At Apple’s WWDC in June 2018, they stated that there are over 500k podcasts, totaling over 18 million episodes. How in the world does one navigate that kind of podcast density and find what is helpful? In this bonus episode, Lance shares how he filters through the mass market of podcasts and highlights a few podcasts that are adding value to his life and why.  Enjoy this bonus episode and Merry Christmas.

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In this final talk in the series, “Courageous In Calling”, Lance reinforces the need to be committed to the season we find ourselves in. Our purpose and calling unfold seasonally, and when we understand that we can embolden our commitment to our calling.

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In this podcast, Lance identifies four key areas where we need to grow in our core competencies, so we can fulfill our calling and purpose.

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God’s calling and purpose for our lives becomes clearer as we grow in our knowledge of Him. What’s required of us to fulfill this calling and purpose is to trust Jesus and be courageous. In this podcast, Lance shares some insight to help us along in our purpose and calling.

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We all have a unique and special purpose, and this purpose becomes clearer as we grow in our experiential knowledge of Jesus Christ. In this podcast, Lance reminds us of the foundational gifts that we have been given to help us grow in our relationship with Jesus, thus leading to a life with greater purpose and calling.

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Beginning a new collection of talks, Lance reminds us of the simple fact that we were born for a purpose and a calling. Calling upon the fact that our purpose begins with a knowledge of God, Lance highlights a few scriptures to reinforce that we are not cosmic accidents, but ambassadors of a heavenly kingdom here to make society better through our purpose and calling.

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In this episode, Lance reminds us of the necessary skills for managing conflict in a way that benefits all involved. False harmony is a mud-puddle created by mistrust and unmet expectations. Check out this episode to learn how to avoid this mud-puddle and a build a genuine, unified team.

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It’s easy for leaders to fall into the trap of ministering to all the hurting people and therefore have no time, energy or passion to develop other leaders. You can help a 1000 people or train 20 people to help 50 people each. Too many leaders are hurting others and hurting themselves because they are overwhelmed and burned out.  In this podcast, Lance helps identity some causes and symptoms of hurting leaders and how we can become healthier.

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In this episode, Lance exposes the dangers of a hurried, busy leader’s life and what we hope it to be, but it really is not. He juxtaposes busyness with a slowed down leadership style and how powerful that is for those who have leadership responsibilities.

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The mud-puddle of pride has affected too many leaders as evidenced by the lonely walk of leadership and the broken lives laying along side the path of selfish living. In this podcast, Lance shares the qualities of pride and humility, and offers some suggestions on how we can clothe ourselves in humility one toward another.

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In part 3 of this series “Avoiding the Mud Puddles of Leadership”, Lance describes how we are healthier and more delightful leaders when we lead with an attitude of contentment instead of comparison.

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Continuing thoughts on “Avoiding the Leadership Mud-Puddles”, Lance talks about the behavior of living with leadership as idolatry, what healthy leadership looks like, and how we can return to healthy leadership.

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It’s important that we give healthy and vibrant leadership to people and organizations. Yet, leaders often find themselves in a battle for character, influence, and growth. Avoiding the mud puddles of leadership is to essentially lead well. In this podcast, Lance introduces us to 3 questions to help us be the kind of leaders who make a difference.

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Acts 2 tells us that as the followers of Jesus met in homes, God added to their number daily. Having people in your home to experience the love of God and His grace is powerful and needed in this hour. So, what do we need to consider if we are going to do healthy ministry in our home? This podcast provides practical advice and spiritual wisdom to help you.

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Helping people grow and move forward is an essential and satisfying role in leadership. A key skill to help people grow is knowing how to appropriately challenge them. In this podcast, Lance shares essential skills to focus on in-order to learn how to help others grow through challenges.

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Helping people grow and move forward is an essential and satisfying role in leadership. What’s significant in helping people move forward is that we contribute the right ingredients for their learning environment. In this podcast, Lance shares 5 vital contributions to help people grow and move forward.

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Continuing our series on helping people move forward by building a learning environment, Lance reminds us that a learning environment is a caring environment. A caring leader helps others move forward in their character growth and purpose fulfillment. Take a listen and learn about the four types of a heart that will create a caring, learning environment.

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A learning environment is important when helping people move forward. A necessary piece to a learning environment is celebration. We need space where failure is not fatal. While our hearts are willing, sometime our flesh is weak and vulnerable. In this podcast, Lance reminds us of God’s love towards us and how important that is when celebrating others in a learning environment.

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Moving people forward requires a learning environment. But what exactly is that? In this podcast, Lance shares with us the first necessity of a learning environment - a coaching environment.

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As I move forward in growth, I am able to help others move forward and grow. A useful tool to help us be more effective is to apply the principles of personal forward movement in the relationships where we are helping others move forward and grow. In this podcast, Lance shares six tips to help foster growth in self-awareness, so others can gain the needed clarity to move forward.

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