Leadership can be a lonely and overwhelming assignment. Leaders aren’t born. Instead, they are made and developed over time. So, we need other people to encourage us and help us grow. If you’re feeling discouraged, looking to take the next step to grow in leadership, or maybe you’re feeling alone as a leader; we’ve got you covered! This list of 27 faith-based leadership podcasts will help equip you, motivate you, and encourage you:
1. Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
In this podcast, we hear a conversation between Carey and special guests. In each episode, he encourages us to lead like never before.
2. Influence Podcast
The Influence Magazine Podcast is made for church leaders. It is an opportunity to hear from many of the leaders and voices shaping today’s church.
3. Leadership Lean in with Chad Veach
Chad Veach is an encouraging voice of wisdom for leaders from all over. He provides simple and applicable principles that you can apply to almost every leadership context.
4. Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast
Craig Groeschel has decades of leadership experience, and he still finds a way to communicate so simply and clearly. If you are a new leader, this is a great podcast for you. If you are a more seasoned leader, then this is also a great listen for you!
5. Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast
Vanderbloemen works with churches and other organizations to assist them with consultation, succession plans, and staffing. With such broad experience, this is a must-listen for executive church leaders.
6. The Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast
Leaders must be learners. Not many exemplify that as well as Andy Stanley. Each episode is full of wisdom and practical application for today’s leaders. This is also a great podcast to check out when you’re limited on time.
7. Battle Ready with Erwin McManus
Erwin McManus is far more than a status quo leader. He’s creative and innovative and brings a wealth of experience. In his podcast, Battle Ready, he is joined by his son Aaron as they discuss various leadership topics for today.
8. The Unstuck Church Podcast with Tony Morgan
Have you ever wondered if the problems your church is facing are common? Are there times when you wish someone would give you a simple answer to what seems like a complex problem? This is for you!
9. The John Maxwell Leadership Podcast
John Maxwell is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, a speaker, and a leadership coach. If you ever wanted leadership coaching, but don’t know where to begin, this is it! Each episode is full of wisdom and practical leadership principles that can apply to leaders of all types.
10. Watermark Church Leadership
Podcast Watermark is made by church leaders for church leaders. In it, you will find answers to challenges, pains, and roadblocks. Each episode will encourage you and inspire you.
11. Brian Houston Leadership Podcast
Brian Houston is the Lead Pastor of the global church, Hillsong Church. With so much life and leadership experience, Brian shares lessons he has learned along the way.
12. 5 Leadership Questions Podcast
If you’re looking for something to apply to your leadership today, this is it. The hosts ask different guests 5 leadership questions in each episode. You’ll find this helpful in any and every context of your leadership.
13. The Christian Women Leadership Podcast
Often, women don’t embrace their God-given leadership gifts, but not any longer! Host Esther Littlefield and her co-host Holly Cain discuss the challenges of leading as a Christian woman. As a bonus, you’ll also get to hear them interview several influential women as guests.
14. Typology with Ian Cron
Ennea what? If you ever heard about the enneagram, but don’t quite understand it, Ian Morgan Cron is your guy! In Typology, he discusses the 9 enneagram types, the challenges, and strengths of each type, and how the types relate to each other. If you want to better understand yourself and those you lead, this is your chance!
15. Therapy & Theology
Author Lysa Terkeurst sits with her counselor Jim Cress and her theologian friend Joel Muddemale to discuss many hard or painful subjects that we face as believers. The goal is to combine therapy and theology to help you overcome difficult relationship challenges. While it’s not leadership-specific, it’s a must-listen for anyone leading people.
16. Gravity Leadership Project
Created by several leaders tired of leadership that wasn’t transformational, this podcast helps build leaders who grew to lead like Jesus.
17. The ChurchLeaders Podcast
Host Ed Stetzer created this just for church leaders. Leaders in today’s church have many unique challenges to overcome. Stetzer and his guests discuss many of those struggles and how we can navigate them well.
18. The Emotionally Healthy Leader Podcast
Good leadership is not about climbing a ladder, but more about deep transformation. The best leaders are those who have committed themselves to being disciples of Jesus. Pete Scazzero discusses the pitfalls, challenges, successes, and strengths of healthy leadership.
19. Church Leadership Podcast
This is an interview-style podcast with guests who are familiar with church leadership. The hope is for you to be equipped and encouraged to lead your local church.
20. Stetzer Leadership Podcast
Ed Stetzer helps leaders navigate some of the real-time challenges of leading in today’s times. He’s discussed things like navigating the coronavirus and how to lead in today’s socially tense climate.
21. Coaching Christian Leaders
As a podcast for Christian leaders of all types, this is about building healthy systems, teams, and processes in your leadership context. The idea is to help boost success and reduce stress.
22. Biblical Business Leaders Podcast
Business is not to be separated from the sacred and spiritual. In this podcast, the hosts discuss how to bring God into business and how your faith can impact your business leadership.
23. Leadership Conversations with Nicky Gumbel
Nicky Gumbel interviews leaders, thinkers, and other experts. With a wide variety of subjects, it is sure to encourage you and inspire your leadership.
24. Strengthening the Soul of Your Leadership with Ruth Haley Barton
The strength of a leader is found in the depth of their relationship with God. Each 30-minute episode will help focus on just that. To become a stronger leader, you must first focus on your life-giving connection to God.
25. The Joshua Gagnon Leadership Podcast
Pastor Joshua Gagnon is the Pastor of Next Level Church. His experience and perspective is a breath of fresh air for many Christian leaders of today.
26. Catalyst Podcast
One of the great distinguishing features of this podcast is its worldwide reach. Guests are brought in from all over the world and in all different life stages. No time spent on this podcast will be wasted time. This is a must-have.
27. Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs
Anxiety is on the rise in our world today. Therefore, leaders need to understand how to recognize it and have the tools to de-escalate it.
Hopefully, you’ll find at least one of these podcasts encouraging and strengthening for your leadership and faith life. John Maxwell said, “Leadership development is a lifetime journey, not a quick trip.” So, whether you are a brand new leader or you have decades of leadership behind you, come along for the journey. Let’s learn, grow, and find community together to never stop developing. The world needs more great Christian leaders!
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions Christian leaders might ask:
1. How can leaders integrate podcast insights into team development practices?
Listening to leadership podcasts can be a powerful tool for sparking discussions, setting team goals, and introducing new strategies for growth in faith-based organizations.
2. What are some best practices for staying consistent with podcast learning as a busy leader?
Consider scheduling regular listening times, such as during commutes or exercise, and taking brief notes to track key insights.
3. How can listeners assess which podcast will best address their specific leadership challenges?
Reviewing episode descriptions and guest backgrounds can help listeners find episodes aligned with their unique leadership needs.
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