ECFA Podcast

<p>Leadership transitions can either strengthen a ministry or splinter it.. The difference often comes down to one word: humility. Nearly half of all successions fail, leaving organizations fractured, donors unsettled...

<p>What happens when churches prioritize productivity over people?<br><br></p><p>Doug Sauder, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, has lived through the fallout of leader neglect—and the transformation that...

<p>What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t burnout, bad strategy, or lack of vision — but neglecting your own body?<br><br></p><p>In this episode, Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for...

<p>What happens when truth itself feels up for grabs?<br><br></p><p>In this episode of Behind the Seal, host Michael Martin sits down with journalist and author Bonnie Kristian to unpack what she calls our epistemic...

<p>Finishing well is the exception—not the rule.<br> Far too many leaders start with conviction but end with compromise. It rarely happens overnight. Most drift quietly—through small compromises, unchecked ambition, and...

<p>Is your leadership costing you connection?</p><p>In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, joins ECFA President Michael Martin to explore...

<p>What happens when no one’s asking the hard questions?<br> ECFA President Michael Martin talks with David Ashcraft, CEO of the Global Leadership Network, about the urgent need for accountability, care, and clear...

<p>What if your pastor is one conversation away from burnout—and no one knows it?</p><p>In ministry, the warning signs don’t always look like collapse. Sometimes, they look like silence, fatigue, or a slow drift from...

<p>What if the key to leading others well starts with healing your own heart?<br><br></p><p>In this powerful conversation, Gabe Lyons—author, speaker, and founder of THINQ Media—joins us to talk about leadership...

<p>What does it take to build—and rebuild—trust in leadership? In this powerful episode, Dr. Henry Cloud, bestselling author of books like Boundaries and Trust, reveals why trust is the foundation of every healthy...

<p>As leaders in a digitally driven world, how do we balance productivity with presence?<br>How do we create space for silence, reflection, and meaningful connection in an always-on world?<br>What role do faith...

<p>Leadership doesn’t have to come at the cost of your soul. In this compelling episode, ECFA President Michael Martin sits down with Mindy Caliguire, founder of Soul Care and author of Ignite Your Soul, for a candid...

<p>This season, we explore what makes leaders last, from humility to impact and the care that carries them there.</p>

<p>What if leadership wasn’t just about performance but about wholeness? This season, we’re having the real conversations every leader needs—about burnout, trust, soul care, relationships, and leading with integrity...

<p>A thriving culture drives a staff and organization to new heights. Kim Williams shares how to cultivate such a culture that can spread like wildfire in a workplace. Specifically, she explores ECFA’s own intentional...