The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins
Throughout the years, I've come to believe two truths: one, everyone leads someone, and two, no one really feels qualified to lead anyone. Add the pressure put on us by culture to have all the answers in a world full of confusion, and you've got a recipe for reluctant leaders.Thankfully, when it comes to leading in the Bible and in life, the most qualified aren't always the most obvious. This podcast is a conversation for all of us who want to lead well but never feel like we are. New episodes are released on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays...
Tue, April 22, 2025
TRLP 049: What a 21-Day TikTok Challenge Taught Me About Consistency
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Welcome to The Reluctant Leader Podcast —where we talk real leadership for those of us who sometimes feel like we’re not cut out for it… but keep showing up anyway. In this episode, I’m unpacking what I learned from posting 21 straight days of hope-filled, one-minute videos on TikTok. I’ll share what surprised me, the comments that reminded me why this matters, and why consistency is your secret weapon —especially when no one’s clapping yet. We’re talking: The identity-shaping power of showing up The spiritual truth behind compounding faithfulness Why success in leadership is often slow, quiet, and deeply worth it How a few seconds of encouragement can change someone’s entire day Scripture Anchor: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” — Galatians 6:9 (NIV) 🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES: ▶️ Watch the 21 Days of Hope Challenge on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pauljenkinstv (Regular encouragement, straight to your scroll.) 📺 Subscribe to My YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@pauljenkinsTV (Real talk on life, leadership, and following Jesus authentically.) 🎧 More Episodes of The Reluctant Leader Podcast http://www.thereluctantleaderpodcast.com (For when you need a nudge to keep leading, even when it’s hard.) 🧠 Highlight Quotes: “The algorithm may be unpredictable—but God isn’t. He sees every seed you sow.” “Consistency changes you before it changes the world.” “Showing up comes before blowing up.” 🙌 Let’s Keep the Hope Going: If this episode encouraged you, send it to a friend, leave a review, or tag me with your biggest takeaway. And remember: even reluctant leaders can lead with bold faith. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can <a href='https:
Tue, April 08, 2025
TRLP 048: When Words Walk: The Power of Authentic Leadership
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! In a world overflowing with noise and polished personas, authentic leadership cuts through like a beacon of trust. In this episode, Paul unpacks why it's so powerful when leaders actually do what they say—how integrity, vulnerability, and consistency can create a kind of credibility that commands attention without shouting. Whether you lead a team, a church, or just your own life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to lead with your whole, honest self. 🧭 What We Talk About: The “I’ll Go First” Principle: Why true leaders model what they expect. Consistency > Charisma: How everyday choices earn long-term trust. Owning Your Misses: How humility and honesty make you more credible, not less. The Jesus Blueprint: Leading with truth, not pretense—and why that still changes everything. Living the Message: Why people don’t need another highlight reel; they need an honest example. 📱 Social Media Snippets: Use these for sharing across platforms like Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook, or LinkedIn: 💡 “People don’t need perfect leaders. They need honest ones.” 🎧 New episode on the power of authentic leadership. #LeadWell #AuthenticityWins When your life speaks louder than your stage, people don’t just respect you—they trust you. 🎙️ Listen to When Words Walk wherever you get your podcasts. ✋ Saying “we value rest” means nothing if you never take a day off. Leadership begins with living the message. #LeadershipMatters #WalkTheTalk Your credibility isn’t built in your highlight reel. It’s built in your Tuesdays. 🔥 New episode on the superpower of real leadership. Jesus didn’t just speak truth—He lived it, washed feet, and bore the cross. That’s the blueprint. #JesusWay #AuthenticLeadership ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E47 · Tue, March 25, 2025
TRLP 047: Trusting the Process - How to Grow in the Messy Middle
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Ever feel stuck between where you started and where you want to be? The messy middle can be frustrating, filled with uncertainty, doubt, and the temptation to give up. But what if this season isn’t a roadblock—it’s the real work of transformation? In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to trust the process when things aren’t happening as fast as we’d like. You’ll discover: ✅ Why surrendering control leads to more peace and clarity ✅ How struggles strengthen you rather than stop you ✅ The power of perseverance and why your harvest is coming at the right time If you’ve been feeling discouraged or questioning whether to keep going, this episode is your reminder to stay the course. Growth is happening—even if you can’t see it yet. 💬 Let’s keep the conversation going! Share your biggest takeaway on social media and tag me @pauljenkins. And if this episode encouraged you, consider leaving a review—it helps more people find hope in the process. 🎧 Listen now and take your next step forward with confidence! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E46 · Tue, March 11, 2025
TRLP 046: The Wisdom of Many, and Why Leaders Should Seek Counsel
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! In this episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast , we dive into the biblical wisdom of seeking godly counsel and why no leader should make decisions in isolation. Proverbs tells us that wise advisers lead to success, but pride can keep us from listening. We’ll explore how humility opens the door to growth, how God often speaks through others, and why even the best leaders—Moses, David, and Paul—sought guidance. If you’ve ever felt the pressure to figure things out alone, this episode is for you! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
Tue, February 11, 2025
TRLP 045: Why Leaders Need to Know What's Happening
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! The Bible has a lot to say about staying alert and keeping watch. If we aren't vigilant as leaders, the churches and organizations we're responsible for are often left in disarray and vulnerable to attack and vision creep. As Jesus often told his followers: watch! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
Mon, January 27, 2025
TRLP 044: Discover the Power of Repetition and Why The Right Habits Matter So Much
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Too many of us are so addicted to the rush of something new that we've accepted that anything that gets repeated has to become boring or stale. But repetition is only a bad thing when we're repeating bad things! I repeat: repetition is only a... You get the idea. So let's change the narrative, and get busy repeating what needs to be repeated. As you'll find out in this episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast, some of the best things in life are born with the power of repetition. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
Tue, January 14, 2025
TRLP 043: How to Do Hard Things, Recover, and then Do More Hard Things
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! I've always been motivated by JFK's "we do them because they are hard" speech, and clearly, so was our country because we did get to the moon (regardless of what conspiracy theorists might think). But what happens after we've done hard things and we need time to rest and recover? Maybe more importantly, how do we find the strength to get back up and do another hard thing? In this episode, Paul reminds us that while we may need to step back from time to time, we were never made to shrink back from hard things. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
Tue, October 08, 2024
TRLP 042: Karl Vaters challenges our obsession with bigness, and offers a fresh perspective on the future of faith in America
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! In this interview, we take a deep dive with Karl Vaters, a seasoned pastor and author, as he challenges the conventional obsession with church size. For over 40 years, Carl has been an advocate for small churches and has worked to redefine success beyond just mere numbers. Whether you're a church leader feeling the pressure to grow or just curious about the future of faith in America, I think you’ll find this interview fascinating, and Karl’s perspective refreshing. More from Karl: Visit his website at karlvaters.com to connect with Karl on all his socials Grab his newest book, De-Sizing the Church , on Amazon and other retailers Karl's podcast, The Church Lobby , is worth a listen! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E41 · Tue, July 23, 2024
TRLP 041: Let's Talk About the Power of Speaking Kind Words
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! All of us know that our words have power but too many times we talk as if they don't. In this episode, Paul shares how one simple statement ignited passion and launched him into action. We're sure that you'll be encouraged, and will be challenged to consider the kindness - or lack of - in the words you speak to those around you. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E40 · Tue, June 25, 2024
TRLP 040: What Do You Do When God Seems to Ignore Your Prayers?
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Does God ever seem distant when you ask him about things that really matter to you? Of course, he does. But the good news is that you aren't alone! Anyone who has ever spent any amount of time in prayer has felt that way, and often, the more desperate we are, the longer he seems to take. In this episode, Paul walks us through Luke 18 and shows us what to do when we face the unopened door of unanswered prayer. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E39 · Tue, April 09, 2024
TRLP 039: Never - and we mean, NEVER - stop planting because the harvest IS coming
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! As we wrap up our "Restored to Health" miniseries in Psalm 126, the psalmist reminds us that even after we've been restored, there is work to be done. Even more importantly, he reminds us that the work often still feels like work, and yet he holds out the very real hope that when the sowing brings us pain, the reaping will bring us bounty. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E38 · Tue, March 26, 2024
TRLP 038: Let's Talk About Taking Two Steps Forward, Three Steps Back, and Why Sometimes That Might be Normal
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! We've all been there. We've gone public about something amazing that God has done in our lives, churches, businesses, or ministries only to wake up the next day and find ourselves wondering if it really happened? In this episode, we can take comfort in the fact that the people of God also lived in the "now and not yet" places we find ourselves. Yes, God had brought back the captives (Psalm 126:1), and yet in Psalm 126:4 they asked Him to do it again. Or did they? Let's find out together in part 4 of our "Restored to Health" miniseries in Psalm 126. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E37 · Tue, March 12, 2024
TRLP 037: Let's Talk About a Four Letter Word with the Power to Get Us Through the Process
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Sometimes the process of being restored to joy is just that ... a process. That process can be daunting and overwhelming if we think it's about being the perfect leader or the perfect person, but when we accept as fact that the Lord has restored us to health, then the process can become a celebration of all that the Lord has done to this point. No more hiding or pretending. No more masks or fake smiles. "Here I raise my Ebeneezer" because thus far, to this point in the process, the Lord has been my help. And that means, He'll continue to be from this point forward, too. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E36 · Tue, February 27, 2024
TRLP 036: Let's Talk About Testimonies, The B99's Birthday, and How God's Grace Works to Keep Us on Our Worst Days
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! As we continue our miniseries in Psalm 126, let's talk about the things that mark us when we're living lives that have been restored to health: joy, song, laughter, and the global influence that comes with a life of integrity. Will we always feel like we're living up to that list? Of course not. But as we'll see in this episode, that doesn't mean that it isn't still true. Join us as we continue our journey toward restored spiritual and emotional health, and as we learn the power of proclaiming what we remember about God's goodness. Let's overcome the enemy by testifying about what Jesus has done for us! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E35 · Tue, February 13, 2024
TRLP 035: Let's Talk About Gratitude, and How Remembering What God Did Helps Us Be Better Leaders
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! In this episode, Paul kicks off a miniseries diving into the game-changing truths found in Psalm 126, and takes us deeper into the profound wisdom that verse 1 offers for modern living Learn how gratitude transforms our perspective, calms anxieties, and deepens trust in God's faithfulness. Discover how practicing gratitude reshapes your spiritual journey, cultivating contentment and propelling you toward a life filled with hope and purpose. Join us on a journey toward restored spiritual and emotional health, and let gratitude be your guide toward the abundant life God promises. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E34 · Tue, January 23, 2024
TRLP 034 - Let's Talk About How to Live Beyond Regret and How to Stay Out of Hell
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Is hell "down there?" If it is, then why do we often talk about "hell on earth?" Why does the regret we experience at night as we replay the day feel so much like hell already, and how can we learn to live beyond it? Is peace even possible, or are we destined to stay stuck in a Groundhog Day of bad decisions and painful regret? In this episode, Paul shares some interesting insights into what hell might be and sheds some light on how God's goodness in this life gives us time to prepare for the next. Want to schedule some time to chat with Paul by phone or over coffee? You can do that here . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E33 · Wed, January 10, 2024
TRLP 033 - Let's Talk About the Difference Between Me and Tiger Woods, and How Leaders Need to be Able to Recover to Joy Quicker
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! What's the biggest difference between Tiger Woods and me when it comes to playing golf? Well, we both hit bad shots from time to time (I hit a lot more of them), but we don't recover from them the same. In this episode, let's talk about how important it is for us to be healthy enough as leaders that we can recover from the bad shots, and help the people we lead find their way back to joy after hard seasons. If the quote I read from Jim Wilder's book made you want more, you can purchase his book, RARE Leadership , on Amazon here . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E32 · Tue, December 26, 2023
TRLP 032 - Let's Talk About Stepping Through the Door in 2024 and Leading From a Place of Health and Joy
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Welcome to the last episode of 2023! In this episode, Paul walks us through Psalm 126 and shows us how what the Lord told His people then still speaks to His people now. As the Year of the Door, 2024 holds so much promise for us, and as Paul explains, it's a year that will mark the church with joy, laughter, hope, and health. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E31 · Tue, December 12, 2023
TRLP 031 - Let's Talk About the Beautiful Way that Jesus Takes the Two and Makes them One
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! After a fast-paced, family-filled wedding weekend, Paul came home with three things: 1. A new daughter-in-law, 2. A wicked head cold (he's all about that bass in this episode!), and 3. A fresh revelation of what the power of the gospel can do in us. If you've got your Bible or your Bible app, turn to Ephesians 2;11-19 and follow along. If you don't, follow along anyway. 😂 ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E30 · Tue, November 28, 2023
TRLP 030 - Let's Talk About Building a Faith that Can Be Forsaken
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! So often in leadership, we talk about having a faith that can't be shaken, but in this episode, Paul points out what it looks like to have a faith that can be forsaken. It's important, too, because - wait for it - we're going to be. Thanks for being a faithful listener of The Reluctant Leader Podcast!! To enjoy a free coffee on me, simply click the link below and show the QR code to the awesome barista at your local Dunkin'! Get your Cup of Joe here! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E29 · Tue, November 14, 2023
TRLP 029 - Robby Angle Talks About the Best Book He's Ever Read, and Living Free From the Pressure to Perform
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! What if it was possible to live free from having the pressure to perform for God's love, and instead, live free in the reality that we've already been given God's love? In this episode of TRLP, Paul interviews Robby Angle, a former staff pastor at North Point Community Church, and current CEO of Trueface, a ministry committed to creating authentic, trust-filled relationships. We think you'll get a ton out of this interview (we did!!), and you're going to want to access all the resources mentioned by Robby and Paul. To connect with Tzrueface, go to https://www.trueface.org/ To connect with Robby and Trueface on YouTube, go to https://www.youtube.com/@Trueface To watch Robby's stuff on Right Now Media, go to https://app.rightnowmedia.org/en/teacher/1001593 To purchase The Cure > https://amzn.to/3MCvF8M ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E28 · Tue, October 24, 2023
TRLP 028 - Let's Talk About Hard Things, Threshing Floors, and Hope For Current and Future Generational Leaders
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Have you ever noticed that sometimes we get what we pay for? We buy cheap stuff to save a buck or two, only to have to buy that same cheap stuff over and over and over... Sometimes, it's much better to pay the price in order to obtain something of value because we know that it will last. Join Paul on a journey through a moment in a king's life that taught him that very lesson, and then take a peek at how God used it to set up the next generation to fulfill their destiny. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E27 · Tue, September 26, 2023
TRLP 027 - Let's Talk About a Mental Health Crisis and How Non-Anxious Leaders Can Help
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! It should come as no surprise that depressive episodes exploded during the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, 18-25 year-olds are twice as likely to struggle with depression as people over 50, and that number is only rising. Does that mean the older generation should write off the younger one? Far from it! In fact, it means that older leaders have a unique opportunity to influence and reverse the anxiety epidemic that has swept over our culture like a flood. As Paul reveals in this episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast, that will only happen when we master the discipline of leading ourselves as peacemakers who can create "outposts of Eden." ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E26 · Tue, April 25, 2023
TRLP 026 - Let's Talk About Consistency and Why So Many of Us Keep Starting and Stopping and Starting And Stopping
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Have you ever felt like you had whiplash because of all the starts and stops as you tried to develop a new habit? Why do so many of us never actually achieve and stay at new levels in life and leadership? In this episode, Paul takes us through a key moment in the life of Daniel and helps us understand why occasional effort will never result in consistent excellence. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E25 · Tue, April 11, 2023
TRLP 025 - Rare of Breed Talks About Overcoming Foster Care, Addiction, Homelessness, and how the Mercy of God Birthed a Brand New Life and Musical Style Called GodTwang
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! What happens when God rescues a life out of a broken home and foster care that loves hip hop but has country music in his roots? He opens the door for Rare of Breed, a leading artist in the genre of Country Hip Hop. You read that right. Country Hip Hop. You’re going to love this interview with Rob Hardin about his latest project, GodTwang, and how God is calling a broken generation back to Himself. For more information about Rare of Breed, check out his website and all his socials. Want to hear some of GodTwang? Spotify and Apple Go to Eventbrite to make sure you’ve got a free ticket to our C4 Summit with Rare of Breed on May 6th. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E24 · Tue, March 28, 2023
TRLP 024 - Let's Talk About the Body and Why Armpits, Elbows, and the Spaces Between Our Toes Matter So Much
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Too often we place too much emphasis on things that can be seen and parts that can be platformed. But when was the last time you actually stopped to consider that each one of us are uniquely gifted for a part to play and a purpose to fulfill? Let's talk about why the different parts of the body matter, and how you and I can lead ourselves and others into an understanding of which parts we're called to play. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E23 · Tue, March 14, 2023
TRLP 023 - Nathan Smith Talks About the Asbury Outpouring, Being in Big Daddy Weave, and The Most Important Thing We Can Ever Do For Jesus
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! By now, you've probably heard about the outpouring at Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. In this episode we talk with Pastor Nathan Smith , an Executive Pastor at The Refuge Church in Kannapolis, North Carolina, about his history with Asbury and his recent trip to experience the revival first hand. We know you'll love the sincerity and humility that marks Nathan's life, and hope that this interview whets your appetite to hear more from him. We've provided the following links to help you do just that. Learn more about his work and ministry at www.therefuge.net Check out Pastor Nathan's blog at www.nathanwesleysmith.com Make sure to subscribe to Pastor Nathan's podcast at www.thebestviewintown.com ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E22 · Tue, February 28, 2023
TRLP 022 - Let's Talk About Time and Why It's Important to Remember That We Only Have So Much of It
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Sometimes God asks us questions that He already knows the answer to, and those moments can lead to some pretty massive revelations. Like the day when God asked me this seemingly simple question: "What's the difference between an army and an end-time army?" No, it isn't a riddle, and, yes, the answer is important. Extremely important. Shout out to CUTRIGHT for pointing me in the direction of an amazing FREE tool from Adobe that got my podcast out of the cave!! You can subscribe to Cutright's YouTube channel here , and you can learn more about Adobe's Speech Enhancer here . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E21 · Tue, February 14, 2023
TRLP 021 - Let's Talk About Doing What We Can as We Get Ready to Do The Thing That We Feel Called to
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! If you're a leader like me, you can relate to the first chapter of Jeremiah. God - yeah, THE GOD - tells Jeremiah that He's appointed him as a prophet to the nations, and reassures Jeremiah that he's been known since he was in his mother's womb. That's a pretty strong endorsement, right? And yet, Jeremiah pushes back. He's too young. Too weak. Too... Have you been there? Excited about being called by God, but reluctant to speak for God? If so, then I pray that you'll let this episode encourage you, because instead of coddling Jeremiah and his reluctance, God actually did quite the opposite. He told him to get up and prepare for action. He calls us to do the same, and He's gone ahead of us and prepared the fields for us. They are white and ready for harvest. So, let's go. Let's get up, use what we have, and do what we can while we wait for the more that we think we need. The One Who sends us knows what we need, and we can trust Him to provide it. But we can't just sit back and wait for it. Those who are faithful with a little will be trusted with more. Let's start now, and prove that He can trust us with what comes next. - - - - - - - - - - Check out Paul's podcast equipment dream list on Amazon (and in case you were wondering, I wouldn't say no to a gift purchase 🙂) ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E20 · Tue, January 24, 2023
TRLP 020 - Let's Talk About How the Rhythm of Sabbath and the Reality of Family Can Help Us Discover and Use our Gifts
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Do I wish I could have interviewed John Mark Comer for this episode? In my best Minnesotian accent: "You betcha!" But instead, we'll just settle for a John Mark quote along with some of the insights I've gained by reading and listening to quite a bit of his stuff. (And we'll work toward an interview someday down the road!!) Here's our TWENTIETH episode (wow!), and one of the most important ones we've done because this one is all about how to sustain a life of doing. Hint: it all starts with Sabbath rest and family acceptance. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E19 · Tue, January 10, 2023
TRLP 019 - Let's Talk About How to Have Something to Say When We're Given the Opportunity to Say Something
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! If you could boil an entire year down to just one word, what would that word be? For me, in 2023, that word would be PROCLAIM . But as we'll discover in the episode, there are a few things that we need to do first in order to ensure that we have something to say when we're given the opportunity to say something. Sure, that last sentence was a mouthful, but it'll make more sense as you listen. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E18 · Tue, November 29, 2022
TRLP 018 - Let's Talk About How Having the Right Tool Makes the Job Easier, and How the Master Builder Has Made Us For What He's Sent Us to Do
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! As I learned while trying to drill holes into brick walls, a job that can be done gets frustrating fast when you try to do it with the wrong tools. But the moment I used the right drill bit and the right screws turned into a one-on-one conversation with the Father about how He made the right tools for the job, and about how frustrating the Great Commission can be if we don't realize one critical truth: You and I were made for this! ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E17 · Tue, November 08, 2022
TRLP 017 - Let's Talk About Essential Oils, And How The Most Essential Oil Could Go A Long Way Toward Getting Us through This Election
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! There are oils for everything! There is an oil to keep you from getting bitten by mosquitoes, and an oil to help you sleep. Would you believe me if I told you that there's even an oil to help you get through this year's midterm elections? ("What???? Why didn't you tell me sooner??!!??") In Matthew 25, Jesus told a story about 10 virgins, and He showed us why 5 were wise and 5 were foolish. In this episode, let's talk about the essential oil of the Holy Spirit, and the 3 reasons why we need Him if we're going to keep pointing people to Jesus after the election results come in. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E16 · Tue, October 25, 2022
TRLP 016 - Evan Didio talks about Witches, One Hit Wonders, Why Churches Might Not Want to go Viral, and How Little Tweaks Can Grow Your Digital Impact.
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! One day, Evan DiDio decided to try an experiment with thumbnails on YouTube, and that one decision changed the trajectory of his life. Not only his but the millions who have seen the videos that he's helped publish on YouTube, including the witches who joined his church live stream simply because they saw a title and a thumbnail that made them curious. You're not surprised that God would line up an interview that included witches on the week before Halloween, are you? I'm not, either. If you're the media director of your organization, or you simply what to learn some tips and tricks to help you grow your digital impact, then you're going to eat this one up. I know I did. Oh, and he's totally wrong about chicken salad. - - - - - - - - - - Want to get more from Evan? Here are all the links! To take the online course, go here and use the coupon code MasterMedia to save an additional 10% off the enrollment fee. You can find Evan on Instagram Go subscribe to Evan's YouTube channel ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E15 · Tue, October 11, 2022
TRLP 015 - Let's Talk About How U2 Got it Wrong, Why We Always Find What We're Looking For, and How Embracing That Truth Will Change the People We Lead
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Back in 2005, U2 introduced the world to the catchy tune, "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For." On this episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins, Paul explains how U2 got it wrong, and why we need to embrace the truth that we always find what we're looking for. Grab a Bible or Bible app, find Proverbs 11:27, and lean in for some encouragement about what to do when it seems like all you can see are the mountains and obstacles between what God promised and where you are. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
Tue, September 27, 2022
TRLP 014 - Let's Talk About How Hard it is to Get Enough Money and Volunteers (and why Jesus thinks the way we do it is wrong)
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! No matter how big or how small your church, business, or organization is, you've got something in common with all the other leaders in all the other places: you need more money and people. In short, you need more resources so you can do more of what you're called to do. This may surprise you, but that's not a new problem. In fact, even Jesus experienced it. Yeah. That Jesus. Grab your Bible or Bible app, a hot cup of coffee, and let's dive into what Jesus had to say about the wrong ways we often deal with lack. Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E13 · Tue, September 13, 2022
TRLP 013 - Let's Talk About a Very Strange Story in the Bible involving Sticks and Watering Holes, and How What We Look at Determines What We Become
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! There are some stories in the Bible that never make it into the Sunday School teaching cycle, and on this episode of the podcast, Paul tackles one of them. Apparently, if you whittle some stripes into some sticks, you can grow a pretty impressive herd of animals that will set you up for future success! Since none of us really want a large flock of animals, Paul shows us how that story, found in Genesis 30, can help us become better leaders. As you'll find out, it really does matter what we're looking at, because we all tend to become what we see. Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E12 · Tue, August 23, 2022
TRLP 012 - Doug Bursch talks about Community - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly - and Reminds All of Us that It's Not Good For Any of Us to Be Alone
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Community is one of those words that gets thrown around in the church, but most of us only have a surface level understanding of what it means in real life. Enter Doug Bursch , a witty, humble pastor from the Seattle area, who provides listeners of the podcast a MASTERCLASS on Biblical community. In a way that is authentic and relatable, Doug shares about the good, the bad, and the ugly parts of living in community with other believers, and points us to the hope that comes when we embrace the truth that it really isn't good for any of us to live alone. Links to stay in touch with Doug: Connect with Doug on Twitter and Facebook Read Doug's blog at www.fairlyspiritual.org Purchase a copy of Doug's books on Amazon: The Community Of God | Posting Peace Subscribe to Doug's podcast, The Fairly Spiritual Show - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can <a href='https://w
S1 E11 · Tue, August 09, 2022
TRLP 011 - Matt Wilson talks about Heaven in Business, and How Using Our Gifts in Marketplace Ministry Frees us from Chasing Financial Profits and Unlocks Our Potential to Gain Heavenly Rewards
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Dallas Willard once wrote: " Business is an amazingly effective means of delivering God’s love to the world by loving, serving, and providing for one another. God loves the world (John 3:16), and because he does, he has arranged the enterprise and organization of business as a primary moving force to demonstrate this love throughout human history. " In this episode, Paul and Matt Wilson talked about what that looks like, and how when business leaders stop chasing profits, they're actually freed up to pursue the treasures of heaven. We think you'll be inspired by the passion Matt has to do good for his clients, and the boldness he carries for introducing clients to Jesus! Links to stay in touch with Matt: Connect with Matt personally on Facebook and Instagram Check out Matt's podcast, Living Life on Purpose , on Apple or wherever you cast your pods You can get more info about Matt's podcast on Facebook and Instagram Learn more about Matt's business at www.perpetuallifestyleplanning.com During the interview, Paul mentioned the Benham Brothers. If you're interested in learning more about how they use business to further the gospel, check out their website . If you want to hear Paul's interview with David Benham, you can listen to it here . - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a wee
S1 E10 · Tue, July 26, 2022
TRLP 010 - It's the COVID Quarantine Episode, so Let's Talk about Caves, Isolation, and The Beautiful Way God Uses All of It For Our Good
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! For our TENTH EPISODE, we're coming at you from quarantine!! What happens when you spend a long weekend in quarantine with The B99 because you both tested positive for COVID? Obviously, you find a new show to binge, and we found "The Rookie" on ABC which was surprisingly entertaining. But more importantly, you find yourself thinking about caves, and how we should respond when it feels like someone turned out the lights and left you all alone. Turns out, God has quite a bit to say about the times we feel alone, and if you're like me, you'll be glad to find out that He's doing a whole lot more in that cave than you ever thought He was. Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . Related Posts on the blog that you might enjoy: Beauty in the shadows The ultimate lie No, you aren't an Olympian ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E9 · Tue, July 12, 2022
TRLP 009 - Alan DiDio joins Paul for a Candid Conversation about Gideon, and What His Story Teaches Us About Reaching a Generation That Doubts, Learning How to Be Sent as Answers to Prayer, and Finding a New Metric For Measuring Church Growth
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Pastor Alan DiDio leads a small church in a small place that’s making a huge impact all around the world, and we're thrilled to welcome him back for a conversation about Gideon, another person from a small place that made a huge impact. Not only is Gideon often misrepresented as fearful, but he also points us to some timely lessons about how present-day leaders can help the current church navigate doubt, oppression, and a major shift in how the church can measure growth. Here are just a few of the truth takeaways you'll hear in this conversation: "Trying to accomplish a spiritual calling through natural means is always going to lead to frustration." "Our identity must define our activity." "Gideon had doubts about God, but also the courage to voice those doubts to God." "God can do more with a committed core than we can do with a casual crowd." - - - - - - - - - - Links to stay in touch with Pastor Alan: Are you interested in the ARMED Conference happening August 18-20? Go to armed.media to get registered! Click here to get 2 signed copies of Pastor Alan's new book, Armed for Victory . Learn more about his church and ministry at encountertoday.com Subscribe to Encounter Today on YouTube Purchase a copy of Pastor Alan's book on the life of Gideon, Encounter , on Amazon. Get the book, Pentecostal Fire , by Larry Sparks , that Paul and Alan mentioned. - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter ,
S1 E8 · Tue, June 28, 2022
TRLP 008 - Antione Lassiter talks about Lamenting in the Messy Middle, Hearing People Who Think Differently than Us, and How to Outrun a Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Sometimes we all find ourselves in what Antoine Lassiter calls "the messy middle." It's that place where we find ourselves caught between what we know God can do and what we still haven't seen God actually do. Too many times, we rush out of that place and miss the power that comes from answering the Biblical call to lament. Antoine and his wife, Tonia, started Think Kingdom as a small group in 2014. Today, they lead a growing team of committed, diverse, and loving people who want to spread the message of Jesus Christ to their communities and ultimately the world. Antoine and Tonia served in leadership roles previously from children's ministry coordinator, marketing & outreach, church administrative and as executive pastor. Antoine and Tonia have two sons, Justin and Christopher, and a Boston Terrier, Anakin. They enjoy the beach, movies, and spending time together. Links to stay in touch with Antoine: Connect with Antoine on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Learn more about Antoine's church at www.thinkkingdomchurch.org Learn about church planting with N.C. Baptists at ncbaptist.org/ministries/church-planting - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on
S1 E7 · Tue, June 14, 2022
TRLP 007 - Tiffany Johnson talks about Surviving a Shark Attack, and How the Power of Choice can Help Us Move Past Our Worst Moments
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! On June 2, 2017, Tiffany's life was turned upside down when she suffered a shark attack while on vacation with her husband, J.J., in the Bahamas. But what the devil meant to kill, steal, and destroy, God has taken and used to show His glory, miracles, hope, peace, and love. That attack birthed a testimony of the power of God, and what it means to be an overcomer through Christ, that has been shared across the nation and around the world. Tiffany has appeared on the TODAY Show, ABC news, CNN, and other worldwide media outlets, and we're thrilled to have her as a guest on The Reluctant Leader Podcast. She overflows with gratitude and joy, and we know that you'll be full of the same at the end of this episode. Links to stay in touch with Tiffany: Connect with Tiffany on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Learn more about Tiffany's ministry at www.beanovercomerministries.com - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . Related blog posts for further growth: How to be an overcomer when all you feel is overwhelmed Faith moves forward Well, I declare! God cares about your cares There's always been a shelter in place ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me
S1 E6 · Tue, May 24, 2022
TRLP 006 - David Benham talks about Navigating Cultural Issues, Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity, and How Jesus Overcomes Cancel Culture
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! What would you do if you were the target of false accusations, and the very platform you'd been given was suddenly ripped out from beneath you? That's the situation that my guest, David Benham , faced along with his brother, Jason, in 2014 when HGTV pulled the plug on their reality show "Flip It Forward" just as it was about to premiere because of their vocal stance for the Biblical truth about life, abortion, and marriage. They were canceled even though they'd already told the producers and executives what they believed! As David says, they were cancel culture before it was a hashtag. But as the Lord opened doors for the brothers to share their story, they found over and over that people would tell them that they agreed with them, and were thankful for their bold witness. This only strengthened their resolve to stoke the fires within all believers to speak God's truth out loud and in the public arena. As you listen, you'll be convicted, encouraged, and most of all inspired that the same God who protected and promoted David, will also protect and promote you. Links to stay in touch with David: Connect with David on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Learn more about David and Jason at www.benhambrothers.com Get the free book David mentioned, Expert Ownership, here Purchase a copy of David's book, Living Among Lions , on Amazon. Join the weekly Living Among Lions Livestream on their website or YouTube channel David mentioned the book, Challenging Conversations , by Jason Jimenez. Get more information about the Leaders Cadre with Jay Stewart at The Refuge. - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter <
S1 E5 · Tue, May 10, 2022
TRLP 005 - Brian Johnson talks about Breaking Through Barriers, Being Intentional in Our Relationships, and Advocating for Mental Health in the Church
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Grab a cup of coffee and pull up a chair for a conversation between Paul and his friend Brian Johnson , a pastor, coach, and advocate through his church and ministry in Albemarle, North Carolina. One of the things you'll love about Brian is his bold honesty and transparency concerning the obstacles we all face in our relationships, and how he thinks believers can push past them in order to bring H.O.P.E. in the areas of mental health and racial unity. If you'd like to follow Pastor Brian and his ministry, you can do so at the links below: Learn more about his church at www.perfectinglifechurch.com Learn more about his ministry at www.lifechangegroup.org - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
S1 E4 · Tue, April 26, 2022
TRLP 004 - Jay Stewart talks about How a Simple Yes led to a Better Narrative, and the Faithful Work Required for God to Weld Together a Multiethnic Church
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! In this episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast, Paul welcomes good friend, Pastor Jay Stewart , the Founding and Lead Pastor of The Refuge Church in Kannapolis, North Carolina. As you listen to Jay's story, we think you'll be encouraged to see your own story differently. Over a span of 4 decades of faithful ministry, Jay has seen firsthand the supernatural outcomes that follow simple obedience, and none more so than what began in the concourse of The Refuge in 2014 when he was approached by a tall, African-American man and asked a question. The answer Jay gave that man set in motion a series of events that eventually landed both of them in the national spotlight, and changed the trajectory of The Refuge Church forever. But that's Jay's story to tell, and you're going to enjoy every minute of it! If you'd like to follow Pastor Jay and his ministry, you can do so at the links below: Learn more about his work and ministry at www.therefuge.net Find Pastor Jay on Instagram Purchase a copy of Jay's book, Welded , on Amazon Go to Right Now Media to find the small group study to use with Welded - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly
S1 E3 · Tue, April 12, 2022
TRLP 003 - David Docusen talks about George Floyd, Generational Poverty, and How We Can Cross the Dividing Lines of Racial and Social Inequalities to bring Biblical Justice
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! What would you do if the Lord asked you to step away from the comfort you’d always known right into a discomfort He’d always loved? For David Docusen , it meant a step of obedience that changed the trajectory of his life, and launched him into a ministry that is beautiful, daunting, and full of hope. After pastoring in the local church for twenty years, David and his wife, Dara, launched Docusen Ministries. Now, through the Neighborliness Center, David invests in churches, nonprofits, and businesses across the world through speaking, teaching, and writing. After completing his doctoral degree studying the cyclical patterns of generational poverty, he worked with a group of businesspeople as a founding board member of Freedom Communities, an organization that focuses on equitable access to education, employment, healthcare, and housing. He travels and speaks extensively to churches, community groups, and universities in spreading the Neighborliness message, and he also serves as a member of the executive board of Relevant magazine. David and Dara live in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with their four kids: Max, Mary, Jack, and Ben. Links to stay in touch with David: Learn more about his work and ministry at www.neighborliness.com . Find free resources for churches and groups at www.neighborliness.com/resources . Purchase a copy of David's book, Neighborliness , on Amazon. - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. If you'd be willing to rate it and review it, you'll help more people find us. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . Related blog posts for further growth: Waking up is hard to do. Wake up anyway. <a href='https://www.pauljenkins.tv/humility-crosse
S1 E2 · Tue, March 22, 2022
TRLP 002 - Alan DiDio talks about Overcoming Fear, Being Faithful with What’s in Front of You, and Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! Pastor Alan DiDio leads a small church in a small place that’s making a huge impact all around the world. When the Holy Spirit asked Pastor Alan to think through how church might change if it was only available online, it was months before the work had even heard of COVID. As he and his church leaned into that question, they began to intentionally engage the people who attended their services through a screen, and by the time the world was shutting down, their YouTube channel was blowing up. Fast forward to today, and the growth is staggering. Their YouTube channel now has almost 200,000 subscribers, he regularly interviews key kingdom leaders like Mario Murillo , Lou Engle , Jeremiah Johnson , and Emma Stark , and his second book is set to be released in the summer of 2022. The key? Stop chasing the results of faithfulness, and simply start being faithful. As Pastor Alan shares, it was faithfulness in prayer that prepared him to tackle the fear and discomfort that he knew he’d encounter the minute he said yes to what God was asking him to do. Links to stay in touch with Pastor Alan: Learn more about his church and ministry at encountertoday.com Subscribe to Encounter Today on YouTube Purchase a copy of Pastor Alan's book, Encounter , on Amazon. - - - - - - - - - - Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I'
S1 E1 · Tue, March 08, 2022
TRLP 001 - Let's Talk About How to Overcome the Fear of Not Being Enough
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! If you've ever felt the call to lead anyone or anything, you've asked the same questions that Paul talks about in this episode: Am I enough? Do I have enough? While those two questions can make us reluctant to lead, it's the answers that God gives us that can help us overcome that reluctance with faith in who He is more than in who we are. Remember, God's not asking us for what we don't have; He's asking us for what we do have. The little we have, placed in God's hands, will always be enough for Him. Be sure to subscribe to The Reluctant Leader Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Thanks for listening to The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins ! Find me on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram , and be sure to read the stuff I'm writing on my blog. Did you know that I've launched a brand new weekly newsletter designed to help you crush Mondays and get your week off the ground? It's short, fun, a little quirky, and people are loving it! You can subscribe to The Launch Pad here .
Trailer · Wed, February 09, 2022
Announcing The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins
Got questions or comments? Text them to me! For as long as I can remember, people told me I was a leader. And for as long as I can remember, I’ve been reluctant to lead. So I did what was obvious. I read books on leadership. Lots of them. So many books. Guess what? They've all made me better, but none of them erased this suspicion that somehow we’ve idolized leadership in the church. We're driven by our ambition to attain the highest positions, and while everyone wants to become a popular leader, it seems that in the Bible, everyone prayed to be a faithful follower. We seek status; God seeks servants. We applaud platforms; God applauds prayer. We want book deals; God wants us to deal with the Book. We want to spend our popularity; God wants us to steward our influence. Since leadership is influence (thanks, John Maxwell!), maybe we should be a bit more reluctant to lead if we can’t lead well? Maybe we should focus more on how we follow than trying to show others how well we can lead? After all, it was Paul who called people to follow him, but only because he was following Christ. That same Jesus - the One Paul was following - called His disciples to follow Him before He ever suggested that they lead others. Reluctance to lead isn't good if it's the result of fear, but it isn't bad if it's the result of a weighty sense of responsibility to steward influence well. I believe everyone leads someone, but that no one really feels qualified to lead anyone. Instead, most of us feel inadequate, insecure, and invisible. This podcast is for those people - the reluctant leaders. The ones who, like King Saul, are hiding in the baggage, and like King David, are overlooked and forgotten. Thankfully, when it comes to leading in the Bible and in life, the most qualified aren't always the most obvious. This podcast will equip you to be and see those kinds of leaders. The Reluctant Leader Podcast will launch in the Spring of 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to it wherever you listen to podcasts, and share this with a friend or two so we can bring more people along with us on the journey. You can always find the latest episodes at TheReluctantLeaderPodcast.com . Let's connect! Facebook Twitter Instagram I'd love to have you connect with me on my blog, too, where I write at least once a week and wrote every day for a year in 2021. You'll find it at pauljenkins.tv . ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ Th
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