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Leaders Who Create — 245 episodes
245 Creating a Legacy of Family with John Waller | Daddy's Here, Road Life, & WallerCo. Music
244 Legacy through Multiplication with Mike Sexton | Awana, Future Leaders, & Green Jello
243 Building a Legacy Bigger than Yourself with Jeremy Willet | The Million Movement, Child Sponsorship, & Gumbo
242 Creating Connection for the Next Generation with Justin Knowles | Known, Culture, & a Taco Suit
241 Creating Connections under Pressure with Eric Zane | Firefighting, 48 Hour Shifts, and Chili
240 Creating Connection in Shared Experiences with Jim Daneker | Arcade Orchestra, Michael W. Smith, & Cereal
239 Great Leaders Tell Great Stories with Luke Eldredge
238 12 Conversations with One Common Thread | Growth, Belonging, & Healthy Rhythms
237 Leading from a Healthy Soul with John Cassetto | Accessibility, Rest, & 5 Alarm Chili
236 Busy Isn’t a Badge: Brian Taylor on Rest, Family & Fruitful Leadership
235 Availability Isn't Value with Dr. Heather Penny | Rest, Tire Swing, & Lots of Protein
234 Creating for the Long Haul with Rory Noland | Rest, Burnout, & Deviled Eggs
233 Creating a Culture Where Everyone Matters with Bryan Taylor | Tommy Walker, Humility, & Disney Snacks
232 Building Confidence Beyond the Platform with Alex Holcomb | Creativity, Real Life, & Chick-fil-a
231 The Human Side of Legacy with Vangie Gunn-Goodwin | Phat Band, Disneyland, & Community
230 Creating Spaces Where Creatives Belong with Trent Smith | Songwriting, Coffee, & Humility
229 The Inner World of Creative Leadership with Nicole Lucas
228 Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders With Dr. Ellington Porter | AI, Leadership, & Identity
227 The Hidden Work of Great Creatives with Natalie Babbitt Taylor | Rhythm, Allergies, & Churros
226 Growth as a Creative with Chad Reisser | Mondays, Your First Love, & Coffee
225 It Starts with a Table | From Community to Opportunity with Jason Squires
224 Create What Solves a Problem with Greg Mansur | Church Planting, Opportunity, & Fried Chicken
223 More Than Just Coffee with Jonathan Cashman | Identity, Entrepreneur, & Black Coffee
222 Creating Opportunity in the Midst of Decline with Chris Sonksen | Church Boom, Coaching, & Carnitas
221 From Story to Impact: Building Real Life Opportunities with Ashley Thomas
220 Your Story Is Your Leadership Advantage with Matt McCoy | CCLI, Deep Dish Pizza, & Leadership
219 Writing the Soundtrack to the Story with Heather Evans: Ai, Songwriting, & Good Coffee
218 Ordinary Story with Extraordinary Impact with Toby Walters | ChurchGear, Road Trips, & Sushi Tacos
217 Using your Story to Impact Generations with Matt Perkins | Loss, Grief to Growth, & Coffee
216 From Control to Collaboration: What Producers Teach Us About Leadership with John McJunkin | Trust, Innovation, & a Snapple
215 Creating City-Wide Collaboration with Brad Squires | Food Bank, Big Day of Service, & the Chef
214 The Power of Co-Writing with Jason Gray | Co-Write, Tacos, & Your People
213 Collaboration That Lasts: Leaving Well as a Leader with Chris Carpenter
212 Culture, Community & Chick-fil-A with Nick Breitbart
211 Why Showing Up Changes Everything with Dr. Kate Kootstra | Moms, Community, & Car Treasures
210 When Community Starts With a Meal with Daniel Gluck | Tacos, Family Question, and The Blackstone
209 Pull Up a Chair with Amber Peairs: The Courage to Step Into Community
208 The Worship Leader's Christmas Carol with Jason Squires
207 Creating Holiday Community Events with Andy Chrisman | O Holy Night, Collaboration, & Honey Baked Ham
206 Creating a Home worth Returning to with Dr. Heather Penny | Holiday Moments, Healthy Rhythms, & Family Connection
205 Creating Holiday Magic with Hannah Carpenter | Art, Inspiration, and the Creative Process
204 Serving Your Community at Any Age with Drew Trowbridge
203 Turning Compassion Into Global Storytelling with Jeremy and Justin Willet
202 Living a Life Fueled by Compassion with Rachel Hampton | Serving Beyond the Borders
201 Creating a Heart of Compassion with Preston Holck | How to Live What You Believe
200 Exploring Creativity with Stephen Brewster | How to Create, Collaborate, and Thrive as a Creative
199 Identifying & Empowering Leaders with Nicole Lucas | See Potential, Build Confidence, & Lead Well
198 Creating a Culture of Leadership with Jason Harris | How to Recognize and Release Potential
197 Fostering Leadership in Others with John Cassetto | How to Lead, Be Led, and Build Other Leaders
196 Failure Creates Leaders with Darren Penny | Leadership, Trust, & Parenting
195 Creating Events That Serve Your Community with David Cummings | Team Led, Working Genius, and a Bone-In Ham
194 Staying On Brand While Staying Creative with Mark MacDonald | Strategy, Your Message, & Ribeye Steaks
193 Using Humor as a Secret Weapon with Johnny B | Laughter, Story Telling, and In N Out
192 From Church Role to Content Creator: Alex Smith (@AlexontheKeyz) on Worship, Creativity, and Building Resources
191 Maintaining Inspiration when Creating is your Job with Jeremy Spears: Story Artist, Collaboration, and The Creative Process
190 AI and Creativity with Brian Taylor: Redefining Inspiration, Innovation, and the Future of Creative Work
189 Capturing Creativity & Staying Creative with Jonas Woods: Stories, A Notebook, Crab Cakes & Tacos
188 Maintaining the Creative Spark with Brent Brunson: Horn Charts, Rhythms of Rest, and Bill Gaither
187 Creating Lasting Family Moments with Doug Holck: Traditions, Storytelling, & Legacy
186 Creating Impactful Moments Through Storytelling with PC Walker: The Power of Creativity, Connection, and a Cup of Coffee
185 From Vision to Reality: Rick Tan on Events, Creativity, and Connection
184 Creating Versus Capturing Moments with Jeremy Wayland: The Lens, Storytelling, and Traeger
183 Creating Memorable Moments on Stage with Chandler Letner: Intentionality, Humor, and Taco Bell
182 From Bandmates to Brothers: Andy Chrisman on Friendship, Faith, and Life on the Road
181 Building Your Inner Circle: Darren Penny on Leadership, Accountability, and Community
180 Why Your Inner Circle Matters: Joe Horness on Community, Connection, and Lasting Leadership
179 The Heart of the Artist: Rory Noland on Leadership, Community, and Building Your Inner Circle
178 Creating Space in a Busy Life: Jason Squires on Time Management, Presence, and Avoiding Burnout
177 Creating Safe Spaces with Dr. Kate Kootstra: Empathy, Listening, and Smash Tacos
176 Creating Grace Space with Dr. Heather Penny: Kindness, Empathy, and Intentional Living
175 Transforming Creative Spaces with Brian Engle: Stage Design, Innovation, and Inspiration
174 Starting a Coffee Shop from Scratch: Megan West on Launching The Kaleidoscope
173 Creating Momentum with the Right Team: Leadership Insights from Brian Taylor
172 Creating Momentum in a Music Career: Drummer Jonathan Withem on Relationships, Resilience, and Life in Nashville
171 Church Growth & Momentum Through Storytelling: Scot Longyear on Leading a Legacy Church
170 Creating Momentum in Ministry: Heath Bottomly on Leadership, Creativity, and the Experience Conference
169 Inheriting and Shaping Organizational Culture: Greg Squires of The Parable Group on Values-Driven Leadership
168 Creating Cohesive Culture Across Multiple Campuses: Michael Bahn on Multi-Site Church Leadership
167 Inside CHP Culture: Lieutenant Brandon Baldwin on Leadership, Support, and Mental Health in Policing
166 Creating Positive School Culture: Middle School Principal Brad Holck on Intentional Leadership
165 From Idea to Reality: Ben Canevari on Launching Gallery Coffee and Creative Entrepreneurship
164 From Blank Canvas to Song: Songwriter & Producer Chris Clayton on Creating Music from Scratch
163 Creating from Nothing: Gardening, Cooking, and Creativity with Katie Neumann
162 Creating from a Blank Canvas: Fine Art Painter Anna Rose Bain on Embracing Creativity
161 Creating Capacity as an Entrepreneur: Ryan Holck of Distill Your Story
160 Building Creative Capacity in Music: Insights from Producer and Songwriter Sam Hart
159 Creating Capacity to Write: Insights from Author Rich Kirkpatrick
158 From Worship to Coffee Truck: Wade Huggins on Embracing Creativity and Capacity
157 Leaders Who Create: Kickoff to Season 4 of The Table Podcast
156 'Twas The Morning of Christmas
155 Navigating December with Jared Anderson | Worship, Songwriting, and Encouragement for the Busy Season
154 Ministry Life in December with John Cassetto | 28 Years of Worship Leading, Reflections on the Past Year, and Moving into the New
153 Resetting for 2025 with Brian Taylor | Year-End Reflections, Ministry Life, and Finding Encouragement in December
152 Developing Leaders and Volunteers with Jamie Miley | Training, Team Strength, and Resourcing the Local Church
151 Developing Teams in the Local Church with Andrew McKinney | Trusted Resources, The Worship Initiative, and Leadership Growth
150 Developing People and Pouring Into Yourself with Jason Harris | Leadership, Growth, and the Shift from Worship to Executive Pastor
149 Breaking Down Dialogue with Jason Squires | Understanding, Being Understood, and Navigating Drama
148 Creating Moments for People to Meet Jesus | Mentor Conversation with Brian Taylor, Grant Norsworthy, Amber Peairs & Jason Squires
147 Creating Moments for People to Connect with Jesus with Rory Noland | Intentional Ministry, Tradition, Creativity, and ‘Fighting on Our Knees
146 Creating Intentional Moments to Encounter Jesus with Joe Horness | Worship, Planning, and Leading People to the Creator
145 Creating Intentional Moments to Meet Jesus with Rochelle Burlock, Lauren Settembrini & Janson Roberts | Planning, Worship, and Meaningful Sundays
144 Being a Catalyst of Grace with Heather Penny | Leadership, Coaching, and Grace Space
143 Purpose and Drive with Jeff Deyo | Worship, Creativity, Mentorship, and Training the Next Generation
142 Driven by Purpose: How Scot Longyear’s Story Shaped His Calling
141 Purpose Behind the Platform: Serving the Songwriters Who Shape the Church with Jonathan Mason
140 Tommy Walker Live from The Worship Conference
139 Your Story Still Matters: How the Past Guides Your Calling with Grant Norsworthy
138 Right Answers, Wrong Direction: Finding Truth in a World Full of Information with Brian Taylor
137 Driven by Your Why: Leading with Purpose That Won’t Quit with Chris Sonksen
136 Rory Noland Live at The Worship Conference
135 Mentor Chat on Purpose
134 Nick Tracy | WORSHIP LEADER
133 Experience Conference | WORSHIP LEADER
132 Megan West | WORSHIP LEADER
131 Yancy Wideman Richmond | WORSHIP LEADER
130 Roman Collins | WORSHIP LEADER
129 Andy Chrisman | WORSHIP LEADER
128 TJ Marshall | WORSHIP LEADER
127 Andrea Olson | WORSHIP LEADER
126 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
125 Christian Nuckels | WORSHIP LEADER
124 Brian Doerksen | WORSHIP LEADER
123 Matt McCoy | WORSHIP LEADER
122 Chad Gentry | WORSHIP LEADER
121 Greg Squires | WORSHIP LEADER
120 Zach Loomis | WORSHIP LEADER
119 JD Pearring | WORSHIP LEADER
118 Roger O'Neel | WORSHIP LEADER
117 Tim Tibbles | WORSHIP LEADER
116 Blaine & Skye Reedy | WORSHIP LEADER
115 John Cassetto | WORSHIP LEADER
114 Meredith Andrews | WORSHIP LEADER
113 Rory Noland | WORSHIP LEADER
112 Dan Navarra | WORSHIP LEADER
111 Brandi Wilson | WORSHIP LEADER
110 Jesse Frohling | WORSHIP LEADER
109 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
108 Chandler Letner | WORSHIP LEADER
107 Jason Harris | WORSHIP LEADER
106 Heather Penny | WORSHIP LEADER
105 Brian Taylor | WORSHIP LEADER
104 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
103 Brian Tabor | WORSHIP LEADER
102 Andrea Olson | WORSHIP LEADER
101 Rich Kirkpatrick | WORSHIP LEADER
100 Brenton Brown | WORSHIP LEADER
099 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
098 Kent Morris | WORSHIP LEADER
097 David Pfaltzgraff | WORSHIP LEADER
096 Matt Kees | WORSHIP LEADER
095 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
094 Molly Smith | WORSHIP LEADER
093 Red Letter Society | WORSHIP LEADER
092 Tyler Richardson | WORSHIP LEADER
091 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
090 Amber Peairs | WORSHIP LEADER
089 Jonas Woods | WORSHIP LEADER
088 Yancy Wideman Richmond | WORSHIP LEADER
087 Jim Daneker | WORSHIP LEADER
086 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
085 Brian Tabor | WORSHIP LEADER
084 Alex Enfiedjian | WORSHIP LEADER
083 Randy Sherwood | WORSHIP LEADER
082 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
081 Andrea Olson | WORSHIP LEADER
080 John Chilcote | WORSHIP LEADER
079 Savannah Crabbe | WORSHIP LEADER
078 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
077 Jason Harris | WORSHIP LEADER
076 Peter Neumann | WORSHIP LEADER
075 Tiffany Johnson | WORSHIP LEADER
074 Mentor Chat Bonus | WORSHIP LEADER
073 Mentor Chat | WORSHIP LEADER
072 Jeff Eberhardt | WORSHIP LEADER
071 Nate Sabin | WORSHIP LEADER
070 Building a Songwriter Community with Brian Doerksen
069 Staff Drama is a Two Way Street with the Mentor Team
068 Lead Pastor vs. Worship Pastor: A Creative’s Perspective with Chris Voigt
067 Creatives in the Room: Innovation, Influence, and Insight with Brian Taylor
066 Creativity on a Non-Creative Team: A Conversation with Rich Kirkpatrick
065 Beyond the Rhythm: Ear Health and In-Ear Innovation for Musicians with Dr. Michael Santucci
064 Decisions Decisions Decisions with the Mentor Team
063 Decisions the Establish Culture with Christian Nuckels
062 Upgrading and Redesigning Sound with Doug Gould
061 Choosing the Right Songs for your Band with Jason Houtsma
060 The Spiritual Health Mentor Chat
059 Keeping Jesus in the Planning with Tim Tibbles
058 Mentoring other People with Todd Fields
057 Spiritual Direction for your Team with Jenni McGrew
056 Unpacking Worship with the Mentor Team
055 College Life & Worship with Jamie Lawerence
054 Foster a Heart for Worship with Amber Peairs
053 Worship Means What with Grant Norsworthy
052 Rest After Christmas with Rory Noland
051 Resetting Your Goals for a New Year
050 Processing the End of a Year with Heather Penny
049 The Christmas Season with Andy Chrisman
048 Lining Up your Expectations & your Mission with Brian Taylor
047 The Expectation Breakdown: Common Sense vs. Clear Communication
046 Teamwork and Trust: Navigating Church Staff Expectations with Chris Clayton
045 Setting the Team Expectations with Alex Enfiedjian
044 Setting Clear Team Expectations with Jason Harris
043 Tips and Strategies for Holiday Worship Prep for Churches
042 Creating Authentic Holiday Worship with Erik Smallwood
041 Giving Christmas Away: Cody Cannon on Holiday Generosity at Church
040 Holiday Worship Planning Made Simple: Kevin Huntsinger on Stress-Free Church Prep
039 Worship Setlist Strategies: How to Introduce and Filter Songs for Your Church
038 Writing Worship Setlists with Intentionality
037 Streamline Your Worship Setlists with Jason Kichline: Managing Chord Charts, Tracks, and Loops with Onsong
036 Worship Setlists and Church Copyright Laws: Nate Scott from CCLI on Licensing for Sundays
035 Bonus Episode: Creating Community Through Education and Connection
034 Worship Mentor Roundtable: Building Stronger Teams Beyond Sunday Morning
033 Team Songwriting in Worship: Jason Squires & Jared Anderson on Building Community Through Music
032 Creative Community Beyond Sunday with Manuel Luz
031 Creatives Need Community with Brandon Bee
030 Doing Things Right in Worship: Lessons from the Mentor Team on Longevity, Energy, and Musicianship
029 Guitar Posture Matters with Brandon Yip
028 Crafting Great Sound in the Church with Jeff Sandstrom
027 Vocal Health & Worship Leading: Insights from Sheri Gould and Karinne Patel
026 Dr. Heather Penny on Restorative Rest and 3C Living: Insights from The Life You're Made For
025 Mentor Team | Planning to Step Away: Strategies for Worship Leaders Taking Time Off
024 Finding and Working with Guest Worship Leaders: Jonas Woods on Planning for Time Off
023 Preparing for Time Away: Matt Skinner on Planning for the Unexpected
022 Planning for Time Off: Allen Gallaway & Justin Miller on Building a Culture of Rest in Ministry
021 Mentor Team | Planning to Step Away: Strategies for Worship Leaders Taking Time Off
020 Building Pastor & Worship Leader Partnerships: Chris Sonksen on Defining Ministry Purpose
019 Defining the Purpose of Worship Ministry: Joe Horness on Developing Worship Leaders
018 Finding Your Ministry Vision: Tommy Walker on Purpose and Calling in Worship
017 Mentor Chat | Shepherding Your Worship Team: Mentor Team Strategies for Leading People Well
016 Preparing Your Heart to Lead: Jenni McGrew on Shepherding Your Worship Team
015 Shepherding Your Worship Team: Michael Bahn on Leading Worship from the Heart
014 Shepherding Your Team: Daryl Black on Building Safe Communities in Ministry
013 Marriage and Creativity: Supporting a Creative Spouse with Jason & Kacee Squires
012 Mentor Chat | Handling Sunday Morning Crises: Mentor Team Strategies for Worship Leaders
011 Team-Based Ministry: Darnisha Taylor & David Prince on Solving Sunday Morning Challenges
010 Ryan Dahl of PraiseCharts on Solving Sunday Morning Worship Challenges
009 Sunday Morning Crisis Management: Aaron Stewart on Communication and Teamwork in Worship Services
008 Mentor Chat | Finding Your Unique Worship Sound: Making the Most of What You Have
007 Peter Neumann on Excellence in Worship: From Church Plant to Worship Album
006 Andy Chrisman on Honing Your Craft: Lifelong Growth for Worship Leaders
005 Matt McCoy on Maximizing Your Worship Team: Making the Most of What You Have
004 Mentor Chat | Ministry Leadership and Self-Care: How to Care for Yourself and Your Team
003 Mark Harris on Sabbath Rest: The Key to Longevity in Worship Ministry
002 Longevity in Ministry: Doug Holck on Self-Care for Worship Leaders and Pastors
001 Self-Care for Worship Leaders: Rory Noland on Sustaining Ministry and the Artist’s Soul