Episodes
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How A Church Leveraged NEW Social Media to Launch With Over 700
The Garden Church is on a mission to bring hope to a dark world. Welcome to a brand new season of The Giving Leader Podcast featuring conversations with innovative leaders. Nolan and Lindsey Tjaden moved from Portland to Phoenix to plant The Garden with their three kids. The Garden is reaching...
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Meet Loving Utah & Hello Saints
How did a family vacation to visit national parks result in Jeff McCullough founding Hello Saints- a YouTube channel with 4 million views and growing? How did the decision to uproot his life in Michigan lead Dave Elshaugh to Loving Utah? How do we discuss similarities and differences in faith…
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A Conversation with Alan Keck
Alan Keck- Candidate for Governor in Kentucky, CEO, Mayor of one of the largest tourism destinations in the Ohio Valley and certified MLB Player Agent- joins the conversation with Phil Ling to discuss faith, leadership, values and making a difference in your world. Who inspires him most as a...
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The Season 4 Launch with Guest Matt Jones
Matt Jones- ESPN Radio Host, Founder and Host of Kentucky Sports Radio with 40 affiliates, Co-Owner of OVW Wrestling and New York Times Bestselling Author- joins the podcast for a conversation with Phil Ling to discuss leadership, chasing your dream, and starting from scratch. This episode is...
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Leading Through Change
We've all heard the story- a strong traditional church tries new methods and goes up in smoke when everyone decides that they hate each other. But what if it is possible to Lead Through Change in a loving way that honors God and succeeds in strengthening the church? Rick Grover has served as Lead...
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Where Do We Go From Here?
As we emerge from the pandemic and face a seemingly new variant each month- where do we go from here as leaders? How do we continue to lead ministries that matter nearly two years later? Join in as Mark Johnston joins Phil Ling for a practical and tactical discussion on leadership, the church,...
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5 Keys To Hiring A Dynamic Staff
Are you paying your staff enough? Dave Miller has been a part of nearly a THOUSAND church staffing interviews. Join us as he answers that question and 4 others that are holding you back from building a dynamic team for your ministry. To learn more about Dave Miller & Leadership Pathway visit...
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A Kingdom Vision for Your Context
What happens when a husband and wife are gripped by a Kingdom vision in their unique context? Join Phil Ling for a conversation with Larry and Kendra Kaufman. Discover Grace Church- a dynamic growing multi-campus church in the heart of rural northeast Ohio. Journey to the idyllic Hillside Inn- a...
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Rick Rusaw- The Externally Focused Leader
Join in as Rick Rusaw, bestselling author of The Externally Focused Church, joins Phil for a conversation to dissect ministry and leadership as we emerge to a post-pandemic world. Rick Rusaw served as the Lead Pastor at LifeBridge Christian Church in Longmont, Colorado, for over 25 years, seeing...
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The Community Focused Entrepreneur
What happens when the passion of Mother Theresa intersects with the start-up power of Mark Cuban? Listen in as Bill Woolsey joins Phil for a conversation about empowering leaders to chase their dreams. Bill is the President and Founder of FiveTwo Network, a network that equips leaders to launch a...
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Mental Health & The Church
Suicide is the third leading cause of death in students. Suicide and Depression increased by 60% between 2007 and 2018 (USA TODAY) and then 30% from that point through the COVID year. How are we addressing mental health in our churches? How are we providing real hope for our NextGen ministries?...
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Don Wilson & Leading In A Post-Pandemic World
Don Wilson joins Phil for an engaging conversation about leadership in a post-pandemic world. Don and his wife Sue started Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) in the Phoenix area from their living room in 1982. Under his leadership, CCV grew to over 27,000 in weekly attendance at 8 campus…
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COVID-19 & The Church- Jon Weece Discusses The Reasons Behind Southland Christian Church Reopening
Churches across the country are asking the same questions- When should we reopen? How should we reopen? What will it look like when we reopen? Jon Weece leads Southland Christian Church, a community of 14,000 in Central Kentucky. Southland made a calculated decision to reopen. Lean in for a...
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COVID-19 & The Church- What Phil Cooke Says About Your Online Platform & The Future of The Church
Phil Cooke has produced award winning TV and Film Programming in more than 60 countries. In the process he has been shot at, survived two military coups, fallen out of a helicopter, and in Africa, been threatened with prison. During that time- through his company Cooke Media Group in Los Angeles-...
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The Discipling Leader- Jeff McDaniel
With a 25 year career in the military, Jeff McDaniel helped launch over 1,000 churches and baptize over 10,000 people in West Africa. His passion for personal discipleship is inspiring to leaders and Christians in all walks of life. Lean in as he shares incredible experiences of sharing the hope…
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COVID-19 & The Church- An EXPERT Returns to Talk About Reopening
What's next? What does reopening mean for my church? What about the tension between reopening and a re-emerging medical threat? How will ministry change? In 2008, Russ Fendley was asked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) to participate in a national...
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COVID-19 & The CHURCH- Ministering to Exotic Dancers, Fighting Food Insecurity & Clothing the Homeless
One Ohio church's amazing response to the COVID-19 crisis. Lean in as Shawn Case, Executive Pastor of SouthBrook Christian Church in the Dayton, OH, area, joins Phil Ling to discuss ministry in the pandemic with sights on post-pandemic culture.
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COVID-19: How Andy Wood & Echo Church Are Responding In Silicon Valley
Andy Wood planted and leads Echo Church, a multi-campus church reaching Silicon Valley. As the COVID-19 Crisis took off- the area was the epicenter for California cases and one of the first to Shelter In Place in the United States. Lean in as Andy discusses the Echo Church journey and what is...
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COVID-19: The CARES Act & Your Church- You Qualify for Money
Does my church qualify for federal aid from the CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security) Act? Yes! Your church qualifies for aid that can be used for payroll, mortgage, utility and lease payments. Lean in as Tim Cooper joins Phil Ling to discuss the details and what your church should…
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COVID-19: REAL Dialogue with a REAL Expert
Will this last forever? What's next? Are the numbers real? What should we do for our families and organizations? In 2008, Russ Fendley was asked by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) to participate in a national healthcare war game in Washington D.C., to...
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COVID-19: 8 Ways To BE The CHURCH Today
Join Phil Ling as he reflects on the best ways churches around the country are reaching their communities in the midst of the crisis. How can we display Fearless Leadership in Fearful Times? Don't miss the opportunity to BE the CHURCH to your community! Lean in for 8 practical things your…
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COVID-19 & The CHURCH- Fearless Leadership in Fearful Times
How do we lead during this fearful time? Everyone has been impacted- old/young, male/female, rich/poor, employer/employee, Republicans/Democrats. The sports and entertainment worlds have been turned upside down and brought to a sudden stop. Churches are trying to find ways to exist for the...
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Leading & Chasing God-sized Dreams
Season 2 is here with a dynamic conversation on leadership, church and chasing big dreams, as Generosity & Leadership Coach Phil Ling is joined by Joshua Gagnon- the founding and Lead Pastor of Next Level Church and author of It's Not Over: Leaving Behind Disappointment and Learning to Dream…
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Episode 12- Leadership & Context
Dave Elshaug served on staff at K2 the Church in Salt Lake City, Utah, for over a decade. As Executive Pastor he saw firsthand the challenges that evangelical Christian churches faced in the predominantly LDS/Mormon culture and helped found LOVING UTAH (lovingutah.org). Loving Utah exists for…
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Episode 11- The Compassionate Leader (Greg Nettle)
Greg Nettle joins Phil for a look inside leadership, church planting and God's calling to provide for children- spiritually and physically. Greg has a God-given passion for The Church and its responsibility to plant new churches … churches specifically designed to reach out to children at…
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Episode 10- A Generous Leader, A Tornado & A Fire
In 1994, Dave Jane moved to central Illinois from England to pioneer a missions program. His plans to return to England after a few years changed when he met Kasey, who grew up in Washington. In 2013, they planted Connect Church. In those 6 years Connect Church has reached their community through…
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Episode 9- The Visionary Leader
A $10 Million purchase of a beer distribution plant to engage a half million people a year during the week and set-up/tear down for church every weekend. A thriving church planted in a challenging context. A mission to plant over 265 churches. Brett Andrews and New Life Christian Church had a...
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Episode 8- The Disruptive Leader
Dave Miller saw a vacuum between available leaders and what churches were looking to hire. He founded Leadership Pathway to help solve the equation as an alternative approach to traditional leadership training. Lean in this week as Dave joins Phil to discuss what it looks like to reimagine...
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Episode 7- The Millennial Leader
Grant Skeldon is shaping the conversation on millennials for church leaders, parents and employers. His best-selling book, The Passion Generation, hit #1 on Amazon in multiple categories. Lean in to join the conversation as Grant joins Phil to discuss pushing past the labels and misconceptions of...
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Episode 6- The Reflective Leader
Bob Russell joins Phil for a transparent conversation of what he would do differently and still do the same after 50 years of ministry and growing Southeast Christian Church (Louisville, KY) from a church of 120 to nearly 20,000 before his retirement. Lean in for wisdom and reflection on this...
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Episode 5- The Scientific Leader
How did a chemist become a pastor and lead a church from 50 to 4,000 in a little over a decade? Lean in as Phil is joined by Keith Minier who serves as Lead Pastor at Grace Fellowship Church, a church of 4,000 with multiple locations in the greater Columbus, OH, area. Keith's combination of…
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Episode 4- The Crisis Tested Leader- Part 2
How do you lead when you hurt? How do you lead when your family hurts? What happens when tragedy intersects your church and community? Lean in for Part 2 of a powerful interview with Phil's guest, Dwight Mason, who shares an emotional story of leading through tragedy and practical insights for…
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Episode 3- The Crisis Tested Leader- Part 1
Phil Ling is joined by Dwight Mason, the Lead Pastor of NewPointe Community Church in Northeast Ohio since 1985. NewPointe is a thriving and growing group of more than 4,000 people across multiple locations in Northeast Ohio. Over the next two episodes Phil and Dwight have a raw conversation…
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Episode 2- The Multiplying Leader
Leadership & Generosity Coach, Phil Ling, is joined by Dr. Jeff Bogue, the Senior Pastor of Grace Church of Greater Akron since 1993. Grace Church is a church of over 8,000 people in 8 different campus locations throughout Northeast Ohio and North Georgia- with a truly unique approach to...
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Episode 1- The Constant Leader
Leadership & Generosity Coach, Phil Ling, is joined by Charlie McMahan, Lead Catalyzer of SouthBrook Christian Church, a gathering of over 5,000 in the Dayton OH metro area. Lean in as Charlie shares insights from leading this dynamic, creative and energetic church since 1992. Produced by The...
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The Giving Leader- Preview
Welcome to The Giving Leader Podcast- a weekly Podcast where Leadership & Generosity Coach Phil Ling is joined by dynamic leaders for practical insights to empower leaders & fuel their visions! A pastor, communicator, author, former VP of INJOY Stewardship Services with John C. Maxwell, former VP...
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