Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast
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The Vanderbloemen Leadership Podcast is a resource for mission-driven leaders striving to build, run, and keep great teams. CEO and host, William Vanderbloemen offers practical advice, spiritual insights, and actionable strategies to help leaders navigate challenges, foster growth, and create lasting impact. Through engaging conversations and expert perspectives, each episode explores topics like team management, organizational change, career transitions, and leadership development. Whether you're seeking to inspire your team, refine your leadership approach, or make transformative changes, this podcast is your guide to leading with wisdom, poise, and intentionality.
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Nov 3, 2022 • 26min
Rebuilding Culture After Crisis
In today’s podcast, our COO, Jennifer Paulson sits down with Gail Mayes, our Director of People and Culture. They discuss how to rebuild a healthy culture after going through crisis. Gail shares some tangible tips that our own Vanderbloemen team does on a regular basis to maintain our people and culture. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/rebuilding-after-crisis-podcast
Oct 27, 2022 • 33min
Following Jesus In A Digital Age (Feat. Jason Thacker)
In today’s podcast, Jason Thacker talks about his new book, Following Jesus in a Digital Age. He challenges listeners on how technology is shaping their relationship with Christ. He provides biblical wisdom to navigate the difficult aspects of our digital culture and lead others through it. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/following-jesus-digital-age-podcast
Oct 20, 2022 • 34min
Fan the Flame, Encouragement For Weary Pastors (Feat. Pastor Jim Cymbala)
In today’s podcast, Will Klotz talks with Jim Cymbala, Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than 50 years. Pastor Cymbala has a strong burden for the local church and has been blessed with the opportunity to encourage thousands of pastors around the globe. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/encouraging-weary-pastors-podcast
Oct 13, 2022 • 28min
Why Pastors Should Be Intentional About Rest (Feat. Wade Bearden & Justin Trapp)
In this conversation, Wade Bearden & Justin Trapp share why pastors should consider preaching less and resting more by discussing the benefits of sabbaticals. They share ways to equip others to teach, and how to balance the burden and blessing of preaching. We hope you enjoy the conversation! https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/intentional-pastoral-rest-podcast
Oct 6, 2022 • 25min
Tips For A Successful First Semester (Feat. Shirley Hoogstra, CCCU President)
In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Shirley Hoogstra, CCCU President. She is a visionary leader who is passionate about Christian higher education and the role it plays in the common good. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/successful-semester-podcast-cccu-president
Sep 29, 2022 • 31min
Lead With Clarity: The Resilient Pastor (Feat. Glenn Packiam)
In today’s podcast, our Executive Search Consultant, Rick Callahan talks with Glenn Packiam, Lead Pastor of Rockharbor Church in Costa Mesa, California. Glenn is also an author of several books including, The Resilient Pastor. In this conversation, Glenn gives pastors much needed energy for a new season of ministry and insight into a pastors desire to be a faithful shepherd in the midst of a turbulent world. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/lead-clarity-resilient-pastor-podcast
Sep 22, 2022 • 20min
Fruitful Theology (Feat. Ronni Kurtz)
In this conversation, Ronni Kurtz, Assistant Professor of Theology at Cedarville University, talks about his new book, Fruitful Theology. He shares how the life of the mind leads to the life of the soul, and how theology can help produce the fruit of the spirit in believers. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/fruitful-theology-podcast-ronni-kurtz
Sep 15, 2022 • 27min
Persevering Hope Through Burnout (Feat. Peter Greer and Chris Horst)
Peter Greer and Chris Horst from HOPE International share about their newest book, The Gift of Disillusionment: Enduring Hope For Leaders After Idealism Fades. If you are a leader who has felt disillusioned or cynical, this resource will help you journey from idealism to enduring hope. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/hope-through-burnout-podcast
Sep 8, 2022 • 22min
Seamless Pastoral Transitions (Feat. Lee Kricher)
Pastoral transitions are inevitable for every church. They can often result in major setbacks which is why it is vital to plan for succession. In this conversation, Lee shares about his new book, Seamless Pastoral Transition and explains 6 leadership transition pitfalls to avoid. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/seamless-pastoral-transition-lee-kricher
Sep 1, 2022 • 28min
More Than Your Number (Feat. Beth & Jeff McCord)
In today’s podcast, our Senior Marketing Coordinator, Christa Neidig talks with Beth and Jeff McCord about their new book, More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming AWARE of Your Internal World. https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/more-than-number-podcast
