Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast

In Episode 455 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger delivers a powerful solo episode on what it really looks like to lead in uncertain times. Drawing from his experience serving in Kuwait, Tony unpacks the tension leaders feel when everything looks normal on the surface—but something deeper is shifting underneath. When clarity is low and pressure is high, many leaders default to trying to motivate their teams. But Tony challenges that instinct. Instead of trying to manufacture motivation, he introduces a more sustainable and honest approach to leadership rooted in presence, stability, and trust. In this episode, Tony breaks down three practical moves leaders can make when navigating uncertainty: choosing presence over empty promises, anchoring to what doesn’t change, and giving teams meaningful ownership even when the future is unclear. This episode is a direct, grounding reminder that your team doesn’t need a perfect leader—they need a present one. Coaching Question: Who on your team is waiting on you to show up and stay? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 454 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Steve and Jenia Williams, parents of Grammy Award-winning artist Zach Williams, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, patience, and loving someone through seasons of wandering. Steve and Jenia share their personal journey of walking alongside a prodigal son—navigating the tension between love and boundaries, prayer and pain, hope and uncertainty. Their story is a powerful reminder that leadership often begins at home, especially in the quiet, unseen moments of faithfulness. Tony and the Williams explore what it means to remain steadfast in prayer, how to love someone even when you don’t agree with their choices, and the role of trust when outcomes feel out of your control. This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and filled with encouragement for anyone carrying the weight of loving someone through a difficult season. Learn more: https://www.klove.com/books/details/gods-heart-for-the-prodigal Coaching Question: Who in your life needs you to remain steadfast in prayer right now? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices