• Short Clip: The Warning Signs Your Body Is Holding You Back from Ministry | Liv Hill
    Mar 26 2026

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/JRoVRZoRclI?si=rN7uApvwDvq4jNyU

    You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

    Description:
    Featuring Liv Hill, this conversation reframes wellness for pastors and leaders as more than diet and workouts—it’s about whole-body stewardship. Liv highlights sleep disruption, stress, digestion issues, and loss of hunger cues as early warning signs of unsustainable rhythms. She challenges the “it’s selfish” mindset, suggesting overwhelm—not lack of care—is often the real barrier. Emphasizing longevity and quality of life, she warns that ignoring these signals can cost leaders their health, family engagement, and even ministry effectiveness, urging small, practical steps toward sustainable, life-giving habits.


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    11 mins
  • Short Clip: You’ll Never Survive Leadership If You Take Rejection Personally | Scott Sistrunk
    Mar 23 2026

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/rxzh4veu8xQ?si=X5d1H9kjbUKxSFDx

    You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

    Description:
    Scott Sistrunk explains that healthy leaders survive rejection by anchoring themselves in clear, biblical principles rather than ego. Rejection tied to personal pride or unmet expectations can become toxic, but rejection for standing on conviction brings peace—even when it hurts. He emphasizes knowing what you truly believe, distinguishing eternal doctrine from tradition, and refusing to compromise core convictions. Leaders who endure well examine their motives: Are they wounded out of love for souls or from a bruised ego? Principle-centered leadership, not pride, sustains long-term ministry.


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    9 mins
  • Short Clip: Missionary Couple Married 31 Years Shares Their #1 Marriage Habit
    Mar 19 2026

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/qYRTDeyJJS0?si=VXWCqhTo_F60RM6i

    Description:
    Charles and Stacey Robinette share how intentional closeness—physical, emotional, and relational—helped move their marriage from simply surviving to leading with purpose. They emphasize staying connected through quality time, honesty, shared rhythms like reading together, and daily communication. By honoring each other’s love languages, respecting differences, laughing often, and being fair with one another, they show how small, consistent habits can strengthen a marriage and keep it healthy, joyful, and led with intention.


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    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

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    #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals


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    9 mins
  • The Leadership Blind Spot No One Talks About | UPCI Youth President DJ Hill
    Mar 16 2026

    You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!


    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment



    Many pastors and church leaders do not burn out because they lack passion or commitment. They burn out because their rhythm of life becomes unsustainable. In this episode, Ryan sits down with DJ Hill to talk about one of the most overlooked leadership blind spots in ministry: rhythm. Together, they explore how broken rhythms erode emotional awareness, increase reactivity, and strain both leadership and family life. DJ shares honest insights from leading in a demanding season of ministry while raising three young children, and offers practical wisdom on building a rhythm that can bend without breaking. This conversation is for leaders who want to stay emotionally present, spiritually grounded, and effective for the long haul.



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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Short Clip: How to Rally Your Church Around a Vision Without Forcing It | Dr. David Bernard
    Mar 12 2026

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/leJ_lhYyRaY?si=KF4tCrSrclVlwVD8

    Description:
    Dr. David Bernard explains that effective leadership goes beyond casting vision to motivating people to act, especially when change is required. He emphasizes unity through shared vision, clear mission focus, and consistent over-communication. Bernard highlights the importance of listening, building consensus, celebrating real results, and fostering a healthy culture where disagreement is handled constructively. He also reframes critics as potential contributors who can expose blind spots, strengthen vision, and ultimately help leaders guide people forward together.


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    #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals

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    10 mins
  • IBC Library Talk: Building Leadership That Lasts | Ryan Franklin and Justin Reinking (special episode)
    Mar 12 2026

    This is a special episode of the Christian Leader Made Simple Podcast recorded on site at Indiana Bible College as part of IBC Library Talk.

    In this conversation, Ryan Franklin sits down with Justin Reinking to talk about what it really takes to build leadership that lasts. Ryan shares openly about his early calling to ministry, the pressure of stepping into major leadership responsibility at a young age, and the burnout that forced him to rethink how leadership actually works.

    Together they explore the difference between gifting and fruit, why relational health matters in ministry, and how the principles from Ryan’s book, The Christian Leader Blueprint, help leaders develop a sustainable rhythm of life, deeper self-awareness, and stronger relationships.

    If you are preparing for ministry or currently leading in the church, this conversation will challenge you to focus on the kind of growth that produces lasting fruit.

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    You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free!

    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment


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    46 mins
  • Short Clip: Why Good Pastors Explain Away Bad Behavior | Josh Melancon
    Mar 9 2026

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/qDb02V0hN9o?si=odVq29iP-N6skAWF

    Description:
    In this conversation with Josh Melancon, Josh shares practical wisdom on confronting pride, fear, and unhealthy leadership patterns. He emphasizes honest self-awareness, genuine repentance without excuses, and inviting trusted voices into the process. He also offers guidance for responding wisely and Christ-like when serving under egotistical or domineering leaders, highlighting prayer, respect, emotional healing, and humility as essential steps toward real change and healthier leadership.


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    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

    Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

    YouTube and Audio Podcast:
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    #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals

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    9 mins
  • Short Clip: Why Young Pastors Talk Too Much (And What It Costs Them) | Charles Robinette
    Mar 5 2026

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/4HjZ0tSOeHQ?si=DxvC9D26_zT8yAXc

    Description:
    Brother Robinette offers guidance to young adults sensing a call from God, emphasizing humility, patience, and teachability. He explains that feeling called doesn’t mean knowing everything, and that growth happens through intentional relationships with trusted voices. Rather than speaking too quickly, he encourages learning from spiritual giants and allowing others to shape and challenge you. He warns that arrogance carries a high cost, while humility, alignment with purpose, and the right people at your table are essential for longevity and effectiveness in kingdom work.


    Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:
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    Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):
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    Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
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    Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:
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    #leadership, #thoughtleadership, #ministry, #pastor, #pastors, #churches, #leadershiptraining, #churchleader, #churchleaders, #influence, #leadershipdevelopment, #coaching, #executivecoach, #leadershipcoaching, #productivitycoach, #productivity, #growthmindset, #theproductiveleader, #ChristianLeader, #ChristianLeadership, #LeadershipPodcast, #FaithAndBusiness, #PodcastInterview, #ChristianEntrepreneurship, #KingdomImpact, #PodcastInspiration, #LeadershipJourney, #PurposeDriven, #ChristianPodcast, #LeadershipEssentials, #LeadershipFundamentals

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    9 mins