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!

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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 to grow yourself so you can grow the church.

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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/pSPfb8qIy18?si=9iun_90DaCiWnxXg

Description:
Ryan Franklin teaches on relational barriers in leadership, showing how pride subtly builds walls through silence, unforgiveness, and the need to be right, while humility builds bridges by making the first move. He also highlights how past wounds, if left unhealed, can shape relationships, leadership, and culture—using Joseph’s story in Genesis 50 as an example. Franklin emphasizes that unhealed pain often bleeds into interactions, distorts perceptions, and creates invisible barriers, but healing and reconnection are possible through humility and honest self-reflection.


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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:
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Link to the full podcast:
https://youtu.be/XQBNwlFqXbA?si=XkoZEHHoU5-QXHNZ

Description:
Pastor Darrell Johns explains that the earliest warning sign against ineffective leadership is realizing that solo leadership is unbiblical. He shares how God reminded him that while a church may outgrow his personal abilities, it can never outgrow his vision—prompting him to lead with openness and empower others. Johns reflects on releasing talented staff, even when it’s difficult, and valuing long-term relationships. He defines a “dream team” as faithful, committed people who serve Christ, the church, and each other, are dependable in any circumstance, respect family priorities, and work together with a willingness to do whatever it takes.


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Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):
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Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching:
https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

YouTube and Audio Podcast:
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Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:
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Pastor Luke St.Clair unpacks the practice of praying over the spirit, soul, and body, emphasizing full submission to God as essential for fruitful and effective leadership. Drawing from 1 Thessalonians 5:23 and the tabernacle model of prayer, he outlines a structured, scripture-based approach that deepens spiritual alignment. St.Clair highlights the difference between gifts and fruit, urging leaders to prioritize internal growth over external validation. He encourages consistency in prayer, not as ritual, but as a pathway to transformation—affirming that structure helps eliminate excuses and cultivates a lifestyle of daily surrender and spiritual clarity.

Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint

Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

YouTube and Audio Podcast:

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Learn more about Christian Leader® Community Coaching:

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In this episode of the Christian Leader Made Simple Show, Dr. Tom Trimble joins Ryan Franklin to unpack his book Digital Dominion. Together they explore how technology, especially smartphones and social media, is shaping our minds, families, and faith in ways we often don’t notice. From powerful personal stories to the STAIRS framework, Dr. Trimble offers biblical wisdom and practical steps for keeping technology a tool for the Kingdom rather than a trap for the soul. This conversation will challenge you to reclaim your time, refocus your relationships, and live under God’s dominion in a digital world.

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https://overflowcoffee.square.site/shop/dr-tom-trimble-book/2XSK3L2BSIGXVNCW4VB4QFWS (purchase hardcover here)

Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint

Take the Christian Leader® Self-Assessment (Free):

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YouTube and Audio Podcast:

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Link to the full podcast:

https://youtu.be/JGHNMcDp4Bw?si=0Ak13eIWEO0fAdr3

Description:

In this moving reflection, Andy Ferguson shares how the intense trials of 2024—including his recovery from illness, his wife's spine surgery, and his mother's stroke—could have derailed him. Instead, he experienced God's sustaining grace through the support of his church, friends, and strangers. Despite physical and emotional challenges, Andy stayed anchored in his calling and found deeper intimacy with God. He testifies to the peace, provision, and spiritual growth that came through suffering, emphasizing that hardship drew his family into a richer, more personal relationship with God—one marked by gratitude, transformation, and enduring faith.

Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint

Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):

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Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

YouTube and Audio Podcast:

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Link to the full podcast:

https://youtu.be/XQBNwlFqXbA?si=XkoZEHHoU5-QXHNZ

Description:

Pastor Darrell Johns discusses common pitfalls leaders face when building teams, such as placing unprepared or unfaithful individuals in trusted roles, avoiding necessary confrontations, failing to provide training or resources, overworking staff, neglecting morale, and lacking accountability or feedback. He emphasizes honoring volunteers, creating clear expectations, and avoiding micromanagement by fostering a healthy culture, extending grace for mistakes, and distinguishing between systemic issues and human error. Johns shares personal insights as a self-described “recovering perfectionist,” underscoring the need to release control and empower team members while still providing oversight when needed.

Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint

Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

YouTube and Audio Podcast:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast

Connect with Ryan:

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Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:

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Link to the full podcast:

https://youtu.be/7AjuU-JsrSs?si=g7aMe3IznTFFYreF

Description:

Pastor Luke St.Clair shares how prayer is both a personal and pastoral lifeline, helping him preach, lead, and stay grounded. He describes lifting the Word in prayer as a way to build faith, fight anxiety, and resist isolation—especially for leaders facing emotional and spiritual pressure. By consistently praying over the mind, body, and spirit with scripture, leaders are renewed and realigned with God’s truth. St.Clair emphasizes that spiritual connection with God and community is vital for resilience, reminding us we were created for both divine and human touch.

Purchase The Christian Leader Blueprint book today:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprintbook

Download The Christian Leader Blueprint – Short Guide (Free): https://www.ryanfranklin.org/blueprint

Take the Christian Leader™ Self-Assessment (Free):

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

Learn more about Christian Leader™ Community Coaching:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

YouTube and Audio Podcast:

https://www.ryanfranklin.org/leaderpodcast

Connect with Ryan:

Email: info@ryanfranklin.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rnfranklin/

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Audio mastering by Apostolic Audio:

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