In this episode, we take a powerful step beyond emotional and spiritual maturity and move into one of the most essential qualities of godly leadership: discernment.
Discernment isn’t just the ability to hear God, it’s the ability to recognize His voice above fear, emotion, pressure, and expectations. It’s a spiritual rhythm built through surrender, stillness, wisdom, and obedience.
Join host Catrenna Dawson as she walks you through:
• What it truly means to yield your heart to God
• How to quiet inner noise so you can sense His whisper
• How to test what you feel through Scripture and wise counsel
• Why obedience sharpens clarity and deepens spiritual maturity
Catrenna also shares a personal story where God interrupted her pace to bring her into a moment of clarity she didn’t even realize she needed.
Whether you're facing decisions, transitions, opportunities, or uncertainty, this episode will help you slow down, listen deeply, and step into the kind of leadership that flows from God’s direction, not personal pressure.
If you're longing for clarity, confirmation, or greater spiritual sensitivity, this episode is for you.
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In this powerful episode, Catrenna Dawson dives into one of the most essential qualities of every great leader: maturity.Not the kind that comes with age or experience, but the kind God develops deep within us through pressure, patience, and spiritual growth.
If you’ve ever felt stretched, misunderstood,triggered, or emotionally drained in your leadership, this episode will speak directly to your heart. Catrenna shares a vulnerable personal story, walks through three transformative truths, and reveals how God uses tension to shapeus into leaders who carry wisdom, restraint, and spiritual grounding.
You’ll learn:
Why discipline must lead your emotions
How to respond with wisdom instead of reacting from impulse
How identity, not insecurity, shapes strong leadership
The biblical examples that model emotional and spiritual maturity
How God matures you through everyday leadership moments
This episode will challenge you, encourageyou, and call you higher. It’s a reminder that maturity doesn’t mean perfection, it means transformation. And God is committed to growing you into a leader He can trust with more.
Tune in and be strengthened for your nextlevel of leadership.
Every leader loves the feeling of momentum, but what happens when the motivation isn’t there? When passion feels quiet, energy feels low, and the responsibilities of leadership don’t pause to let you catch your breath?
In this episode, we explore the power of discipline, the anchor that keeps you steady when emotions fluctuate, seasons shift, and the fire doesn’t burn as brightly as it once did. Motivation may start the journey, but discipline sustains the assignment God placed on your life.
You’ll learn:
Why discipline is spiritual, not just practical.
How God uses consistency to shape your character and leadership.
The danger of relying solely on inspiration.
How to build habits that carry you through weary seasons.
What it means to remain faithful even when you don’t feel “on fire."
This episode will remind you that you are not failing, you are forming. God is strengthening you for longevity, not just short-term excitement. And when you choose discipline, you choose alignment with His purpose.
Tune in, take a breath, and be encouraged: you can stay the course, even when motivation fades.
Vision is the heartbeat of every great leader. It’s what lifts teams out of routine, awakens purpose, and calls people toward something greater than themselves. In this episode, Catrenna Dawson explores what it truly means to cast a God-centered vision that lasts, one that inspires, empowers, and endures beyond challenges.
Through biblical truth, practical leadership principles, and real-life insight, Catrenna shares how leaders can define their vision, communicate it clearly, and shepherd their teams toward it with consistency, courage, and grace. You’ll learn how to avoid “survival-mode leadership,” how to bring clarity when things feel cloudy, and how to anchor your vision in what God has spoken, not in what circumstances show.
Whether you’re leading a team, a ministry, a business, or your family, this episode will help you sharpen your focus, breathe new life into your leadership, and cast a vision people can believe in.
Scripture Foundation: Habakkuk 2:2 — “Write the vision and make it plain…”
Tune in and be inspired to lead with clarity, purpose, and a vision that truly lasts.
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into what it really means to lead with conviction, not just confidence, not just charisma, but a steady, God-anchored conviction that shapes your decisions, your character, and the culture you’re called to influence.
Leadership in today’s world can feel loud, unstable, and full of pressure. But conviction-led leadership calls us back to God’s truth, God’s standards, and God’s courage. It’s the quiet strength that refuses to compromise. It’s the spiritual backbone that helps you stand firm when others bend. And it’s the type of leadership that leaves a legacy long after titles and applause fade.
If you’ve ever felt the tension of doing what’s right when it’s not popular, if you’ve been wrestling with decisions that require faith, boldness, and integrity, or if you simply want to grow into the kind of leader who reflects Christ in every room you enter, this episode was created for you.
Let’s step into courage. Let’s step into clarity.
Let’s step into conviction.
Criticism is inevitable in leadership, but how we respond to it shapes our character and influence. In this episode, we explore how to stand firm in your God-given identity when the voices around you get loud.
Through biblical wisdom and personal stories, we’ll uncover how to filter truth from opinion, guard your heart without growing hard, and lead with humility and strength. If you’ve ever wrestled with insecurity, doubt, or the sting of others’ words, this episode will remind you where your true confidence comes from.
Lean in as we talk about leading with grace, courage, and unshakable faith, even in the face of criticism.
Leadership can be rewarding, but it can also be exhausting. What happens when your passion starts to feel like pressure… and your calling starts to feel like a burden? In this episode, we’re talking about how to lead from a place of grace, not depletion. We’ll unpack practical ways to recognize the warning signs of burnout, realign with God’s strength, and lead without losing your soul in the process. If you’ve ever felt like you’re running on empty, this one’s for you.
In leadership, it’s easy to rely on strategy, skill, and experience, but without prayer, even the strongest leaders eventually run dry. In this powerful episode, Catrenna Dawson explores what it truly means to build a leader’s prayer life that keeps you spiritually anchored in every season.
Through Scripture, practical leadership insight, and a heartfelt personal story, Catrenna shares five keys to cultivating a prayer life that moves beyond crisis moments to become a daily rhythm. You’ll learn how to:
Seek God’s presence over performance
Build daily prayer rhythms like Daniel
Pray over people, not just problems
Listen for God’s whisper in the noise
Anchor every leadership decision in prayer
Whether you’re leading a team, a ministry, or your household, this episode will refresh your soul and remind you that true leadership begins on your knees.
Take a moment to pause, breathe, and pray with us. This episode will both encourage and challenge you to lead differently, anchored in God’s presence.
Integrity isn’t tested in the spotlight, it’s proven in the quiet, everyday choices we make when no one else is around. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks what it means to walk in integrity of the heart, drawing from Luke 16:10 and powerful biblicalexamples like Daniel, David, Joseph, Samson, and Job.
You’ll discover:
Plus, Catrenna shares a personal story from her HR career about a moment when she had to choose between convenience and integrity, and what she learned from it.
If you want to lead with character, consistency, and credibility, this episode will encourage you to stay anchored in Christ when no one is watching.
Tune in now and learn how to lead with integrity of the heart.
Conflict is never easy, but as leaders, it’s unavoidable. The real question is: how do we handle it in a way that honors God? In this episode, Catrenna Dawson unpacks five biblical keys for handling conflict with humility, checking your own heart, speaking the truth in love, choosing the right timing and tone, seeking restoration, and leaving room for God to work.
Through Scripture, biblical examples, and a personal story from her own leadership journey, Catrenna reminds us that correction isn’t about punishment, it’s about growth and restoration. You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and ready to step into tough conversations with wisdom, grace, and courage.
Tune in to discover how grace-filled correction can build trust, strengthen relationships, and reflect Christ in your leadership.
Leadership can be full of pressure, deadlines, expectations, and the constant pull to perform. But without God at the center, even the most talented leaders eventually feel drained and uncertain. In this episode, Catrenna Dawson shares five biblical keys to keeping faith at the core of your leadership, daily surrender, leading by the Word, prayerful decision-making, humility, and accountability.
Through Scripture, biblical examples, and a powerful personal story, you’ll discover how centering your leadership on God brings clarity, courage, and consistency. This episode is a reminder that leadership isn’t about proving yourself, it’s about staying connected to the true Source of wisdom and strength.
Listen in and be encouraged to lead with faith that not only sustains you but leaves a lasting, eternal impact.
In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks what it means to lead with compassion through the words we speak. Communication can either build bridges or create barriers, and as leaders, we’re called to reflect Christ in every conversation.
Drawing from Colossians 4:6, Catrenna shares five practical keys for cultivating compassionate communication in the workplace: listening before you speak, checking your motives, speaking the truth in love, choosing your timing wisely, and following up with care. Through real-life stories and biblical insight, you’ll discover how even difficult conversations can become opportunities for growth and grace.
Whether you’re leading a team, mentoring others, or navigating everyday relationships, this episode will encourage you to use your words to strengthen trust, inspire change, and point people toward Christ.
Every leader leaves a legacy, whether they realize it or not. Titles fade, accomplishments are forgotten, and even buildings crumble, but the way we impact people’s lives can echo for generations.
In this episode, we’ll uncover five keys to building a God-honoring legacy that lasts: living with integrity, leading with humility, investing in people, walking in faith, and leaving behind a testimony that points others to Christ. You’ll also hear a personal story to bring these truths to life and a reminder that legacy isn’t about someday, it’s being written in the choices you make today.
If you’ve ever wondered how your leadership can leave a lasting mark for God’s glory, this episode will give you the encouragement and guidance you need.
Leadership can be one of the most rewarding callings, but it can also be one of the loneliest. The higher the responsibility, the fewer people you may feel you can truly confide in. Even Jesus experienced this in the Garden of Gethsemane, when His closest friends couldn’t stay awake to pray with Him.
In this episode, we explore how to lead faithfully when loneliness sets in. You’ll discover five practical keys for finding strength in God’s presence, leaning on prayer, building community, seeking His approval above all else, and embracing solitude as sacred ground for growth.
Whether you’re leading a team, a ministry, or your own household, this conversation will remind you that you’re never truly alone, God is with you in every step of your leadership journey.
Every leader faces seasons of testing, moments when obstacles feel overwhelming, decisions are heavy, and the weight of responsibility presses in. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, we’ll explore how to stay rooted in faith and resilience when leadership feels hardest.
Through Scripture, practical keys, and a personal story from my own HR career, you’ll discover how to navigate challenges with grace, courage, and wisdom. We’ll talk about finding strength in God’s presence, leading with integrity when under pressure, and turning trials into opportunities for growth.
If you’re in the middle of a difficult season, this episode will encourage you: you are not alone, and God can use even the hardest moments to shape you into the leader He’s called you to be.
Great leaders aren’t remembered for their titles but for the way they serve. In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, we look at the ultimate model of leadership, Jesus washing His disciples’ feet, and explore what it means to lead with humility, compassion, and resilience.
You’ll learn five practical keys to putting servant leadership into action, backed by Scripture and real-world examples, to help you lead with purpose even in the face of challenges. Whether you’re guiding a team at work, serving in ministry, or leading in your home, this episode will equip you to lead like Jesus: empowering others, noticing the unseen, and choosing sacrifice over status.
Tune in to discover how servant-hearted leadership can transform the way you influence, inspire, and impact those around you.
Leadership is never without its challenges, and when people are involved, mistakes, misunderstandings, and conflict are inevitable. That’s why cultivating grace is not optional, it’s essential. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to lead with grace, following Christ’s example of compassion, forgiveness, and truth.
Through Scripture, personal stories, and practical leadership keys, you’ll learn how to extend grace in difficult moments, foster restoration in relationships, and create a culture where people can grow, heal, and thrive.
Key Scripture: Colossians 3:13 – “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Tune in, take notes, and let your leadership reflect Christ.
Leadership without purpose is like a ship without a compass, it may move, but it won’t reach the right destination.
In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson explores what it means to anchor your leadership in God’s purpose. Drawing from Proverbs 19:21 (“Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails”) and Jeremiah 29:11 (“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord…), you’ll discover why clarity of mission matters, how to align decisions with faith-driven values, and how God’s purpose can sustain you when challenges arise.
Tune in, take notes, and let your leadership reflect Christ.
This is a lesson that will strengthen your influence and inspire others to follow with purpose.
Trust is the foundation of every great leader, and without it, influence crumbles.
In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks how leaders can build lasting trust through consistent character, Christ-centered decision-making, and authentic integrity.
Drawing from her 20+ years of church leadership and nearly a decade in HR, Catrenna shares practical insights, biblical truths, and a personal story of how integrity shaped her leadership journey. You’ll discover five keys to building trust that inspires confidence, fosters respect, and reflects Christ’s example in the workplace and beyond.
Whether you’re leading a team, ministry, or organization, this episode will encourage you to lead with integrity that lasts and trust that points people back to God.
Scripture Reference: Proverbs 11:3 – The integrity of the upright guides them, but the unfaithful are destroyed by their duplicity.
Tune in, be encouraged, and remember: True leadership begins on our knees, led by grace, strengthened in faith, and anchored in purpose.
When the pressure’s on, how do you respond — with grace or with frustration? In this episode of the Christian Leadership Podcast, Catrenna Dawson unpacks 5 Grace-Filled Leadership Truths to help you stay grounded in Christ when tension rises.
Through scripture, personal stories, and practical steps, you’ll learn how to:
Respond instead of react under stress
Balance truth and compassion in leadership
Recognize how pressure reveals your heart
Invite God into your decision-making moments
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Scripture references: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Luke 6:45, Matthew 11:28
Hosted by Catrenna Dawson, HR leader, faith-based coach, and servant-hearted strategist, helping Christian leaders integrate faith, integrity, and grace in the workplace.