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/

Everyone experiences anxiety. It’s part of the human experience. But as a leader, how can you deal with it in a healthy way to better show up for your team? Tune in to a conversation with Steve Cuss—a pastor, former trauma and hospice chaplain, and author of “Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs.” In this episode, you’ll learn how anxiety impacts team dynamics, ways to manage it, what to do when your organization is toxic, and how to grow in self-awareness so you can lead well.   Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast/

With so many demands on your time and attention, it can be hard to know whether you’re focusing on the things that will truly make an impact. In this episode, Slingshot VP of Senior Leadership Matt Wright puts podcast host Tim Foot in the hot seat to find out what every church leader needs to be focusing on in 2023. Listen now to hear Tim’s top 5 tips for getting proactive and intentional about culture, church strategy, and leadership.   Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast

Who doesn’t want to build a remarkable team? But in the quest to grow, so many leaders don’t see the people—particularly women—right in front of them who can help their ministry move forward. Listen now for a practical conversation with Kadi Cole on helping female church leaders thrive on teams, why it matters, and the next steps you can take to get started. Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast

How do you balance the day-to-day demands of church leadership while also cultivating a healthy culture that sustains your leaders and keeps them engaged in ministry? Tune in to a practical conversation with Brad Lomenick on hustle culture, the rise of quiet quitting, and how to inspire a new generation of leaders. Get more on this episode by visiting podpage.com/slingshotgrouppodcast