Building relationships is key to finding success and fulfillment in life. Failures are inevitable, but being open with others about your experiences and showing vulnerability will take you down a path of greater connectedness.Guest Alex Giannetti, realtor agent and self-proclaimed introvert, is forging connections as president of Christian Business Partners. In this episode, he shares his journey of faith, how he has learned from his mistakes, his HANGS method of getting to know people, and how that has helped him grow Christian Business Partners, even during a life-changing pandemic. He also tells inspiring stories of resilience and faith in God’s [...]

Mark E. Moore is an acclaimed author and teaching pastor at Christ’s Church of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. In this episode, we discuss the importance of Bible engagement (don't expect the standard "church answer" here!). He also shares tools and strategies for building your Bible IQ in just 15 minutes per day. Mark previously spent two decades as a New Testament professor at Ozark Christian College. Whether by helping people make sense of Christianity or teaching students to understand the Bible, Mark’s life passion is to make Jesus famous. Mark and his wife, Barbara, reside in Phoenix, Arizona. LINKS: Mark's website: [...]

Rodney Cox and Steve NeSmith discuss the importance of generosity in leadership.SHOW NOTES:4:10 Hosts reference the article on MinistryInsights.com titled, Generous Leaders Are In.8:35 - Rodney recounts Dr. Del Tackett's definition of love.11:50 - Generosity must be altruistic17:15 - Ways you can express generosity in the work environment.Read the article, Generous Leaders Are In https://www.ministryinsights.com/generous-leaders-are-in/Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

One of life’s greatest challenges and gifts is parenthood. Not only do we feel the pressure of getting our children to succeed and become good people, but we also have the responsibility of leading them into a life of faith.Guest Don Manning shares his story of surrendering completely to God and creating a family of soft hearts and change makers. Don and his wife Suzanne founded their ministry, Crazy Cool Family, with a mission to connect family relationships to each other and Jesus.Don talks about the major lessons he’s learned from being a father and husband, giving him the ability [...]

In this episode, we chat with Darren Shearer, about the topic of using spiritual gifts in the workplace. Darren is the founder and director of the Theology of Business Institute, which helps marketplace Christians explore and apply God’s will for business. He has authored three books, including Marketing Like Jesus: 25 Strategies to Change the World and The Marketplace Christian: A Practical Guide to Using Your Spiritual Gifts in Business.A former Captain in the United States Air Force, Darren earned the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for his meritorious service in Kuwait during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Darren and his [...]

Rodney Cox talks with Dan Rockwell, author of the Leadership Freak blog.Dan began blogging at LeadershipFreak.blog in January 2010. Today, Dan has 500+ thousand followers consuming his content daily. According to the Center for Management and Organization Effectiveness, the Leadership Freak blog is the most socially shared leadership blog on the Internet.Your host, Rodney Cox, and cohost Steve NeSmith talk with Dan about:6:30 - How vulnerability and humility benefit a leader as he/she rises up the ranks 11:00 - How comparison hinders your leadership potential14:35 - Skills that leaders need to master in today's environmentFollow Dan online:https://leadershipfreak.blog/https://twitter.com/Leadershipfreak#leadership #ministry #teambuilding Host: Rodney CoxCo-host: [...]

In this episode, we sit down with Christy Boulware to discuss work-induced anxiety and stress. Christy suffered a nervous breakdown caused by severe panic and anxiety disorder in 2011. Her pain turned into purpose, and she founded Fearless Unite, a non-profit organization. She is an international speaker, author, bible study creator, and leader. Christy's biggest passion in life is to see men and women of all ages overcome fear and anxiety by stepping into their God-given purpose and identity. She is happily married to the love of her life, Troy. They have three beautiful children together.LINKS: Fearless Unite website: https://www.fearlessunite.comwww.mirandacarls.com ---  Send [...]

Your host, Rodney Cox, and his cohost Steve NeSmith discuss:1. The role of empathy, understanding, and trust in building a strong team.  2. The release of the Strong Teams Starter Pack. 3. The annual Equipping Conference, held recently in Asheville, NC.LIMITED TIME OFFER!The Strong Teams Starter Pack is being introduced at a discounted price!Buy it here: https://www.ministryinsights.com/product/strong-teams-starter-pack/#leadership #ministry #teambuilding Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast is a production of Ministry Insights. Visit us at ministryinsights.com.© 2023 Ministry Insights International, Inc. All rights reserved.

Simply preaching and sharing your own story, no matter how powerful, is often not enough to make someone a believer of Christ. Living in the strength and truth of your faith gives you a platform to share your story with others, but how you do so is of equal importance to your message.Through his ministry, which has included experience as a chaplain and Director of Evangelism at Athletes in Action, Doug Pollock has learned a lot about how to have meaningful God conversations with people around the world. Doug’s own discussions with authentic men around him were pivotal moments that [...]

Today’s guest is Clarissa Moll, author, podcaster, and young widow of author Rob Moll. Clarissa’s writing has appeared in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest, and more. Clarissa’s debut book, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Walking with Grief and Thriving After Loss released this year, 2022 at the time of this recording, with Tyndale. Clarissa also co-hosts Christianity Today’s Surprised By Grief podcast. As you can tell by her resume, she’s a beautiful resource on the topic of grief. Clarissa lives a joyful life with her four children and rescue pups, proudly calling both [...]

In this episode, we sit down with Leah Archibald to discuss anxiety about money, why we sometimes struggle to trust in God's provision, and how our relationship with work impacts our attitudes about money. Leah is a marketing professional, a writer, and a senior lecturer in leadership and ethics at Gordon College. She’s also a positive and helpful voice in the faith and work movement. Leah believes that through the Bible, you can develop a deeper relationship with God and a more meaningful experience of work. Her online devotions on the topics such as Anxiety about Money, How to make [...]

We interview Jeff Brown, author of the book Read to Lead and host of the Read to Lead podcast.Show Notes:11:15 - How making notes helps with retention while reading.12:43 - Leading is about esteeming others above ourselves19:25 - Jeff Brown gives book recommendations26:13 - Jeff Brown talks about his Note-Making Master CourseThe Read to Lead Podcast is a four-time Best Business Podcast-nominated show with nearly 7MM downloads to date. Learn more about Jeff, his podcast, and sign up for his Note-Making Mastery Course at https://jeffbrown.me/Host: Rodney CoxEmail us at information@ministryinsights.comTweet us at @Insights_IntlFollow us on LinkedInFollow us on FacebookThe podcast [...]

Despite all your efforts and your Christian faith, did your marriage end in divorce? Guest Marcus Farris was a man of faith who entered the marriage covenant with every intention of upholding it. When his marriage ended in divorce, Marcus experienced a profound grief that left him with questions but led him to a deeper faith. In this interview, Marcus shares how a God who “hates divorce” can still use it to shape you, how to process deep grief over the rupture of your union, and how divorce can serve as a catalyst to discover your role in God’s plan.What [...]

What did Sandi Brown learn along the way when launching and growing a Christian Radio station, expanding rapidly into new markets? In this episode, we talk about just that, plus leadership lessons, plus stepping out in faith and trusting God's guidance. Sandi is the founder and President of JOY FM and BOOST RADIO. She is co-host of the JOY FM Morning Show and has been on the Airwaves in St. Louis for over 30 years. Sandi also worked as a Creative Writer and Producer for Focus on the Family. Sandi has written 3 books, including Healing Out Loud, Choose Joy, [...]

Today's guest is Brett Billups. Brett’s career in Human Resources has provided him with many opportunities to coach individuals at every level of an organization through difficult workplace and employee relations issues. Brett has served in both the public and private sectors in various positions including leading the HR function for one of the nation’s largest employee-owned organizations. Brett’s HR experience ranges from global Fortune 100 companies to start-up operations ; from field operations to the Boardroom. His desire now is to share these experiences by teaching others to view specific workplace situations through the lens of scripture and respond [...]

1 Corinthians 13:11 says, “When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me.” As you think about yourself in this context, are you a man? Or a boy?To unpack this, we are joined by Kyle Stark, a coach, leader, consultant, and the president of Stark Contrast. Previously, Kyle served as the Assistant General Manager for the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he implemented an unusual development philosophy that involved having the Bucs' prospects train with Navy SEALS. This [...]

In this episode, host Rodney Cox interviews Russ Olmon, the founding President of Ministry Advantage. Russ talks about how the Leading From Your Strengths® system transformed his personal and professional life.Russ founded Ministry Advantage in 1998 to equip pastors and churches worldwide to reach their full ministry potential. He has served over 1,000 churches in the U.S., Canada and Australia. From 1990 to 2003 Russ served as Founding/Senior Pastor of his church in the Dallas, Texas area. In 2004, Russ transitioned from his role as Senior Pastor to launch a multi-campus strategy as Pastor of Multisite Ministry at Lake Pointe [...]

Sarah Zylstra is a senior writer and faith-and-work editor for The Gospel Coalition. She is also the co-author of Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age and editor of Social Sanity in an Insta World. Before that, she wrote for Christianity Today, homeschooled her children, freelanced for a local daily paper, and taught at Trinity Christian College. She lives with her husband and two sons in the suburbs of Chicago. Sarah discusses the history and impact of social media, and a few things for Christians to think about as they consider their engagement on social platforms. LINKS: Social Sanity in [...]

Brett McCracken is a senior editor and director of communications for the Gospel Coalition and the author of Uncomfortable, Hipster Christianity, Gray Matters, and The Wisdom Pyramid. He lives with his family in Southern California, where he serves as an elder at Southlands Church. Brett discusses concepts from his latest book, The Wisdom Pyramid, challenging us to more deeply consider how we consume information in today's technologically-driven information age. Our information "diet" has profound impact on our wisdom. As Christian professionals, it's critical that we "reorient our lives around God - the foundation of truth and the eternal source of [...]

Guest Torres McLean says that living by the "man code" nearly destroyed his marriage. After Torres came clean about two marital affairs, God put his marriage back together and freed him from sexual sin. We discuss his book, Man Code: Breaking Free from Sexual Sin to Become the Man God Called You to Be, in which Torres recounts this painful but hopeful story.Torres McLean is the co-founder of The Hope Ambassadors, a ministry that equips Christians with the spiritual and practical tools to address the challenges keeping them from walking in their purpose so they can impact and serve others. [...]