Thrive Leadership Podcast

Brad Lomenick hops on a call from "across the pond" with world-renowned author, speaker, financial expert, and leadership mentor, Ken Costa. They chat about how the CoVid-19 season is opening up creative opportunities to share God's good news. Ken also explains how his new book examines how Joseph of Arimathea is a wonderful Biblical example of the value and importance of EVERY member of God's Family.

We live in an unprecedented age where creative storytelling is vital to shoot through all the white noise. So why does it seem like the Church is resistant to this "new normal"? Nat'l speaker, mentor, and creative trailblazer Joseph Sojourner chats with CJ Alvarado about this very important dynamic of the Church's connective tissue happening between Sunday services. (Web: JosephSojourner.com Social: @iamsojourner)

Think Media's Sean Cannell graces the TLP studio with some of the most inspiring, usable, and scalable insight & ideas on not only the "how", but the "why" of utilizing the power of online video to recycle, recreate, and reinforce your content.

In this episode, Brad flies solo to interview Terry Smith, pastor of The Life Christian Church in West Orange, New Jersey, and author of a really interesting new book, "The Hospitable Leader". Listen how Terry breaks down The Last Supper into 5 distinct leadership dynamics that we all can incorporate into our own circles of influence. And right now - for Thrive Leadership Podcast listeners only - go to his website, www.TerryASmith.com/Thrive, to receive 50% OFF the audio version of the book!

Listen in on a fascinating conversation that Brad Lomenick has with the honorable Aja Brown, mayor of Compton, CA. This second-term "transparent politician" is Exhibit A when it comes to relying on the faith, focus, and fortitude that it takes to stand firm when God selects you for a task, accomplishing it for His purpose and glory.

This Ep's guest is Manchester-born, Australia-raised, Glyn Barrett, founding pastor of one of the fastest growing church families in England, !Audacious Church. Ever the "football" enthusiast, the chat begins with some soccer talk (priorities, after all!). Then the guys move the conversation on to how !Audacious is becoming a contagious and infectious church that "stops traffic", staying focused on their vision to proclaim that God's alive, and He's up to something! Listen for Glyn's and his campus pastor Mark Foster's strategy to help stop Englanders from being "over-churched".

Millennials... it seems that everyone has an opinion about this very unique demographic, even (especially!) the Church. But what if we have it all wrong? What if Church leaders pulled a "Paul & Timothy" approach; so rather than mining for what's wrong with Millennials, and instead started focusing on how to understand them, resulting in embracing, encouraging, and equipping this emerging generation of leaders? CJ and Brad welcome in a "typical" Millennial (if that's such a thing!), Bayside Church's Production Pastor Lee Fields, for a stimulating and enlightening conversation about America's most populace age group. (((We apologize for the weird audio during the interview, pesky gear issues...)))

In this episode, CJ and Brad chat with Charity Water founder Scott Harrison, who's leading the charge in many ways to promote cutting edge and creative technology, to provide clean water for the almost 600 million people around the world with no access. As a leader, you'll appreciate Scott's gifts, insight, and ability to scale his own daunting water provision task, as it's similar to the "no end in sight" dynamic of ongoing ministry. His latest book, "Thirst", available with bonus participation incentives at www.CharityWater.org.

This episode's a fascinating conversation with former Salvation Army Pastor and social justice director Danielle Strickland. Hear why she describes the Salvation Army as the "platypus of the Church"! She also unpacks the vision and initiative of the Brave Campaign. Danielle's latest book: "The Ultimate Exodus" is available everywhere.

Author and world-stage-strategist Johnnie Moore opens up about something that he's passionate about, and feels the American Church should be more passionate about as well. As a champion for the persecuted Church around the world - especially in the Middle East - Johnnie reminds us that "If one part of the Body is suffering, the entire Body suffers with it." (1 Cor 12:26)

Chris Hodges goes to the book of Joshua, as he talks about battles - like inferiority, forgiveness, and temptation. It's an honest and grace-filled Thrive Conference episode with Chris Hodges! Chris is the founding pastor of Alabama's Church of the Highlands, founder of ARC (church-planting association), founder of GROW (pastor training and growth), and president of Highlands College.

John Ortberg is focused these days - through his writing, speaking, and teaching - in helping the Church discover a way in Jesus through which genuine transformation can happen. Much like the process of Alcoholics Anonymous, John saw this transformation firsthand (supporting a family member), sparking him to ask, "What can church discipleship learn from A.A.?" It's a riveting conversation about a hopeful return to, or recapturing of, the early Church with a way of life filled with intense fellowship, self examination, transparency, service, accountability, and the sharing of hope.

On this episode of the Thrive Leadership Podcast, we chat with the one and only Michael Jr! Now, on the surface, we might presume that he's just a super funny dude (which he is) who's made his mark in both the mainstream and Christian circuit. But as we discover, he's also a songwriter, a prison ministry founder, a Ted Talker, and a "rebuker"! Find out more about the guy: www.MichaelJr.com

"Time keeps on ticking, ticking, ticking..." When it comes to church, corporate, or personal leadership, how we manage our time can lay a foundation of effectiveness and health - or the opposite! Pastor & speaker Chris Brown, co-teacher at San Diego's North Coast Church, uses how Jesus managed His time to model his own leadership approach (calling vs. potential), then challenges us to do likewise. More resources at PastorChrisBrown.com

Author and speaker Carlos Whittaker joins us to chat about "living life on purpose." Today's leader is almost expected to be a master multi-tasker, burning the candle at both ends. So how can we be mindful about taking back the reigns of craziness, and still be a successful leader? Carlos also talks about his brand new book, "Kill The Spider."