Many believers know they are children of God, and yet still struggle to believe His love is enough to sustain them, often because of deep wounds from an absent father or other authority figures who shaped how they see love, trust, and security. In this episode, we’ll unpack how these unresolved hurts can lead even strong leaders to live with an orphan mindset — striving for approval and validation or leading from emptiness instead of identity. We will explore practical, faith-filled steps to move from pain to peace, and from isolation to intimacy with the Father.
Too often, volunteers and team members slip away silently — burned out, overlooked, or disengaged —before leaders even realize something is wrong. But this doesn’t happen overnight; it shows up in small signs that leaders often miss when they’re moving too fast or leading from ambition instead of care. A great leader sacrifices for the mission, while a poor leader sacrifices the mission for themselves, and how someone leaves often reveals the depth of their heart and their connection to that mission.
In this episode, we discuss how leading well and leaving well go hand in hand, and together they create a legacy that outlasts any single role.
Special Guest: Chris Broussard - In this inspiring episode, sports analyst and faith-driven leader Chris Broussard joins the
podcast to explore what it means to become an irreplaceable leader—someone whose presence elevates the team, the culture, and the mission. Through the lens of faith, integrity, and performance, Chris unpacks practical leadership principles rooted in action, not just words.
To learn more about Chris Broussard and mission, visit https://kingmovement.com.
True leadership starts with a heart of honor. Servant leadership, humility, and valuing relationships are key to accessing greater authority and opportunity. Honoring those above you, even when it’s hard, builds the character God can trust with more.
In this episode, we break down how dishonor can block your growth, why servanthood is the highest position, and how your attitude toward leadership shapes your influence and legacy. If you want to lead well and rise with purpose, it begins by honoring up—because how you honor becomes the foundation of how you lead.
Special Guest: Tim Muehlhoff. One of the toughest hurdles in leadership is navigating difficult conversations. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, communications expert and professor at Biola University in La Mirada, California, and co-author of best-selling book End the Stalemate: Move Past Cancel Culture to Meaningful Conversations, to unpack the unique responsibility church leaders have to model how we can respectfully engage with those who may have different perspectives; this is especially important in today’s polarized climate.
Join us as we explore the practical “heart work,” spiritual disciplines, and communication tools that leaders can use to find common ground in the midst of our differences - and do so with humility, clarity, and grace. If you're serious about leading well and influencing lasting change, this conversation is for you!
To learn more about Tim Muehlehoff, visit timmuehlehoff.com or cmr.biola.edu.
Special Guest: Shane Pruitt. The #NextGeneration isn't the future of the Church—they ARE the Church. As we progress in life and in leadership, we tend to forget that we have been blessed to stand on the shoulders of those who came before us—that’s how the Kingdom advances! In this episode, we sit down with Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), to discuss this importance of equipping and empowering this next generation to live on mission and lead with purpose!
To learn more about Shane Pruitt’s ministry and mission, visit https://shanepruitt.net.
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In this special episode, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer, recently retired senior pastor of Faithful Central Bible Church, shares deep personal insights and profound lessons that he has learned over 41 years in ministry. With time-honored wisdom, forged through decades of leadership, Bishop Ulmer reflects on the often painful realities of growth and transition, the tension and delicate balance between authenticity and cultural relevance, and ultimately, the humility required to remain faithful and embrace God’s unique call for each season of life.
To learn more about Bishop Ulmer’s ministry and mission, visit kennethculmer.com.
One of the responsibilities of church leadership is to be proactive and try to see what’s coming around the corner. Great leaders look for opportunities to anticipate trends and ways to make the organization better. It is important to focus on the entire experience, not just the sermon. There are many components that make up the church experience.
In today’s episode, we discuss a few disruptive trends that church leader’s need to pay attention to. Churches need leaders that are intentional, teachable, accountable and willing to shift to be better equipped to do what God is calling you to do.
Interested in more leadership tools? This month we are hosting our annual Climb Leadership Conference, January 23-25, 2025, at our OCC Plano Campus. Visit climb-conference.com to register and get more information! We hope to see you there!
Special Guest: Dr. William Humphries - In this episode, we had the opportunity to sit down with Dr. William Humphries - neurosurgeon, professor and trailblazing leader in his field - to discuss what all great leaders need to know about the power of access.
Welcome to Season 6 of The Leadership Roundtable Podcast with Dr. Conway Edwards!
In this episode, we are discussing the top qualities that leaders should look for when recruiting new team members, as well as some best practices to keep them engaged and get their buy-in to use their gifts and abilities to achieve the shared vision of the organization.
In this episode, Dr. Conway Edwards discusses how to lead during a Parenting Pandemic. You'll discover how to lead when the culture is shifting around. You will learn 3 practical ways that the culture in today's world is shifting and how you can lead through this shift.
Special Guest: Diego Mesa, founding pastor of Abundant Living Family Church in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. and author of the book, "How To Dream When You Are Told You're Going To Die." In this episode, Pastor Mesa shares his testimony of restoration and hope, and how his unwavering faith carried him through in the face of devastating health prognosis. He shares his empowering story, what he has learned along the way and why it is so important for leaders to prioritize their own health.
For more information about Diego Mesa's ministry and mission, visit diegomesa.org.
Churches are faced with tough decisions every day, but few more difficult than how to handle loss and the grief that comes along with it. Great leaders must learn to prepare the church for how to respond when things happen... because inevitably they will. In this episode, we will break down some practical ways for believers to walk through the process in a healthy way.
Too often as leaders we spend our time doing things that keep us busy, but don’t make us efficient in our jobs. That’s why clarity is so important. Every great leader must ask themselves these questions - what does efficiency look like and how do I continuously strive for it every day? In this episode, we will define some of the key roles and responsibilities of church leaders and how to align your priorities to design the perfect week!
Special Guest: Pastor Mike Jr. - There are some people that you share history with that you are not meant to share destiny with - just like in life, there are levels to the connections we have in ministry. In this episode, special guest host Jada Edwards sits down with Pastor Mike, Jr., esteemed communicator, award-winning gospel artist and senior pastor/founder of Rock City Church in Birmingham, Alabama, to discuss the importance of meeting people where they are and leading them according to their level.
For more information about Pastor Mike, Jr., visit: https://pastormikejr.com
Special Guest: Dr. E. Dewey Smith, Sr. Pastor of House of Hope Atlanta - Every leader will encounter their own unique challenges, but there are some battles that seem to just come with the territory. At one point or another, every great leader may get discouraged, feel inadequate or unworthy. The good news is that God never called us to be perfect - we just need to be available and He will do the rest! In this episode, Dr. E. Dewey Smith returns to share how we can survive and thrive as leaders in the battlefield.
Special Guest: Nona Jones - In this episode, special guest host Jada Edwards sits down for an in-depth conversation with dynamic preacher, speaker, author and business leader, Nona Jones, about essential tools every great leaders needs and how to utilize data, both quantitative (numbers) and qualitative (experience), to make informed decisions to lead and serve your people well.
For more information and opportunities to connect with Nona Jones, please visit: https://www.nonajones.com/
Special Guest: Ryan Leak, Transformational Leader, Speaker, Author & Executive Coach - Great leaders must be willing to fail every day at the things most people are unwilling to try. Some of the greatest lessons come from our greatest failures. In this episode, our special guest Ryan Leak joins us to discuss what happens when we learn to make failure our friend! We all have something we’d love to do, but often allow our fear to outweigh the potential of our destiny. But what if failure could actually help us succeed?
To learn more about Ryan Leak and his new book, Chasing Failure, visit:
In this episode, Part 2 of our conversation on generational leader shifts, we are focusing on the necessary shifts for the more seasoned generation of leaders (ages 40 and up), the importance of knowing when to hold on and when to let go, and give the next generation an opportunity to be the leaders we are cultivating them to be!
Want to learn more about how to enhance your leadership? Don't miss out on the upcoming Climb Leadership Conference at One Community Church! January 25-27, 2023. Visit https://climb-conference.com for more information.
One of the foremost challenges of our time is how to effectively lead multi-generational organizations, in particular, the next generations of future leaders. It is anticipated that over a million young people will walk away from their faith once they reach college age. The key for leaders is to first determine where you are in your season of leadership and what generational "leader shifts" need to be made in your own life by reflecting on where we are as a culture and how our thinking, feelings and behavior are impacting what we believe.
In Part 1 of this crucial conversation, we are focusing on the necessary shifts for all leaders under the age of 30, the importance of discipleship and living out the gospel anywhere that you are!