Humble Renegade Podcast

Bookie + Kesha Gates
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A Podcast for Servant Leaders by Servant Leaders . Instigating. Agitating. Interrupting the Status Quo so that Servant Leaders are Emboldened to use their God-given gifts for kingdom impact in their spheres of influence. 

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 18 | Believe It: If You Were Called, You’re Equipped

    This is the final episode of Season One, and everything comes back to one thing. Belief. You can do the work. You can build something meaningful. You can show up consistently. But if your belief isn’t settled, you won’t sustain it. In this episode, Kesha breaks down why belief is what keeps you moving when results don’t match what you expected. Because belief is not based on outcomes. It’s based on agreement. Agreement with what God said, not what your circumstances suggest.  She also addresses how doubt shows up in subtle ways. Overthinking. Seeking validation. Constantly questioning what you already felt led to do. And how that instability can quietly pull you off course. The truth is simple. If you were called, you are equipped. God does not call the equipped. He equips the called.  This episode walks through three anchors that help settle your belief. Knowing who God says you are, understanding what you’ve been entrusted to do, and standing firm in the authority to carry it out. When those are clear, you stop wavering. You stop negotiating. You stay consistent. Because obedience is still working, even when you don’t see results yet.  The shift is this. Stop waiting to see it before you believe it. Believe it so you can stay faithful. You don’t abandon the work because it’s hard. You finish it because you were authorized to start.  Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    15 min

  2. 2D AGO

    Episode 17 | Steward It: Be Faithful with What God Has Given You

    In this episode of Humble Renegade, Kesha walks through the next phase of the Get It Done Method: Steward It. You’ve done the work. You’ve built it. You’ve shared it. Now comes the part that determines whether it lasts. Stewardship. This is about caring for what has been entrusted to you with integrity, consistency, and intention. Because once you share your work and people respond, responsibility follows.  Kesha breaks down why stewardship is the difference between short-term momentum and long-term, sustainable impact. She also addresses what happens when people build and share, but fail to steward well... burnout, broken trust, and inconsistency. This episode centers around three areas every servant leader must steward: The people you serve Your people are not transactions. They are your assignment. When you treat them that way, your communication, care, and follow-through shift. The work and systems you’ve built Systems require maintenance. What worked before may need to be refined, simplified, or adjusted. Stewardship means staying attentive and responsive to what’s evolving. Yourself You cannot steward well from depletion. Rest, boundaries, reflection, and renewal are not optional. They are part of your obedience. At the core, this episode reframes success. It’s not just about growth. It’s mostly about faithfulness. Because when you steward what God has given you well, the impact becomes sustainable, the relationships deepen, and the work brings peace instead of pressure. Key reminder from this episode: You are not responsible for everything. You are responsible for what has been entrusted to you. So steward it well. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    12 min

  3. APR 17

    Episode 16 | Share It: Let the Work Be Seen

    In this solo episode, Kesha addresses the next step people avoid. Sharing. It's not because they lack clarity or because they're unprepared. It's because visibility feels risky. This episode is a direct call forward. The work you’ve built's purpose cannot be fulfilled in private.  And keeping it hidden doesn’t protect it. It delays its purpose. In this episode, Kesha walks through the Share It phase of the Get It Done Method and confronts the real reason people stop short. Fear of being seen. Fear of being misunderstood. Fear of rejection. Fear of success. What You’ll Hear  Why sharing feels harder than building  The real fears behind visibility  Why meaningful work feels heavy when it stays hidden  The difference between promotion and invitation  How clarity removes the pressure to perform  Why your work must reach the people it was designed for  How sharing creates alignment and attracts the right people The Core Truth Sharing is not about being seen. It is about letting the work do what it was created to do. When you keep it to yourself, you carry the full weight. When you release it, the burden lifts. There is a gap that only you are called to fill. Your obedience opens the door. God provides what comes next. Sharing is not about visibility. It is about responsibility. Let the work be seen. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    14 min

  4. APR 17

    Episode 15 | Execute It: Preparation to Sustainable Action

    In this episode of Humble Renegade, Kesha and Bookie go straight to the tension point where most people get stuck. Execution. This is where faith becomes visible and responsibility becomes real. And where most people back away. Kesha breaks down the Execute It phase of the Get It Done Method and challenges the habit of hiding behind preparation that feels productive but leads nowhere. Because movement is not the same as progress. And being “almost ready” is not a strategy. What You’ll Hear  Why execution is the most avoided step in purpose work  The difference between preparation and procrastination  How fear of exposure keeps people stuck  Why sustainable action matters more than short bursts of intensity  How execution builds trust with yourself and others  The danger of choosing convenience over calling  How to move from internal work to external impact The Core Truth Execution is putting your faith in action. It is the moment where what you created is no longer just yours. It becomes both visible + vulnerable. 3 Execution Anchors 1. Decide Before You Doubt Indecision delays obedience. 2. Move in Small, Repeatable Actions Consistency beats intensity every time. 3. Measure Progress, Not Perfection Progress is in the process. You do not need permission to move forward. You do not need applause to obey. Start where you are. Use what you have. Execution is where trust is built. With God. With others. And with yourself. Check Out Lakesha's Books on Amazon! Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    31 min

  5. MAR 4

    Episode 14 | Proximity to the Promise:  Close Enough to Care

    In this powerful episode of Humble Renegade, Bookie and Kesha unpack the final P in the Seven Ps framework: Proximity. This is the why behind the what.  The heartbeat behind the strategy.  The difference between good intentions and lasting transformation. Bookie shares personal stories from youth sports, community leadership, the Perkins Foundation, the Equal Justice Initiative, and the Reconciliation Tour in Jackson, Mississippi. Through those experiences, one truth becomes clear: Real change does not happen from a distance. Proximity is a calling. It is choosing closeness over comfort. It is refusing to outsource compassion. What You’ll Hear Why proximity completes the Seven Ps frameworkThe difference between visibility and consistent presenceHow proximity reveals what data cannot explainWhy listening without fixing changes everythingA powerful story from the Reconciliation Tour in Jackson, MississippiThe connection between reconciliation and proximityThe three Rs of Christian Community DevelopmentThree Core Truths About Proximity 1. Proximity Reveals What Distance Hides When you are close, you hear stories that never make reports. You see patterns, pressures, and pain points that statistics alone cannot explain. Proximity sharpens understanding and dismantles assumptions. 2. Proximity Communicates Worth You do not need every answer to show up well. Presence often speaks louder than expertise. Being near tells people their lives matter. 3. Proximity Improves Quality of Life Small, consistent presence builds trust. Trust builds accountability. Accountability builds resilience. Three Practical Ways to Practice Proximity 1. Show Up Consistently Choose regular presence over occasional visibility. Credibility is built through routine. 2. Listen Without Fixing Lead with curiosity. Understand before strategizing. Let people tell their own story. 3. Stay Engaged in Hard Seasons Proximity matters most when life feels unstable. Closeness reinforces dignity and hope. Story Highlight: The Reconciliation Tour Through annual trips to Jackson, Mississippi, Baseball Beyond Borders partnered with the Perkins Foundation, the Seattle Mariners, and Converge Media to create more than a baseball camp. What began as skill development became relationship building. Walking to lunch instead of driving. Learning names. Hearing stories. Understanding a water crisis not through headlines, but through lived experience. Proximity transformed the work. And it transformed the people doing it. The Three Rs of Proximity In honor of Dr. John Perkins and Christian Community Development: Relocate Move closer. This may not mean changing your address, but it does mean changing your access. Reconcile Repair what is broken. Build bridges. Redistribute Share your resources. Not just money, but knowledge, skill, influence, and opportunity. Reflection Challenge Identify one place, one group, or one person where you need to move closer.Choose tangible presence this week.Let proximity become the bridge between your values and your actions.Final Reminder Proximity is not about knowing everything. It is about being near enough to care  well. Distance delays impact. Closeness accelerates transformation. Communities thrive when people refuse to outsource compassion. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    25 min

  6. FEB 19

    Episode 13 | Build It: Constructing What Can Last

    In this episode of Humble Renegade, Kesha and Bookie continue the Get It Done Method conversation by moving from clarity to construction. You defined it. Now what? Now you build it. Building is where vision becomes structure. It is where obedience turns into systems. It is where your assignment moves out of your head and into the world. Kesha walks us through what it means to build the right way. Not rushed. Not reactive. Not ambition-driven. But aligned. Sustainable. Thoughtful. Because if you build wrong, you spend years patching what should have been framed correctly in the first place. This episode is about constructing something that can carry weight. Something that can outlive you. Something that does not collapse under pressure. What You’ll Hear Why defining your assignment is only the foundationThe difference between preparation and misalignmentHow to know when you are operating outside your purposeWhy ambition without alignment leads to exhaustionThe importance of assets, systems, and boundariesHow rhythm, reliability, and rest create sustainabilityWhy God honors faithful constructionThe Three Core Priorities of Building 1. Build the asset that carries your value Your insight must move through something tangible. A framework. A curriculum. A service model. A process. An offer. An asset allows your value to exist without requiring your constant presence. 2. Build the system that supports consistency How you schedule. How you communicate. How you deliver. How you follow up. How you rest. Systems remove dependence on motivation and replace it with rhythm. 3. Build the boundary that protects your capacity Boundaries define how much, how often, and for whom you show up. If boundaries are not built into the structure, burnout becomes inevitable. Key Leadership Insights You cannot build everything. You must build what supports the outcome you defined.Misalignment feels like overwork, confusion, and scattered effort.When the structure is right, the work feels lighter.Rest is not optional. It is structural.If necessary, remodel. If required, demolish and rebuild.Reflection Questions What asset would make my work easier to carry?What system would help me stay consistent?What boundary do I need to build now, not later?Episode Reminder You do not have to build everything at once. You only need to build the next right thing. Excellence matters. Perfection does not. And even if it feels unfinished to you, God honors faithful construction. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    35 min

  7. FEB 11

    Episode 12 | Politics + Policies: From Reaction to Strategy

    In this episode of Humble Renegades, Bookie and Kesha tackle a topic that often makes people uncomfortable but is absolutely necessary for sustainable community impact: politics and policy. This is not about partisan debates. It is about understanding systems. Bookie breaks down the difference between politics and policy through the lens of the Seven Ps of community engagement. Politics is about relationships, influence, and who has access to power. Policy is about written rules, structure, and what lasts beyond leadership changes. If you care about community development, equity, business growth, or lasting impact, you cannot ignore either one. Because relationships may open the door. But policy determines what happens next. Through real examples from Baseball Beyond Borders, transportation logistics, and the King County recess mandate, this conversation moves from theory to lived experience. It challenges servant leaders to stop reacting and start thinking strategically. What You’ll Hear The difference between politics and policyWhy systems are not optional, even for believersHow relationships create opportunityWhy written structure creates sustainabilityA real case study on advocating for mandatory recessWhy short-term wins mean nothing without long-term policy changeHow to move from emotional reaction to strategic leadershipKey Distinctions Politics RelationshipsAdvocacyInfluenceAccessWho gets heardPolicy Written rulesStructureProceduresSustainabilityWhat remains when leadership changesLessons From the Field Success requires engagement with both people and systems.Advocacy influences policy development.Policy locks in progress or reinforces barriers.Sustainable change requires courage and patience.Power Statements From This Episode “Relationships often create opportunity. Policy determines what happens next.”“Politics shape the moment. Policy shapes the future.”“Your work deserves both your voice and its structure.”Reflection Questions Who influences the decisions that affect my work?What policies currently shape how I operate?Where do I need stronger relationships?Where do I need clearer structure?Why This Matters Community development does not happen outside of systems. It happens inside them. If you only build relationships, you may win the moment. If you only focus on policy, you may lack access. But when you understand both, you move from reaction to strategy. And strategy builds legacy. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    26 min

  8. JAN 21

    Episode 11 | Define It: Why Clarity is a Catalyst

    In this episode of Humble Renegades, Kesha and Bookie explore the critical moment when discovery meets definition. It's one thing to know you’re called. It’s another to name it clearly. This episode walks you through why definition is more than semantics. It gives you structure, focus, and power. Through honest storytelling, practical frameworks, and plenty of real talk, they walk you through three areas every servant leader must define: your burden, your role, and your desired outcome. Because without clarity, even the right calling can feel overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck trying to make progress on your vision, this conversation will help you stop chasing everything and start building something. What You’ll Hear: Why defining your burden is the first step toward alignmentThe importance of naming your role honestly and specificallyHow clarity helps you say no without guilt and build with intentionThe difference between inspiration + impact and why both matterWhy God often gives steps, not blueprints, and how to move anyway3 Sentences to Complete to Define It: The burden I feel responsible for is...My role in addressing it is...The outcome I’m working toward is...Use these as journal prompts or conversation starters. When answered with honesty, they’ll change how you show up and how others experience your leadership. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

    33 min
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A Podcast for Servant Leaders by Servant Leaders . Instigating. Agitating. Interrupting the Status Quo so that Servant Leaders are Emboldened to use their God-given gifts for kingdom impact in their spheres of influence. 

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  • Creator
    Bookie + Kesha Gates
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Humble Renegade Podcast
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