Slingshot Group Podcast

How do you tune your ear to hear the Holy Spirit? In this riveting episode, you’ll hear from Robby Gallaty—pastor of Long Hollow Church in Tennessee who was raised Catholic, was trained to be a UFC fighter, and battled a $200/day addiction to heroin and cocaine. Discover his remarkable story and how sitting in silence led to God bringing revival to Long Hollow in the form of 1,000 baptisms in 15 weeks.

In this captivating episode, Dr. Kevin Brown shares his firsthand experience of leading a remarkable and unexpected revival on Asbury University's campus. With awe-inspiring authenticity, he narrates the power of God's movement among the younger generation and the impact it had on transforming lives. Driven by a deep hunger for something genuine, Gen Z responded passionately to this uncoordinated humility. Join in as Dr. Kevin Brown shares profound insights on leading and investing in the church of the future, offering hope for a brighter future where authenticity and imagination pave the way.

In this episode, Warren Bird and Léone Crump discuss the importance of building resilient teams and leading through challenges. They share insights from their experiences in sports and ministry, emphasizing the power of working together as a unit. They explore the need for teams to adapt in an ever-changing landscape, the detrimental effects of dysfunctional teams, and the key factors that contribute to team floundering. With a focus on resilience and embracing disruption, they provide practical steps for teams to flourish and make a lasting impact.

In this captivating episode, renowned leadership expert Mike Foster takes us on a profound journey of self-discovery and transformation. With a focus on authentic leadership, Foster delves into the power of primal questions and their role in achieving success. Drawing from his extensive experience and research, he reveals how embracing primal questions can unlock hidden potential, challenge conventional thinking, and pave the way for genuine leadership breakthroughs. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with purpose, connect deeply with others, and make a lasting difference in their personal and professional spheres.

What happens when church hurt and disappointment drive someone to the brink of quitting? Join this conversation with author Natalie Runion as she shares her personal journey from wanting to quit ministry to starting the Raised to Stay movement - a movement about persevering in faith and ministry when it feels like there are a million reasons to walk away. Host Brian Taylor and Natalie explore the reasons behind the increasing prevalence of church leaders facing these issues and the role of social media in amplifying them. Discover how reconciliation and unity are the keys to healing within the church. 

As a servant leader, you give your best to serve to others. But how can you make the most of your limited time? Join the conversation with NYT bestselling author and viral TED speaker Rory Vaden to explore strategies that will set you up to make a bigger impact. Discover how to reframe success, tap into your purpose, and multiply your time using a simple tactic called the significance calculation.

It’s hard work pretending like you’ve got your life together. But that’s how so many church leaders are living… until they burn out or hit rock bottom. In this gem of a conversation  with Irene Rollins, pastor, consultant, wife, mother, and author of “Reframe Your Shame,” we talk about addiction, grief, self-care, leading your family, and more.   Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast/

Worship ministry is integral to the life of a church. So why is it that so many worship ministries are riddled with tension? In this episode, you’ll hear Slingshot Associate, worship leader, and Worship Probs founder Brian Tabor share some answers… and great solutions. With humility, humor, and decades of experience in ministry, Brian offers practical ways to invest in healthy relationships, tune in to the state of your culture, and help your team release the pressure valve.   Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast/

Are you running your church by yourself, or are you empowering others and developing them as leaders? In this moving episode, host Tim Foot is joined by author and leadership development expert Mac Lake and his son, Brandon Lake—a Dove and Grammy award-winning worship artist—for a conversation full of heart, laughter, tears, and vulnerability. Listen now for challenging and inspiring insights on discipleship, collaboration, and developing younger leaders.    Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast/

Are you allowing Jesus to love you? Your answer impacts how you see yourself… and others. Tune in for a conversation with Dr. Derwin Gray, author, former NFL player, and founder of Transformational Church in North Carolina. In this episode, we dive deep into questions of leadership identity, team health, and healing the racial divide in our local churches.   Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast/