The Discerning Leader podcast is for Christian leaders who are interested in discovering the joy of "practicing a preference for God" in all aspects of their personal lives and relationships, their leadership and service to others. Each episode our host, Steve Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc. (LTI), with friends from the LTI community, will explore one aspect of spiritual discernment as a way of life. Join us on this refreshingly transformational journey and add your voice to this leadership conversation.
The Discerning Leader Podcast
Claim This Podcastby Steve Macchia | Leadership Transformations, Inc.
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Podcast Overview
The Discerning Leader podcast is for Christian leaders who are interested in discovering the joy of "practicing a preference for God" in all aspects of their personal lives and relationships, their leadership and service to others. Each episode our host, Steve Macchia, founder and president of Leadership Transformations, Inc. (LTI), with friends from the LTI community, will explore one aspect of spiritual discernment as a way of life. Join us on this refreshingly transformational journey and add your voice to this leadership conversation.
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June 25, 2026
Caring for Your Soul in Every Season | Season 40, Episode 12
<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="2103" data-end="2208"><strong>Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott</strong></p> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="2103" data-end="2208"><strong>"A spiritual practice is not a prescription for success; it's an invitation to deeper intimacy with God." - Steve Macchia</strong></p> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-start="454" data-end="650">As Season 40 of The Discerning Leader Podcast comes to a close, Steve Macchia and Matt Scott reflect on the journey of exploring the state of our souls through the lens of LTI's Soul Care Audit.</p> <p data-start="652" data-end="1134">Together they revisit key themes from the season—including caring for our bodies, minds, and emotions; practicing silence, solitude, and Sabbath; cultivating spiritual friendship and community; and embracing the gift of spiritual direction. Through listener questions, Steve and Matt offer practical wisdom for navigating demanding seasons of life, creating space for God in the midst of busyness, building meaningful relationships, and discovering sustainable rhythms of soul care.</p> <p data-start="1136" data-end="1379">Ultimately, this conversation points listeners toward a holistic vision of spiritual formation and the life-giving invitation of a personal Rule of Life—a pathway to deeper intimacy with God and greater attentiveness to the health of the soul.</p> <p class="p1">The 3 page Soul Care Audit offers you a handful of questions to consider how well you're caring for your soul. You can <a href= "https://mcusercontent.com/78aa65202f8f19830ebedadcf/files/7781177e-1721-0480-c8b6-e6bd3e900d58/Soul_Care_Audit_PDF.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">download the PDF here</a> and spend some time prayerfully reflecting on your current rhythms and practices. </p> <p>Join the conversation about spiritual discernment as a way of life at <a href="http://www.leadershiptransformations.org/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.LeadershipTransformations.org</a> and consider participation in our online and in-person program offerings. Additional LTI spiritual formation resources can be found at <a href="http://www.spiritualformationstore.com/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">www.SpiritualFormationStore.com</a> and <a href="http://www.ruleoflife.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.ruleoflife.com</a> and <a href= "http://www.healthychurch.net/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">www.healthychurch.net</a>.</p>
June 18, 2026
The Monastery of the Soul | Season 40, Episode 11
Host Steve Macchia interviews Gayle Heaslip and Matt Scott about cultivating soul hospitality, offering listeners a deeper welcome for God, themselves, and others.
June 11, 2026
Spiritual Community: A Safe Space For The Soul | Season 40, Episode 10
Host Steve Macchia interviews Gail Edmondson and Matt Scott about building transformative spiritual communities through trust, love, and forgiveness.
326 total episodes available with 17 transcripts
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