Living Leadership Podcast

Silence and Solitude (Melinda Hendry, RNO 2022)

Living Leadership — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Refresh Network Online is a twice-monthly service which provides an opportunity for leaders and spouses to be refreshed and enjoy time in small groups sharing and praying together. For more information and to join the network, visit: www.livingleadership.org/refresh-network-online

Psalm 27, Session 3 (Peter Maiden, PRC 2012)

Living Leadership — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 06:00:00 +0000

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Psalm 27, Session 2 (Peter Maiden, PRC 2012)

Living Leadership — Thu, 18 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Psalm 27, Session 1 (Peter Maiden, PRC 2012)

Living Leadership — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 06:00:00 +0000

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Jesus the Pastor, session 3 (David Coffey, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 06:00:00 +0000

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Jesus the Pastor, Session 2 (David Coffey, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 10:45:00 +0000

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Jesus the Pastor (David Coffey, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Thu, 23 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

The Right Actions (Loving Your Leaders, Part 4)

Living Leadership — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 06:00:00 +0000

October was Pastor/Minister/Clergy Appreciation Month, a month started in America to highlight the work of those who spiritually lead (whatever their title), so for the last few weeks our episodes have taken a slightly different approach to normal. We have been sharing a 4-part series on what the Bible has to say about loving our leaders. We released the first three earlier last month, with this being the final episode.

Whilst this series may be most aimed at those who are led by others, we also hope it will be a help to leaders themselves as they think about how we encourage church cultures where people love their leaders well, and as we consider topics like how leaders should be appointed, supported and, if necessary, removed (part 2); what attitude we should have towards our leaders (part 3); and what right actions are towards leaders (this episode).

We also released the introduction to the series, thinking through the who, how and what of Christian leadership (part 1).

The Right Attitude (Love Your Leaders, Part 3)

Living Leadership — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000

October is Pastor/Minister/Clergy Appreciation Month, a month started in America to highlight the work of those who spiritually lead (whatever their title), so this month our episodes will take a slightly different approach to normal. Across October (and into early November) we will be sharing a 4-part series on what the Bible has to say about loving our leaders. We released the first two earlier this month, with the final episode following in a fortnight.

Whilst this series may be most aimed at those who are led by others, we also hope it will be a help to leaders themselves as they think about how we encourage church cultures where people love their leaders well, and as we consider topics like how leaders should be appointed, supported and, if necessary, removed (part 2); what attitude we should have towards our leaders (this episode); and what right actions are towards leaders (Part 4).

We also released the introduction to the series, thinking through the who, how and what of Christian leadership (part 1).

The Right Appointments (Love Your Leaders, Part 2)

Living Leadership — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:05:00 +0000

October is Pastor/Minister/Clergy Appreciation Month, a month started in America to highlight the work of those who spiritually lead (whatever their title), so starting this month our episodes will take a slightly different approach to normal. Across October (and into early November) we will be sharing a 4-part series on what the Bible has to say about loving our leaders. We are releasing the first two today, with the others to follow fortnightly.

Whilst this series may be most aimed at those who are led by others, we also hope it will be a help to leaders themselves as they think about how we encourage church cultures where people love their leaders well, and as we consider topics like how leaders should be appointed, supported and, if necessary, removed (this episode); what attitude we should have towards our leaders (part 3); and what right actions are towards leaders (Part 4).

We also released the introduction to the series, thinking through the who, how and what of Christian leadership (part 1).

The Who, How and What of Christian Leadership (Love Your Leaders, Part 1)

Living Leadership — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:00:00 +0000

October is Pastor/Minister/Clergy Appreciation Month, so starting this month our episodes will take a slightly different approach to normal. Across October (and into early November) we will be sharing a 4-part series on what the Bible has to say about loving our leaders. We are releasing the first two today, with the others to follow fortnightly.

Whilst this series may be most aimed at those who are led by others, we also hope it will be a help to leaders themselves as they think about how we encourage church cultures where people love their leaders well, and as we consider topics like how leaders should be appointed, supported and, if necessary, removed (Part 2); what attitude we should have towards our leaders (part 3); and what right actions are towards leaders (Part 4).

Today we are kicking off by thinking through the who, how and what of Christian leadership.

Rejoicing in Jesus (Marcus Honeysett, RNO September 2022)

Living Leadership — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 06:00:00 +0000

This week's episode is brought to you from our archives. This time last year (September 2022) Marcus welcomes members of Refresh Network Online back with a message on rejoicing in Jesus.

Thankfulness (Marcus Honeysett, RNO July 2022)

Living Leadership — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 06:00:00 +0000

2 Timothy (Jim Crooks, RNO February 2022)

Living Leadership — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Prayer (Mike Betts, RNO March 2022)

Living Leadership — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Epaphroditus (Paul Coulter, RNO November 2021)

Living Leadership — Thu, 25 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Matthew 5 (Steve Midgley, RNO April 2021)

Living Leadership — Thu, 11 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Getting to Know... Phil Sweeting

Living Leadership — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, get to know our newest member of staff, Phil Sweeting.

Phil has recently joined the team in the role of Ministry Development Lead Midlands. In this interview, conducted by our Communications Manager and familiar voice over, Jess Coles, we get to know how Phil came to faith, his hopes for his role, and hear how the Lord has been encouraging him.

We hope this is an encouragement to you.

Mentioned in this episode:

1 Kings 19 (Terry Virgo, PRC 2012)

Living Leadership — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 06:00:00 +0000

On today's episode, we are sharing with you a talk form our archives. This was given at out 2012 Pastoral Refreshment Conference by Terry Virgo.

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Meditations on Communion with the Triune God (Mark Stirling, RNO Nov 2020)

Living Leadership — Thu, 30 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Taking His Place (Helen and Robert Willcox, RNO March 2021)

Living Leadership — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Loving God (Mark Howson, RNO July 2021)

Living Leadership — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Psalm 27 (Marcus Honeysett, RNO January 2022)

Living Leadership — Thu, 05 Jan 2023 06:00:00 +0000

Happy New Year!

In today's episode we are sharing a talk from our archive. This talk was delivered by Marcus Honeysett in January 2022 at Refresh Network Online.

Glory Shone Around

Living Leadership — Thu, 08 Dec 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This is the final of three episodes as part of our early Advent series for busy ministers/church leaders.

Ministers generally begin to think about the true meaning of Christmas at least as early as decorations start festooning shops. They need to plan Christmas activities and prepare talks. Getting started is easier than normal service planning sermon prep – the dates are fixed and the texts are obvious. Bringing plans to completion can be harder. The planning phase comes at a busy time in church life, when programmes are in full swing and few others are thinking about Christmas, and an emotionally tough time for all of us, when days are shortening and temperatures are falling. The passages and carols can seem overly familiar and it is not easy to scrape away the cultural accretions of materialism and niceness to get to the reality of the incarnation.

So, as ministers prepare and plan to lead others in their appreciation of Christmas, we in Living Leadership want to help them enjoy its wonder and apply its significance to leadership.

Children of Light

Living Leadership — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

This is the second of three episodes as part of our early Advent series for busy ministers/church leaders.

So, as ministers prepare and plan to lead others in their appreciation of Christmas, we in Living Leadership want to help them enjoy its wonder and apply its significance to leadership.

A Great Light in Deep Darkness

Living Leadership — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 06:00:00 +0000

On the podcast for the next 3 weeks we are going to be doing an early Advent series for busy ministers/church leaders.

So, as ministers prepare and plan to lead others in their appreciation of Christmas, we in Living Leadership want to help them enjoy its wonder and apply its significance to leadership.

Rhythms of Grace: Listening and Responding (Tony Horsfall, PRC 2018)

Living Leadership — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

On today's podcast, we are delighted to share with you audio from our archive. Join us as Tony Horsfall unpacks the final of three sessions on the "rhythms of grace".

This audio was recorded at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2018.

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Rhythms of Grace: Giving Out and Taking In (Tony Horsfall, PRC 2018)

Living Leadership — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 06:00:00 +0000

On today's podcast, we are delighted to share with you audio from our archive. Join us as Tony Horsfall unpacks the idea of work and rest.

This audio was recorded at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2018

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Rhythms of Grace: Work and Rest (Tony Horsfall, PRC 2018)

Living Leadership — Thu, 29 Sep 2022 10:30:00 +0000

We're back!

On today's podcast, we are delighted to share with you audio from our archive. Join us as Tony Horsfall unpacks the idea of work and rest.

This audio was recorded at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2018

To find out more about our upcoming Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Summer Break

Living Leadership — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 06:09:00 +0000

In this episode, Jess gives an update on our summer plans and shares a prayer Paul Coulter has written which seeks to recapture the original meaning of the words we use for breaks from work and which echoes well-known words from Psalm 51:10-12. We invite you to make it part of your daily prayers during your summer break, however big or small.

Here it is:

Father, You are the giver of every good gift and I am your finite creation and beloved child. I receive the gift of days without work as a good gift from you. Free me from false guilt and help me to make the most of this time. May my ‘holiday’ be a sequence of holy days, encountering and enjoying you. In my ‘leave’, may I abandon burdens I was not made to carry and rejoice in you and your creation. In my ‘vacation’, help me to be unoccupied with work and its stresses. In my ‘break’, fracture the grip of unhealthy attitudes and patterns in my life. May my ‘days off’ be unhurried days of delight in those closest to me. Recreate in me a clean heart during this time. Refashion my rhythms in tune with your heart. Restore my joy in your salvation. Renew a right spirit in me that honours you in rest and in work. Refresh my love for you and others. May I live each day without work aware of your presence and alive by your Holy Spirit, Through Jesus Christ, my Lord, Amen.

Abiding in Christ (Marcus Honeysett, Refresh Network Online 2021)

Living Leadership — Fri, 22 Jul 2022 11:21:35 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you audio from one of our Refresh Network Online sessions, delivered by Marcus Honeysett.

For more information on Refresh Network Online visit www.livingleadership.org/refresh-network-online

The Glory of Christ (Julian Hardyman, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:48:03 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you a talk by Julian Hardyman, recorded at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2016

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Jesus The Pastor & Shepherd (Terry Virgo, PRC 2016, session 3)

Living Leadership — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 08:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the final of three talks given by Terry Virgo at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2016

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Jesus The Shepherd (Terry Virgo, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:57:26 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the second of three talks given by Terry Virgo at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2016

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Jesus The Pastor (Terry Virgo, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Thu, 26 May 2022 10:06:35 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the first of three talks given by Terry Virgo at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2016

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Never the Groom (Leadership Lessons from John the Baptist)

Living Leadership — Thu, 12 May 2022 08:27:00 +0000

Paul Coulter, our Head of Ministry Operations, shares the final of five Leadership Lessons he has learnt from studying John the Baptist.

If you'd like to think further on the life of John the Baptist, you can read more in Paul's book, Clarion Call,

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Given From Heaven (Leadership Lessons from John the Baptist)

Living Leadership — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Paul Coulter, our Head of Ministry Operations, shares the fourth of five Leadership Lessons he has learnt from studying John the Baptist.

If you'd like to think further on the life of John the Baptist, you can read more in Paul's book, Clarion Call,

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Mightier Than I (Leadership Lessons from John the Baptist)

Living Leadership — Thu, 14 Apr 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Paul Coulter, our Head of Ministry Operations, shares the third of five Leadership Lessons he has learnt from studying John the Baptist.

If you'd like to think further on the life of John the Baptist, you can read more in Paul's book, Clarion Call,

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Not the Christ (Leadership Lessons from John the Baptist)

Living Leadership — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 11:11:51 +0000

Paul Coulter, our Head of Ministry Operations, shares the second of five Leadership Lessons he has learnt from studying John the Baptist.

If you'd like to think further on the life of John the Baptist, you can read more in Paul's book, Clarion Call,

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Moved By Joy (Leadership Lessons from John the Baptist)

Living Leadership — Thu, 17 Mar 2022 06:00:00 +0000

Paul Coulter, our Head of Ministry Operations, shares the first of five Leadership Lessons he has learnt from studying John the Baptist.

If you'd like to think further on the life of John the Baptist, you can read more in Paul's book, Clarion Call,

Find out more about the work of Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Keeping in Step with the Spirit, Session 3 (Paul Mallard, PRC 2017)

Living Leadership — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 06:14:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the final of three talks given by Paul Mallard at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2017.

Keeping in Step with the Spirit, Session 2 (Paul Mallard, PRC 2017)

Living Leadership — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:10:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the second of three talks given by Paul Mallard at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2017.

Keeping in Step with the Spirit (Paul Mallard, PRC 2017)

Living Leadership — Thu, 06 Jan 2022 15:41:06 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the first of three talks given by Paul Mallard at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2017.

Spiritually Healthy Churches (Marcus Honeysett)

Living Leadership — Sun, 19 Dec 2021 08:04:00 +0000

On this, our last episode of 2021, Marcus Honeysett unpacks the idea of spiritually healthy churches. What are they, and why is this so important right now?

We, at Living Leadership, would like to thank you for listening to us throughout this year and we look forward to serving you in 2022. Merry Christmas!

Communion with the Triune God (Refresh Network Online, Mark Stirling)

Living Leadership — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 09:08:02 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you audio from one of our Refresh Network Online sessions, delivered by Mark Stirling.

For more information on Refresh Network Online visit www.livingleadership.org/refresh-network-online

Philippians 4 (Refresh Network Online, Bishop Ken Clarke)

Living Leadership — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you audio from one of our Refresh Network Online sessions, spoken by Bishop Ken Clarke.

Bishop Ken (often known as Fanta) has served in churches in Northern Ireland, in Chile with the South American Mission Society (SAMS), and in Dublin. He was Rector of Coleraine Parish for 15 years and then Bishop of Kilmore Elphin and Ardagh for 12 years. He has led missions and preached at Conferences and Conventions in different parts of the world.

For more information on Refresh Network Online visit www.livingleadership.org/refresh-network-online

The Providence of God (David Coffey, PRC 2011)

Living Leadership — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 08:51:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the final of three talks given by David Coffey at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2011.

The Holiness of God (David Coffey, PRC 2011)

Living Leadership — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the second of three talks given by David Coffey at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2011.

If you'd like to join us for a future conference, details of the 2022 conferences are live on our site. Visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

The Wisdom of God (David Coffey, PRC 2011)

Living Leadership — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:53:00 +0000

In this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the first of three talks given by David Coffey at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2011.

If you'd like to join us for a future conference, details of the 2022 conferences are live on our site. Visit www.livingleadership.org/prc

Motives Can Be Pure, But Only Under God

Living Leadership — Thu, 30 Sep 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Paul Coulter is bringing us the final instalment in a three-part series thinking through our motivations in ministry.

For more information on Living Leadership or to contact us for one to one support, visit www.livingleadership.org

Motives Are Mixed, But Not Forever

Living Leadership — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 08:01:00 +0000

Paul Coulter is bringing us the second in a series of three episodes thinking through our motivations in ministry.

For more information on Living Leadership or to contact us for one to one support, visit www.livingleadership.org

Motives Matter, but not the Most

Living Leadership — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:30:00 +0000

We're back after our summer break and Paul Coulter is bringing us the first in three episodes thinking through our motivations in ministry.

For more information on Living Leadership or to contact us for one to one support, visit www.livingleadership.org

Summer break

Living Leadership — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:00:00 +0000

Here i is:

Introducing The Nigel Lee Archive

Living Leadership — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:19:00 +0000

We are delighted to share with you today the first episode of the new Nigel Lee Archive podcast.

You won’t find much written by Nigel Lee but his impact on the world of Christian ministry and missions in the latter half of the 20th century was enormous. He encouraged hundreds, perhaps thousands of people across the world into Christian work through Operation Mobilisation, UCCF and Myton Church in the UK.

Not only was Nigel a great evangelist and personal encourager of Christian workers, he was also known around the world for his incredibly accessible and powerful teaching and preaching of the Bible. It is that that we are now making available through the Nigel Lee Archive.

To give you a taster of what this podcast will include, we are delighted to make this first episode available in this main podcast feed. To hear more, search for the Nigel Lee Archive in your podcast app (see links below) or visit https://www.livingleadership.org/nigel-lee-archive

Listen on:

The Glory of Christ (Dave Burke, PRC 2016)

Living Leadership — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 08:00:00 +0000

In this talk from 2016's Pastoral Refreshment Conference, Dave Burke shares with us a reflection on the Glory of Christ. We hope you find this episode an encouragement.

For more information on Living Leadership visit www.livingleadership.org

Psalm 32 (John Risbridger, PRC 2010)

Living Leadership — Thu, 17 Jun 2021 14:58:48 +0000

Join us this week as we revisit our archives and share a talk from one of our earliest Pastoral Refreshment Conferences where John Risbridger shared a message on Psalm 32.

Due to a technical error, this episode has been published a week later than intended, but we hope you still receive much encouragement from it!

Getting to Know Marcus Honeysett

Living Leadership — Thu, 27 May 2021 08:28:00 +0000

On the podcast this week we have another interview with a member of the Living Leadership Staff team. Grab a cuppa and relax as our Communications Manager, Jess, sits down to interview Living Leadership's founder, Marcus Honeysett.

If you have questions about Living Leadership's origins, this is also the pod for you as Marcus explains the origins and vision of the organisation.

Hebrews 1-2, Session 3 (Mike Reeves, PRC 2014)

Living Leadership — Fri, 14 May 2021 08:10:00 +0000

For this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the final of three talks given by Mike Reeves at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2014.

Find out more about Pastoral Refreshment Conferences on our website: www.livingleadership.org/prc

N.B. As this audio was recorded live at the conference it, unfortunately, is not as high quality as we'd usually share. We do hope you'll bear with any audio difficulties as the content contained within is a great encouragement.

Hebrews 1-2, Session 2 (Mike Reeves, PRC 2014)

Living Leadership — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 08:01:00 +0000

For this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the second of three talks given by Mike Reeves at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2014.

Find out more about Pastoral Refreshment Conferences on our website: www.livingleadership.org/prc

Hebrews 1-2 (Mike Reeves, PRC 2014)

Living Leadership — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:00:00 +0000

For this week's episode, we are delighted to share with you the first of three talks given by Mike Reeves at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2014.

Find out more about Pastoral Refreshment Conferences on our website: www.livingleadership.org/prc

Resilience - A Roundtable Discussion

Living Leadership — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, we have gathered the Living Leadership staff to discuss practically how we can apply some of our recent thoughts on resilience.

If you'd like further support, do visit our website or contact our team: https://www.livingleadership.org/contact

Resilience and Rest

Living Leadership — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Marcus Honeysett takes a look at the relationship between resilience and rest.

Find out more about Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org

Resilience and Pressure

Living Leadership — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 08:00:00 +0000

On this week's podcast, Marcus Honeysett takes a look at the topic of resilience and how this relates to the pressure we face in our ministry roles.

This episode is the first of two parts. Join us in a fortnight when we look at 'Resilience and Rest'

Getting to know Paul Coulter

Living Leadership — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:06:14 +0000

Across the next year, we are going to be taking the opportunity to interview some of the LL team - listening to what they've learned about God through ministry, what they do with Living Leadership, and some of the things that help them live in Christ joyfully and serve him faithfully.

Today's episode is the first of these.

We hope this interview with Paul Coulter, conducted by our Communications Manager, Jess, is an encouragement to you.

Find out more about living Leadership: www.livingleadership.org

Reflection on Psalm 131

Living Leadership — Wed, 03 Feb 2021 07:01:00 +0000

This week (2nd & 3rd of February 2021) we, at Living Leadership, have been hosting Pastoral Refreshment at Home. This was an opportunity for Christian leaders and their spouses to take time to be refreshed in the Lord, facilitated by online content.

In the spirit of refreshment, this week's podcast is a little different. We wanted to share with you a reflection on Psalm 131 Julian Hardyman recently (Nov 2020) shared with us at Refresh Network Online.

For more information about Refresh Network Online or Pastoral Refreshment Conferences, visit www.livingleadership.org

Joy When Plans Go Pear-shaped

Living Leadership — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 16:09:36 +0000

In today's episode we are delighted to share with you a talk from our archives.

Recorded back in 2010, at our Pastoral Refreshment Conference, in this talk Dick Dowsett unpacks some verses from Philippians along the theme of Joy in the Lord.

At the beginning of this audio there is a beeping sound caused by some electronic interference, but please do bear with the audio as this lasts less than 30s

Joy in Moving With God

Living Leadership — Thu, 07 Jan 2021 10:47:39 +0000

In today's episode we are delighted to share with you a talk from our archives.

Recorded back in 2010, at our Pastoral Refreshment Conference, in this talk Dick Dowsett unpacks some verses from Philippians along the theme of Joy in the Lord.

Which Christmas Character Are You?

Living Leadership — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 09:31:42 +0000

In a special Christmas edition of the Living Leadership podcast we think about which Christmas character we might be.

Are you a Hostile Herod, Wondering Wise Man, Surprised Shepherd, Just Joseph, or Medative Mary?

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Living Leadership!

Growing in Discipleship

Living Leadership — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 08:12:00 +0000

Andrew Page concludes his unpacking of Mark's gospel, looking at the last 6 chapters.

Recorded live at a Pastoral Refreshment Conference (for Christian leaders) in 2009, Andrew discusses three themes that are helpful to grow in discipleship: Prayer, the Cross, and love.

Useful links: Pastoral Refreshment Conference: https://www.livingleadership.org/pastoral-refreshment-conferences The Mark Experiment: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/6896/the-mark-experiment

Struggles in Discipleship

Living Leadership — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 08:34:00 +0000

Andrew Page continues his unpacking of Mark's Gospel (Mark 8:31 - 10:31)

In this episode (recorded live at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2009, a conference for Christian leaders), Andrew looks at the "Struggles of Discipleship".

Andrew considers the three mistakes disciples easily make (thinking "I am the greatest", "we are the only ones" or "sin doesn't matter"), and the three areas disciples should be different (attitude to marriage, children and possessions).

Andrew also tells us a bit about his experience of learning the book of Mark and The Mark Drama

Useful links: Pastoral Refreshment Conference: https://www.livingleadership.org/pastoral-refreshment-conferences The Mark Experiment: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/6896/the-mark-experiment The Mark Drama: https://themarkdrama.com/

Joy in Discipleship

Living Leadership — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:00:00 +0000

On the podacst this week we're sharing a talk from our archives that still has so much to encourage our hearts today.

Taken from the 2009 Pastoral Refreshment Conference, Andrew Page opens Mark's Gospel for us and unpacks three miracles of Jesus: The feeding of the 5000, walking on water and the healings at Gennesaret.

We hope this week's episode captivates your heart with a fresh view of Jesus.

If you feel you would benefit from more support, such as one-to-one mentorship or support in groups with other leaders across the country, get in touch with our team on support@livingleadership.org or visit our website: www.livingleadership.org

Mechanics of Pastoral Care

Living Leadership — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 08:01:00 +0000

This week we finish off our short series in the 5 Ms of Pastoral Care with an episode considering the Mechanics of Pastoral Care.

We begin to think how a contemporary community of believers can organise effective pastoral care, particularly looking at three key questions:

Who provides pastoral care (and at what levels)?
How is care accessed?
What are the limits of church-based pastoral care?

If you want to think about any of this further, we'd love to have you join our Gospel-shaped Pastoral Care Course. Find our more and book your place at www.livingleadership.org/pastoralcare

Margins of Pastoral Care

Living Leadership — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 09:00:00 +0000

On today's episode we continue our series in the five Ms of pastoral care, considering the margins of pastoral care. Paul Coulter unpacks what we mean by the term "pastoral care", how it relates to disciple-making, and how to establish wise boundaries in pastoral care.

To think further on these things, why not join our online Gospel-centred Pastoral Care course. Find out more: www.livingleadership.org/pastoralcare

Means of Pastoral Care

Living Leadership — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:14:58 +0000

This week we continue our series in the five Ms of pastoral care, considering the method of pastoral care. Paul Coulter unpacks the Holy Spirit's role in gospel-centred pastoral care and we consider how the gifts of the Spirit equip us to care for God's people well.

Methods of Pastoral Care

Living Leadership — Thu, 10 Sep 2020 09:28:35 +0000

The second in our series on the five Ms of Pastoral Care, today we are looking at the Methods of Pastoral Care. Looking to Jesus as our example to follow.

Motivation in Pastoral Care

Living Leadership — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 08:00:00 +0000

In today's episode, Paul Coulter helps us reflect on what Gospel-centred Pastoral Care looks like. Over the next five episodes, we'll be taking a look at the 5 "Ms" of Pastoral Care: Motivation, Methods, Means, Margins and Mechanics.

Today we're thinking about Motivation, specifically how the Father's heart shapes our motivations.

Marcus Honeysett - Grace and Pride in Leadership (PRC2011)

livingleadership — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 16:57:01 +0000

A one-off episode bringing you a talk originally recorded at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2011. Marcus shares about the realities of grace and pride in leadership. We hope you are blessed!

Guarding Your Heart as Leader - 4. Living by the Spirit (Se5Ep4)

livingleadership — Thu, 18 Jun 2020 11:00:00 +0000

The fourth episode from Marcus Honeysett exploring issues of guarding our hearts as leaders. In this episode Marcus explains the central importance and nature of life in the Spirit for Christian ministry and leadership.

Guarding Your Heart as Leader - 3. Team Building Leaders (Se5Ep3)

livingleadership — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 14:24:02 +0000

The third episode from Marcus Honeysett exploring issues of guarding our hearts as leaders. In this episode Marcus explains the importance of and some approaches to building a team around us.

Guarding Your Heart as Leader - 2. Leadership and Fear (Se5Ep2)

livingleadership — Thu, 21 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Marcus Honeysett explores the effect fear has on leaders with practical advice for dealing well with it

Guarding Your Heart as Leader - 1. Receiving Praise and Criticism (Se5Ep1)

livingleadership — Thu, 07 May 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Marcus Honeysett guides leaders in how to receive praise and criticism well.

Series 4 Episode 3 - Grace and Glory

Living Leadership — Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Mark Bonnington teaching at the 2008 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Grace and Glory.

Series 4 Episode 2 - Grace and Power in Weakness

Living Leadership — Thu, 09 Apr 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Lamb teaching at the 2008 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Grace and Power in Weakness.

Series 4 Episode 1 - Grace and Integrity

Living Leadership — Thu, 26 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Jonathan Lamb teaching at the 2008 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Grace and Integrity.

Staying Centred in Strange Times 5

livingleadership — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 5 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. A final reminder and prayer to keep us centred in Christ,.

Staying Centred in Strange Times 4

livingleadership — Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 4 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Advice for supporting shepherds of God's peoplein this time.

Staying Centred in Strange Times 3

livingleadership — Sat, 21 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 3 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Advice about sharing help in these times.

Staying Centred in Strange Times 2

livingleadership — Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Episode 2 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Advice about speaking hope in this time.

Staying Centred in Strange Times 1 (audio)

livingleadership — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 13:39:51 +0000

Episode 1 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Keeping a right perspective in these strange times.

Series 3 Episode 3 - Reflections from John 21 - 3 - People

Living Leadership — Thu, 12 Mar 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this third of a three-part series based on John 21, Paul Coulter concludes his exploration of the statement that "Faithful ministers lead people in obedience to Jesus" by thinking about the leader's task in relationship to others.

Series 3 Episode 2 - Reflections from John 21 - 2 - Obedience

Living Leadership — Thu, 27 Feb 2020 11:00:00 +0000

In this second of a three-part series based on John 21, Paul Coulter cotinues to explore the statement that "Faithful ministers lead people in obedience to Jesus" by focusing on the nature of obedience in leadership.

Series 3 Episode 1 - Reflections from John 21 - 1 - Jesus

Living Leadership — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 22:28:33 +0000

In this first of a three-part series based on John 21, Paul Coulter begins to explore the statement that "Faithful ministers lead people in obedience to Jesus" by focusing on the person of Jesus and the leader's relationship with Him.

Keeping Care Pastoral - Paul Coulter

Living Leadership — Thu, 30 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

A one off episode exploring what pastoral care is in terms of motivation, methods and means derived from the triune God who is our Shepherd.

Series 2 Episode 1 - Psalm 103 part 2

Living Leadership — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Dave Burke teaching at the 2007 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Psalm 103

Series 2 Episode 1 - Psalm 103 part 2

Living Leadership — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 11:00:00 +0000

Dave Burke teaching at the 2007 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Psalm 103

Series 2 Episode 1 - Psalm 103 part 1

Living Leadership — Thu, 12 Dec 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Dave Burke teaching at the 2007 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Psalm 103

Series 1 Episode 5 - Leadership and Rhythms of Grace

Living Leadership — Thu, 28 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Marcus Honeysett shares honestly about the habits of life that either sustain us or wear us out in Christian leadership.

Series 1 Episode 4 - Sustained in Leadership by Joy

Living Leadership — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Marcus Honeysett explores how leaders can be sustained for the long haul by learning to draw continually from the wells of God's salvation.

Series 1 Episode 3 - Disciple Making Leaders

Living Leadership — Thu, 31 Oct 2019 11:00:00 +0000

Marcus Honeysett helps us understand how we can keep disciple-making the primary focus of our leadership.

Series 1 Episode 2 - Leaders and Spiritual Formation

Living Leadership — Thu, 17 Oct 2019 08:45:06 +0000

Marcus Honeysett helps us reflect on what it means to be spiritually well-formed leaders and how to be devoted to continually growing in our spiritual formation.

Series 1 Episode 1 - The Heart of Spiritual Leadership

Living Leadership — Wed, 02 Oct 2019 08:45:39 +0000

Marcus Honeysett explores two questions: 'What is biblical, spiritual leadership?', and, 'What does the Bible mean when it talks about leadership and leaders?'