top of page

The Christian Leader Made Simple Podcast
®
watch, listen, or read
Search


The Shocking Truth About Bully Pastors Nobody Wants To Admit with Josh Melancon
You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  In this episode of The Christian Leader Made Simple Show , Ryan tackles a difficult but necessary subject—egotism in leadership. Pastor Josh Melancon joins the conversat


100 Years of Leadership Advice in 75 Minutes
You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  Every generation faces new challenges, but the core of leadership never changes. In this special episode of The Christian Leader Made Simple Show , Ryan Franklin brings


7 Things About GEN Z Every Church Leader NEEDS TO KNOW | Dr. Tim Elmore
You’re still showing up. But are you leading with clarity — or just holding it together? Take 15 minutes to reflect with the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment — a simple tool to help you see what’s really working... and what’s quietly wearing you out. It’s free! https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment  In this episode of The Christian Leader Made Simple Show , Ryan sits down with Dr. Tim Elmore to talk about his new book, The Future Begins with Z: Nine Strategies to


Grow as a Leader, Grow Your Church | Pastor Akil Thompson
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode, Pastor Akil Thompson introduces The Leadership Sweet Spot—a model that brings self-leadership, spiritual leadership, and organizational leadership into balance. When leaders find this sweet spot, they grow stronger, lead healthier, and create churches that thrive. If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or out of rhythm, this conversation will show you how t


Dr. Tom Trimble Spent 10 Years Studying Tech... What He Realized is Shocking
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode of the Christian...


Why Christian Leaders Are Burning Out Trying to Fix People | Dr. Gregg Makin
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  Learn more about Christian...


From Broken to Called: How Mandy Holloway Turned Pain into Kingdom Purpose
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  What happens when someone gives...


Spiritual Flow: The Brain Science Behind Why Your Ministry Feels Off | Dr. Margaret Banks-Butler
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  What if true leadership isn’t...


Christian Leaders: Your Leadership Isn't Broken, You're Just Missing This
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  Many Christian leaders feel...


If You’re Doing It All Yourself, Your Church Will Never Grow | Pastor Darrell Johns
Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode of The Christian...


From Confusion to Clarity: How Pastor Luke St.Clair Learned to Hear God
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode of The Christian...


How a Near-Death Crisis Reshaped Andy Ferguson’s Calling
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  Worship pastor and guitarist Andy...


Dr. Gary Chapman Reveals the Most Common Mistake with the Five Love Languages
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode, I sit down with...


Why Presence Matters More Than Platform and Preaching | FBI Chaplain Kristen Ellis
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode, Ryan sits down...


The Best Marriage Advice You Won’t Hear in Premarital Counseling | Dr. Carl Wilson
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this powerful episode, Ryan...


What Every Pastor Needs to Know about Studying God's Word | Scott Graham
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode of The Christian...


Addicted, Angry, and Facing 20 Years: How Pastor Juan Lopez Found a New Life
Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching  In this episode, we sit down with...


The Authority Crisis: How the CEO Pastor Model is Failing the Church | Dr. Clay Jackson
In this episode, we dive into the transformative journey of a physician, pastor, and scholar who believes church leadership needs a...


The Truth About Imposter Syndrome in Ministry with Dr. Brent Coltharp
In this episode, Dr. Brent Coltharp shares his journey as a ministry leader, exploring the importance of effective time management,...


The Journey Behind The Christian Leader Blueprint | Townsend Institute Podcast
In this episode of the Townsend Institute Podcast , Drs. Ashlie and Gilbert sit down with Ryan Franklin—pastor, executive coach, and...
bottom of page
