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Hosted by ECFA · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 48 episodes
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ECFA's blue seal has been a symbol of trust and accountability for over four decades, but what does that mean? Is it the seal alone that inspires confidence, or is it the nonprofits and churches behind the seal?Tune in to conversations between ECFA's President and CEO, Michael Martin, and prominent leaders. Together, we'll share stories from behind the scenes of various Christ-centered ministries and churches, highlighting how trust serves as the foundation of it all.
ECFA hosts Behind the Seal, a religion show with 48 episodes published.
Why is it so hard for leaders to admit they need care? In this bonus episode of Behind the Seal, Mindy Caliguire returns to explore the internal resistance so many leaders face when it comes to their own health. Joined b
Too many leaders assume trust should be unconditional — but Scripture tells a different story. In this season finale of Behind the Seal, bestselling author and Proverbs 31 Ministries president Lysa TerKeurst reveals why
Most leaders push past their own emotions without ever slowing down long enough to ask, “What’s happening in my soul?” In this episode of Behind the Seal, Bill & Kristi Gaultiere—founders of Soul Shepherding and authors
How do you lead when five generations share the same mission—but not always the same mindset? In this timely episode of Behind the Seal, David Robbins, Global President of Cru, joins host Michael Martin to explore the ch
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, and
What happens when churches prioritize productivity over people? Doug Sauder, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale, has lived through the fallout of leader neglect—and the transformation that comes when soul ca
What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t burnout, bad strategy, or lack of vision — but neglecting your own body? In this episode, Jedd Medefind, President of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO), opens u
What happens when truth itself feels up for grabs? 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 crisis — a breakdown
Finishing well is the exception—not the rule. Far too many leaders start with conviction but end with compromise. It rarely happens overnight. Most drift quietly—through small compromises, unchecked ambition, and a subtl
Is your leadership costing you connection? In this honest and thought-provoking conversation, Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals, joins ECFA President Michael Martin to explore the emotiona
What happens when no one’s asking the hard questions? ECFA President Michael Martin talks with David Ashcraft, CEO of the Global Leadership Network, about the urgent need for accountability, care, and clear guardrails in
What if your pastor is one conversation away from burnout—and no one knows it? In ministry, the warning signs don’t always look like collapse. Sometimes, they look like silence, fatigue, or a slow drift from intimacy wit
What if the key to leading others well starts with healing your own heart? In this powerful conversation, Gabe Lyons—author, speaker, and founder of THINQ Media—joins us to talk about leadership, marriage, emotional heal
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 relations
As leaders in a digitally driven world, how do we balance productivity with presence? How do we create space for silence, reflection, and meaningful connection in an always-on world? What role do faith communities play i
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 conver
This season, we explore what makes leaders last, from humility to impact and the care that carries them there.
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. Featur
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 pursu
Harold Moore's story of hard work and striving is all too familiar. After a marketing and pastoring career, the Lord led him uniquely to ECFA as the Executive Administrator to the President. Harold exudes joyous serving
Michael Martin
ECFA
2 appearances on this show
Lysa TerKeurst
Proverbs 31 Ministries
1 appearance on this show
Bill Gaultiere
Soul Shepherding
1 appearance on this show
David Robbins
Cru
1 appearance on this show
Steve Woodworth
Masterworks
1 appearance on this show
Doug Sauder
Calvary Chapel Fort Lauderdale
1 appearance on this show
Jedd Medefind
Christian Alliance for Orphans
1 appearance on this show
Peter Greer
Hope International
1 appearance on this show
Walter Kim
National Association of Evangelicals
1 appearance on this show
David Ashcraft
Global Leadership Network
1 appearance on this show
Jeramy Clark
Standing Stone Ministry
1 appearance on this show
Gabe Lyons
THINQ Media
1 appearance on this show
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