Spiritual Life and Leadership
Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.
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278. Preaching in Today’s Post-Christian World, with Mark Glanville, author of Preaching in a New Key
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! More and more, we find ourselves living in what we might call a post-Christian society. And more and more, preachers and ministry leaders are finding that the methods they were trained in don’t always resonate in a post-Christian context. In this episode, Mark Gl
277. From People Pleaser to Courageous Leader, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Discover why true leadership means having the courage to make tough decisions—even when it means disappointing the people you care about most. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Rich Stearns in Ep. 105, Courageous Leadership. "Leaders have to m
276. The Light and Dark Sides of Power, with Nicole Massie Martin, author of Nailing It
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In a world that celebrates rapid growth, platform-building, and constant success, it’s easy to take on leadership strategies that promise bigger, better, and faster results. But when these approaches clash with the invitation of Jesus to embrace the cross, where do
275. Leading Faithful Churches of Every Size, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger (ep 150 replay)
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In a post-pandemic world, what does it really mean to be a “small,” “mid-sized,” or even “very large” church? Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger explore Thom Rainer’s recommendations to recategorize church size, reflect on the unique strengths and challenges of congre
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Work hurt is real, and ministry leaders aren’t exempt. Whether it’s being let go, navigating toxic work environments, or simply enduring deep disappointments, our vocational pain can shape us in ways we never expected—and often never wanted. In this episode, author
273. Beyond Fake It Till You Make It, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson
Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Drawing on the challenges of feeling marginalized and the importance of resting in God’s love, this episode explores the vital role that self-compassion plays in leadership. Tod Bolsinger shares wisdom on facing anxiety and insecurity, especially when leaders are s