Spiritual Life and Leadership

Markus Watson
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Spiritual Life and Leadership

Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.

  1. 265. Awareness and Adjustment in Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    4D AGO

    265. Awareness and Adjustment in Leadership, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! This episode explores the critical role awareness plays in avoiding burnout and fostering healthy leadership practices. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss personal anecdotes and practical strategies to cultivate awareness, so we can better navigate the challenges that come our way. Whether you're leading a team or just trying to lead a more intentional life, this conversation is packed with insights to help you break free from autopi...

    8 min
  2. 264. Building a Future-Focused Church, with Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang, authors of Future-Focused Church

    APR 15

    264. Building a Future-Focused Church, with Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang, authors of Future-Focused Church

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Is the future of the church something to look forward to, or does it scare you to death. Thriving into the future will require change, and the idea of changing the way we lead, or the way we do church, or the people we reach out to, can feel overwhelming. Even if we want to do it, where do we even start? In this episode, Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Raymond Chang share insights from their new book, Future Focused Church, wher...

    48 min
  3. 263. Why Leaders Need to Listen Before They Lead, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    APR 8

    263. Why Leaders Need to Listen Before They Lead, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss insights on the importance of developing leaders who are skilled in curious listening and creating a collaborative environment where ideas are shared and valued. The conversation uncovers how shifting from monologue to dialogue can not only empower communities but also lead to more meaningful adaptive leadership in times of change. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Scot McKnigh...

    7 min
  4. 262. From Fired to Flourishing, with Chuck DeGroat, author of Healing What's Within

    APR 1

    262. From Fired to Flourishing, with Chuck DeGroat, author of Healing What's Within

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! In his newest book, Chuck DeGroat offers a deeply personal account of his journey of being fired from a ministry position and the stress surrounding that experience that ultimately led to a life-changing health crisis. But it was that crisis that showed him the much deeper inner healing he needed. In this episode, Chuck DeGroat discusses not only his experience of deep inner healing, but also the need for inner healing for all of us who a...

    42 min
  5. 261. Pressing Against the Darkness, a Quick conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    MAR 25

    261. Pressing Against the Darkness, a Quick conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Markus Watson and Tod Bolsinger explore Mandy Smith's powerful words on combating darkness and feelings of futility in leadership. Tod reflects on his own struggles with imposter syndrome and insecurity, highlighting the need for honesty and spiritual practices to overcome these challenges. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Mandy Smith in Ep 244, Finding Strength in Desperation: “Every week I have to stand up there ...

    8 min
  6. 260. Resilient Leadership After the LA Fires, with Matt Colwell

    MAR 18

    260. Resilient Leadership After the LA Fires, with Matt Colwell

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Matt Colwell, Senior Pastor at Knox Presbyterian Church in Pasadena, California, shares his raw, personal journey of losing his home to the Eaton Fire in Altadena and how he has continued to shepherd a congregation facing the same devastating loss. This conversation unpacks the layers of adaptive leadership in the midst of crisis, the importance of building community before the crisis happens, and the powerful ways we can discover God's p...

    46 min
  7. 259. Trusting Jesus in Uncertainty, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    MAR 11

    259. Trusting Jesus in Uncertainty, a Quick Conversation with Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson explore how leadership often feels like moving through a dense fog where vision is limited. Tod shares his thoughts on the importance of valuing enduring principles over having a clear vision in times of rapid change. He emphasizes that being anchored in unchangeable values and the mission of our faith can guide us through uncertain landscapes. The conversation also unpacks the role of Jesus and the Spirit ...

    7 min
  8. 258. Walking the Path of Other-Centered Leadership, with Marc Schelske, author of Walking Otherward

    MAR 4

    258. Walking the Path of Other-Centered Leadership, with Marc Schelske, author of Walking Otherward

    Send me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking! True ministry leadership isn’t about power; it’s about love in action. It’s about stepping into the self-giving, co-suffering way of Jesus, even when it feels counterintuitive. This kind of leadership doesn’t seek control but embraces humility, sacrifice, and deep connection with those we serve. In this episode, Marc Schelske, pastor of Bridge City Community Church and author of Walking Otherward, unpacks how embracing this kind of love r...

    48 min
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Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.

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  • Creator
    Markus Watson
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    265
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Spiritual Life and Leadership
  • Show Website
    Spiritual Life and Leadership

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