Season 4
Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership
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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
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 2 | The Place of Our Own Conversion
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 3 | The Practice of Paying Attention
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 4 | The Conundrum of Calling
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 5 | Guiding Others on a Spiritual Journey
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 6 | Spiritual Rhythms in the Life of a Leader
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 7 | Leadership as Intercession
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 8 | From Isolation to Discernment in Community
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…
Listen and access show notesSeason 4: Episode 9 | Finding God in the Crucible of Ministry
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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