About Quick to Listen Podcast--Soul Care for Busy Leaders
Listening Prayer Practices, Spiritual Direction and Self Awareness can be game changers for busy Christ centered leaders who are exhausted from all of the hype and activity that seems to be required of them. Listeners will discover a whole new way of doing “leadership” as we converse with authors, experts, and practitioners who are on the journey of wholeness and spiritual wellness. Leaders will find authenticity and hope as we learn from people who have surrendered to the inner journey, have leaned into God’s love in deeper ways, and who make stillness, silence, and solitude a priority.
Learn what Gen Z brings to the table, why we need them desperatly in our world, and how we can love them better.
Sue Bates, ICF Certified Leadership Coach, Next Gen Career Coach, and Spiritual Director, offers her expertise around helping Gen Z expand as they play to their strenghs of being "Digital Natives", able to communicate openly and honestly about their thoughts and feelings, and have great capacity for creativity and innovation.
You can learn more about Sue's work at https://www.batescoachinggroup.com
1 Sept 2026
#39--Beyond the Generational Divide: The Wisdom of the Young
Lauren Bennett Breshears, a Gen Z fitness coach and social media influencer, talks candildy about how she is growing in self-confidence online and off, how she is trusting her truth and creativity, and how she is meeting God in these places. She encourages us to keep life simple and fun, never over identifying with our apprearance.
Lauren (Beth's daughter) also shines insight into how the Enneagram has influenced her self-awareness and new marriage with Tyler. Listeners of all ages will be inspired to grow beyond the tempation to stay stuck in mindsets that limit their potential and happiness in every area of life.
Look for Lauren on Instagram at domorewithlaur
24 Jun 2026
#38--Wrestling with God (and Winning)
What happens when we give ourselves permission to unpack the doubts and fears in our faith journey?
In this episode, we sit down with Karen Guess, Community Pastor at Immanuel Anglican. Karen is a true reformer and a faithful, tender guide for the inner journey. She brings breathtaking insights into the role of women leaders in the early church, challenging us to look deeply at the invitations of Jesus.
Together, we explore her profound theology around what it means to "wrestle with God and win"—an invitation not of combat, but of deep, transformative intimacy. If you’ve been looking for permission to let God transform your deepest, quietest parts, you’ll want a notebook for this one. Every community needs a Karen in their corner, and we are so honored to feature her voice today.
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Karen McAdams
Bryan Apinis
Summer Joy Gross
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