

AVAIL Podcast
The Art of Leadership
The AVAIL Podcast exists to connect innovators in ministry and business with the top leadership voices in our world. Get ready to be challenged, inspired, and encouraged as you prepare to reach the next level of your leadership journey. www.theartofleadership.com
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Nov 1, 2022 • 40min
Episode 117: Greg Davis on Standing Strong in the Storm
In this episode, Greg Davis discusses his book, Standing Strong in the Storm, and the insights readers will find within! Greg’s story is inspiring, and you won’t want to miss the lessons and advice he has to share!
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Timestamps:
0:00: Introduction with Greg Davis
4:00: The Heart Behind Standing Strong in the Storm
8:00: Reconciling Expectation and Reality
13:30: Principles for Leaders in the Book
19:00: The Story of Job
24:00: Encouragement for the Hopeless
29:00: The Other Side
31:30: Greg’s Hope for the Book
33:00: Connect with Greg Davis + Get the Book
36:30: Final Thoughts

Oct 26, 2022 • 39min
Episode 116: Bishop Henry Fernandez on Why It's Imperative to Embrace Change
In this episode, Bishop Henry Fernandez shares insights about leading in a changing world. It's impossible to lead effectively if we're resistant to change; we'll discuss practical tips for how to open yourself up to the new things on the horizon!
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Timestamps:
0:00: Introduction with Bishop Henry Fernandez
5:00: Change and the Pastorate
10:00: The Importance of Embracing Change
15:30: Ways Pastors Get Stuck
27:00: Relevant, Effective Change
31:00: One Condition That Ensures Outcome
34:30: Connect with Bishop Fernandez
36:00: Final Thoughts

Oct 18, 2022 • 38min
Episode 115: Aaron Jayne on The Secret of John's Leadership
Today, we talk with Pastor Aaron Jayne about the secret of John's ministry. While so many Christian leaders build a foundation on how much they love Jesus, rather than Jesus' finished work on the cross! This truth frees us from so much pressure to earn righteousness, and it's the basis of our leadership!
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Timestamps:
0:00: Introduction with Aaron Jayne
5:00: John's Secret to Leadership
12:00: The Desire for a Scorecard
15:00: The Half of the Cross We Don't Understand
19:30: Aaron Jayne's Story
25:30: The Importance of This Message
29:30: Right Things, Wrong Motivation
32:00: For Those Who Feel Burnt Out
35:00: Connect with Aaron Jayne
36:30: Closing Thoughts

Oct 11, 2022 • 41min
Episode 114: Paul Louis Cole on the Importance of Discipling Men
In this episode, Paul Louis Cole unpacks the importance of discipling men in these times. He'll delve into the benefits of this discipleship, what's at stake if we don't, and much more!
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Timestamps:
0:00: Introduction with Paul Louis Cole
6:30: Immaturity in Men
16:00: The Benefits of Discipling Men
32:00: What Happens if We Don't
36:00: Connect with Paul Louis Cole
38:00: Resources and Final Thoughts

Oct 4, 2022 • 42min
Episode 113: Irene Rollins on Reframing Your Shame
In this episode, Irene Rollins shares with us about reframing our shame as leaders. She’ll share insights from her new book, Reframe Your Shame, and give you practical tips on how to change your mindset when it comes to failures, flaws, and addictions. Her story is powerful and the empathy and advice she offers will change your perception on the role of leadership!
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0:00: Introduction with Irene Rollins
4:30: Unpacking the Heart behind Reframe Your Shame
8:00: A Roadmap to Unexpected Destinations
11:00: Yellow Flags: Signs and Tendencies to Pay Attention To
17:30: Confronting the Situation: Conversations that Heal
22:30: The Importance of Prioritizing Marriage as Leaders
26:00: What is Reframing?
30:30: The Lie That You’re Alone
33:30: Why Doing the Work is Worth It
35:30: Connect with Irene Rollins
41:00: Final Thoughts
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Irene Rollins is a certified Emotional Health Coach and has over 25 years of experience in full-time ministry as Senior Pastor of i5 City alongside her husband, Jimmy. Irene and Jimmy have since gone on to found TWO = ONE, a ministry whose mission is to equip and empower married couples.

Sep 27, 2022 • 41min
Episode 112: Garrett Booth on Raising Healthy Pastors Kids
Today, we sit down with Garrett Booth about his doctoral dissertation, what he’s discovered about pastor’s kids, their experience growing up in ministry households, how pastors can pour into them effectively, and much more.

Sep 20, 2022 • 36min
Episode 111: Matt Keller on Becoming a Next-Decade Leader
In this episode, we sit down with Matt Keller to discuss his journey and what leaders will need in order to be effective in the next decade! What is a calling? What tools do we need to move forward? What resolutions will we have to make? All this and more in this episode!

Sep 6, 2022 • 44min
Episode 110: Greg Surratt on the Importance of Fathering Voices in Ministry
In this episode, Greg Surratt shares about ARC, the obstacles and solutions they’ve encountered in the church planting field, the importance of mentors and fathering voices in the ministry space, and much more.

Aug 2, 2022 • 40min
Episode 109: Michael Turner on Sanctified Ambition vs. Selfish Ambition
In today’s episode, Michael Turner unpacks several helpful topics for leaders, including sanctified ambition as distinct from selfish ambition, how to avoid the sin of comparison, the consequences of not checking our own ambition, how to grow in a healthy way, and how to submit to the Lord in the growing process. He also shares about the heart behind his book, Watch Me, Daddy, and why it’s important for leaders to read.

Jul 26, 2022 • 49min
Episode 108: Rob Hoskins on Stepping into Your Unique Leadership Style
Today, we chat with Rob Hoskins about his experience co-authoring with John Maxwell, his experience building OneHope, and the principles and truths he’s learned along the way. He’ll share how he constantly sharpens his leadership skills, and how our ultimate focus should be expanding the kingdom of God!