DiscipLead Podcast
A podcast all about discipleship and leadership. The goal is to create conversations that encourage and empower you on your journey. Each of us has a unique, one-of-a-kind journey. However, as disciples who are leaders and leaders who are disciples, we have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Jonathan seeks to have conversations that provide practical actions, insights, and mindsets that encourage and empower you in your discipleship and leadership journey.
Episodes
42 episodes
Episode 42: Gray Williams on the Simple Definition of Discipline, Finding Leadership Stability Through Inner Drive and Caring for Others, and Seeing All of Life as Training
In this episode, Gray and I discuss the many different places and seasons of his life journey including his family farm, deployment in the Middle East, serving as a NC State Trooper, and pastoring in the local church. Through the lens of leader...
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Episode 41: Chris Maxwell on Things He Wants to Hand Down to You, Dealing with Disappointment with God, and Finding Where We Need Most to Be
In this episode, Chris and I start by talking about his latest book, “Things We’ve Handed Down”. We cover a wide variety of topics including why he wrote this book like it could be his last, how to approach the holiday season, and discovering w...
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Episode 40: Jamie Braswell on Leadership Equals Serving, the Key to Recognizing our Strengths and Weaknesses, and Having Conviction on the Essentials of Life
In this episode, Jamie and I discuss questions about his ministry and military experience, in which he shares wisdom and insight into all things leadership and discipleship. Jamie’s words can help us all grow in our ability to serve God, countr...
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Episode 39: Keith Gilliam on How to Measure Success, Integrity Versus Perfection, and Modeling What You Want as a Leader
In this episode, Keith and I discuss some of the God stories of his personal journey and church leadership experiences. Having overcome multiple health complications, Keith has gained a perspective on life and leadership that is inspiring, conv...
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Episode 38: Michelle Anthony on Envisioning the Future of Family Ministry, Having a To-Be List, and Pursuing a Perfect God Together
In this episode, Michelle and I discuss family ministry, specifically looking at the importance of parents and ministry leaders passing on their faith to the next generation. We present multiple tools and resources that I believe you will find ...
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*Special Father's Day Episode* Episode 37: Jimmy Bryan on the Value of the Church, How to Debate Without Causing Division, and How Failures are a Part of Every Successful Parenting Journey
In this episode, my Dad and I discuss the call to ministry, leadership lessons, apologetics, remembering past generations, and parenthood. We share openly and hope that our conversation will be helpful and beneficial for you and your family as ...
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Episode 36: Tim Lamb on the Difference Between Assignments and Purpose, Experiencing Physical Healing, and the Invitation of Sunday Table
In this episode, Tim and I discuss the miracles and stories from his call to ministry and 44 years of ministry experience. I’m also delighted to be able to share about his new book entitled, “Sunday Table”, which is a power-packed, insightful 5...
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Episode 35: Josh Holland on Sharing Hope in Crisis, Being Willing to be Interrupted by the Holy Spirit, and Doing Ministry on the Way
In this episode, Josh and I discuss his call to ministry, which shifted him from a major public university to a private Christian university to prepare for what God had in store. As he shares about pursuing God’s call on his life, Josh speaks f...
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Episode 34: Steve Ely on Energy Versus Anointing, Changing the Climate of Your Life, and Not Quitting When God is Silent
In this episode, Steve and I talk about leadership lessons he has learned through different areas and seasons of ministry. We also discuss ministry resources and opportunities for pastors, and end our conversation examining his brand-new book (...
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Episode 33: Kristi Cain on Family-Centered Discipleship, Having a Mission Beyond Making Money, and the Invitation to Make Reading a Habit and Joy in Your Life
In this episode, Kristi and I discuss family-centered discipleship and ways her team at LifeSprings can help serve your family and church. We also talk about her brand new podcast that she co-hosts with Travis Lowe, the “Bring Me My Books” podc...
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Episode 32: David Crisp on Waking Up in the Middle of Surgery, Hearing Billy Graham Preach a Crusade in Lenoir, and Having Joy Above Your Circumstances
In this episode, David and I discuss his salvation story, call to ministry, the mentors who impacted his life at an early age, and the miracles of divine healing and provision God has displayed in his life.Quotes for Notes:
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Episode 31: Lou Shirey on His Greatest Takeaways From Twenty-Six Years as an Army Chaplain, How We Should View Our Spiritual Gifts, and a Question That Can Transform Our Prayer Life
In this episode, Lou and I discuss his 26 years as an Army Chaplain, how to view our spiritual gifts, and ways to improve our prayer life, including a transformational question we can ask Jesus. Finally, we discuss the Thriving Throughout the S...
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Episode 30: Sergio Castro on Legacy and Generational Faith, Not Building Islands in Ministry, and Empowering the Leaders Around You
In this episode, Sergio and I discuss legacy, passing on our faith to the next generation, leadership challenges that the worldwide church is facing, different levels of leadership, and more.Quotes for Notes:“Your kids wil...
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Episode 29: Ryan Jackson on Having a Faith Worth Believing, Not Finishing Every Book You Start, and the Quality of Your Theology
In this episode, Ryan and I discuss topics like having a faith worth believing, key lessons he has learned in ministry, and why you should not finish every book you start reading. We also conversate about how every person is a theologian, the d...
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Episode 28: W.A. Mills on Not Being Too Busy to Pray, How Equipping People is Always Worth the Investment, and Finding Balance in the Mission of the Local Church
In this episode, W.A and I discuss some helpful insights he has gleaned from his ministry experience, including the power of equipping others for ministry, avoiding being too busy, and finding balance in the mission of the church under your car...
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Episode 27: Tracy Reynolds on Second Chair Leadership, Living with a Deep Sense of Empathy, and Changing Our View on Failure and Risk
In this episode, Tracy Reynolds and I discuss his new book, “Second Chair Leadership: How to Serve, Thrive, and Lead From Where You Play”. We cover a wide-range of topics including his salvation story, influence, vision, failure, accountability...
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Episode 26: Terry Tramel on Learning What Translates Across Generations, Preaching the Primary Doctrines of the Church, and the Journey of the Christian Life
In this episode, Terry and I discuss what he has learned in multiple decades as an evangelist and in the classroom as a professor. We also talk about his role as the Director of Global Outreach & Leadership Development in the IPHC and his l...
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Episode 25: Jonathan Hill on Realizing You Are an Itinerate Leader, The Personal Impact of Spirit-led Leadership in the Church, and Practical Resources for Church Planting
Jonathan and I discuss a wide variety of topics including church leadership and its impact on his personal call to ministry, lessons learned in ministry, church planting, and how to connect with younger generations of students. Quote...
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Episode 24: Jonathan Bryan on the Best Book He Has Read This Year, A Game-Changing Time Management Tool, and Fellowship with God
In this episode, instead of an interview, Jonathan talks directly with his audience about some recent thoughts and resources that have been helpful to him in the areas of discipleship and leadership. Links:https://ac...
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Episode 23: Justin Blankenship on Developing Relationships Before Vision, the Impact of Embracing Differences, and the Power of Empathy
In this episode, Justin and I discuss how he sought to develop relationships before articulating a vision for his local church, the impact of embracing differences in a local church context, and the power of empathy toward people you encounter....
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Episode 22: Tres Ward on Winning the Right People to Your Team, Using What God Has Already Given You, and the Connection Between Leadership and Disappointment
In this episode, Tres and I discuss trends he is seeing with college students and how important it is to provide context for them, not just information. We discussed recruiting, raising up, and releasing leaders for teams, the impact of music i...
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Episode 21: Jeremiah Park on His Surprising Vacation Destinations Growing Up, Being a Missionary and Educator in Thailand, and Creating a Space for Kids to Encounter the Love of Jesus
Jeremiah and I discuss the impact of his early exposure to missions work, feeling called to be a missionary and educator and how that has led him to Thailand, and the creation of The Way Center: a place where kids can encounter the love of Jesu...
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Episode 20: Mark Thomas on Practical Ways to Share Our Faith, the Urgency of the 4-14 Window, and the Power of Letting Go of Our Shame
In today’s episode, Mark gets practical on how we can get better at evangelism, the importance of the 4-14 window, and the power of letting go of our shame.3 Quotes for Notes:“A lot of times we experience excitement (while...
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Episode 19: Mark Thomas on Surviving Three Drug Overdoses, Evangelism on Fire, and How to Never Be Bored in Your Christian Life
In part 1 of our two-part episode, Mark and I discuss his testimony of coming to faith after surviving three drug overdoses, why he is so passionate about evangelism, and how to never be bored in your Christian life. Quotes for Notes...
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Episode 18: Kenan Travis on Being a Co-Founder of Kingdom Collective, the Need for Open Discussions About Faith, and the Value of Opportunities for All Generations
Kenan and I discuss him being a co-founder of Kingdom Collective, how open discussions about faith led him to a deeper relationship with Jesus, and the need to teach all generations God’s Word, while giving them opportunities to lead. &nb...
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