
H3 Leadership with Brad Lomenick
Curating the best of what leaders need to know.
The best leaders stay in-the-know. In H3 Leadership, author, conference producer and strategic connector, Brad Lomenick, brings you the best tips and trends in leadership. Learn the latest on who you should follow, books you should read, articles that will help you grow, voices that will inspire you, organizations you should link with and events you should attend to—all to help you become a better leader.
Brad Lomenick is the longtime leader of Catalyst Conference and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership.
Latest episodes

May 21, 2025 • 51min
260 | USA Today Best-selling Author and Performance Coach Jordan Montgomery on Growing Your Influence
Jordan Montgomery is a USA Today Best-selling author of The Art of Encouragement, popular corporate speaker, in demand Performance and Executive Coach, host of the Montgomery Companies Podcast, and thought leader. We discuss how to get in rooms you're not invited into, connecting well, the power of listening, leadership lessons, curating and convening, and much more. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: DIME - DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to schedule a time to connect with a free demo and learn more. And HELP ONE NOW – empowers families in developing countries through partnership with high-capacity leaders with proven solutions to end extreme poverty. Visit https://helponenow.org/thecircle. Get involved by joining The Circle, a growing network of people committed to ending extreme poverty through family empowerment. Your monthly recurring gift will send students to school, empower families to launch businesses and support the growth and impact of Help One Now. The Circle creates a sustainable pathway to break the cycle of poverty for generations to come! To learn more visit http://helponenow.org/thecircle.

May 13, 2025 • 44min
259 | Levi Lusko, Best-selling Author and Pastor of Fresh Life Church + 7 New Books and Podcasts
Levi Lusko is founding senior pastor of Fresh LIfe Church in Montana and locations in mutliple states across the West. He's a best-selling author of several books, including his most recent Blessed Are the Spiraling, and co-host of the Hey It's the Luskos Podcast with his wife Jennie, and a popular speaker and bible teacher. We discuss painful seasons, mid life crisis, the power of spiraling up, travel, life hacks, and more. Plus, check out the Top Weekly Leadership Links. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CONVOY OF HOPE - visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And DIME – DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to schedule a time to connect with a free demo and learn more.

May 7, 2025 • 51min
258 | Frank Blake, Former CEO of Home Depot and Delta Air Lines Chairman of the Board + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Frank Blake, former CEO of Home Depot and Chairman of Delta Air Lines, shares insights from his impressive career. He discusses how technology can enhance church engagement and the evolution of leadership amid constant change. Frank emphasizes the importance of curiosity and recognition within teams and highlights how adapting to a digital landscape can bolster community connections. He also touches on the impact of generosity in leadership and the lessons learned from navigating crises, urging leaders to stay proactive and connected.

May 6, 2025 • 26min
257 | 20 Young Leaders to Watch + Top Leadership Trends for 2025

Apr 23, 2025 • 46min
256 | Keeping Leaders Healthy with Josh Turner, co-founder of 10Ten Project and author of Into the Storm + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is JOSH TURNER, founder and president of 10Ten Project, helping pastors and ministry leaders stay healthy through yearly cohorts. Josh's first book, Into the Storm, is now out and available. He is a pastor, teacher, co-founder of the Young Guns community, and a friend to many high level leaders. We discuss staying healthy, how to navigate storms in life, friendship, why leaders need community, and much more. Plus check out the top weekly leadership list and links. Visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: DIME – DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more. And THE CHOSEN SEASON 5 – Season 5 is now out, just in time for Holy Week. The Chosen: Last Supper is in theatres now and is the must-see event of the Easter season. Get tickets at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. The Chosen: Last Supper brings the most pivotal week in history to life in this special 3-part theatrical release. The Chosen is the first ever multi season drama about the life of Jesus. Again, get tickets now at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. Now in theatres worldwide.

Apr 16, 2025 • 42min
255 | Future Focused Church with Dr Kara Powell of Fuller Youth Institute + 9 Key Next Gen Resources
Our guest is KARA POWELL, executive director and chief of leadership formation at Fuller Youth Institute and co-author of the new book Future Focused Church. Kara is a best-selling author, researcher, founder of TenX10, and professor of Youth and Family Ministry. We discuss trends in the Church, the future of leadership, the power of questions, generational mentoring, and more. Plus check out the list of Next Gen and Young Adult resources. Visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: CONVOY OF HOPE - Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate. And THE CHOSEN SEASON 5 – Season 5 is now out, just in time for Holy Week. The Chosen: Last Supper is in theaters now and is the must-see event of the Easter season. Get tickets at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. The Chosen: Last Supper brings the most pivotal week in history to life in this special 3-part theatrical release. The Chosen is the first ever multi season drama about the life of Jesus. Again, get tickets now at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. Now in theaters worldwide.

Apr 9, 2025 • 45min
254 | Overcoming Doubt with Todd Mullins, pastor of Christ Fellowship, one of the largest Churches in America + Top Weekly Leadership Links
Our guest is TODD MULLINS, senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach, FL, one of the largest churches in America. Todd is also the best-selling author of his recent book Don't Let Doubt Take You Out. He's also helped start and lead Church United, a powerful collective of churches in South Florida uniting for impact. We discuss faith over fear, truth over doubt, leadership lessons, having John Maxwell in your church, the power of vision, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership Links list. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: - OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now at http://opendoorsus.org. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. And GENERIS – visit http://generis.com. One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Apr 2, 2025 • 50min
253 | Nancy Duarte, Best-selling Author and Communication Coach for Top Tech Companies + Mike McDonald from The Bible Project
Our guest is Nancy Duarte, founder of Duarte, Inc, one of the most influential communication agencies in the world. She works with 84% of influential tech companies in Silicon Valley. Nancy is a best-selling author of multiple books, has an uber popular TED Talk, and clients include Apple, Microsoft, Saleforce, and Cisco. We discuss trends in storytelling, how to hold someone's attention, best communication tactics, building great presentations, and more. Plus I catch up with good friend Mike McDonald from The Bible Project. Visit http://h3leadership.com to access all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: SUBSPLASH – engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, giving and more, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo. And CONVOY OF HOPE - Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Mar 26, 2025 • 15min
252 | 5 Leadership Lessons from Mountain Climbing + Top Weekly Leadership Links
In this episode we break down the 5 Leadership Lessons from Mountain Climbing. Regardless of your climbing background, passion or experience, these will help you navigate seasons of change and growth. And make sure to share them with your team for discussion. Visit http://h3leadership.com to access the full list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: SUBSPLASH – engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, giving and more, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo. And CONVOY OF HOPE - Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Mar 19, 2025 • 43min
251 |Top 20 Leadership Podcasts to Check Out + Author of new book Throw No Rocks Charlie Watkins
Our guest is CHARLIE WATKINS, CEO of Dominion Enterprises, longtime business leader and C Suite Executive, and author of the book Throw No Rocks. Charlie has been married for over 45 years and spends much of his time involved in his church and mentoring men. And also serves on the board of ICM, a global church building and development organization. We discuss leadership, mentoring men, forgiveness, the power of putting others first, and much more. Plus check out the list of 20 Leadership Podcasts to check out. Make sure to visit http://h3leadership.com to access the list and all the show notes. Thanks again to our partners for this episode: - OPEN DOORS - Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now at http://opendoorsus.org. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. And GENEROUS COFFEE – visit http://generouscoffee.com. You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice around the world. Whether a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk, or simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use Rate Code H3 for 10% off your entire order. You’ll be drinking some of the highest quality craft roasted coffee in the world. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3 for 10% off your entire order.