AVAIL Podcast

God has deposited a dream in each and every one of us. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with Dr. Charles Olmeda and discuss his new book, The Fifth Dimension—a guide through the five-dimension cycle we must travel to fulfill our God-size dreams. From the genesis of the dream to its fulfillment, Dr. Olmeda encourages everyone—especially leaders—to lean into God’s process as He prepares you for the moment of fulfillment. This episode serves as a call to trust, dream big, and stay the course!

The modern American Church is up against unprecedented challenges unlike ever before. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, host Virgil Sierra sits down with Pastor Jeff Baker, Executive Director of Church Boom, to discuss their mission of coaching pastors and reviving struggling churches. Jeff shares personal insights into the unique challenges pastors face today, such as burnout and declining attendance, while highlighting Church Boom’s impactful initiatives like a free 10-month coaching program and Church Boom University. Discover how their work is transforming churches, building community, and redefining success beyond just numbers.

Pastoring can become a distraction instead of a mission when you neglect the condition of your soul. On today’s episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with Doug Sauder and explore the costs of leading from an unhealthy soul, the trap that the church will stop growing if you take a break, and the importance of revisiting and redefining your church culture with your leadership team.

The Sabbath wasn’t created to take something from you. It was created to give you something—a break from creation and renewed vision. On today’s episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with Allison van Tilborgh-Martinous and discuss her most recent AVAIL Journal article, Calmness in the Commotion. Allison addresses how cultural misconceptions of Sabbath have painted rest as a nuisance or detractor from accomplishing God’s purposes, and challenges leaders to find their success in a rhythm of rest.

What voices are guiding your leadership? On today’s episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sam Chand, author of Voices. Dr. Chand dives deep into how the voices in our lives—both affirming and critical—affect our decisions, growth, and those we lead. No matter where you are in your leadership journey, this episode will give you practical strategies for curating the voices you hear and becoming the kind of leader whose words uplift and empower others. There is a root to every leadership issue—and the voices you hear may be one of them!

The world is thirsting for a little more kindness, and today’s AVAIL podcast guest, Marc Forster, has sought to give it in his upcoming film, White Bird. Marc shares how the message of love and kindness began as a seed in his heart and grew into a touching film set to hit theaters on October 4th. Marc discusses the central message of the film: love your neighbor, no matter the cost.

Small towns may not seem like fertile ground for a thriving church, but small-town pastor Johnny Moore believes otherwise! On today’s episode of the AVAIL podcast, Pastor Johnny Moore encourages all small-town pastors to remain faithful where God has planted them and allow Him to give them the raw materials they need to grow their church.

What ministry and organizational teams need is cohesion and forward momentum—the sweet spot for team coach Michele A. Aikens. On this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Michele highlights the value of coaching teams to bring a perspective free of internal biases so that team members can find their untapped potential, adapt to each other’s leadership styles, and build stronger dynamics for greater impact.

Leadership isn’t formulaic—the greatest leaders in the Bible were more than a little “different”. . . . they were wildly unorthodox, answering God’s wildly unorthodox calls. On today’s episode of the AVAIL podcast, author of Unorthodox Martijn van Tilborgh explains why coloring outside the lines of traditional thinking and outdated business paradigms is the engine for good Kingdom stewardship because God doesn’t need cookie-cutter leaders—He needs trailblazers!

Greatness is not something you strive for, earn, or hold within you—greatness is at the very core of who you are. Lean in, leaders, because on today’s episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with “The Workplace Fixer” and author of At The Pinnacle of Greatness, LaShawn Davis. Today, LaShawn addresses how leaders are called to lead from a place of confidence in their irrevocable God-given design to enable others to discover theirs. His design for you must be discovered—and that starts with you!