The Essentials To Lead Podcast is designed to help you to lead with clarity, character, and conviction. Whether you’re leading a church, a team, or simply leading yourself, we believe leadership starts on the inside — with who you are before what you do. Each episode, we’ll explore timeless principles, honest conversations, and practical tools that help you grow into the leader God’s called you to be.
This Episode Jonathan Sits With Kevin Monahan. Kevin is the Executive Pastor of Journey Christian Church. Kevin talks through the misconceptions of the Executive Pastor Role.
Learn more about Kevin Monahan here:www.instagram.com/monahan_kevin
Learn more about Jonathan here: www.jonathansingh.org
7 Apr 2026
Pastoring in Multiple Cities
In This Episode Jonathan Sits With Joe Pena who Co-Pastors in Multiple Cities. We talk about the nuances of doing so.
Learn more about- Joe Pena www.instagram.com/joepena
Learn more about- Jonathan Singh www.jonathansingh.org
1 Apr 2026
The Art of Communication
Today Jonathan Sits With Zach Taylor, Teaching Pastor at Liquid Church. He gives us some tips and tricks to help with clarity on preaching and teaching.
For information on Zach Click Here- https://www.zacharywtaylor.com/
For information on Jonathan Click Here- https://www.jonathansingh.org/
24 Feb 2026
Presence Over Performance, Leading The Next Generation
Today Jonathan talks with Mark Edward. Mark Edward is a Youth Pastor out in Central Florida. In this episode Mark discusses the importance of raising up the Next Generation and also building a culture that is chasing the Presence of God.
Learn more about Jonathan Singh here-www.jonathansingh.org
17 Feb 2026
Dear Pastor, You Need Friends
In this episode Jonathan has a conversation with Sean Morgan. Sean leads a podcast called "Leaders in Living Rooms" and also leads the Ascent Leader. The Ascent Leader is designed for Senior Leaders to find community and also find growth through Leadership Development.
Learn more about Sean Morgan here- https://theascentleader.org/
Learn more about Jonathan Singh here- https://www.jonathansingh.org/
10 Feb 2026
Making Disciples That Make Disciples
In This Episode Jonathan sits with the Lead Pastor of Calvary Chapel Oceanside, Dan Leitz. Dan discusses how to faith serve in the assignment God has placed in front of you and also how to make Disciples that make Disciples.
Catch more on Dan Leitz here at calvaryoceanside.org
Catch more on Jonathan Singh here at www.jonathansingh.org
3 Feb 2026
Adversity, Diversity, Controversy
In this episode Jonathan talks about leading. The challenges you may face as your begin, grow, and lead. Learn more about Jonathan:
Website:- www.jonathansingh.org
Instagram: @jonathan_singh
26 Jan 2026
Building Culture As A Strategy
In this episode, Jonathan sits down with Ali Roohi who is the Lead Pastor of Bold Church in San Jose California. Ali talks about building a healthy culture in the church. He provides a unique perspective on how to move everyone into a forward direction.
You can follow Ali Roohi @mraliroohi
You can follow Jonathan Singh @jonathan_singh
19 Jan 2026
When A Burden Becomes Obedience
In today’s episode, Jonathan sits down with Matt Perry, who is planting Love Church in San Diego. Matt talks about what it means to carry a deep burden to plant a church, especially in a transient city where people come and go and nothing feels stable. This conversation isn’t about strategy or systems, but about weight: the kind of burden for a city that keeps you faithful when it would be easier to walk away, and why church planting must be born out of conviction, not opportunity.
Learn more about Love Church here https://lovechurchsd.com/
Learn more about Jonathan Singh https://www.jonathansingh.org/
12 Jan 2026
Is Entrepreneurial Thinking Helping or Hurting the Church?
In today’s episode, Jonathan talks with Zach Taylor, who is the Teaching Pastor at Liquid Church about the intersection of ministry and entrepreneurial thinking—and how that mindset has influenced his leadership, decisions, and passion for the local church.
Follow Zach Taylor here at https://www.zacharywtaylor.com/.
Follow Jonathan Singh here https://www.jonathansingh.org/
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30 Dec 2025
We Have A Listening Problem
Today's episode Jonathan has a conversation with Tom Mercer. Tom pastored High Desert Church for over 30 years. In this episode he talks about the highs and lows of growing a church from 100-8000.
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30 Dec 2025
The Inconvenience of Leading
Today's episode Jonathan has a conversation with Pastor Abraham Guajardo. Abraham co-pastors a brand new church plant in Houston Texas called Eden Church. In a little over a year they see over a thousand people with three services. They have a unique way of leading.
Follow Jonathan Singh for more content on @jonathan_singh on instagram. For more info head to www.jonathansingh.org
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30 Dec 2025
Your Unique Identifier
Today I sit with Lee Coate the president of Growmentum. He coaches many churches to move past hurdles they come across by creating a unique identifier.
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