• Short Clip: Christians Are Scrolling Themselves Into an Identity Crisis | Dr. Tom Trimble
    Dec 15 2025

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/hDxHkneqASs?si=MXWSdLog-1XDbxIn

    Description:
    In this conversation, Dr. Tom Trimble discusses his book exploring the intersection of sociology, technology, and theology in digital communication. He introduces the STAIRS framework—Self-control, Theology of communication, Anxiety, Identity, Relationships, and Spirituality—to address how technology shapes human behavior, empathy, and faith. Trimble emphasizes applying biblical principles to online interactions, warning of the spiritual and emotional costs of digital dependence and urging believers to reclaim attention, empathy, and relationship with God and others in the digital age.

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    10 mins
  • Short Clip: Why My Depression Didn’t Budge No Matter How Hard I Prayed | Dr. Gregg Makin
    Dec 11 2025

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/hkRVlPKwv0A?si=092ct_vKiKv7fBuE

    Description:
    Dr. Gregg Makin shares his journey through a season of deep depression that revealed unprocessed emotions and loneliness beneath his successful ministry life. He explains how growing up in an environment that dismissed feelings led him to rely on logic and spiritual effort rather than emotional connection. Through counseling, self-awareness, and building a supportive “life team,” he learned to process old emotional patterns, connect authentically, and find healing. Makin highlights how unprocessed experiences resurface until they are addressed through relational safety, empathy, and right-brain connection.


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    10 mins
  • The Shocking Truth About Bully Pastors Nobody Wants To Admit with Josh Melancon
    Dec 8 2025

    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!


    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment



    In this episode of The Christian Leader Made Simple Show, Ryan tackles a difficult but necessary subject—egotism in leadership. Pastor Josh Melancon joins the conversation to openly share his own battle with ego and the destructive patterns it can create in ministry. Drawing from his new book Mark of the Least, Josh explains how pride and insecurity can distort a leader’s calling, and how biblical humility offers the path to real transformation. This honest and practical discussion will challenge every leader to examine their heart and embrace the kind of humility that sustains lasting influence.


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    Connect with Josh Melancon:

    melanconministries.com


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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Short Clip: How to Make Room for God When Life Doesn’t Slow Down | Mandy Holloway
    Dec 4 2025

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/urau1D-IsSw?si=fkBKkeBudtXL1OPz

    Description:
    As a wife, mom, foster parent, staff minister, and traveling preacher, Mandy Holloway prioritizes her family, submits to her husband and pastors, and guards her time with prayer, worship, and intentional living. She avoids distractions like social media, leans on spiritual accountability, and invests in her health to sustain her calling. One of her most impactful ministry moments came in Uganda, where she confronted a violent demonic manifestation, prayed with authority in Jesus’ name, and witnessed the woman delivered and filled with the Holy Ghost—an experience that confirmed her confidence in the power given to every believer.


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    11 mins
  • Short Clips: The One Thing Millennials Want That Churches Won’t Give Them | Dr. Margaret Banks-Butler
    Dec 1 2025

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/4GNc-BA4sqQ?si=n9p30WjkjK6ohZPv

    Description:
    Dr. Margaret Banks-Butler shares findings from her research on Apostolic Millennials, noting their desire for meaningful engagement, authenticity, mentorship, and involvement in ministry. She explains that while young people are happy in their faith, they expect educated and relational leaders who can guide them with both truth and grace. Transitioning into her book, she unpacks “flow” as the intersection of divine assignment, gifting, and God’s timing. Drawing from psychology and ministry, she stresses that leaders thrive when serving in their true calling and that valuing diverse roles within the church creates stronger, Spirit-led teamwork.


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    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

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    14 mins
  • 100 Years of Leadership Advice in 75 Minutes
    Nov 24 2025

    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!


    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment



    Every generation faces new challenges, but the core of leadership never changes. In this special episode of The Christian Leader Made Simple Show, Ryan Franklin brings together over 100 years of leadership wisdom from five remarkable voices over this past year: Dr. John Townsend, Joel Urshan, Dr. Brent Coltharp, Charles Robinette, and Cortt Chavis.


    Through stories of pressure, purpose, and prayer, these leaders share powerful insights on humility, calling, relationships, and faith, the kind of wisdom that helps you lead from a place of strength and surrender. Whether you’re a pastor, business leader, or ministry volunteer, this compilation will remind you that real leadership begins and ends with faithfulness.



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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Short Clip: Why Helping People Starts with Attuning Not Teaching | Dr. Gregg Makin
    Nov 20 2025

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/hkRVlPKwv0A?si=092ct_vKiKv7fBuE

    Description:
    Dr. Gregg Makin emphasizes the power of relational connection in emotional and spiritual healing. He explains that true transformation happens through empathy, presence, and right-brain, heart-level connection rather than logical advice. Drawing from Jesus’ interactions with the bleeding woman and the woman at the well, he illustrates how grace, safety, and genuine understanding can calm the nervous system, heal emotional wounds, and create lasting change.


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    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

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    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/communitycoaching

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    11 mins
  • Short Clips: How to Step Into Your Calling When You Feel Unqualified | Mandy Holloway
    Nov 17 2025

    Link to the full podcast:
    https://youtu.be/urau1D-IsSw?si=fkBKkeBudtXL1OPz

    Description:
    Mandy Holloway describes battling fear and depending on God’s anointing, prayer, and Scripture to minister boldly. She recounts how local work (juvenile facilities, prisons) led to international opportunities, foster care, and many baptisms. Emphasizing surrender and obedience, she argues ministry isn’t an elite gift but every believer’s commission, urging people to ask God who they are. She calls herself a “voice crying in the wilderness,” preparing others to meet Jesus.


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    https://www.ryanfranklin.org/clselfassessment

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    11 mins