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 13 minutes - 6.25 MBThe most successful businesses and non-profits invest in their people through on-going training and development. Does your organization provide opportunities for in-service training, off-site seminars, or even tuition reimbursement? David outlines several reasons why companies need to constantly be focusing on developing their people.
The Controversy of the Resurrection
March 28, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBThe resurrection of Jesus from the dead has long been attacked as a myth, lie, hoax, etc. David discusses the four most popular arguments against the resurrection and provides excellent counter-arguments. Christianity is not based primarily on Jesus' teaching but on the fact that he rose from the dead. The episode gives the believer some excellent tools to use in dialoguing with a skeptic.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
March 21, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MBMost Christians have no trouble relating to the concept of God. We can see Jesus in the pages of the Gospels. When we talk about the person and work of Holy Spirit, however, things tend to become much more vague. In this episode, David discusses what Jesus taught his followers about the Holy Spirit just before he was arrested.