The H2 Leadership Podcast

How are you utilizing social media right now? Everyone has some degree of influence and now more than ever, we need to be careful how we're stewarding that influence especially when it comes to engaging social media.  On today's episode, Kirby Minnick stops by the podcast to talk about the good and not so good sides of social media. Kirby and Alan have a great conversation about how social media can be used to have a positive, gospel impact on people, and how to navigate the pitfalls of social media.  About Kirby Kirby Minnick is a Christ-centered content creator and influencer. She runs the Bought + Beloved podcast along with a YouTube channel, Instagram, and Twitter where she delivers weekly content that’s meant to inspire, encourage and provide joy to all who stumble upon it. She has a passion for preaching and teaching the truth of God on stage, in front of a camera, and through writing. She desires to see this generation and culture flourish in freedom and confidence in their identity, and to walk in the victory that has been won on the Cross.  Connect with Kirby: Bought + Beloved Podcast Social Media: @kirbyisaboss More about Kirby Partner with us Storehouse Amplify your marketing with our FREE ebook

On today's episode, Alan sits down with MelindaJoy Mingo for a great discussion. You may remember that MJ was the recipient of our Resilliant Leader award from our Right-Side Up Leader Awards earlier this year. MelindaJoy shares her leadership journey and how God turned heartbreak into great influence that has allowed MJ to have a tremendous impact in the community and on those she leads.    This is a rich episode with practical leadership gold from someone leading from the trenches. These are uncertain times and there is great encouragement in this episode.  Partner with us: StoreHouse 

Do you have someone in your life that can be truly honest with you?  Today on the podcast we have another crucial conversation. Alan sits down with Darrin Patrick and the two have a very rich conversation about honesty, honor, accountability, and coming under the submission of others. Darrin shares his story of being removed from his church, the process of restoration he went through, and what God taught him along the way. About Darrin  Darrin Patrick is a teaching pastor at Seacoast Church. He is the founding pastor of The Journey Church and is the author of multiple books including the Dude’s Guide to Marriage. Darrin is the former chaplain to the St. Louis Cardinals and former vice-president of the Acts 29 church planting network. He has appeared in the New York Times, The Today Show and Fox and Friends for his innovative approach to reaching the un-reached. Darrin is married to Amie and they have four children. He enjoys reading, writing and coaching his kid’s sports teams. Connect with Darrin Twitter Books The Pastors Collective Podcast Partner with us Storehouse

If you are a communicator in any sense of the word, this is a great episode for you. There's gold here when it comes to communicating well, and how to say a lot with a little.  On today's episode, David sits down with Timothy Mackie and Jonathan Collins from The Bible Project. They have a great discussion about how to communicate in a way that is meaningful, full of value, and this idea of intellectual empathy.  About Tim and Jon Timothy Mackie and Jonathan Collins (long-time friends and one-time roommates at Multnomah University) were tossing around ideas on how to help people read through Scripture while avoiding these common pitfalls and misunderstandings. How could complex themes of the Bible be presented in a way that was real and unapologetic but approachable? Combining Tim’s deep biblical understanding and Jon’s passion for visual storytelling, they created their first two videos in 2014 and put them online for free. The Bible Project has over 140 videos and 200 podcasts, which can all be viewed on their website, The Bible App, YouTube, Vimeo, and more. They have over 100 million views across all of their channels in over 200 countries, and they have over one million subscribers worldwide. Viewership is evenly distributed between ages 18 to 45. They are inspiring the next generation to explore the Bible through the mediums in which they have been raised, visual storytelling and technology. Connect with Tim and Jon: Bible Project Support Partner with us: Storehouse

If you're someone who listens to podcasts on 1.5x speed, this is definitely an episode you want to slow down and really listen to.  On today's episode, Alan sits down with William Paul Young for a very deep and rich conversation about hurt, healing, and restoration. You may not know Williams's name, but many of you have heard of, read or seen the movie adaptation of his book, The Shack. Alan and William have a very rich discussion about his real-life struggles, being found out, and his journey to redemption and restoration, which is the story behind The Shack.  About William William P. Young (Paul) was born a Canadian and along with three younger siblings was raised among a stone-age tribe by his missionary parents in the highlands of what was New Guinea (West Papua). The family returned to Canada where his father pastored a number of churches for various denominations. By the time he entered Canadian Bible College, Paul had attended a dozen schools. He completed his undergraduate degree in religion at Warner Pacific College in Portland, Oregon.  Connect with William Facebook Instagram Books Partner with us Storehouse

So many people have a message they're deeply passionate about but they never take it anywhere except to the grave. We live in a time where it's never been easier to get your message into more eyes, ears, and hearts, you just have to take your next right step. On today's episode, we have Drew Dyck back on the podcast and he and Alan have a great discussion about what it takes to write, getting published, and platforms.  Drew is an editor at Moody Publishers and former managing editor of Leadership Journal.   If you have a message in you that you're deeply passionate about but you just aren't sure how to get it out there, then listen to this great conversation with Drew Dyck. Follow along with Drew Twitter: @drewdyck Grab his book: https://amzn.to/2umzrxO Partner with us: www.storehouse.world/rightsideup  Interested in coaching? www.stayforth.com/coaching

On today's episode, Alan has a very rich discussion with Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International. Wess shares his story, the story of Compassion International, as well as valuable leadership lessons he's learned throughout his life. Wess often says, “Everything I really need to know to lead a multinational organization I learned from the poor, growing up in an African village.” About Wess: Dr. Wess Stafford, President Emeritus of Compassion International, is an internationally recognized advocate for children in poverty. As the son of missionaries to the Ivory Coast, Wess grew up as one of the village children cared for by a wise and loving African “extended family.” But his young heart was often broken as he watched his African friends die from the cruel ravages of poverty. Wess felt privileged to continue his parents’ commitment to the poor through the ministry of Compassion International. Wess joined the staff of Compassion International in 1977 and worked with the ministry, both overseas and at headquarters. He served as President for 20 years. Wess is a veteran, having served four years in the U.S. Army as a linguist in military intelligence. Connect with Wess: Twitter: Wess_Stafford Books: https://amzn.to/2UxNfiw Compassion International  

On today's episode, Alan talks to Author and Pastor Greg Holder about conflict and how church leaders can lead with a posture of unity in mind in an age of divisiveness.  Greg Holder is an author, speaker, story-teller and lead pastor of The Crossing, a multi-site church in St. Louis, Missouri that reaches over 8,000 people. Greg is passionate about the local church and how God designed us to thrive in healthy community. His leadership and influence has taken him around the globe, helping communities, churches, pastors, and leaders work towards spiritual, relational, and organizational health. He is the author of The Genius of One, author/co-creator of Advent Conspiracy, and translator of the book of Jeremiah in The Voice Bible. He is also the host of Needledrop interviews on YouTube which showcase different Christian thought leaders as they discuss the culture, current events, and the Church. Connect with Greg Twitter: @gregholder_ Instagram: @gregholder_ Books: https://amzn.to/39flQXZ www.gregholder.com    

Our Stay Forth team has a partnership with Compassion International. A few times a year Alan travels with pastors to a Compassion project to see what God is doing and introduce their work to new leaders. On this episode, Alan comes from the streets of Nicaragua and interviews a few leaders about their experience and highlights some music and poetry too. If your church is interested in sponsoring children or planting churches reach out to Alan at alan@stayforth.com and he can connect you with the appropriate person at Compassion International.  

Happy Friday!  As you're probably well aware, church leaders all across the country are having to figure out how to continue gathering in the wake of the Coronavirus. Using technology as a means to bring people together is now a necessity and is requiring many leaders to adapt in ways that until very recently were uncommon.  On today's bonus episode, Alan sits down with Garrett Gerhart, who serves as communications pastor at Life Bible Fellowship Church in Upland California. Alan and Garrett have a great conversation about how the church can use technology to continue being the church and engage in ministry despite our current situation.  Connect with Garrett Facebook