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From Insecurity to Clarity: Why Most Pastoral Transitions Fail | Pastor Chantry Dean
What's subtly wearing you out? Free self-assessment for ministry leaders: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Join Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching What does it really take to follow a 40-year pastor, especially when that pastor is your father? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Pastor Chantry Dean to unpack the emotional weight and leadership complexity of stepping into a long-standing legacy. They talk abou


From Confusion to Clarity: How Pastor Raymond Woodward Learned to Hear God's Voice
What's subtly wearing you out? Free self-assessment for ministry leaders: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment Join Christian Leader® Community Coaching: https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching What does it really mean to hear the voice of God? In this episode, Ryan sits down with Rev. Raymond Woodward to explore John 10:27, “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” Together, they walk through a practical and biblically grounded framew


The Leadership Blind Spot No One Talks About | UPCI Youth President DJ Hill
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 Many pastors and church leaders do not burn out because they lack passion or commitment. They burn out because their rhythm of life becomes unsustainable. In this episod


The Bible Taught Me How to Manage My Time Better Than Any Self-Help Book
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 Ryan shares a perspective on time management that reshaped his leadership more than any productivity system or self-help book ever could. Drawing directly from Scripture


Pastors: This is What Ignoring Your Health Really COSTS You | Liv Hill
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, Ryan sits down with wellness coach Liv Hill to talk about whole-body wellness through the lens of leadership and stewardship. Liv shares her journey of


What Samuel and Saul Taught Me About Rejection in Ministry | Scott Sistrunk
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 Franklin sits down with Scott Sistrunk to talk honestly about rejection, failure, and staying motivated in


From Isolation to Intimacy: The Robinettes' Transformational Marriage Journey
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, Ryan sits down with Charles and Stacey Robinette for an honest, story-driven conversation about marriage, quiet drift, and what it takes to build lastin


Listen to This BEFORE Casting Vision for Church Growth in 2026 | Dr. David Bernard
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 conversation, Ryan Franklin and Dr. David Bernard explore the concept of visionary leadership within the church. Dr. Bernard shares his insights on how to discer


Pastors, This Christmas I'm Politely Begging You to Do This
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 This brief Christmas episode is a heartfelt conversation with pastors and ministry leaders about navigating one of the busiest seasons of the year. Ryan shares simple, p


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
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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
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If You’re Doing It All Yourself, Your Church Will Never Grow | Pastor Darrell Johns
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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...
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