235 episodes

A podcast from Converge Coaching. Through their more than 50 years of ministry experience, Jim Wiegand and John Opalewski bring Pastors weekly tips and tools to help lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more.

Leading From Alignment Converge Coaching

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 5.0 • 18 Ratings

A podcast from Converge Coaching. Through their more than 50 years of ministry experience, Jim Wiegand and John Opalewski bring Pastors weekly tips and tools to help lead better, lead longer, and enjoy it more.

    Episode 235 - Interview with Josh Spurlock - Part 1

    Episode 235 - Interview with Josh Spurlock - Part 1

    In today’s episode we welcome back to the mic our friend, Josh Spurlock, founder of My Counselor Online. In our conversation today we unpack the current leadership landscape in terms of wellbeing and explore how leaders from different generations can help each other become more resilient.

    • 40 min
    Episode 234 - Getting Comfortable with Saying No

    Episode 234 - Getting Comfortable with Saying No

    In Episode 233 John & Jim unpacked this idea: part of understanding the value of time is determining what and to whom we say yes or no. In today’s episode they explore how the way we value time has a lot to do with what and to whom we say yes or no

    • 32 min
    Episode 233 - What I learned on Vacation

    Episode 233 - What I learned on Vacation

    In today’s episode John & Jim unpack two powerful lessons John discovered on his most recent vacation. If you get your arms around these two items, they will shape your life and leadership in a profound manner.

    • 28 min
    Episode 232 – Responding to a Forced Exit – Interview with Kyle Isabelli – Part 2

    Episode 232 – Responding to a Forced Exit – Interview with Kyle Isabelli – Part 2

    Today John & Jim welcome Kyle Isabelli back to the mic for Part 2 of their conversation on the subject, Responding to a Forced Exit. In today’s episode they explore, among other things, the stats behind the forced termination of pastors, the proper tension between looking in the mirror and evaluating the contributions of their supervisors, and questions to ask early on to help determine philosophical alignment.

    • 36 min
    Episode 231 – Responding to a Forced Exit – Interview with Kyle Isabelli – Part 1

    Episode 231 – Responding to a Forced Exit – Interview with Kyle Isabelli – Part 1

    Today John & Jim welcome Kyle Isabelli to the mic for Part 1 of their conversation on the subject, Responding to a Forced Exit. In today’s episode they unpack Kyle’s forced termination, a few big lessons he learned through the journey, and how to leave a church well, even when you have been unexpectedly let go.

    • 36 min
    Episode 230 - How the Church in America is Doing - Interview with Mike Clarensau - Part 2

    Episode 230 - How the Church in America is Doing - Interview with Mike Clarensau - Part 2

    Today we welcome Mike Clarensau back to the mic for Part 2 of our conversation about the current health of the Church in America. In our discussion today we explore the role of coaching in church health, and the challenge of next gen leaders’ struggle with the call of God on their lives. Mike closes out our conversation with the best piece of advice he would give to local church pastors.

    • 39 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
18 Ratings

18 Ratings

erivera32 ,

Practical Leadership insight

I listen to a bunch of leadership podcasts, but none are as practical as these with John at Converge. Tremendously helpful and applicable teachings.

Mike4one ,

Vary helpful

Content of this podcast is vary practical and timely in this day and age. You will find wisdom to apply to you person life as well as your ministry. 👍👍

Aaron040807 ,

Perspective

Great insight and perspective around identity.

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