As we enter this Christmas season, Richard and Daniel chat about the importance of biblical hope and how leaders can work to foster it.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction to Advent
4:30 Leadership Trivia
5:00 Hopelessness in the World
10:05 How do you begin to lead in such a hopeless world?
12:50 How can a leader guide people to find that hope?
17:45 How do you balance waiting on God and hope while not neglecting your duties?
22:15 What is the difference between Biblical hope and optimism?
27:55 How can a leader balance instilling hope in people while also being transparent about real struggles?
32:45 Leadership Trivia Answer

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Dr. Reggie McNeal enjoys helping people, leaders, and Christian organizations determine and experience epic wins with Kingdom impact. He currently serves as City Coach for GoodCities of Minneapolis MN. Check out his books and podcast at: https://reggiemcneal.org/

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
1:25 McNeal's Leadership Journey
6:15 Why is it important to be kingdom focused as opposed to church centric?
8:44 How does the kingdom focus change how a pastor ministers to his people?
15:55 What information does every leader need to know?
19:15 Why aren't many leaders experts in self-awareness?
21:30 What does it take to end your race well?
27:00 The importance of community and relationship
31:30 The difference between a career minister and a shepherd

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In the fourth and final episode of the series, Richard and Daniel reflect on different mistakes they've made as leaders in their homes and ways you can avoid them.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction
1:08 Leadership Trivia
2:00 What were some of your priorities when you were raising your kids?
11:10 What were some of your main challenges as a parent?
17:45 What are things that helped you have success as a leader in the home?
27:00 What are some of the rewards of leadership as a parent?
31:45 Leadership Trivia Answer

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