The Future Is Here

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The Future Is Here Podcast, where UYWI's CEO Tommy Nixon and COO Robert Aboites discuss leadership principles you need to lead this next generation. Imagine a dynamic movement of passionate urban youth embodying the Gospel in cities across the globe, shaping the future of the Church—because of leaders and role models like you. Building this future demands a fresh approach to leadership, and the time to act is now.

  1. 2월 4일

    Ep. 68 - Building A Healthy Organizational Culture – Part 3: Relationships

    A healthy organizational culture is not built on values or structure alone. It is sustained by relationships. You can have clear values and strong systems, but culture will always rise or fall on the quality of relationships inside your organization. Relationships determine how values are interpreted, whether structure feels supportive or restrictive, and whether people give their best effort or simply do the minimum. Culture may be initiated by leaders, but it is carried by people. When the relational climate is weak, even the best vision breaks down. In this episode, we unpack what strong relational culture actually looks like inside healthy organizations: Trust becomes the currencyConsistency becomes the glueHonesty becomes the languageRespect becomes the atmosphereSafety becomes the foundationWhen these elements are present, people contribute with passion. When they are missing, people protect themselves, withdraw, or work around one another. We also explore the three critical relational directions every leader must steward: • Downward relationships between leaders and their teams • Upward relationships between staff and leadership • Across relationships between coworkers and peers When all three are healthy, alignment grows and organizations become resilient under pressure. This is the final episode in our Culture Building series. We bring it home with a simple truth leaders cannot ignore: • Your values create the foundation. • Your structure gives culture its shape. • Your relationships give it life. If you want to build a healthy organizational culture that lasts, it starts with how people relate to one another. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    39분

  2. 1월 21일

    Ep. 67 - Building A Healthy Organizational Culture – Part 2: Structures

    Values may define what you believe, but structure determines how those beliefs actually operate. Without structure, culture turns unstable. Expectations blur. Pressure increases. Over time, the culture drifts into something no one chose. Structure is the framework that holds a culture together. It gives form, boundaries, and direction. When structure is weak, people fill in the gaps with assumptions. The result is predictable:  • Decisions feel inconsistent  • Authority is unclear  • Roles blur  • Meetings wander  • Workloads swing without warning In the absence of structure, culture becomes personality-driven. The loudest voice sets the tone. That leads to instability and quiet resentment. Structure is not about control. It is about care. Healthy structure creates clarity, protects time, and builds a reliable environment where people can do their best work. Structure is how values become repeatable. If you value transparency, your communication systems must reflect it. If you value empowerment, your decision-making pathways must support it. If you value rest, your workload design must honor it. This episode explores why structure is not the enemy of culture, but the way culture actually works. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    40분

  3. 1월 7일

    Ep. 66 - Building A Healthy Organizational Culture - Part 1: Values

    You are building a culture whether you mean to or not. Every organization has one. The only real choice is what kind. Most leaders point to mission statements and core values. Teams pay attention to something else. They watch behavior. They study decisions. They notice patterns. They learn culture by observing: • Who advances and who stalls • How conflict is handled • What happens under pressure • Whose voice carries weight Here is the reality. Stated values never win. Underlying beliefs always do. You cannot explain your way into a healthy culture. You can only live your way into one. People learn what failure means by how you respond to mistakes. They learn what honesty costs by whether truth is protected or punished. They learn what matters by what you repeat every day. Culture is formed through consistency, not intention. When what you say lines up with what you do, trust grows and people flourish. When it does not, leaders feel resistance, teams hesitate, and confusion quietly spreads. This episode exposes how culture actually forms and what every leader must confront if they want a culture that works. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    38분

  4. 2025. 12. 23.

    EP. 65 - Leadership Habits of A Healthy Leader - Part 2

    Healthy leadership is built through intentional habits practiced over time. In Part 2 of this series, Tommy Nixon and Robert Aboites continue the conversation on the habits that shape spiritually grounded, resilient leaders. This episode covers habits six through ten, including planning and prioritizing around your why, committing to lifelong learning, investing in people over projects, building a culture of encouragement, and leading with clarity and humility. These are not theories. They are practical leadership habits shaped through real ministry and organizational leadership. If you lead in ministry, nonprofit work, or any people-centered environment, this episode will help you refocus, strengthen your leadership foundation, and lead with intention. Subscribe for more conversations on Christian leadership, spiritual formation, and healthy leadership habits. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    38분

  5. 2025. 12. 10.

    Ep. 64 - Leadership Habits of A Healthy Leader - Part 1

    Growth is not an accident. It forms through habits that shape your inner life and guide the way you lead. Scripture teaches that faithfulness in small things prepares you for greater responsibility, and Luke 16:10 captures this truth clearly. The choices you make each day set the path for the leader you will become. In this episode, we walk through ten healthy habits that build a spiritually grounded leader. You will explore practices that strengthen your spiritual rhythms, create space for honest self-reflection, keep your values at the center of your decisions, and bring you back to your purpose and the people you serve. These habits are not quick fixes. They are long-term pathways that shape your character and expand your capacity to lead with clarity and integrity. Settle in and listen as we break down each habit with practical steps you can use today. This is an invitation to grow with intention and step toward the future God is forming in you. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    35분

  6. 2025. 11. 26.

    Ep. 63 - It’s Lonely At The Top – But It Doesn’t Have To Be

    Leadership carries a weight that many leaders feel but rarely name. The phrase "It’s lonely at the top" speaks to the emotional and spiritual cost that comes when you lead without real connection. Isolation fuels burnout, poor choices, and a slow drift in your spiritual life. Many leaders feel alone because others do not carry the same load, confidentiality limits what can be shared, and there is constant pressure to look strong. Even David expressed this reality in Psalm 142:4 when he admitted that no one stood beside him. You are not meant to carry leadership alone. God shaped leadership for community and shared strength. In this episode, we walk through clear actions every leader can take to move out of isolation and into healthy, sustainable rhythms. You will learn how to:  • Build intentional relationships that support your calling  • Anchor your life in spiritual rhythms that keep you grounded  • Create accountability that protects your integrity  • Practice humility by asking for support before crisis hits  • Set boundaries that guard your time and emotional energy  • Monitor your emotional dashboard so you can lead with clarity Scripture shows a consistent pattern of community and shared responsibility. Your future as a leader grows stronger when you choose connection. This choice reflects wisdom and humility and shapes leadership that lasts. Join us as we explore how to build leadership rhythms that create strength, peace, and long-term health. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    32분

  7. 2025. 11. 12.

    Ep. 62 - Maximizing Influence by Leading with Character

    Do you want to know the truth about leadership influence? Your title might give you authority, but it doesn’t automatically give you influence. Research from Harvard Business School reveals that influential leaders share three traits—they’re trusted, competent, and genuinely invested in others’ success. In this episode of The Future Is Here Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Robert Aboites unpack what real influence looks like and how to grow it. They explain that true leadership isn’t about power or position—it’s about character, competence, and relationships. Here’s the paradigm shift: Maximizing influence isn’t about getting people to do what you want, but getting people to want what you want. You’ll learn six practical strategies to maximize your influence starting today: Listen Strategically – Influence starts with listening, not talking.Keep It Real – Authenticity builds trust; fakeness destroys it quickly.Handle Your Business – You can’t influence excellence in others without being excellent yourself.Build Relational Capital – Care about the whole person, not just their role.Read the Room – Great leaders are emotional thermostats, not thermometers.Keep Learning – People follow leaders who are going somewhere interesting.Tommy and Robert also share how credibility flows from competence and why consistency is the secret to lasting influence. Whether you’re a church leader, organizational director, or emerging professional, this episode will help you grow influence that aligns with biblical values and creates lasting impact. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    37분

  8. 2025. 10. 29.

    Ep. 61 - How to Lead Up: Honoring Authority While Speaking Truth

    Have you ever struggled with how to serve under leadership while seeing opportunities for improvement? You’re not alone. In this episode of The Future Is Here Podcast, we explore one of the most difficult tensions in Christian leadership — how to honor authority while staying true to your convictions. You’ll learn: How to balance submission and courage when leading upWhen to speak up and when to humbly submitHow to build influence and credibility without overstepping boundariesWhy emotional intelligence and timing matter in leadership conversationsHow to know if you’re building your platform or advancing God’s missionWe’ll unpack biblical examples like Nathan confronting David and Esther challenging the king’s decree, showing how faith, humility, and courage can coexist. Because submission and challenge aren’t opposites — together, they create God-honoring influence that strengthens leaders and advances His mission. Support the show Follow Us: ✅  Instagram ✅  Twitter ✅  TikTok

    34분
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The Future Is Here Podcast, where UYWI's CEO Tommy Nixon and COO Robert Aboites discuss leadership principles you need to lead this next generation. Imagine a dynamic movement of passionate urban youth embodying the Gospel in cities across the globe, shaping the future of the Church—because of leaders and role models like you. Building this future demands a fresh approach to leadership, and the time to act is now.

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    UYWI
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    2020년 - 2026년
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