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What if your team copied your habits for a year—would you like the result? We dive into 1 Corinthians to tackle the leadership traps that still derail organizations today: personality-driven factions, fuzzy decision rights, performative authority, and freedom misused as license. Paul’s letters offer a sharper way forward—authority redefined as stewardship, character strong enough to imitate, and love as the engine of trust.

We start with Corinth’s chaos—competing loyalties and ego—and pull out the modern parallels you’ll recognize in boardrooms and staff meetings. Then we map Paul’s solution: push decisions to the lowest competent level, set lanes so people know what is theirs to own, and measure leadership not by volume but by fruit. You’ll hear why imitation is the quiet audit of credibility, how to build honest feedback loops that act like a coaching video for your habits, and where “freedom” becomes maturity that seeks the good of others.

From the “one body, many parts” model to the overlooked signals of excellence—clean restrooms, joyful greetings, tidy showrooms—we make the small things visible and strategic. And we anchor it all in the famous love chapter, reframing love as practical care: the ingredient that turns competence into commitment, and authority into trust. By the end, you’ll have a playbook to align roles, raise standards, and lead with a steady character people want to follow.

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Ever feel like you said it clearly and people still missed the point? We take a fresh look at Romans 10 and Romans 12 to unpack why messages don’t land, how to fix that gap, and what it means to lead with a renewed mind and a humble heart. Dean draws on decades in the pulpit and Tim brings the builder’s eye for systems as we turn ancient wisdom into modern tools you can use today at home, at work, and in your community.

We start with the essentials of communication: people hear through filters shaped by their current stress and stories. That’s why clarity beats volume. You’ll hear simple tactics to increase retention and reduce rework: short statements, visual anchors, repeat-back confirmations, and shared checklists. We translate the “how will they hear” line from Romans 10 into sending and supporting messengers well—because a message without preparation and accountability rarely reaches its destination.

Then we pivot to Romans 12 and the leader’s inner life. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” becomes a daily practice: focusing on mission over trends, setting boundaries for deep work, and aligning motivation with actionable steps. We explore humility as a strategic advantage, not a posture of weakness. Think like a pilot: stand at the front to guide, equip, and land the team safely. You’ll get questions to ask in every one-on-one, ideas to resource your people, and a framework to blend motivation with practical direction so momentum lasts beyond the meeting.

Lighthearted dad jokes keep the pace lively, but the takeaways are concrete: communicate so people can act, renew your mind so vision stays clear, and lead by serving so your team grows stronger. If you’re building a business, guiding a ministry, or just trying to run a calmer home, these principles travel well. Listen, share with a friend who leads, and if the conversation sparked something helpful, subscribe and leave a quick review so others can find the show.

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A new year deserves more than a crowded resolution list; it calls for a sharper why. We kick off 2026 with laughter, real stories, and a grounded plan to focus your energy where it counts. Starting a fresh journey through Romans, we explore how purpose, practice, and perspective turn good intentions into durable habits that lead to growth at home, at work, and in faith.

We dive into Romans 1:16 to uncover a leader’s north star and show how a clear why simplifies hard choices. You’ll hear candid takes on perfectionism and procrastination, plus practical ways to replace stalled projects with steady progress. From swimming splits to guitar drills, we highlight how small, focused reps beat lofty promises every time. We also tackle filters—the mental lens that frames problems as dead-ends or as puzzles worth solving—and explain why acknowledging the negative without letting it steer the ship changes outcomes.

The conversation deepens with Romans 2, Romans 7, and Romans 8. We discuss integrity and consistency, the inner tug-of-war between intention and action, and the freedom that comes from identity and adoption in Christ. Along the way, we connect biblical wisdom to leadership skill: better hiring, cleaner reviews, steadier responses under pressure, and a culture that grows stronger through trust and hope. It’s a practical, human guide to starting the year with clarity and finishing it with momentum.

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Ready for a New Year reset that sticks? We blend joyful banter and unapologetically corny dad jokes with a clear, practical framework for purpose-driven leadership. Between coughs and groans, we dig into what it really means to lead from the front—drawing on the Greek sense of a leader as the one who stands in front and pilots the group—and why that posture matters more than any resolution made at midnight.

We unpack why so many resolutions fade by February: goals without purpose become pressure, and big ambition without systems becomes noise. Our playbook is simple and strong. Anchor every goal to mission. Choose one to three big rocks per quarter. Backdate milestones from a real finish line, then translate each milestone into weekly behaviors. Build accountability that fits your team—weekly for some, monthly for others—but make expectations, timelines, and measures unmistakably clear. Consistency beats intensity, so trade the January sprint for steady momentum you can sustain.

We also talk about honest year-end reviews—own what you controlled, name what you didn’t, and refine your plan. Perfectionism is procrastination in a suit; progress requires starting before it feels perfect. And yes, you’ll get an avalanche of dad jokes ready for your New Year’s party. We close with a preview of our next series in Romans, continuing our journey through the Bible to extract practical leadership principles for modern life and work.

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A little Christmas cheer, a few groan-worthy dad jokes, and a surprisingly practical deep dive into Acts—this one brings warmth and wisdom in equal measure. We start with a laugh and then move straight into Acts 6 to ask a hard question every leader faces: how do you protect your core mission without doing everything yourself?

We unpack how the apostles solved a real growth crisis by empowering seven trusted leaders instead of centralizing control. That choice becomes a modern playbook: delegate to develop people, not just to dump tasks; give meaningful responsibility; show everyone how their role fits the mission. From there, we trace Stephen’s courage and Philip’s initiative, drawing a direct line to teams that advocate boldly for the work they believe in. If your team only executes, they don’t own the vision yet—and that’s a leadership problem you can fix.

The conversation shifts to Saul’s conversion and Paul’s far-reaching journeys, where partnership and accountability keep the mission moving under pressure. Alongside the inspiration, we get honest about burnout, boundaries, and the “invisible war” inside every leader: procrastination, excuses, self-doubt, distractions, and the comfort zone. You’ll hear practical frameworks you can use today—time blocking, batching communication, and delegating outcomes with real authority—so you can scale without losing focus or your life outside of work.

If you lead a team, guide a community, or simply want to work with more clarity and less stress, this episode gives you a field-tested blueprint from the early church to now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s the invisible battle you’re facing this week? Tell us—we’re listening.

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New chapter, fresh playbook. We close the long trek through John and step into Acts with a simple goal: translate the early church’s momentum into practical leadership you can use this quarter. Between holiday chuckles and a milestone anniversary, we trace how Luke documents a team that loses its founder’s physical presence and still accelerates—with planning, empowerment, and courage.

We break down the structure of Acts and zoom in on three big takeaways. First, succession planning isn’t a luxury; it’s mission insurance. Acts 1 shows a team staying put, praying, naming replacements, and protecting continuity. We unpack why 70% of organizations still avoid real succession—fear of losing control, time pressure, or anxiety about new strategies—and how to build a plan that preserves the mission while giving future leaders room to adapt tactics. Second, Pentecost becomes a modern operating principle: empowerment beats busyness. Annual retreats, quarterly huddles, and clear roadmaps energize teams to move from cautious to public, from talk to execution.

Finally, we sit with a small but potent detail: Jesus’s brothers appear in the upper room after years of doubt. That’s a masterclass in discernment. Some teammates are late adopters who turn into anchors; others resist the core and need a gracious off‑ramp. We share ways to tell the difference, then show how to turn brainstorms into action plans with owners, deadlines, and visible follow‑through. Because nothing erodes trust like a meeting that produces no change, and nothing scales culture faster than promises kept in public.

If you lead a church, a crew, or a company, this conversation connects Scripture’s leadership DNA to your next planning session—succession, empowerment, alignment, and accountability. Subscribe, share with a leader who needs clarity, and leave a review telling us the one meeting you’ll add to protect your mission next year.

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A hundred episodes in, and we’re more convinced than ever that leadership rises or falls on how we handle failure, focus, and people. We mark the milestone with gratitude for listeners across 451 cities and 40 countries, then get straight to the heart of John 19–21: what it looks like for a leader to restore someone who stumbled—and why restoration, when done right, can change the trajectory of a team.

We walk through the scene where Jesus meets Peter by the fire and turns love into assignment: feed my sheep. From that moment, we pull a practical framework you can use in annual reviews or crisis moments: decide who is restorable, specify expectations, match support to responsibility, and set an accountability window. Restoration is not leniency; it’s structured trust-building. Along the way, we talk about when it’s wise to part ways, how to guard your mission from distraction, and why servant leadership isn’t soft—it’s disciplined care that elevates performance.

We also tackle time, priorities, and the busyness trap. If you’re still grinding 80-hour weeks, it’s time to redesign your work. We share simple, high-leverage tools: a 48-hour time log, the 80/20 rule for ruthless prioritization, and weekly planning rhythms that reduce decision fatigue. Know your people, too; dips in productivity often have human roots. When leaders understand the story behind the numbers, they coach better and earn deeper commitment. We close with a preview of Acts and a hidden leadership insight waiting in chapter one.

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Pressure changes the volume on everything. Some voices get loud, priorities get scrambled, and comfort tempts us to drift. We walk from the Last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane and draw out modern leadership lessons you can use this week: build an inner circle you can trust, protect solitude for mission clarity, and create white space that turns constant motion into meaningful progress.

We share a quick recap of John 17 and then sit with the moment Jesus invites the eleven, leans on Peter, James, and John, and finally steps away alone to pray. That rhythm—team, advisors, solitude—maps neatly onto how great leaders make decisions under pressure. You’ll hear practical ways to build margins into your calendar, use commutes and buffers for learning, and avoid the back‑to‑back grind that erodes judgment. We also bring it home: presence beats presents. A quiet walk, a shared laugh, a simple coffee can do more for your family and your leadership resilience than any big purchase.

From John 18 comes a core conviction: stay on mission when it hurts. Interest rates rise, timelines slip, friends bail, but values aren’t negotiable. We talk about character revealed in crisis, the danger of cutting quality to chase short‑term wins, and simple, durable habits that outlast January hype. Start now with one ten‑minute practice, two white‑space blocks, and one relationship you’ll honor with undivided attention. It’s a grounded, hopeful path to lead with clarity when the room gets loud.

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