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The UnlearnT Podcast
Ruth Abigail Smith
177 episodes
1 day ago
Send us a text We trace Mikayla’s journey from crowns and depression to surrender, purpose and a swift second act marked by peace, service and marriage. A locked door opens, a pill bottle vanishes and a new life begins as we unpack belonging, exposure and the power of a full yes to God. • small-town accolades masking depression and emptiness • the search for mattering versus popularity • a suicide attempt interrupted and preserved life • new age detours and pandemic exposure • hard truths fr...
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Send us a text We trace Mikayla’s journey from crowns and depression to surrender, purpose and a swift second act marked by peace, service and marriage. A locked door opens, a pill bottle vanishes and a new life begins as we unpack belonging, exposure and the power of a full yes to God. • small-town accolades masking depression and emptiness • the search for mattering versus popularity • a suicide attempt interrupted and preserved life • new age detours and pandemic exposure • hard truths fr...
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Religion & Spirituality,
Christianity,
How To
Episodes (20/177)
The UnlearnT Podcast
The Second Act: When God’s Light met my Darkness
Send us a text We trace Mikayla’s journey from crowns and depression to surrender, purpose and a swift second act marked by peace, service and marriage. A locked door opens, a pill bottle vanishes and a new life begins as we unpack belonging, exposure and the power of a full yes to God. • small-town accolades masking depression and emptiness • the search for mattering versus popularity • a suicide attempt interrupted and preserved life • new age detours and pandemic exposure • hard truths fr...
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1 day ago
1 hour 29 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Second Act: What To Do When You’re Called Up Front!
Send us a text We trace Catina Parrish Clark’s journey from insurance to education to chaplaincy and pastoring, exploring how obedience, formation, and care shape a faithful second act. We share honest lessons on leaving the familiar, guarding your soul, and leading from presence with people. • salary cap and tuition as guidance signals • discovering a teaching gift and learning God’s voice • saying yes when comfort says stay • moving churches to grow spiritually • divinity school refining l...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 13 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Reinventing The Second Act: Follow These Steps to Experience Real Transformation!
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4 weeks ago
1 hour 13 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Mountain Top Experiences: Climbing Into Your Next Season
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1 month ago
1 hour 29 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
The UnLearnT Podcast LIVE: Enduring Leadership
Send us a text We go live to name the weight of leading through hard seasons and offer practical ways to endure with hope, clarity, and integrity. We unpack how to recover from mistakes faster, re-categorize relationships, and reinvest in the vision without burning out. • defining enduring leadership and long faith • guarding inputs, language and circles • year‑end discouragement and resetting hope • crew checks and relationship categories • expectations based on evidence not desire • mistak...
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1 month ago
1 hour 9 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
(Re-Release) Unlearning Love and Basketball: What Monica and Quincy Got Wrong!
Send us a text Ruth and Jaquetta dive into the cult classic "Love & Basketball" as they kick off their summer series examining movies they had to unlearn from, breaking down the film's problematic messages about relationships, identity, and success. • Analyzing the movie in quarters, just like the film's structure • Unlearning identity limitations - you don't have to choose between femininity and athleticism • Character development matters more than talent when pursuing dreams • Leaders ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
What's Your Leadership Style: Unlearning Situational Leadership
Send us a text We explore situational leadership with clear lines between crisis control and season-long guidance, naming the hero trap, burnout, and how to build trust, culture, and vision by developing people. Practical tools include better questions, motivation cues, and when to let safe balls drop. • definition of situational leadership and core traits • when authoritarian direction fits emergencies • risks to trust, culture and long-term vision • burnout and the hero trap of constant re...
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2 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
What’s Your Leadership Style: Unlearning Transformational Leadership
Send us a text We unpack transformational leadership through real stories, moving from identity and belief to sustainable action. We name the strengths, blind spots, and boundaries that keep charisma ethical and growth-centered. • defining transformational leadership and its core pillars • coaching belief before behavior using the be do have model • individualized consideration and long-term loyalty • where this style fails in crisis and how to pivot • boundaries to avoid favorites and blurr...
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2 months ago
1 hour

The UnlearnT Podcast
What's Your Leadership Style?: UnLearning Transactional Leadership
Send us a text We unpack transactional leadership—why it feels natural, where it works, and when it fails—and show how to pair it with relational styles so people and performance both thrive. Clear goals help, but autonomy, mastery, and purpose keep teams engaged and growing. • definition of transactional leadership and its roots in school rewards • where transactional systems fit: scale, sustaining growth, clear metrics • strengths: clarity, consistency, fast runway for new hires • weakness...
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2 months ago
54 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
What's Your Leadership Style?: Unlearning Servant Leadership
Send us a text We rethink servant leadership, tracing how values shape style, when closeness empowers, and where boundaries keep service from becoming control. We compare servant and transformational modes, test historical examples, and offer practical pivots for sustainable leadership. • values driving leadership styles and choices • definition and core traits of servant leadership • inspire versus motivate as a practical distinction • where servant leadership fits best on a team’s journey ...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
What's Your Leadership Style: Unlearning Laissez-Faire Leadership
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3 months ago
53 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
What You’re Leadership Style? Unlearning Autocratic Leadership
Send us a text The autocratic leadership style, often misunderstood but sometimes necessary, provides clear command and control when building something new or navigating through crisis. • Autocratic leadership is marked by a self-appointed, self-governing style where the leader maintains full control • This leadership style produces explosive results when there's no time for democratic process • Steve Jobs exemplifies a successful autocratic leader who maintained high standards while revolut...
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3 months ago
1 hour 4 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
What's Your Leadership Style?: Unlearning Democratic Leadership
Send us a text We explore the democratic leadership style, examining when this collaborative approach works best and when leaders need to pivot to different styles for effective team management. • Democratic leadership involves consulting with team members and valuing collaboration • This leadership style works best with highly skilled, experienced team members • Leaders must properly prepare teams with information, vision, and context before expecting meaningful input • Nelson Mandela and M...
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3 months ago
57 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Unlearning Gen Z in the Workplace w/ Jaquetta Ross
Send us a text Jaquetta Ross joins us to debunk common misconceptions about Generation Z in the workplace and shares insights from her 12 years of working with this young adult population. • Gen Z is often mischaracterized as entitled, naive, and lacking work ethic when they actually crave mentorship and genuine connection • They're exceptionally good at recognizing authenticity and will respond to leaders who are real with them • Many Gen Z behaviors stem from watching older generations be ...
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4 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Unlearning Gen Z: The Secret World of Teenagers with Tanaya (Memphis College Student)
Send us a text In this candid conversation, host Ruth Abigail speaks with Taniya Adams, a college student she has known since third grade, about the unique challenges and perspectives of Generation Z. • Finding identity amidst social media's influence and the pressure to know your purpose early • Learning it's "okay to be not normal" and breaking free from the exhaustion of trying to fit in • The reality of cancel culture and how it affects young people's lives • Challenging stereotypes abou...
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4 months ago
58 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
The Life of Gen Z Entrepreneur with Savannah Brister (Spoiler Alert: It’s Not As Easy As Tik Tok Makes it Look
Send us a text In this candid conversation, Ruth Abigail welcomes back musician Savannah Brister to discuss the realities of Gen Z, information overload, and navigating creative entrepreneurship in today's digital landscape. • How Gen Z is perceived: either as exciting innovators or as the generation that will "take us down" • The overwhelming nature of constant information and how it affects mental health • Breaking free from phone dependency and the benefits of digital boundaries • The ext...
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4 months ago
1 hour

The UnlearnT Podcast
Unlearning Gen Z - Pastor Deon Byers
Send us a text Pastor Deon Byers shares his decade of experience working with Generation Z, revealing what today's youth truly need from adults and how to build meaningful connections that transform lives. • Mentorship matters – Deon’s own life was transformed by an adult who showed him a world beyond his environment • Today's youth aren't fundamentally different from previous generations, though their challenges are unique • Many young people feel "sacrificed on the altar of success" as par...
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4 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Unlearning The Gospel Music Industry Pt. 2
Send us a text Worship leader Darnell Moore unpacks the tension between following industry strategies and Spirit-led ministry in gospel music and church leadership. • The challenge of creating sustainable ministry while remaining faithful to God's leading • Using the metaphor of an exercise ball versus a lazy boy recliner to illustrate the tension between stability and Spirit-led flexibility • What happens when God asks us to abandon proven strategies and follow His unexpected leading • The ...
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4 months ago
41 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Unlearning The Gospel Music Industry (Was Maverick City's Manager Right or Wrong?)
Send us a text Link to Darnell’s episode on Unlearning Marriage: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0cRfDyy6EqqfTWewDvXs7Q?si=oOHrilbERvqC7KONjgSlEg Darnell Harris joins us for a special conversation about the tension between industry success and spiritual authenticity in worship leadership. • The episode was prompted by a controversial podcast featuring Norman from Tribl Records discussing his industry-focused approach with Maverick City Music • Darnell shares concerns about worship l...
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5 months ago
34 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
UnLearning Lean On Me: What Kind Of Leader Are You?
Send us a text We examine leadership through the lens of the 1989 film "Lean On Me," exploring how different organizational phases require different leadership styles and what makes a leader effective in each one. • Different organizational phases (startup, turnaround, realignment, acceleration, sustaining success) require different leadership approaches • Joe Clark's authoritarian style was necessary during crisis but needed evolution as the school improved • Bold decisions are required in ...
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5 months ago
1 hour 12 minutes

The UnlearnT Podcast
Send us a text We trace Mikayla’s journey from crowns and depression to surrender, purpose and a swift second act marked by peace, service and marriage. A locked door opens, a pill bottle vanishes and a new life begins as we unpack belonging, exposure and the power of a full yes to God. • small-town accolades masking depression and emptiness • the search for mattering versus popularity • a suicide attempt interrupted and preserved life • new age detours and pandemic exposure • hard truths fr...