Season 4

Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership

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Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership Podcast

It was 10 years ago that Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership was published by InterVarsity Press. Last year we launched this podcast by the same name, and this year to celebrate the 10th anniversary, InterVarsity released an expanded edition with a group experience and an assessment tool (check it out). Ruth and Steve will focus this podcast season on seeking God in the crucible of ministry.

Season 4: Episode 1 | When Leaders Lose Their Souls

April 4, 2018

It was 10 years ago that Strengthening the Soul of your Leadership was published by InterVarsity Press. Last year we launched this podcast by the same name, and this year…

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Season 4: Episode 2 | The Place of Our Own Conversion

April 11, 2018

Ruth and Steve jump right into the story of Moses and we learn why he is such a great guide for those who are in leadership. Ruth and Steve explore…

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Season 4: Episode 3 | The Practice of Paying Attention

April 18, 2018

Don’t wait till you’re headed into a collision to recognize the need to pay attention. Ruth shares a funny, but sobering example. In this episode Ruth and Steve discuss practices…

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Season 4: Episode 4 | The Conundrum of Calling

April 25, 2018

This episode begins a bit differently. Instead of starting with the biblical story (Moses) Steve dives in and turns the table on Ruth, asking her about her own calling and…

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Season 4: Episode 5 | Guiding Others on a Spiritual Journey

May 2, 2018

In this episode Ruth and Steve start looking at the implications of the leadership journey, and how to guide others on their spiritual journey. Ruth makes a distinction between first…

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Season 4: Episode 6 | Spiritual Rhythms in the Life of a Leader

May 9, 2018

The story of Moses and Jethro brings us right into the topic of sane rhythms in the life of the leader. What are the signs we are dangerously tired? What…

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Season 4: Episode 7 | Leadership as Intercession

May 16, 2018

Leadership opens leaders up to a whole world of pain. Moses is such a great leader because he always brings the difficulties people brought to God. You don’t hear much…

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Season 4: Episode 8 | From Isolation to Discernment in Community

May 23, 2018

Episode 8 highlights God’s faithfulness in meeting us in the loneliness of our leadership and how that leads to discerning together. We do an overview of corporate leadership discernment (All…

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Season 4: Episode 9 | Finding God in the Crucible of Ministry

May 30, 2018

This episode begins with a discussion of the kind of lonineless that is probably the hardest for a spiritual leader – when we feel God is against us. Moses’ story…

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