Fifteen&: A Podcast Experience

In this teaching from the Heaven Now series, the fear of being a bad person gets traced back to its root: trying to get your goodness from moral categories instead of from God. Using Paul's story — from Saul the coat-holder at Stephen's stoning to the apostle who writes Romans 14 — this episode explores how identity shifts when you stop earning your goodness and start receiving it. Anchored in Romans 14, Acts 9, and Genesis 1, it asks: what becomes possible in your leadership and relationships when you're no longer policing yourself or others? WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where are you currently running Fear 6's proving play (High-Horse Critic, verdict-rendering, KEEP OFF THE GRASS!)? Where are you running the hiding play (paralysis, cannot move because any move might be the wrong one)?What is the category you are currently weaponizing against a brother or sister? What would it look like, concretely, to keep the conviction in your own conscience while letting the relationship stay of primary importance? (Romans 14)Where in your life this week are you trying to manufacture goodness you have not received? "I cannot give the mercy I have not received." Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org. 

In this episode of the Heaven Now series, Chris walks through the fruit of the Spirit of kindness and the identity fear that makes it hardest to access: the fear of poor performance. Using Solomon — the builder of the temple, the writer of Proverbs, and the author of Ecclesiastes — as the central biblical anchor, Chris traces how a divided heart turns a gift for achievement into a burden no scoreboard can satisfy. The prodigal son’s father provides the counterimage: the kindness that runs before the speech is finished, the yoke that fits rather than chafes. Rooted in the Beatitude “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God,” this teaching calls leaders out of split motives and into the undivided life that actually transforms people.WEEKLY REFLECTION:1. Where are you currently running Fear 5's Achievement Addict play (identity equals output, people as variables) convincing yourself more accomplishment means more worth?2. Where in your life are you split — two motives running in parallel, one named and one hidden? Pick one area this week — one meeting, one relationship, one hour — where you will cut the second motive and show up undivided. What are you afraid will happen if you do?3. Where in your life this week are you trying to produce kindness you have not received? What would it look like, concretely, to let the Father run the field toward you tomorrow morning before the scoreboard does?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Heaven isn’t a future promise we’re waiting on, it’s something we can experience now. In this episode, we look at Moses and the fear of inadequacy: the wiring that drives us to either prove ourselves through competency or hide from anything we might not be great at. Trained in Pharaoh’s house, Moses tried to be the deliverer on his own terms and spent forty years in the wilderness being unmade. Years later, told by God to speak to the rock (Numbers 20), his impatience drove him to strike it instead. Through the lens of the Fruit of the Spirit (patience — makrothymia) and the Beatitudes (“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted”), this teaching invites you to let it hurt before you solve it, receive before you give, and speak to the rock instead of striking it. Because patience isn’t produced by trying harder — it’s the fruit of a life first filled by God.Where are you currently running the impatience proving play (all competence, all analysis), and where are you running the hiding play (avoiding the new thing because you might not be good at it)?What is the "past-proven method" you are currently reaching for when the present moment is actually asking for something different? What would "speaking to the rock" look like instead? (Numbers 20)"I can't give patience I haven't received." Where in your life this week are you trying to produce patience you have not received? Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In Part 3 of Heaven Now, we explore the deeper meaning of peace—not as the absence of conflict, but as the grounded presence that makes honesty possible. Through the story of King Saul, this episode exposes the hidden cost of leading for belonging instead of obedience, and why the fear of not fitting in quietly corrupts even the most capable leaders. True peace isn't found in the room agreeing with you or in smoothing over what's uncomfortable, but in learning to hear God's voice above the crowd's. If you've been avoiding a hard conversation, managing your reputation, or building your life around staying in the group, this conversation will challenge how you think about peace—and where it actually comes from. WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where in your life are you keeping peace (avoiding conflict) instead of making peace (building wholeness)? What is it costing you?Think about the loudest voice in your last hard decision. Was it God's voice, the group's voice, or your fear's voice? How can you tell the difference?Saul asked for honor before the elders even after losing the kingdom. Where are you managing your reputation instead of walking in obedience? What would it look like to stop? Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In Part 2 of Heaven Now, we explore the deeper meaning of joy—not as a reaction to success or momentum, but as something rooted beneath it. Through the story of Elijah, this episode exposes the hidden cost of always moving, achieving, and pushing forward, and why those patterns eventually lead to burnout or despair. True joy isn’t found in the highs of breakthrough moments or the avoidance of pain, but in learning to pause, receive, and reconnect with the still, steady center beneath it all. If you’ve been running on momentum, feeling the pressure to keep up, or struggling to slow down without losing your edge, this conversation will challenge how you think about joy—and where it actually comes from.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where in your life right now are you running on momentum instead of letting yourself be cared for?What's the lie your fear is telling you about being alone in this?Who is one person you could stop performing for this week and just receive from? Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Heaven isn’t just a future promise — it’s something we can experience now. In this episode, we explore the tension between Martha and Mary and what it reveals about how we live, lead, and relate to others. Many of us build our identity around being needed — stepping in, fixing, and over-serving — but that often leads to anxiety, frustration, and disconnection. Through the lens of the Fruit of the Spirit and the Beatitudes, this teaching invites you to slow down, be formed first, and learn to discern what is truly needed versus what is simply asked for. Real transformation doesn’t come from winning big cultural battles — it happens in the small, everyday moments where we choose to live with God, not just for Him. WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where in your life right now are you giving someone what they want instead of what they need, because meeting the want makes you feel more useful?What is one need you have on your team or in your home that you've been meeting indirectly, or not asking for at all? What would it cost you to say it out loud this week?Is there a relationship where you've become the permanent solution, and if you're honest, part of you likes it that way? What would it look like to step back out of love instead of staying in out of fear?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we revisit Revelation through the lens of the ascension and the throne. Rather than reading the book as a prediction about escaping a disposable world, we explore how the coronation of Jesus reframes everything. The Lamb is reigning now, the Spirit has been poured out, and the “last days” began with authority, not collapse. This teaching challenges us to shift from survival mode to faithful stewardship — living as citizens of the coming City of God while participating fully in the renewal of the world around us.WEEKLY REFLECTION:What is one thing you've stopped investing in because you assumed it wouldn't last?What would you build this year if you believed God was going to renew it rather than destroy it?Who in your life right now needs you to leave the gate open for them?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore Revelation 19 and the surprising contrast it presents: not a war to fight, but a wedding feast to join. Rather than fueling outrage against the culture around us, Revelation reframes power through worship, identity, and alignment with the Lamb on the throne. This teaching challenges us to examine whether we are trying to win battles Jesus never asked us to fight and invites us to embody a different kingdom by setting tables instead of starting wars.WEEKLY REFLECTION:What battle are you fighting that Jesus never asked you to fight?Who is missing from your table and what would it cost to invite them?Where in your life are you trying to win with outrage or protest when God is asking you to be faithful?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore how Revelation exposes the hidden systems that shape our thinking and behavior. Using the imagery of Babylon and empire, we examine how cultural narratives influence identity, loyalty, and power — often without our awareness. This teaching clarifies how followers of Jesus can resist being formed by the spirit of the age by living as witnesses, remaining faithful in mission, and choosing love over leverage.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Out-witness (IDENTITY): Where am I compromising to stay comfortable?What is one truth I need to live out publicly through generosity, service, or integrity this week?Out-last (MISSION): Where have I been getting tired or numb?What is one faithful practice I will keep doing for the next week without needing recognition?Out-love (COMMUNITY): Where am I tempted to use leverage, sarcasm, or withdrawal?What is one concrete act of costly love I will choose instead?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we look at the book of Revelation as an unveiling of what is truly at the center of reality. Rather than a code for predicting the future, Revelation reveals how power actually works, why accusation feels so pervasive, and what it means to live as if the Lamb—not empire, fear, or control—is on the throne. This teaching reframes Revelation as a formation story, helping us resist empire tactics, overcome accusation through testimony, and live with courage, mercy, and trust in a world that often feels overwhelming.WEEKLY REFLECTION:What is sitting on the throne for you in your most challenged moments?Where are you living under accusation, and what would it look like and feel like for you to overcome by the Lamb’s blood and your testimony? What is one concrete way you can move toward the least of these in your community?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore Be The Tree: RENEW and why growth is not linear but cyclical. Using the metaphor of seasons, we examine how renewal happens through cooperation rather than control, why forcing progress leads to burnout or avoidance, and how Scripture invites us to respond wisely to fall, winter, spring, and summer moments. This teaching offers a grounded framework for recognizing your current season and taking faithful, season-appropriate steps forward.WEEKLY REFLECTION:What season are you in right now (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer) in one specific area of your life, and what is the evidence?What is the main temptation for you in that season, and what has it been costing you?What is one season-appropriate next step you will take in the next 7 days, and who will you tell so you do not do it alone?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore Be the Tree as a repeatable process of transformation under pressure. Using Luke 3–5, we examine how identity is named before action, why wilderness moments reveal whether we’re proving or hiding, and how insecure leadership looks for validation instead of alignment. This teaching offers a practical template for formation. Helping us recognize what is naming us, settle our identity, and take small, faithful steps that serve others from a place of security.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Under pressure right now, where am I trying to prove myself—or where am I hiding to avoid being exposed?What am I letting name me more than God? (like an institution, a role, a win, or someone’s approval)What is one small, concrete step this week that aligns with who I am, not who I’m trying to look like, and serves others?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we unpack a simple but powerful build pattern from Scripture: faith, hope, and love (1 Corinthians 13:13). Faith is the vision to see what isn’t yet visible, hope is the set of practices and structures that bring that vision into reality, and love is the deep connection that forms when people build side by side. You’ll walk away with a clear lens for what to focus on when you’re trying to build something that lasts: in your family, your team, or your leadership.WEEKLY REFLECTION:FAITH — Communication (Vision) - FAITH SEESWhat future do I see that is not yet real?HOPE — Change (Systems & Structure) - HOPE SWEATSWhat’s one system or set of actions I can take to get there?LOVE — Connection (Unity) - LOVE STAYSWhat’s one commitment I need to follow through on even though it’s not easy?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore why insecure leadership causes so much damage and how Scripture gives us a clear alternative. Using Micah 6:8 and Psalm 1, we look at what it means to lead from humility rather than shame, impact rather than validation, and how becoming “the tree” changes the way we show up in relationships, decisions, and moments of pressure. WEEKLY REFLECTION:JUSTICE — What value needs to be re-balanced here? (Avoiding the drift from caring to bitter)MERCY — What action would actually help right now? (Avoiding the drift from calm to anger))HUMILITY — What am I trying to get from this? (Avoiding the drift from sacrifice to dread)Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Jesus invites us into a way of living that is both deeply rooted and radically relational. In this episode, we explore the vine and branches in John 15 and discover how truth, wisdom, and unity work together to transform our leadership. Learn how daily renewal keeps your soul clean, your relationships strong, and your influence grounded in love.WEEKLY REFLECTION: Clean: Where am I avoiding naming what’s true? If Jesus says, “You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you,” then where in my life or leadership am I avoiding that cleansing word?Guard: What rhythms keep me connected to my secure identity? “Remain in me, as I also remain in you.” What one practice would keep my soul abiding rather than performing? (i.e. pruning commitments, creating stillness, or setting boundaries on noise.)Extend: What would it look like today to let God’s love in me show that His sending is real? “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” Where can I intentionally build connection with someone outside my comfort zone, someone my tribe, group, or ego normally ignores or judges?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

The cross does more than forgive. It exposes and overturns the entire cycle of blame. In this episode, learn how Jesus teaches us to confront evil without creating more of it. Discover what it means to clean with truth, guard with wisdom, and extend unity from a secure identity in Christ.WEEKLY REFLECTION: CleanWhere am I telling myself a story that makes someone else “the problem” instead of facing my own part in the mess?GuardWhat process, practice, or boundary do I need to put in place so truth is protected without turning people into targets?ExtendWho have I quietly written off that God might be calling me to serve, include, or repair with?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Jesus teaches that true vigilance isn’t fear—it’s wisdom. In this episode, we explore how to guard your inner life without becoming anxious or numb. Learn how to clean with truth, lock with wisdom, and stay sensitive to the Holy Spirit’s guidance so your heart remains clear, peaceful, and strong.WEEKLY REFLECTION: Clean & Lock Up Nightly: What “door” in my heart have I left unlocked like a habit, grudge, or fear that I need to close tonight through confession or forgiveness?Do a House Scan Regularly: Where in my team, family, or community might small cracks be forming (confusion, resistance, or conflict) that need attention before they become division?Fortify the Gates: What one daily rhythm (prayer, truth intake, accountability) will keep me spiritually alert instead of reactive or complacent this week?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore how Jesus redefined purity, power, and presence. Moving through the Gospel of Mark, we see how He didn’t just resist evil—He reversed it. Holiness flowed outward from Him, restoring what was defiled and bringing people back into community. Together, we’ll unpack how this truth changes how we see sin, suffering, and even our own influence: that goodness, when rooted in Christ, spreads faster than evil ever could.WEEKLY REFLECTIONWhere in your life does the “house” of your heart or team feel like it has closed windows or stagnant air? What practical step can you take this week to open a window and invite the Holy Spirit’s breath in?Reflect on a moment when you operated in technique instead of intimacy (prayed a formula, followed a “deliverance script,” etc.). What changed when you shifted your posture toward relational dependence instead?When you think of “evil as dirt” (parasite, corrosion, not equal to God), what areas of your work or culture are you tempted to treat with fear or reaction instead of cleaning and clearing with truth, presence and wise boundary-keeping? Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we look at what it really means to guard the house with wisdom. Building on the biblical model of sacred space, we explore how evil operates subtly—not through dramatic battles, but through small distortions of the good. Together, we’ll look at how Scripture invites us to live alert but unafraid, creating sacred spaces in our minds, homes, and communities where truth and wisdom keep the house strong.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Truth → Wisdom → UnityWhat truth do I need to tell or face this week so that my space, home, team, or church can move from chaos toward order and peace?Guarding the HouseWhere is God asking me to establish or strengthen a boundary that protects hearts through prayer, accountability, or process without turning into control or fear?Wisdom in the GrayIn a current decision, what would it look like to act wisely, not just by knowing what is right or wrong, but by applying truth to my unique situation with humility and faith?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore what it really means to “clean with truth.” Drawing from the book of Numbers, we see that God’s call to purity was never about punishment or perfection—it was about restoration. When truth becomes a tool for control, it distorts God’s intent. But when it’s used to restore what’s out of place, it brings healing, order, and grace. True holiness isn’t about who’s excluded—it’s about creating space for renewal, both in our lives and in our communities.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where am I using “purity” as a weapon instead of a remedy? (This gets to the heart of the Numbers message: truth is for restoration, not reputation management.)What’s one “junk drawer” I need to open this week?Who needs to be restored, not removed? (This ties to the Numbers 16–17 hinge and the redemptive theme. It pushes leaders to think like Aaron, to “stand between the living and the dead," and shift from punishment theater to restorative processes.)Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In Part 2 of Dirt: Rethinking Evil, we explore why evil isn’t a dark rival to God—it’s dirt that doesn’t belong in the house. Through Genesis, Leviticus, and real-life examples, we learn how to recognize distortion, clean it with truth, and live in alignment with the God who makes us whole.WEEKLY REFLECTIONWhere am I currently collecting dirt from something that started as God’s gift but has become distorted in my life or leadership?(Example: ambition turned into anxiety, discipline turned into control, grace turned into passivity.)When you run any situation of disorder through a simple truth test, what do you see? Does it fit? What fruit will result? Does it lead to a free mind in Christ?What do my wisest community members think?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we kick off the new series Dirt: Rethinking Evil with a fresh perspective: evil isn’t an equal rival to God—it’s dirt that doesn’t belong in the house. Through the story of Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29, we learn how to clean with truth, guard with wisdom, and extend with unity so we can live and lead from clarity instead of fear.WEEKLY REFLECTION:CLEAN: What’s one area of your life or leadership where you sense “dirt” has built up and needs to be cleaned out this week?GUARD: What boundary or guardrail do you need to put in place to keep new “dirt” from slipping back in?EXTEND: Where is God calling you to extend light and goodness—beyond just keeping your own house clean—so that darkness is pushed back in your community or team?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Arrival is a myth. The moment we believe we’ve gone far enough is often when compromise begins. In this episode, we look at David’s turning point in 2 Samuel 11 and unpack why real leadership means staying awake to growth—resisting the idols, ideologies, and imitations of “arrival” to keep moving with God through every season of rest and risk.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where in your leadership have you slipped into maintenance mode by protecting what you’ve built instead of pressing into what’s next?What specific part of your character, skills, or vision feels dull right now and how will you cooperate with its sharpening this week?How can you practice the tension of holding gratitude for what God has done while still leaning forward into the next stretch of growth?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

We can’t change people, no matter how hard we try. In this episode, we explore what it means to lead and love like Jesus did with the rich young ruler: seeing the person, naming the truth, and releasing control. You’ll learn how to move from striving to positioning—creating space for transformation without forcing the outcome.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Idol Question: Am I holding onto an image of who this person “should be” rather than inviting them into the substance of who they can be over the form I prefer?Ideology Question: Am I trying to win the argument or serve the person?Imitation Question: What pattern of behavior can I model consistently this week that gives others something they can reinvent in their own way?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Feeling misunderstood can tempt us to either shut down or overexplain, but neither leads us forward. In this episode, we look at how Paul stayed anchored in his purpose even when others didn’t understand him, and how secure identity in Christ frees us to keep showing up with courage, creativity, and presence instead of seeking validation.WEEKLY REFLECTION:When I feel misunderstood, do I over-explain, shut down, or keep serving the mission?Who around me needs me to stay present—not perfect optics, not silence, but courageous presence—even if they don’t “get” me?What’s one specific way I can evolve my how this week without quitting on my why?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

When life gets hard, it’s easy to assume something’s gone wrong, that difficulty means you’ve stepped off course. But what if resistance is actually the proving ground for courage? In this episode, we explore how God forms strength in the struggle, what Joshua’s story reveals about obedience under pressure, and how to discern between idols of comfort and the real presence of God walking with you wherever you go.WEEKLY REFLECTION:When circumstances get hard, do I assume I’m on the wrong path—or do I advance the purpose God has already made clear?Which idol (safety, certainty, approval, control, etc.) tempts me most to pause instead of obey—and what one courageous step could I take today to break it?Am I leading by imitation (copying others, chasing applause, following trends), or am I moving with presence-in-motion like Joshua and Jesus?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

When life feels stuck between the sea in front of you and Egypt behind you, it’s easy to believe the lie that anywhere is better than here. In this episode, we explore what it means to stay present when everything in you wants to run—how God meets us in the pressure, blocks the past that chases us, and opens a way forward as we obey the next faithful step. His presence isn’t found in escape, but in attention—to this moment, where He is already at work.WEEKLY REFLECTION:What exactly is the “sea” in front of you and the “Egypt” at your back—today?If “My Father is always at his work” (John 5:17), where do you need to stand firm before the water moves? (Ex. 14:13–15)When you ask, “How good can this get?” (1 Cor. 2:9–10), what concrete picture do you see—and which time-trap do you need to replace?regret (“why did we leave?”)nostalgia (“better back then”)dread (“we’ll die”)fantasy (“Egypt was safer”)Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Most of us expect life to move in a straight line. Effort leads to reward, faith leads to blessing, risk leads to success. But what happens when the story breaks? In this episode, we look at Peter’s moment on the water and uncover the deeper lie behind fear: If it’s not going how I think it should, I’m not going to be okay. Jesus meets us there—with presence, not condemnation—reminding us that faith isn’t about control, but about trust in His voice.WEEKLY REFLECTION:If this success, relationship, or experience vanished tomorrow, would my sense of worth collapse with it?Am I trusting an ideological system, method, or “proven steps” to keep me afloat — or am I moving because Jesus actually said, “Come”?When pressure hits, am I fixing my eyes on Him — or sideways on competitors, critics, or the people in the boat?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

When weakness shows up, most of us rush to cover it with overcompensating, comparing, or retreating in shame. Beneath it all is a quiet lie: When I feel weak, I’m wrong. In this episode, we look at Samson’s story to uncover how God meets us in that weakness, not with condemnation but with transformation. True strength isn’t rooted in control or performance—it’s found in dependence, joy, and the mind of Christ.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where do you feel weak right now?What lie are you believing in that weakness?What false move are you tempted to make out of that lie?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Most of what we call “thinking” is really reacting with impulses to prove, defend, or seek validation that disguise themselves as wisdom. In this episode, we explore how to stop outsourcing your mind to idols, ideologies, and imitation, and instead tune your thoughts to the voice of Christ. Real thinking requires something harder: slowing down enough to notice those impulses, testing them, and tuning our minds to Christ’s voice.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Idol Check – Where are you turning to something you can control—metrics, tech, or even an AI prompt—instead of entering the “cloud” of prayerful uncertainty to seek God’s direction?Ideology Audit – What recent headline, data point, or social-media post has shaped your imagination with fear more than faith, and how might the mind of Christ reinterpret that story?Imitation Pause – Recall a moment you felt pressure to go along with the loudest voice (team, family, online trend). If you stopped to write a one-paragraph “conviction memo,” what would it say?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore how Jesus’ call to be “sheep among wolves” gives us the mindset to thrive with both wisdom and innocence. You’ll learn how to notice when insecurity, distraction, or control are pulling you off course, and how to return to the quiet guidance of the Spirit. WEEKLY REFLECTION:Which of the nine questions currently feels most alive—and which one do you resist? Why?Will you …notice the space between thought and emotion?recognize when you’re acting insecure?cultivate the power of your daydreams?perceive the difference between a distraction and an intuitive turn?visualize change to accelerate neural rewiring?turn irritation toward others into a fascination?embody change for continued motivation?cooperate?impact those around you by transforming the culture?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to move from reaction to real influence—a kind rooted in purpose, not power. Through five key practices, you’ll learn how to clarify who you are, embrace your uniqueness, recognize where God is stirring new growth, build structure around your vision, and ultimately empower others to rise. WEEKLY REFLECTION:Of the five pyramid levels, which is your current growth edge and why?Where do you need more serpent-shrewdness and where more dove-innocence this week?Who around you could shine brighter if you stepped into the background for a moment?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Real strength isn’t about standing alone; it’s about building relationships that can hold weight when the pressure comes. In this episode, we explore how to form strategic friendships that sharpen your vision, reveal blind spots, and sustain you through hardship. You’ll learn three core practices that deepen connection: being visionary and validating, sharing mission and energy, and going first in vulnerability. These are the friendships that last—and the ones every leader needs.WEEKLY REFLECTION:What is the hidden struggle you need encouraged? What is their hidden struggle?Who energizes you right now?Where can you “go first” in vulnerability?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Even the best leaders can lose influence without realizing it. Not because they lack vision or effort, but because they miss subtle patterns that slowly take them out of the game. In this episode, we explore four traps that derail good leaders: misjudging timing, holding onto ego too long, staying too rigid to grow, and losing imagination. Through biblical examples and practical insight, you’ll learn how to stay alert, flexible, and rooted in truth so you can keep leading with clarity, grace, and grit.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where am I hesitating right now, and what single step will I take in the next 24 hours?Which red flag have I been tolerating, and who will I tell about it before the day ends?What new shape do I need to try this week—offense, defense, or rest—to keep my lamp burning?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore how true innovation begins with honesty, grows through collaboration, and comes to life through structure and systems. Drawing from Scripture and practical insight, you’ll learn how to build what is good, true, and lasting instead of settling for shortcuts or control.WEEKLY REFLECTION:WAVE 1: Truth: What old mindset or practice do I need to let go of so that a new idea or solution can emerge in my life or work?WAVE 2: Collaboration: Who are the specific people I need to invite into the process to help refine and support this idea, and what steps will I take to engage them?WAVE 3: Momentum: What one practical action can I take this week to either start, stop, or improve something, moving my idea forward?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

Every leader negotiates in daily life, at home, at work, and in moments that test conviction and character. In this episode, we look at how Jesus modeled a different kind of influence when He called His followers to be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves. You will learn how to approach negotiation with wisdom and peace, pursue vision even when resources feel limited, and build trust instead of chasing quick wins. WEEKLY REFLECTION:Am I focusing more on what I can get, or what I can give?What unspoken fears are fueling my need to ‘win’ here?How could I discover a both/and solution instead of locking us into either/or?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In a world full of power plays and manipulation, real leadership stands out. In this episode, we explore how to lead when everyone else seems to be playing “wolf games.” Jesus’ command to be shrewd as snakes and innocent as doves offers a powerful model for influence that combines wisdom with love. Through examples from Scripture, you’ll learn what it means to lead decisively, bring clarity in confusion, and step forward in courage when it would be easier to hold back.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where in my life am I currently waiting for others to take the lead, and how can I step forward instead—being the cause, not the effect?When faced with resistance or differing viewpoints, am I attempting to “correct” people, or am I seeking ways to “complete” and build on what they already believe?Where in my life and leadership do I need to “witness them” rather than saying to them “witness me”?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In this episode, we explore what it means to lead both shrewdly and innocently, combining strategy with purity of heart. You will learn four key practices that shape Kingdom-minded leadership: holding paradox, recognizing patterns, focusing on the small, and pursuing curiosity.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where am I noticing tension or “an electric middle” in my life right now, and how can I stay with it instead of avoiding it?What patterns keep showing up (in my work, relationships, or personal habits), and which small, subtle changes could have a big impact?In my daily routine, how can I remain open to surprises and discern if they’re interruptions or invitations to learn something new?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

In a world driven by power plays and control, Jesus calls us to a different kind of leadership: wise as serpents and innocent as doves. This episode explores what it means to lead with both strategy and purity, staying clear-eyed without becoming cynical and pure-hearted without being naive. Through Scripture and a practical four-part framework of Return, Imagine, Emerge, and Expand, you’ll learn how to build a Kingdom vision that keeps you grounded, discerning, and free from the world’s games.WEEKLY REFLECTION:Where in your life are you playing it safe instead of imagining bigger possibilities (i.e., settling for a “cruising altitude”)?What is one specific “wolf scenario” you are facing—and how can you respond with both wise (serpent-like) strategy and pure (dove-like) motives?Who could offer “world-class instruction” or guidance in this season, and how will you seek them out?Thank you for listening. You can support 15& by visiting fifteenand.org.

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