DiscipLead Podcast
A podcast all about discipleship and leadership. The goal is to create conversations that encourage and empower you on your journey. Each of us has a unique, one-of-a-kind journey. However, as disciples who are leaders and leaders who are disciples, we have the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others. Jonathan seeks to have conversations that provide practical actions, insights, and mindsets that encourage and empower you in your discipleship and leadership journey.
- Update frequency
- every 29 days
- Average duration
- 44 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Episode 51: Jon Campbell on Encountering God’s Love, Unlearning Easy Faith, and the Joys and Challenges of Church Planting and Discipleship
In this episode, Jon shares his powerful story of encountering God’s love at 20 years old — a moment that sparked a deep passion for discipleship and vision through Christian education. He opens up a…
Episode 50: Josh Lafferty on Centering Our Church Gatherings On the Presence of Jesus, Keeping People in a Room Versus Experiencing Faith, and Lessons Learned in Planting and Pastoring Hope City Church
In this episode, Josh and I explore some key ideas and quotes from his book, and talk broadly about the gathering of the Church. Then we shift our focus to pastoral ministry and dig into the specific…
Episode 49: Good Morning Monday!
Links and Quotes:
Full Focus Newsletter: https://fullfocus.co/newsletter/
“What if I could slow down, detach from scarcity and self-reliance, and take a reasonable number of actions at a reasonable pa…
Episode 48: Mike Hart on Discovering Your Purpose, Rising Through Challenges, and Embracing the Mind-Body-Spirit Connection
In this episode, Mike and I explore what it means to find your purpose, how to embrace life’s valleys as meaningful chapters in your story, and the vital link between our physical health and spiritua…
Episode 47: Dylan Maynor and Tyler Weeks on Building Trust Not Turf Wars, Creating Authentic Community, and How “The Simple Youth Pastor” Wants to Partner With You
In this episode, we talk about building trust on your team, creating authentic community, and discipling the current generation of students. We also talk about their new community and resource hub th…
Episode 46: Jeremy Sanders on Building Trust, Promoting Innovation, and a Paradigm to Clarify Your Priorities
In this episode, Jeremy and I discuss how to build trust, the connection between communication and innovation on your team, and balancing your priorities.
Quotes for Notes:
“…having that trust and int…
Episode 45: Anthony Craver on Fear Being a Lordship Problem, A Question to Ask in Any Situation, and Where You Actually Find Success in Ministry
In this episode, Anthony and I discuss a variety of topics, including spiritual disciplines, mentorship, achieving success in ministry, the art of delegation, and how to maintain focus amidst distrac…
Episode 44: Kevin Sneed on Looking Back to Look Ahead, Taking Steps Into Certainty, and Redefining Value Through Identity
In this episode, Kevin and I discuss different seasons of his life and ministry, as he offers valuable insights on everything from faith and time management to discernment, raising up leaders, and fi…
Episode 43: Mike Ainsworth on the Power of a Father’s Prayer, On Fueling the Fire For Ministry, and Choosing Discipleship Over Discipline
In this episode, Mike and I discuss his personal testimony and call to vocational ministry. We talk about ministry as a challenging but rewarding call and how that plays out in the life of a pastor o…
Episode 42: Gray Williams on the Simple Definition of Discipline, Finding Leadership Stability Through Inner Drive and Caring for Others, and Seeing All of Life as Training
In this episode, Gray and I discuss the many different places and seasons of his life journey including his family farm, deployment in the Middle East, serving as a NC State Trooper, and pastoring in…
Episode 41: Chris Maxwell on Things He Wants to Hand Down to You, Dealing with Disappointment with God, and Finding Where We Need Most to Be
In this episode, Chris and I start by talking about his latest book, “Things We’ve Handed Down”. We cover a wide variety of topics including why he wrote this book like it could be his last, how to a…
Episode 40: Jamie Braswell on Leadership Equals Serving, the Key to Recognizing our Strengths and Weaknesses, and Having Conviction on the Essentials of Life
In this episode, Jamie and I discuss questions about his ministry and military experience, in which he shares wisdom and insight into all things leadership and discipleship. Jamie’s words can help us…
Episode 39: Keith Gilliam on How to Measure Success, Integrity Versus Perfection, and Modeling What You Want as a Leader
In this episode, Keith and I discuss some of the God stories of his personal journey and church leadership experiences. Having overcome multiple health complications, Keith has gained a perspective o…
Episode 38: Michelle Anthony on Envisioning the Future of Family Ministry, Having a To-Be List, and Pursuing a Perfect God Together
In this episode, Michelle and I discuss family ministry, specifically looking at the importance of parents and ministry leaders passing on their faith to the next generation. We present multiple tool…
*Special Father's Day Episode* Episode 37: Jimmy Bryan on the Value of the Church, How to Debate Without Causing Division, and How Failures are a Part of Every Successful Parenting Journey
In this episode, my Dad and I discuss the call to ministry, leadership lessons, apologetics, remembering past generations, and parenthood. We share openly and hope that our conversation will be helpf…
Episode 36: Tim Lamb on the Difference Between Assignments and Purpose, Experiencing Physical Healing, and the Invitation of Sunday Table
In this episode, Tim and I discuss the miracles and stories from his call to ministry and 44 years of ministry experience. I’m also delighted to be able to share about his new book entitled, “Sunday …
Episode 35: Josh Holland on Sharing Hope in Crisis, Being Willing to be Interrupted by the Holy Spirit, and Doing Ministry on the Way
In this episode, Josh and I discuss his call to ministry, which shifted him from a major public university to a private Christian university to prepare for what God had in store. As he shares about p…
Episode 34: Steve Ely on Energy Versus Anointing, Changing the Climate of Your Life, and Not Quitting When God is Silent
In this episode, Steve and I talk about leadership lessons he has learned through different areas and seasons of ministry. We also discuss ministry resources and opportunities for pastors, and end ou…
Episode 33: Kristi Cain on Family-Centered Discipleship, Having a Mission Beyond Making Money, and the Invitation to Make Reading a Habit and Joy in Your Life
In this episode, Kristi and I discuss family-centered discipleship and ways her team at LifeSprings can help serve your family and church. We also talk about her brand new podcast that she co-hosts w…
Episode 32: David Crisp on Waking Up in the Middle of Surgery, Hearing Billy Graham Preach a Crusade in Lenoir, and Having Joy Above Your Circumstances
In this episode, David and I discuss his salvation story, call to ministry, the mentors who impacted his life at an early age, and the miracles of divine healing and provision God has displayed in hi…