The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland

Dr. Mark Rutland
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Impacting lives through effective leadership. New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Mark Rutland shares from his decades of experience in leadership ranging from a mega church pastor to the president of two different universities. Gain practical, powerful, and inspirational knowledge through his perspective to navigate life as a 21st century leader. As Dr. Rutland always says, “This podcast is about life, leadership, relationships and faith.”

  1. Grace

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    Grace

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 309), I take us to Zechariah 4:6–10, where I want to show you what the grace of God really is—and what it is not. We often treat grace as a one-time event at salvation, then spend the rest of our lives trying to move the mountains in our own strength. But Scripture says, “Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.” Grace is not God cheering you on while you strain and struggle. Grace is God Himself stepping in and doing what you cannot do. When we finally surrender and say, “Lord, I quit,” we discover that grace has been waiting there all along. This is a deeply practical word about living a grace-filled life—toward your family, your church, your pastor, and even yourself. Without grace, we become brittle, critical, and exhausted. With grace, we become life-giving and free. The final word of the Bible is not judgment but grace—and that is God’s word over your life today. Receive it, live in it, and lead from it. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - King James Bible(00:06:38) - What Words Will They Use in the 21st Century(00:12:42) - Zechariah 4: The Picture of Grace(00:20:13) - When Grace Is Enough for A Shameful Man(00:26:35) - Racism in the Church(00:31:47) - What An Earring Should You Take Out(00:36:19) - How to Raise Your Self-Review(00:41:54) - Real Christianity is When You Fall Apart(00:44:01) - What Is God's Last Word?

    48 min
  2. Don't Let the Cross Be Religion

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    Don't Let the Cross Be Religion

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 308), I take you to one of the most unusual and powerful pictures of salvation in all the Bible—Numbers 21 and the bronze serpent in the wilderness—and connect it directly to Jesus’ words in John chapter 3. When the people were dying from the bite of fiery serpents, God did not remove the snakes. He provided a cure and told them to look up in faith and live. Jesus Himself said this moment pointed straight to the cross, where the Son of Man would be lifted up so that all who believe would be saved. We will walk through the meaning of sin, the certainty of death, and the mercy of God who does not leave us without hope. John 3:16 is more than a memory verse—it is heaven’s answer to the poison of sin. This message is a clear call to personal faith, not tradition, not borrowed religion, but a real look to Christ crucified. Wise leaders know truth must be faced honestly, and life must be received by faith. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - John 3:16(00:05:42) - The Permissible Hermeneutic(00:13:16) - God's Brass Serpent(00:21:23) - Every Person in the Room Will Die(00:27:16) - He has raised up a mechanism of faith(00:34:33) - Leader's Notebook

    36 min
  3. The Power of Restoration

    7 APR.

    The Power of Restoration

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 307), I take us to John 21, where I walk through one of the most tender and powerful restoration stories in all of Scripture—the risen Jesus meeting His discouraged disciples on the shore. After failure, denial, confusion, and grief, Peter and the others return to fishing, only to discover that Christ has not abandoned them. He recreates the scenes of their calling, their failure, and their future, showing us how soul restoration really happens through His presence and grace. We look closely at the charcoal fire, the miraculous catch, and Jesus’ threefold question to Peter: “Do you love Me?” This is not condemnation but restoration. No matter how deeply you’ve failed or how badly you’ve been wounded, Jesus still calls, still forgives, and still restores. This truth doesn’t just heal hearts—it reshapes how we serve and lead others from a place of mercy instead of shame. Come and dine. Grace is still on the table. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Jesus showed Himself to His Disciples at the Sea of Galilee(00:05:29) - The Life of the Disciples(00:11:41) - Simon Peter's Spanking(00:17:09) - The Reasons Why Peter Denies Jesus(00:20:36) - Jesus' invitation to your darkest moment(00:25:33) - Jesus Recreating Peter's Denial, Restoration of His Call(00:27:17) - The Third Most Popular Sentence in America

    32 min
  4. Resurrection Sunday

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    Resurrection Sunday

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 306), I open John 11 and Luke 24 to explore what Jesus meant when He said, “I am the resurrection and the life.” The resurrection is not only an event we celebrate—it is a living power we receive. Jesus did not come merely to improve us, but to place His own life within us through the Holy Spirit. I walk through the conversation with Martha, the raising of Lazarus, and the empty tomb to show the difference between physical death and true life in Christ. This message brings hope, clarity, and urgency: resurrection is not just something Jesus does — it is who He is. The question is not only what you believe about the resurrection, but what life is at work in you right now. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Mary and the Resurrection of Lazarus(00:03:50) - The Four Variables of Communication(00:09:12) - The Communication Problem of God(00:15:16) - God's Heaven and Hell(00:16:36) - Easter and the Resurrection(00:23:26) - The Life and Death of Christ

    28 min
  5. Spontaneous Grace

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    Spontaneous Grace

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 305), I open Luke 19 and the Palm Sunday story to explore a simple but life-changing phrase: “The Lord has need of it.” Jesus’ triumphal entry was set in motion by an unexpected act of release and trust, and it reveals how grace is meant not only to come to us—but flow through us. Grace received but not given becomes stagnant. I talk about how grace works in real life — in our homes, marriages, churches, and even how we see ourselves. From generosity to forgiveness to everyday kindness, this message calls us to become conduits of unfettered grace. When we stop clinging and start releasing, we discover the joy and freedom of Spirit-filled living and leadership. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - The Message of Communication(00:05:24) - Mark 8: Spontaneous Grace(00:11:56) - God's Love for Tithing(00:14:22) - One More Word of Grace(00:18:11) - A message on disgraceful churches(00:25:16) - The Funniest Church Story

    30 min
  6. Chronicles of David

    17 MARS

    Chronicles of David

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 304), I walk through the extraordinary and complicated life of King David, beginning in Ruth 4 and 1 Samuel 16. David was not an ordinary man—shepherd, musician, warrior, king, poet, and prophet—yet Scripture still calls him a man after God’s own heart. We explore his calling, his courage, his failures, and his fierce pursuit of God’s purpose through every season of change. From the anointing at Bethlehem to the cave of Adullam, from kingship to repentance in Psalm 51, David teaches us how to keep our eyes on God’s destiny even when we fall. His sin does not excuse us—but his repentance instructs us. His Psalms still speak, still heal, still point us to Christ. There is deep encouragement here for anyone who refuses to quit and keeps falling forward toward grace. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:31) - The extraordinary life of King David(00:09:23) - David the Book of Life(00:14:13) - David the King of Israel(00:20:56) - David the Conqueror(00:24:47) - The Story of David and the Capital(00:26:01) - The Story of David and Bathsheba(00:30:56) - David's Sin (Psalm 51)(00:33:10) - Why is David Called a Man After God's Own Heart?(00:34:40) - The Psalms

    40 min
  7. This is the Moment of God

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    This is the Moment of God

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 303), I walk through Joshua chapters 3 and 5 and what happens when God brings His people to a decisive moment. Israel stands at the Jordan after years of delay, and the Lord calls them to sanctify themselves, step forward in faith, and follow His presence into the unknown. Before the waters part, the priests must first step into the river. That is how obedience and miracles often work. This message is about the moment of God, when His voice cuts through confusion and calls us to clean out what hinders us, expect His supernatural power, and move when the Holy Spirit leads. The ground becomes holy wherever God is present, and when He speaks, it is never too late to respond. Leaders and believers alike must decide whose side they are on and move forward in faith. - Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Joshua 3: Communication in the Bible(00:02:43) - Joshua and the Ark of the Covenant(00:06:08) - Joshua vs Jericho(00:07:42) - The Moment of God(00:12:54) - The Holy Spirit Wants to Clean Up Your Life(00:18:55) - God's Wonders in the World(00:24:18) - The Moment of God(00:29:16) - Joshua the Lord of Hosts

    32 min
  8. The Adventure of Serving God in Faith

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    The Adventure of Serving God in Faith

    In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook (Ep. 302), I preach from Luke chapter 5 and the call of Christ to Simon Peter, “Launch out into the deep.” Serving God is not meant to be safe, shallow, or merely comfortable. Biblical Christianity is an adventure of obedience and faith. When Jesus steps into your boat, He will always call you beyond routine, beyond fear, and beyond what you can manage on your own. The deep water is where faith is tested, where surrender becomes real, and where the power of God is revealed. I share how obedience opens the door to Spirit-filled living, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and a life that is led, not by comfort, but by calling. From the baptism of the Holy Spirit to moments of risk, provision, and divine guidance, this message is a call to courageous faith. Leaders especially must learn to obey God step by step, right where they are, and trust Him with the outcome. The greatest catch is always in the deep. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - Adventures of Serving God in Faith(00:07:14) - The Adventure of Walking With Jesus(00:15:25) - The Adventure of Preaching in the Desert(00:20:30) - A Mexican Mission in the Desert(00:26:54) - God's call to come to Ghana(00:31:58) - How I was robbed at the airport(00:37:16) - An American Mission in Africa(00:42:39) - The Power of Ruth(00:47:45) - The Adventure of Serving God

    51 min
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Impacting lives through effective leadership. New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Mark Rutland shares from his decades of experience in leadership ranging from a mega church pastor to the president of two different universities. Gain practical, powerful, and inspirational knowledge through his perspective to navigate life as a 21st century leader. As Dr. Rutland always says, “This podcast is about life, leadership, relationships and faith.”

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