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What if your team copied your habits for a year—would you like the result? We dive into 1 Corinthians to tackle the leadership traps that still derail organizations today: personality-driven factions, fuzzy decision rights, performative authority, and freedom misused as license. Paul’s letters offer a sharper way forward—authority redefined as stewardship, character strong enough to imitate, and love as the engine of trust.

We start with Corinth’s chaos—competing loyalties and ego—and pull out the modern parallels you’ll recognize in boardrooms and staff meetings. Then we map Paul’s solution: push decisions to the lowest competent level, set lanes so people know what is theirs to own, and measure leadership not by volume but by fruit. You’ll hear why imitation is the quiet audit of credibility, how to build honest feedback loops that act like a coaching video for your habits, and where “freedom” becomes maturity that seeks the good of others.

From the “one body, many parts” model to the overlooked signals of excellence—clean restrooms, joyful greetings, tidy showrooms—we make the small things visible and strategic. And we anchor it all in the famous love chapter, reframing love as practical care: the ingredient that turns competence into commitment, and authority into trust. By the end, you’ll have a playbook to align roles, raise standards, and lead with a steady character people want to follow.

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Ever feel like you said it clearly and people still missed the point? We take a fresh look at Romans 10 and Romans 12 to unpack why messages don’t land, how to fix that gap, and what it means to lead with a renewed mind and a humble heart. Dean draws on decades in the pulpit and Tim brings the builder’s eye for systems as we turn ancient wisdom into modern tools you can use today at home, at work, and in your community.

We start with the essentials of communication: people hear through filters shaped by their current stress and stories. That’s why clarity beats volume. You’ll hear simple tactics to increase retention and reduce rework: short statements, visual anchors, repeat-back confirmations, and shared checklists. We translate the “how will they hear” line from Romans 10 into sending and supporting messengers well—because a message without preparation and accountability rarely reaches its destination.

Then we pivot to Romans 12 and the leader’s inner life. “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind” becomes a daily practice: focusing on mission over trends, setting boundaries for deep work, and aligning motivation with actionable steps. We explore humility as a strategic advantage, not a posture of weakness. Think like a pilot: stand at the front to guide, equip, and land the team safely. You’ll get questions to ask in every one-on-one, ideas to resource your people, and a framework to blend motivation with practical direction so momentum lasts beyond the meeting.

Lighthearted dad jokes keep the pace lively, but the takeaways are concrete: communicate so people can act, renew your mind so vision stays clear, and lead by serving so your team grows stronger. If you’re building a business, guiding a ministry, or just trying to run a calmer home, these principles travel well. Listen, share with a friend who leads, and if the conversation sparked something helpful, subscribe and leave a quick review so others can find the show.

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A new year deserves more than a crowded resolution list; it calls for a sharper why. We kick off 2026 with laughter, real stories, and a grounded plan to focus your energy where it counts. Starting a fresh journey through Romans, we explore how purpose, practice, and perspective turn good intentions into durable habits that lead to growth at home, at work, and in faith.

We dive into Romans 1:16 to uncover a leader’s north star and show how a clear why simplifies hard choices. You’ll hear candid takes on perfectionism and procrastination, plus practical ways to replace stalled projects with steady progress. From swimming splits to guitar drills, we highlight how small, focused reps beat lofty promises every time. We also tackle filters—the mental lens that frames problems as dead-ends or as puzzles worth solving—and explain why acknowledging the negative without letting it steer the ship changes outcomes.

The conversation deepens with Romans 2, Romans 7, and Romans 8. We discuss integrity and consistency, the inner tug-of-war between intention and action, and the freedom that comes from identity and adoption in Christ. Along the way, we connect biblical wisdom to leadership skill: better hiring, cleaner reviews, steadier responses under pressure, and a culture that grows stronger through trust and hope. It’s a practical, human guide to starting the year with clarity and finishing it with momentum.

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Ready for a New Year reset that sticks? We blend joyful banter and unapologetically corny dad jokes with a clear, practical framework for purpose-driven leadership. Between coughs and groans, we dig into what it really means to lead from the front—drawing on the Greek sense of a leader as the one who stands in front and pilots the group—and why that posture matters more than any resolution made at midnight.

We unpack why so many resolutions fade by February: goals without purpose become pressure, and big ambition without systems becomes noise. Our playbook is simple and strong. Anchor every goal to mission. Choose one to three big rocks per quarter. Backdate milestones from a real finish line, then translate each milestone into weekly behaviors. Build accountability that fits your team—weekly for some, monthly for others—but make expectations, timelines, and measures unmistakably clear. Consistency beats intensity, so trade the January sprint for steady momentum you can sustain.

We also talk about honest year-end reviews—own what you controlled, name what you didn’t, and refine your plan. Perfectionism is procrastination in a suit; progress requires starting before it feels perfect. And yes, you’ll get an avalanche of dad jokes ready for your New Year’s party. We close with a preview of our next series in Romans, continuing our journey through the Bible to extract practical leadership principles for modern life and work.

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A little Christmas cheer, a few groan-worthy dad jokes, and a surprisingly practical deep dive into Acts—this one brings warmth and wisdom in equal measure. We start with a laugh and then move straight into Acts 6 to ask a hard question every leader faces: how do you protect your core mission without doing everything yourself?

We unpack how the apostles solved a real growth crisis by empowering seven trusted leaders instead of centralizing control. That choice becomes a modern playbook: delegate to develop people, not just to dump tasks; give meaningful responsibility; show everyone how their role fits the mission. From there, we trace Stephen’s courage and Philip’s initiative, drawing a direct line to teams that advocate boldly for the work they believe in. If your team only executes, they don’t own the vision yet—and that’s a leadership problem you can fix.

The conversation shifts to Saul’s conversion and Paul’s far-reaching journeys, where partnership and accountability keep the mission moving under pressure. Alongside the inspiration, we get honest about burnout, boundaries, and the “invisible war” inside every leader: procrastination, excuses, self-doubt, distractions, and the comfort zone. You’ll hear practical frameworks you can use today—time blocking, batching communication, and delegating outcomes with real authority—so you can scale without losing focus or your life outside of work.

If you lead a team, guide a community, or simply want to work with more clarity and less stress, this episode gives you a field-tested blueprint from the early church to now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a nudge, and leave a review to help others find the show. What’s the invisible battle you’re facing this week? Tell us—we’re listening.