Stay Forth Leadership Podcast

On today's episode, Alan talks to author, church leader, and missionary James Belt, about the realities of poverty through his unlikely journey. They also dissect his book Hope Realized. Do I REALLY believe people in poverty have hope? About James. James H. Belt III is the second-generation owner and president of Belt Enterprises,Inc. A church leader and missionary, he traveled to Nicaragua in 2007, where he witnessed the realities of poverty firsthand. His experience and his commitment t0 helping others thrive inspires his hope-filled, world-changing approach to fighting poverty—one of the world’s biggest problems. While living in Nicaragua for three years, James focused on community and small-business development as the field director for NicaWorks!, an organization that creates community-led change to build a hopeful present and future for the vulnerable in Nicaragua. He helped develop NicaBike Shop, a pre-owned bike retailer in Managua, as well as Fruitvera, a commercial agriculture operation in Veracruz. He continues to work with NicaWorks! and currently serves on their management team. A graduate of Towson University, James lives in Maryland with his wife, Jennifer, two children, two dogs, and two cats. When he’s not busy volunteering, he enjoys traveling, reading, and playing sports. Connect with James www.jameshbelt.com. Purchase A Dozen Secrets to More Effective Leadership https://bit.ly/3TEVBlv Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan interviews author and spiritual director Ruth Haley Barton about why we desperately need Sabbath today, how her sabbatical changed her and why rest is so complex AND so vital today. About Ruth Haley Barton   Ruth Haley Barton (Doctor of Divinity, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary) is founder of the Transforming Center, a ministry dedicated to strengthening the souls of pastors, Christian leaders and the congregations and organizations they serve. [www.thetransformingcenter.org] A sought-after teacher, retreat leader and trained spiritual director, Ruth is the author of numerous books and articles on the spiritual life. Educated at Northern Seminary, the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation and Loyola University Chicago Institute for Pastoral Studies, she has served on the pastoral staff of several churches including Willow Creek Community Church and is Professor of Spiritual Transformation at Northern Seminary. Connect with Ruth Books Transforming Center Purchase A Dozen Secrets to More Effective Leadership https://bit.ly/3TEVBlv Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching    

On todays episode, Alan talks with his good friend Daniel Fusco about resilience, how to grow when life is brutal and how this phrase "you're gonna make it" changed his life. About Daniel Daniel Fusco is an author, a church planter, and the lead pastor of Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver, Washington. His radio program, Jesus Is Real Radio, is broadcast across the country, and his TV show, Real with Daniel Fusco, airs weekly on the Hillsong Channel. He’s written articles for CBN, Preaching Today, Relevant, and USA Today, and is a regular contributor to Roma Downey’s LightWorkers. Daniel and his wife, Lynn, have three children and live in southwest Washington. Connect with Daniel www.danielfusco.com www.facebook.com/danielfusco Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching    

On today's episode we're kicking off a two part series talking with entrepreneurs about the good and bad of "taking the jump" these are great conversations that non entrepreneurs will also benefit from as well.    Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan has a candid conversation with Flatirons Church Lead Pastor, Jim Burgen, and Executive Pastor, Jesse DeYoung, talk candidly and openly about the importance of sabbaticals, How not to approach a sabbatical, and how Jim returned from sabbatical leading from a posture of health. Listen to Jim and Jesse on episode 515 of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast.  https://careynieuwhof.com/episode515/ Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan talks with counselor and author, Chris Bruno about his new book Sage; A Mans Guide Into His Second Passage, and the opportunity that lies within the mid-stage of life.  About Chris Chris received a master of arts in speech from Northwestern University and a master of arts in counseling psychology from The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He is the co-founder and CEO of Restoration Project (restorationproject.net), a ministry devoted to helping men recover their hearts by healing their wounds, knowing God, and restoring the world. He is a licensed professional counselor, and the founder and CEO of ReStory® Counseling (restory.life), leading a diverse and collaborative team of Storywork counselors around the country. Chris has been married to Beth for 27 years and they have three mostly adult children. After spending the better part of a decade in missions in the Near East, they settled in his home state of Colorado. But their love for travel permeates their home and dinnertime conversations and a good adventure is always in the works. Connect with Chris Sage Restoration Project ReStory Counseling Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching

Mental health is becoming an increasingly discussed topic in our culture. The more we understand our own mental health the healthier we become as leaders.    On today's episode, we're bringing you a recent talk that was featured in our Right Side Up Collective with Dr. Mark Mayfield. Mark is a former pastor, coach, and expert in the mental health field.    About Dr.Mayfield Dr. Mark Mayfield is a former pastor, a licensed professional counselor (LPC), a board certified counselor, and founder and CEO of Mayfield Counseling Centers. He has more than 14 years of professional counseling experience in clinical, judicial, and faith-based counseling settings across a wide range of patient demographics. Mayfield has professional experience in treating and addressing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, substance abuse, domestic violence, self-injury, and suicide. He is passionate about the integration of faith and mental health. Dr. Mayfield recently launched his book, titled “HELP! My Teen is Self-Injuring: A Crisis Manual for Parents” which addresses his own suicide survival story, self-injury, and how to help your child who might be going through this. His second book “The Path Out of Loneliness: Finding and Fostering Connection to God, Ourselves, and One Another”, published through NavPress/Tyndale House, releases September 2021 He has been featured in prominent media outlets including Woman’s Day, Hello Giggles, NBC, Reader’s Digest, Byrdie, and more. Dr. Mayfield is on a list of mental health professionals that was invited to the White House in December 2019 and has had periodic calls with the White House to discuss mental health in America. Connect with Dr. Mayfield www.drmayfield.com Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Schedule a complimentary breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching  

We hope you have enjoyed our Summer RE series and have been able to take steps toward living and leading from a posture of greater health. As we conclude our series we end with REstarting. Quite simply, now that it's fall it's time to (re)start taking healthy next steps. What are they for you?  On today's episode, Jonathan guides across our final finish line in this series and unpacks why REstarting is important and offers a few practical next steps. Schedule a breakthrough coaching session www.stayforth.com/coaching Join the Right Side Up Collective www.rightsideupcollective.com Explore a Right Side Up Journal www.rightsideupjournal.com  

Explore the shift from traditional 'balance' to a more sustainable 'rhythm' in both life and leadership. Discover the importance of recognizing natural rhythms and how intentional work and rest can enhance productivity. Learn how structuring your week, especially Fridays and weekends, can optimize your transition into work. The impact of personal accountability on growth is discussed, along with the power of small, consistent changes that drive transformative outcomes. Embracing rhythm, rather than balance, fosters a proactive and thriving leadership style.

Riverbanks. Have you ever thought about how important they are? Think about it, without them land would flood, boats and ships wouldn't be able to transport goods efficiently or effectively. Riverbanks are important.  What about riverbanks for your life and leadership? do you have them?  On today's episode of our summer RE series, Alan and Jonathan guide you through a process of understanding the importance of riverbanks in your life and leadership, and how to cultivate them so that you can continue leading from a posture of health.