
GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges
The GrowLeader podcast brings you thought-provoking inspiration along with practical insights and tips that will help you grow as the leader you are called to be.
Latest episodes

Feb 6, 2023 • 38min
24 | Know The One
Did you realize that the concept of "leader" is not mentioned in the Bible as much as "caregiver"? Jesus emphasized the importance of being shepherds and pastors who "know the one". In this episode, Pastors Chris and Matt break down some key principles and practices of creating a high touch environment for people to feel known. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Jan 23, 2023 • 32min
23 | Dr. Nido Qubein - Leadership Principles for High Capacity Leaders
Dr. Nido R. Qubein became the seventh president of High Point University in January 2005 and has implemented dozens of strategic growth accomplishments. In this episode Dr. Qubein unpacks some of his top leadership principles and values he applies to guide his decisions along with the keys for his high-capacity productivity. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Jan 2, 2023 • 32min
22 | Evaluated Experience Is Our Best Teacher
As we start a new year, it's imperative that we learn how to effectively evaluate all that happened in the last year, and use it to help ourselves and lead people better in the new year. In this episode Ps Chris unpacks his practical tips for how he evaluates moments from the past year and extracts the lessons while flushing regrets. He also shares the nuts and bolts of planning a personal retreat, monitoring the top 12 areas, planning for the future, implementing bucket list goals, and answering the question of what's the most important thing to focus on this new year. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Dec 19, 2022 • 34min
21 | John Maxwell - Intentional Living
Dr. John C. Maxwell, the #1 New York Times bestselling author, coach, and speaker joins Matt and Chris to discuss living with intention, second half certainties, choosing the right perspective, and many more leadership lessons. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Dec 5, 2022 • 35min
20 | The Essential Leadership Skill of Emotional Intelligence
Do you know the leadership skill that has the most potential to improve all other leadership skills? Join Pastors Chris and Matt as they dive into this essential skill of emotional intelligence and gain greater understanding of self-awareness, self-regulation, motivations, fasting, empathy, and much more. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Nov 14, 2022 • 31min
19 | Larry Stockstill - The Importance of Global Missions
Why is global missions declining in our churches? Pastor Larry Stockstill unpacks how he led his church to become Bethany World Prayer Center and return to the mandate to go into all the world. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Nov 7, 2022 • 34min
18 | Leading a Healthy Organization Part 2
Do you have things in your organization, team, or family that you know could be better? Join this part two discussion about healthy team culture to learn how to put your team on the pathway to health. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Oct 17, 2022 • 25min
17 | Chad Veach - Leadership Lessons
Chris Hodges and Matt Minor sit down with Pastor Chad Veach to talk about essential leadership principles. From overcoming "imposter syndrome" to implementing effective rhythms of prayer, they cover big picture lessons and practical changes that help you grow to the next level. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Oct 3, 2022 • 33min
16 | Leading a Healthy Organization Part 1
Join Chris Hodges and Matt Minor as they discuss 6 keys to building healthy teams and organizations. You'll hear more about defining and reinforcing your values, preventing "culture leak", and building teams with competency and health. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast

Sep 19, 2022 • 27min
15 | Jim Laffoon - The Gift of Prophecy
The end goal of prophecy is maturing the saints and salvation. Ps Jim Laffoon shares more in this episode about the gift of prophecy, making space to hear God's voice, and the coming national revival. Download show notes or watch the latest episode: https://www.growleader.com/podcast
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