Marc Poland - It's Not The Preaching That Really Grows A Church
You've poured years into something that still isn't working, and part of you is afraid to admit it. What if the bravest move isn't pushing harder, but starting over?
In this episode, Marc Poland, Senior Pastor of Discover Church in the Philadelphia area, shares how he went from tech sales to church planting, shut down a struggling church, then rebuilt one after COVID into a thriving community. You'll hear how he knew when it was time to pivot, why he now chooses character and culture over gifting, how to let the wrong person go without delay, and how to communicate vision until your team actually lives it.
If you're a pastor, church planter, or mission-driven leader who is tired of carrying it all alone, you'll walk away with clarity and courage for your next decision.
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29 Sept 2026
Lee Domingue - Why Your Family Needs a Board Meeting
You'll spend hours mapping strategy for your team, but when was the last time you brought that same intentionality into your home? In this episode, Pastor Lee Domingue joins us to unpack the family board meeting practice that transformed how he leads his own household, complete with shared values, hard questions, and radical honesty around the table. You'll learn how vulnerability builds trust faster than achievement ever could, why "calling" and "purpose" aren't the same thing, and how pastors and business leaders can build a covenant relationship that multiplies kingdom impact. Whether you're leading a church, a company, or both, this conversation will challenge you to steward what's in your hand so you can walk fully into what's on your heart.
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15 Sept 2026
Mark Pettus - The Real Weight of Church Leadership Transitions
Stepping into a role once held by someone larger than life comes with a weight most people never see: the pressure to prove you belong, the fear of tearing down what took decades to build.
Mark Pettus, who succeeded Chris Hodges as lead pastor of Church of the Highlands, walks through what it actually took to pull off one of the smoothest leadership transitions in recent church history. You'll hear why bringing in a neutral third party was non-negotiable, how to separate the values that can never change from the preferences that can, and why "carrying" the weight of leadership is different (and more dangerous) than simply feeling it. Mark also unpacks the collaborative model reshaping how Highlands' teams work across departments. Every leader can benefit from the wisdom in this episode of navigating transitions well.
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