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Eagle Brook Church Leadership Podcast
Hosted by Eagle Brook Church · EN
We’re passionate about helping leaders discover who they are and how to lead with wisdom and intentionality. Because when leaders get better, churches get better.
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Called to a Career in Ministry?
Oct 7Tap to summarizeFrom the business world to full-time ministry, Michelle Nelson—the Executive Director of Operations at Eagle Brook—sits down with John and Don to talk about what it's like to transition careers...from the positives to the challenges and everything in between. If you feel called to a career in ministry, this one's for you.
Transcribe →The Ordinary Made Extraordinary
Sep 2Tap to summarizeDid Don get inducted into the White Castle Hall of Fame?! You know it. He and John discuss how to create extraordinary experiences out of ordinary moments, sharing helpful insights and reminders for leaders. If you believe in something, make it count!
Transcribe →The Ordinary Made Extraordinary
Sep 2Tap to summarizeDid Don get inducted into the White Castle Hall of Fame?! You know it. He and John discuss how to create extraordinary experiences out of ordinary moments, sharing helpful insights and reminders for leaders. If you believe in something, make it count!
Transcribe →Take Your Thoughts Captive with Kyle Idleman
Aug 5, 2025Tap to summarizeEver feel drained or stuck in a mental fog? Don and John take a seat with Kyle Idleman, a bestselling author and senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church. Based on Kyle's book, Every Thought Captive, they discuss how to take control of your thoughts by identifying and reframing unhealthy patterns to calm the mental chaos that keeps you stuck, drains your hope, and holds you back.
Transcribe →Take Your Thoughts Captive with Kyle Idleman
Aug 5, 2025Tap to summarizeEver feel drained or stuck in a mental fog? Don and John take a seat with Kyle Idleman, a bestselling author and senior pastor at Southeast Christian Church. Based on Kyle's book, Every Thought Captive, they discuss how to take control of your thoughts by identifying and reframing unhealthy patterns to calm the mental chaos that keeps you stuck, drains your hope, and holds you back.
Transcribe →Creating a Culture of Innovation
Jul 1, 2025Tap to summarizeDon and John are back with a special episode with Merlin Satrom, Ross Allen, and Linda Goodwin from the Eagle Brook Board. They chat with a live audience of Eagle Brook staff and share thoughts on creating a leadership culture that fosters innovation, spiritual well-being in ministry, and the importance of a mission while being part of God’s work in and through the church.
Transcribe →Understanding Temperaments for Healthy Teams with Jenny Boyett
Jun 3, 2025Tap to summarizeDon and John sit down with Jenny Boyett, co-founder of The ColorWorks Group. They explore dynamics between four temperament categories linked to colors and discovered through a personality assessment (everyone loves a good personality test). Find a new understanding of what makes a healthy team as they unpack the attitudes, moods, and behaviors that shape the workplace.
Transcribe →Why Different Perspectives Matter
May 6, 2025Tap to summarizeMerlin Satrom, the chairman of the Eagle Brook Board, joins Don and John to talk about the importance of valuing different perspectives. Together, they’ll talk about how the best leaders set themselves up for success, make solid decisions, and share their expertise and perspectives with others.
Transcribe →Getting the Most Out of the Bible with Mike Holmes
Apr 1, 2025Tap to summarizeThe Bible can be intimidating and confusing—even for those who've spent a lot of time in church. With so many translations, commentaries, and interpretations, how do you know you're reading it for all it's worth? Don and John chat with Mike Holmes, a biblical scholar, published author, and professor, to find out. Because when leaders get better, the church gets better!
Transcribe →Leading Boldly Through Innovation
Mar 4, 2025Tap to summarizeListen in as Don and John talk through the complex dynamics of innovation as a leader. Need to cast vision to a supervisor or stakeholder? Discover key insights into problem-solving and self-filtering to support thoughtful proposals. Lead boldly and elevate your ministry by fostering a culture of innovation.
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