The Tell & Testify Podcast

It's 2026, another new year to tell and testify to what God will do in your life! Here are some thoughts from Leah, as she reflects on 2025 and looks forward to 2026.

Need some more good books to read? Check this out! In this episode, Leah shares 4 of her favorite books that are testimonies. Each book is listed below, so go grab a copy and enjoy! Nothing is Wasted: https://a.co/d/4AOzpyj Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: https://a.co/d/5u9ekUz Never Let Go: https://a.co/d/7wpstkH The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert: https://a.co/d/0aFVY9k   Follow The Tell & Testify Podcast on Facebook and Instagram! @tellandtestifypod

How often do we remember things? It's safe to say that it has become increasingly more difficult to remember anything, much less the truth of God's Word. In this episode, Leah talks about why and what God wants us to remember from Deuteronomy 6. Like what you hear? Take a minute to leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help spread awareness of The Tell & Testify Podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-tell-testify-podcast/id1786735323  Check out The Tell & Testify Podcast social media here: https://www.facebook.com/tellandtestifypod/ https://www.instagram.com/tellandtestifypod 

Who is someone that has impacted the way you understand at the Bible? In this episode, Leah shares her "Thank You" note to Jen Wilkin, a Bible teacher based out of Dallas, Texas, for how she impacted her life spiritually. Jen is an author of several books, like Women of the Word, Ten Words to Live By, & You are a Theologian, and Bible studies on whole books of the Bible, such as Genesis, Exodus, 1 Peter, and more.  You can find Jen's books and studies on Amazon, Crossway, & Lifeway. Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellandtestifypod/ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellandtestifypod/# 

"Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, so that you may be healed." James 5:16 In this episode, Leah confesses to what life has been like as a recovering people-pleaser, as well as discuss a person from the Bible, whose people-pleasing led to some incredible consequences. Check it out! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tellandtestifypod/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/tellandtestifypod 

Roses are red, violets are blue...Tell & Testify has a new episode for you! Since this week is the week of Valentine's Day, Leah asked her husband, Jake, to come on the podcast to share their story of their individual childhoods, dating, engagement, marriage, and all the stuff that comes with each of those seasons. If you haven't already, go ahead and FOLLOW us on Facebook & Instagram & SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen to this podcast. Thanks and enjoy this episode!

Needing some new books to read this year?  On this episode of The Tell & Testify Podcast, Leah will be sharing 3 of her favorite books she has read that are meant to equip believers, as they walk with Jesus. Books listed: "Women of the Word" by Jen Wilkin: https://a.co/d/0MH5MY2 "You are a Theologian" by Jen Wilkin & JT English: https://a.co/d/43sSSek "Practicing the Way" by John Mark Comer:https://a.co/d/3hvlref Follow us on Facebook & Instagram!

Have you ever told your story of how you came to faith in Christ? It can feel a little scary, but in reality, Jesus calls us to tell our story by fulfilling the Great Commission, to make disciples.  In this episode, Leah talks about why we all love a good story and how your story may be the catalyst for someone's salvation. Hopefully, you will be left thinking, Why should I tell my story?   Take a moment to like and follow The Tell & Testify Podcast on Instagram & Facebook!

It's been a long time, friends...But I'm looking forward to the future. Check out this episode to hear about where this podcast is headed...  Let's Go! 

The Led to Lead Podcast is officially 2 YEARS OLD!!!  As we go into another year, we are looking forward to what God is going to do through The Led to Lead Podcast! Over the past several months on hiatus, Leah has spent time thinking, meditating, and praying about what this podcast should look like. But before we considered where we're going, we had to know who we are and why we believe what we believe. Join Leah on this episode as she discusses what the vision of The Led to Lead Podcast looks like as believers in Jesus Christ.    Follow The Led to Lead Podcast on Social Media! Facebook: The Led to Lead Podcast Facebook Page Instagram: @ledtoleadpod Apple Podcasts: The Led to Lead Podcast

The greatest story we can tell someone is how Jesus saved our lives. So, here's Leah's story! Leah's testimony was recorded live at Celebrate Recovery at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, SC. We pray that her story would encourage you and challenge you to think about your own testimony and your walk with the Lord. You can find out more info about Celebrate Recovery at https://www.celebraterecovery.com/. Connect With Me on Social!   Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/ PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/ 

As a believer in Jesus Christ, one of your tools should be your testimony. But what is a testimony? And how do I write it? In this episode, Leah will be sharing the framework you can use to start writing your testimony. If you've been thinking about sharing your testimony, this is a great way to get started. Check it out!   Connect With Me on Social!   Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod  Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/  PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/  

Now that we've talked about getting our minds more disciplined, it's time to talk about how to get our bodies more disciplined and why it's important (and biblical). In this 2-part interview, Leah interviews her childhood friend, Megan Cole, who has fully embraced the concept of discipline. Megan has lost over 130 pounds in 2 years and has the cool opportunity to share her journey on TikTok (she's got 80K followers. WHAT?!?!). In part 2 of this episode, Leah & Megan dive deeper into the different acts of physical discipline (that is supported by the Bible), which includes eating right, working out, and avoiding triggers. Megan also gives some GREAT tips for picky eaters & how to work out when you're just getting started. Check it out & share with a friend! Connect with Megan Cole here: TikTok: @meganceleste2    IG: https://www.instagram.com/meggoceleste/    Connect with Leah & The Led to Lead Podcast on social!   FB — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod IG — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/ PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/ 

What comes to mind when you think of the word "discipline"? Maybe you cringed a little bit. Maybe you thrive in a disciplined lifestyle. No matter how you feel about the idea of discipline, it is necessary in order to live a well-balanced life. In a 2-part interview, Leah interviews her childhood friend, Megan Cole, who has fully embraced the concept of discipline. Megan has lost over 130 pounds in 2 years and has the cool opportunity to share her journey on TikTok (she's got 80K followers. WHAT?!?!). In part 1 of this episode, Leah & Megan dive into what mental discipline is, how we can attain it, and what the Bible says about it. Check it out & share with a friend! Connect with Megan Cole here: TikTok: @meganceleste2    IG: https://www.instagram.com/meggoceleste/    Connect with Leah on social!   FB — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod IG — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/ PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/ 

Is taking a second job ever a good idea? Is it worth my time and energy to pursue a second job? YES and YES. In this episode, Leah will be discussing 2 reasons for why it may be a good idea for you to consider a second job. So, if you've been pondering whether or not to pull the trigger on a second job, this episode is for you. Hope this episode gives you clarity and the motivation to move forward in your growth, your leadership, & your life! Connect with The Led to Lead Podcast on social!   Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/ PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/    Interested in starting your own podcast? Click below to get your first month FREE when you start with PodBean! https://www.podbean.com/ledtolead 

New Year Resolutions. We all make them. We've all broken them...so, is there any point in making them at all? Listen to Leah's conversation with her hubby, Jake, about the top 10 New Year Resolutions and what God has to say about your new year. Check it out! . Wanting to start a podcast? Click here to get started today with PodBean & you get 1 month FREE! ------> https://www.podbean.com/ledtolead  .   Connect with me on social!   Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod  Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/  PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/  

Have you ever wanted to quit something, even something you enjoy?  In this episode, Leah talks about why she took almost 6 months off from doing the podcast and why she is more pumped than ever to be doing it again. Have your Bible turned to Psalm 73 while you listen. Check it out! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Interested in starting your own podcast? Click here to get your first month free with PodBean --- https://www.podbean.com/ledtolead *Affiliate links are in this episode* ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Connect with me on social!   Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod  Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/  PodBean  — https://ledtolead.podbean.com/  

Beards have become something more than just a "No-Shave November" fad; it's a serious hobby for some men. Some may even consider having a thriving beard an obsession. Along with having a cult-like following, there are many different products for beards, and Kevin Slocum has been in the "beard business" for the past several years, by researching, creating, and selling beard oil. Kevin holds the rank of "Chief Executive Beard" of his company, Beard Joy, and strives to deliver superior beard oil that not only nourishes beards and the skin underneath, but also smells incredible.  In this episode, Kevin shares how Beard Joy started, the Enneagram, & his attitude towards failure. Check it out! You can buy Beard Joy products here ---> https://www.beardjoy.com/shop You can follow Beard Joy ---> https://www.instagram.com/thebeardjoy/   CONNECT WITH US! Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram ---> https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/

Grind. Hustle. Hard work. All of these buzzwords can be found in the entrepreneurial realm because they are viewed as provocative and "sexy", but do we really understand what hard work really looks like? If there was an option to put a person's name in Webster's Dictionary for any of these words, you would find Ashleigh Bratek's name written. Ashleigh Bratek has been in the restaurant world for over 15 years, serving in management at Cracker Barrel and is now, currently, a General Manager at Chick-fil-A in Greenville, SC. In this episode, Ashleigh shares her story of how she reaped the benefits of hard work early in her career, but also how God has transformed her mindset & priorities, which opened doors she didn't think were possible. Not only does she work full-time, she has started a "side hustle": an Etsy shop called The Christian Peach Co. Faith-based jewelry & hats is the name of the game and she is thriving, to say the least. Ashleigh is a jack of all trades, and you can learn a lot from her story. Check out this conversation!  Follow & Support The Christian Peach Co. in the links below! Etsy ---> https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheChristianPeachCo?ref=shop_sugg Instagram ---> https://www.instagram.com/thechristianpeachco/  Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/thechristianpeachco/   Connect with The Led to Lead Podcast here: Instagram ---> https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/ Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod/

Have you had the opportunity to go to a VIP Meet & Greet with a band before? Well, today, you will get to hear Leah's conversation with Joey West, the drummer for the band Disciple. Joey has played drums for churches & Grammy-nominated bands, alike. He has played drums for Disciple for the past several years, and in this episode, he will share his story of how he joined Disciple, while also sharing his heart & motivation for playing music that spreads the Gospel, reach hurting people, and may cause a mosh-pit. Check it out! You can connect with Joey here ---> https://www.instagram.com/disciplejoey/ Disciple Website & Merch ---> https://disciplerocks.com/ Disciple Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/disciplerocks/   CONNECT WITH THE LED TO LEAD PODCAST! Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod/ Instagram ---> http://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod

Have you ever thought about why you do the things you do? Why do you stay at your job? Why do you think a certain way? In this episode, Leah will be discussing her "why" behind The Led to Lead Podcast & shares what's on the horizon for the podcast. She will also be challenging you to think about your "why" and the power of knowing your "why". Check it out! CONNECT WITH US! Facebook ---> https://www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod/ Instagram ---> https://www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod/

A pandemic is an event that has always seemed to be lived [and died] in textbooks: the bubonic plague, the Spanish flu, polio. Which is why COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. There was a sense of invincibility that people of the 21st century have embraced, but now, there is a crippling sense of fear and uncertainty. However, we all have access to hope...a living hope. Leah will be discussing her own personal struggles with balancing life, children, and cyclical fearful thinking during the quarantine period of flattening the curve of COVID-19. She also will be sharing what things have been spreading around the world...other than the virus itself. If you have a friend that needs hope and/or Jesus, you need to listen and share this with that friend.  CONNECT WITH US! Facebook ---> www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod  Instagram ---> @ledtoleadpod Twitter ---> @ledtoleadpod 

The Royal Family of the British Monarchy has been the crown jewel {pun intended} of the United Kingdom, and the world. Dating back hundreds of years ago, the crown has sat atop the heads of kings and queens of all shapes and sizes. Their personal lives have remained, mostly, a mystery...until recently. In this episode, Leah brings back her husband, Jake, to discuss his favorite Netflix show, The Crown. They discuss their favorite characters from the show, the mindset of a sovereign, as well as how we can take notes from the longest reigning monarch ever to live, Queen Elizabeth II. So, keep calm and listen to Episode 8! CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Facebook ---> www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram ---> @ledtoleadpod / www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod

The second installment of Leadership Lessons from Netflix takes us across the pond, in a little tent, where 12 bakers fight for survival with desserts, cakes, & bread. Yep, you guessed it. We are going to be talking about "The Great British Baking Show"! In this episode, Leah discusses the particulars of this popular British baking competition, while also inviting a special guest to play her own little competition. A battle of words, so to speak...Leah concludes the episode with a discussion about how this baking show can teach us how to better our abilities to lead our teams, organizations, & families. Check it out! CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Facebook ---> www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram ---> @ledtoleadpod / www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod

Over the past few weeks, #COVID19 has been at the forefront of our minds, and rightly so. However, in an attempt to divert the conversation to one of growth and development with a little bit fun, Leah shares the first of three of her favorite shows on #Netflix: Chef's Table. In this episode, Leah will re-tell the unique stories of 3 chefs featured on the original docu-series, before diving into some leadership principles we can take from their interviews, paired with what God says about these principles in Scripture.  CONNECT WITH US ON INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK! Follow us on Instagram here ---> www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod Like us on Facebook here ---> www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod 

Marriage is one of the most incredible gifts that a human could ever experience. However, like all things that have to do with humans, there are bound to be trials and tribulations. Even for the most loving of couples. The question is this: how can you prepare to handle those times?  In Part 2 of this episode, Leah and Jake will be sharing how they handled their particular struggles. You will hear about their high-school sweetheart love story from dating & engagement to their wedding & married life with three kids. They will also be sharing about their perceptions of marriage, both before they met and how they view it today. They don't sugar-coat their story, because it's important to share victories and valleys, in order for others to see how God has worked in their lives & in turn, give Him all the glory. Check it out & share this with a couple who needs to be encouraged!   Make sure to connect with us on social media! Facebook ---> www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram ---> www.instagram.com/ledtoleadpod 

Millennials are a "hot button" topic of discussion in our society. They are viewed as entitled & spoiled, while others call them idealists & world changers. In Part 1 of this episode, Leah will be talking with her husband, Jake, about what a millennial is, what their labels are, & how they can, indeed, change the world by applying what Scripture says to us & them. Keep a pen & paper handy, 'cause Jake is gonna PREACH!  Connect with us! Facebook ---> www.facebook.com/ledtoleadpod Instagram ---> @ledtoleadpod #ledtoled #ledtoleadpod

We all have struggles, but it can be hard to navigate those if you don't know how to deal with them. In this episode, we will be finding out how Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered 12 Step recovery program, has changed the lives of both "normal people" and pastors, alike. Join Leah as she interviews Pastor Jim Russell, the Rescue pastor and Celebrate Recovery ministry leader at Brushy Creek Baptist Church in Taylors, SC. Keep a pen and paper handy to write down some nuggets of truth you're about to hear. You won't regret it! Buy Jim Russell's book here --> https://www.amazon.com/Between-Ears-Where-Struggles-Life/dp/1727269810/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=between+the+ears&qid=1581737345&sr=8-1 #ledtolead #ledtoleadpod #leadership #jesus #celebraterecovery 

Procrastination: we have all done it, at least once in our lives. But why? Leah will be discussing some research about how and why we tend to procrastinate, as well as examine what Jesus said about procrastination and fear in his parable found in Matthew 25. Expect to be encouraged, challenged, and motivated to move out of a mindset of distraction to diligence! #ledtolead #ledtoleadpod #jesus #procrastination #talent #yeahthatgreenville 

It's only just begun...in the best possible way! Leah Hagood will be talking about the relationship between Timothy & Paul, how that relationship pertains to leadership, and also give a snapshot to the future of the Led to Lead Podcast. Check it out!