Episodi

  • LILR 153 | Jeff Brodie on a Move of the Spirit at Connexus

    LILR 153 | Jeff Brodie on a Move of the Spirit at Connexus
    Feb 24 2026
    What happens when a leader chooses obedience over comfort and creates space for the Holy Spirit to move? In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with Jeff Brodie to unpack a remarkable season at Connexus Church that began with five years of quiet wrestling in prayer and culminated in a week of corporate repentance, renewal, and deep encounter with God. Without a playbook, branding strategy, or polished program, Jeff led his church into a posture of “shameless persistence” (Luke 11), creating space for confession, freedom, and the work of the Holy Spirit. Welcome to Episode 153 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    51 min
  • LILR 152 | Carey Nieuwhof on Developing Leaders

    LILR 152 | Carey Nieuwhof on Developing Leaders
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with Carey Nieuwhof to unpack one of the most significant moments facing the Church today: a rising Gen Z openness to faith paired with a looming leadership and succession crisis. Drawing from recent data, lived experience, and decades of leadership development, Carey challenges older generations to release authority sooner, create real opportunities for younger leaders, and rethink how leadership is developed—not just trained. The conversation also tackles under-discussed trends, including the quiet disengagement of women from church life, the creator economy’s impact on ministry, and what it truly means to build organizations that grow beyond their founders. Welcome to Episode 152 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    1 ora e 2 min
  • LILR 151 | Randy Frazee and Jonathan Hansen on the Westside Church Succession

    LILR 151 | Randy Frazee and Jonathan Hansen on the Westside Church Succession
    Jan 27 2026
    In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, host Sean Morgan sits down with Randy Frazee and Jonathan Hansen for an honest, in-the-middle conversation about church leadership succession. Drawing from their shared experience at Westside Family Church, Randy and Jonathan reflect on what makes succession healthy, why intentional overlap and trust matter, and how culture, governance, humility, and love shape long-term success. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the real tensions, decisions, and relational work required when leadership changes hands and why succession is not the end of leadership, but its fulfillment. Welcome to Episode 151 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    1 ora e 2 min
  • LILR 150 | Warren Bird and Jim Tomberlin on Why Multisite is Back and Booming

    LILR 150 | Warren Bird and Jim Tomberlin on Why Multisite is Back and Booming
    Jan 13 2026
    As the church enters a new season of ministry in 2026, this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms invites leaders to re-examine what they think they know about multisite ministry. Sean Morgan is joined by Warren Bird and Jim Tomberlin to explore how the multisite movement has quietly shifted from simple replication into a multiplying, movement-driven model focused on discipleship, innovation, and the Great Commission. Together, they unpack common critiques of multisite churches, highlight emerging “pacesetter” churches shaping the future, and preview an ambitious national research project designed to equip churches navigating growth, complexity, and mission at scale. Welcome to Episode 150 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    1 ora e 4 min
  • LILR 149 | Jonathan Moynihan on Wrestling Personal Ambition

    LILR 149 | Jonathan Moynihan on Wrestling Personal Ambition
    Dec 30 2025
    In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with Jonathan Moynihan, Lead Pastor of Mosaic Christian Church in Baltimore, to explore a leadership journey shaped more by formation than ambition. Jonathan shares how what he once assumed was a call to church planting unexpectedly became a rapid succession into the lead pastor role—after years of hidden preparation, inner work, and confronting unhealthy ambition. Together, Sean and Jonathan unpack themes of calling versus opportunity, the dangers of tying worth to performance, and how silence, solitude, and failure became essential tools God used to form Jonathan into a healthier, more grounded leader. This honest conversation offers a rare look at the interior life of leadership, reminding pastors that God’s primary work is often deeper than visible success. Welcome to Episode 149 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    59 min
  • LILR 148 | Tom Mercer on Leading from 100 to 8,000 Through Personal Evangelism

    LILR 148 | Tom Mercer on Leading from 100 to 8,000 Through Personal Evangelism
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sean Morgan sits down with longtime pastor and Oikos Movement founder Tom Mercer to unpack nearly four decades of ministry leadership at High Desert Church and the relational principles that shaped a church of 8,000 in rural Southern California. Tom shares candid stories about longevity, accountability, team chemistry, leadership development, and how the Oikos principle, reaching the world through the natural relationships God has already placed around us, became the backbone of High Desert Church’s growth. From navigating criticism and facility challenges to building a healthy staff culture grounded in prayer and friendship, Tom offers practical, grounded wisdom for leaders pursuing disciple-making and sustainable ministry. Welcome to Episode 148 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    1 ora
  • LILR 147 | Justin Kendrick, Vox Multisite Church, and Leading with Humility

    LILR 147 | Justin Kendrick, Vox Multisite Church, and Leading with Humility
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode, Sean sits down with Justin Kendrick, planter and pastor of Vox Church in New England, to explore the heart behind multi-site ministry, leadership development, and the surprising move of God happening across one of the least-churched regions in the U.S. Justin shares his journey from musician to church planter, the early chaos of scaling locations without systems, and the intentional shift toward forming leaders through habits of the heart rather than skills alone. He unpacks Vox’s leader-development process, the power of life-on-life discipleship, and the humbling lessons learned along the way. Their conversation offers a rare and honest look at building a movement while staying grounded in accountability, character, and focus. Welcome to Episode 147 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    1 ora e 7 min
  • LILR 146 | Dan Reiland on the Lead Pastor & Executive Pastor Relationship

    LILR 146 | Dan Reiland on the Lead Pastor & Executive Pastor Relationship
    Nov 18 2025
    In this episode, Sean sits down with veteran executive pastor Dan Reiland, who served alongside John Maxwell and Kevin Myers for over four decades. Dan shares stories from his journey, from breaking John Maxwell’s internship to helping lead one of the largest churches in the U.S., and offers wisdom for both lead and executive pastors navigating partnership, trust, and longevity in ministry. Sean and Dan unpack the key traits of great executive pastors, the difference between equipping and developing, and the vital role prayer plays in church leadership. Welcome to Episode 146 of the Leaders in Living Rooms Podcast with Sean Morgan.
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    54 min