Proven Perspectives with John Hawkins

In this episode, Laura and John, along with Janet, discuss the meaning of wrapping up your career and living all of life as a God-centered adventure.

All organizations go through leadership transitions. The challenge is doing a leadership transition in a God-honoring way that positively moves the organization forward. Listen in as Laura, John, and their guests discuss how Leadership Edge is doing a leadership transition by God's grace and for His glory.

The cross of Christ is the universal symbol of Christianity. But what is its meaning? More specifically, what actually happened on the cross and why? Listen in as Laura and John get at the meaning of the cross and its impact on our daily lives.

Ever wonder how to encourage someone to stand fast in their faith during a hard season? Hebrews 10-12 gives a wonderful, poignant picture of this that is relevant for every believer. Listen in as Laura and John talk through these verses and their relevance for daily life.

Every Christian has their story or testimony of how they came to faith in Christ. Understanding "our story" in light of how the Bible describes the salvation story of all who have come to faith in Christ is enormously beneficial. Join in as Laura and John talk through the glorious salvation story in Ephesians 2:1-10.

Many people help us in life. And there are a few people who help us become the person God wants us to be. In this episode, Laura and John talk about the impact of Harold Bullock in John's life and how God can use us to help others become what He wants them to be.

Whether at the New Year or throughout the year, we all need daily guidance and confidence for life's opportunities and challenges. Listen in as Laura and John discuss two scripture passages that give a God-Centered basis for daily life.

Today, we are revisiting this classic episode of Proven Perspectives. Anxiety seems to be rampant in the US and other countries.  In this episode, Laura and John discuss a scripture passage on anxiety that we often don't not how to understand and the reality behind it that can break anxiety's grip. Show Notes: The Lord is at Hand

Join us as we revist this classic episode of Proven Perspectives. Leadership Edge Founder, John Hawkins, reflects on living by faith. He states, "In faith I must do all that God calls me to do today-- then I must leave the results with God."

Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, Gen A? Generational cohorts are helpful for Christians to understand. And yet the Bible says that each generation has similar core needs that are clearly addressed for every generation in the Bible. Join in as Laura and John thoughtfully discuss core needs of every generation and how to be relevant across the generations.

In this episode, Laura and John take a fresh look at the Great Commission in Matthew 28:16-20. In various ways, we tend to miss the meaning of the Commission, who it was originally given to and the hope that it is based upon. Listen in and you'll likely leave with new motivation and insight in living out Christ's commission to all of His disciples.

We often find ourselves in the position of training others, whether it's instructing our children on room cleaning, training employees at work, or training members of our church. In this episode, Laura and John delve into John's decades of training experience, sharing ten key insights that make training effective and enduring.

Life-on-life mentoring was consistently essential in developing the leaders of the first-century church. That is not the case now. Listen in as Laura and John unpack the concept of life-on-life mentoring and why it is so important for Christians and churches today.

God calls every Christian to be involved in ministry to others. This can take various forms through the years of one's life. Listen in as Laura and John talk through practical ideas of giving up our lives for the benefit of others for the glory of God.

The Bible says that the Church is the Body of Christ. Among all that this means, it certainly means that one of the great blessings Christians have is to be a member of His body, His church. Listen in as Laura and John dig deep into this blessing.

"To love and to cherish till death us do part" is a fundamental phrase in Christian wedding vows. Join Laura and John as John shares what he's learned about loving and cherishing, and a few other things, through his 46-year marriage to Janet.

Knowing God is the great privilege and purpose to which all Christians are called. But the pressures of day-to-day life often redirect us from this great calling. Listen in as Laura and John discuss how to focus on knowing God throughout the days of your life.

Men were made by God for Christian brotherhood. And yet so many Christian men go through life on their own, not benefitting from the loyalty, understanding and courage that can come from brothers in the Lord. Listen in as Laura and John talk about the benefits and costs that come with Christian friendship between men.

Three fathers of boys continue the conversation started in the last episode with Dr. Gary Chapman.  Todd Melby is joined by two godly men, Eric Smith and Adam Hoover, who have each been impacted by Leadership Edge.  They discuss the challenges, successes and hopes they have for living as God's men in the sphere of influence of parenting.

Today, LEI President, Todd Melby sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman to discuss parenting boys. Gary is a well-known pastor, counselor, public speaker, and author. He hosts a radio program called A Love Language Minute and is the best-selling author of numerous books including The Five Love Languages series of books which includes The Five Love Languages of Children which may be helpful for some of our listeners today. Gary and his wife of more than 50 years, Karolyn, have two adult children and two grandchildren. Resource: 5 Love Language Resources

Every organization, whether businesses, families, churches or communities, need managers and leaders. Someone has to manage this week's payroll and someone has to lead the company into what it must be in the future. Join Laura and John in a wide-ranging discussion of leading and managing and the lessons about these in I Samuel 30. Resource: The Lifestyle Leadership Model

Bob Hostetter is a husband and father who works in financial services from Dallas, TX. Bob is also the first person mentored through Leadership Edge after it launched at Duke University. In this episode, Laura leads a meaningful discussion between John and Bob as they talk about their 30-year friendship.

Acclaimed leadership expert John Kotter says that a vision clarifies the direction in which we should move. Proverbs says that without vision people wander off. Join Laura and John as they discuss the practical dynamics of Leadership, Change and Vision. Resource: Leadership, Change, and Vision

Whether one of many years or few, a wasted life is a tragedy. Join Laura and John as they discuss how to live your life according to its intended purpose.

Washing socks, handing out doughnuts and coffee and the glory of God. How do these three things fit together? Listen in as Laura and John talk about how daily menial tasks provide great opportunities to glorify God. Resource: Managing for the Glory of God

Retirement can be a transition to a great season of life or a movement into disappointment and futility. In this episode, Laura and John talk about John's upcoming retirement and what it means to him. Listeners will gain practical, Biblical insights no matter how near or far they are from retirement. Resource: The Role is not the Reward Resource: To Declare that the Lord is Upright

How does a Daily Quiet Time become Meaningful Fellowship with Christ with the focus being on God's part and not on our own? Join Laura and John as they share practical insights learned over 52 years. Resource: Prayers of Those Who've Gone Before

In large responsibilities and small, Christians understand that God has a part and we have a part. Listen in as Laura and John discuss "God's Part and Ours" from a Biblical and practical perspective. You'll find in this episode helpful insight that is relevant to all of your spheres of influence. Article: God's Part and Ours

Volodymyr Zelensky has become an internationally acclaimed example of effective leadership. In this episode, Laura and John discuss Zelensky as a leader and then extend their discussion to the area of God-honoring leadership. As you listen, you'll learn of Two Tests for God-honoring Leadership and what these look like in everyday life. Article: Two Tests for God-honoring Leadership

Few of this generation know of Mahalia Jackson and her influence in Martin Luther King's I Have a Dream Speech. Listen in as Laura and John discuss this story as an example of The Precious Gift of God-honoring Influence. Article: The Precious Gift of Influence Article: Mahalia Jackson - Tell Them About the Dream

What does it look like when one's faith shapes their influence in all their relationships? Listen in as Laura and John discuss this question and how to become the same person, leading the same way, in all of life.  Article: The Same Person, Living the Same Way, In All of Life

Join Leadership Edge President Todd Melby for a conversation about discipleship in the Church and how one-on-one mentoring relationships might be the key for a change in culture. Jonathan Welch and Tim Safley, two LEI staffers, join the discussion to talk about the impact mentoring has made in their own lives and the priority they give to relational discipleship today.

This week, join Leadership Edge President, Todd Melby as he hosts one of his mentors, Tim Oakley. Listen as they discuss living a lifestyle of leadership, Tim's mentoring journey, and the impact that mentoring can have in the Church. Radical Mentoring Thrivers Leadership Edge Mentor Training - Begins January 18, 2023

This episode is a follow-up to The Reality That Breaks Anxiety episode.  Laura and John discuss two important things for us to do related to anxiety due to God's presence with us.

Anxiety seems to be rampant in the US and other countries.  In this episode, Laura and John discuss a scripture passage on anxiety that we often don't not how to understand and the reality behind it that can break anxiety's grip. Show Notes: The Lord is at Hand

Hundreds of people across the US and in other countries have been mentees in a Leadership Edge Mentoring relationship.  Laura and John discuss a core indicator of whether a Christian mentoring relationship will have value-adding impact or not.  Listen in to this practical and actionable discussion. Article: The Blessing of a Ready Heart

Laura and John discuss how God uses faithfully bearing life responsibilities in developing God-honoring men.  Laura's husband Adam is a special guest in the discussion. Article: Men with Broad Shoulders  

Four words summarize God's commands to His people in the Old Testament.  These four words are Remember, Worship, Trust and Obey.  Listen in as Laura and John discuss these four words and the practical guidance they give us for living out our faith, in all of life, every day. Article: Remember and Worship, Then Trust and Obey

In helping others to grow in their faith and influence, we realize that they need to learn about God, His Gospel and His Word.  We also realize that we need to learn about them – who they are, what they think, how they live and what they believe.  Too often we forget that the younger Christian also needs to know about us – especially about how we choose to believe in God and live for Him in all of life.  In this episode, Laura and John look at why and how we need to share our "wrestlings" with believing and obeying as we help others grow in faith and faithfulness. Article: They Need to Know About Me

John refers to the middle years (30-60) as the "go-go" years.  What does believing in Jesus and living out our faith in Jesus look like in those years? Join Laura and John in their insightful discussion of this important, and often times, perplexing aspect of living our whole life for Him.

Join special guest host Todd Melby, President of Leadership Edge, Inc., as he talks with three Leadership Edge Alumni about the early days of the organization, their faith, and how the impact of being mentored has shaped them into leaders they are today.

Elisabeth Elliot thought, wrote, taught and lived gospel simplicity.  As part of their ongoing series of Persons, Books and Passages that Have Changed My Life, Laura and John discuss the life, message, legacy and impact of Elisabeth Elliot.  Included in the show notes for this episode, listeners will receive a brief article that John wrote on growing older that draws from Elisabeth's life and writings. To Declare that the Lord is Upright

Listen as Todd Melby visits with Sydney David Walusimbi from Watoto Christian Hall in Kampala, Uganda and the impact of a lifestyle of mentoring. https://www.watotochurch.com/ https://www.watoto.christianhalls.com/ https://onehope.net/

Personal and organizational accountability protects the future of both the leader and the organization. Laura and John discuss this timely reality using both corporate and personal examples.

Today's parents have many challenges and little encouragement. They also struggle to access the "lessons learned" from parents whose kids are grown and gone. In this episode, Laura and John share meaningful encouragement and practical perspective from their daughter-father relationship. Listen, learn and be encouraged.

Christian mentoring should be a developmental relationship. But what is it that helps ensure the growth of the mentee?In this episode, Laura and John discuss practical tools to assess and promote the mentees developmental growth; both as a Christian and as a leader.

Join Laura and John in the third of a four episode series on Christian Mentoring. Today they discuss the shape of Christian mentoring and give practical steps in beginning a mentoring relationship, planning the meeting and how to effectively lead the meeting.

Join Laura and John as they describe the profile of a Christian mentor that aligns with the developmental needs of the mentee. You will also learn about Ron Austell who was John Hawkins first Christian mentor.

A recent participant in Leadership Edge Mentor Training commented, "I was encouraged that Biblical mentoring can be simple and yet impactful." With this episode, Laura and John begin a four-part series on Leadership Edge's Mentor Training. In this episode, they discuss "What Is Christian Mentoring?", "How Is It That It Is Biblical?" and "How Does Christian Mentoring Fit with A Vision for All of Life?" Listen in to learn about the simplicity and impact of Christian Mentoring.

Over time leaders lose perspective and balance. It is not a question of if but of when. In this second of two episodes, Laura and John share practices that help us to regain and sustain perspective and balance. https://lead-edge.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Perspective-and-Balance-Slides-for-Podcast.pdf