Good leadership blesses people and helps them flourish—bad leadership does the exact opposite. Yet in a culture obsessed with speed, status, and slick performance, leaders across every sector face constant pressure to rely on control rather than character. Jesus Work in Jesus Ways , hosted by Mark Stirling (Director of Oak Hill College’s MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership ), is a podcast exploring what happens when we stop trying to put on a show and instead lead out of character, service, and love. Modern research into human flourishing increasingly confirms what Jesus demonstrated all along: servant leadership, deep humility, and emotional health yield the most resilient, high-impact results in every arena of life. Through raw, unscripted, and deeply honest interviews with frontline practitioners, theologians, organisational leaders, and pastors, this show moves beyond quick fixes to examine the spiritual and relational heart of leading well. What You'll Discover: Character Over Control: Why emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and humility are non-negotiable for lasting influence. Soul Care & Longevity: Overcoming burnout, performance traps, and the hidden tactics of comparison, jealousy, and isolation. Gospel Realism & Governance: Navigating team conflict, organizational systems, and institutional crises with grace rather than heroics. Cross-Sector Application: Practical wisdom bridging the gap between church leadership, corporate boardrooms, healthcare systems, classrooms, and family life. Who Should Listen: Whether you are pastoring a church, managing a team, leading in healthcare or education, or guiding your own family at home, this show offers practical wisdom, deep theological grounding, and encouraging companion voices for the road ahead. Hit Follow or Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform to join Mark Stirling as we learn to do Jesus work in Jesus ways together.
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Recent episodes include "Theology for the Weary Leader: Realism, Expectations, and Church Conflict | Jared Michelson" (27 October 2026, 53 minutes), "Navigating Systemic Fear, Triangulation & Necessary Conflict | Tasha Chapman (Part 2)" (20 October 2026, 50 minutes), and "Knowing Your "Sell-By Date": Power, Humility, and Succession in Leadership | Malcolm McGregor" (6 October 2026, 41 minutes).
Jesus Work in Jesus Ways publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 40 minutes.
Booking probability for Jesus Work in Jesus Ways is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Jesus Work in Jesus Ways requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Jesus Work in Jesus Ways's contact route on record: public web form.
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Jesus Work in Jesus Ways is a christianity podcast.
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Episode #7
In this episode of Jesus Work in Jesus Ways, host Mark Stirling (Programme Director of the Masters in Contemporary Christian Leadership at Oak Hill College) sits down with theologian and former pastor Jared Michelson...
What happens when leadership systems are driven by unspoken fears, hidden expectations, and anxiety? In Part 2 of this conversation, host Mark Stirling (Director of the MA in Contemporary Christian Leadership at Oak...
Episode #4
What does it actually look like to lead like Jesus in a world obsessed with titles, power, and status? In this episode of Jesus Work in Jesus Ways , host Mark Sterling sits down with Malcolm McGregor—former...
What happens when your "front-stage" leadership gifts outpace your "back-stage" life? In this deeply raw, moving, and disarmingly honest conversation, host Mark Stirling sits down with long-time friend, author, and...
<p>What happens when your "front-stage" leadership gifts outpace your "back-stage" life?</p><p>In this deeply raw, moving, and disarmingly honest conversation, host Mark Stirling sits down with long-time friend, author...
Episode #2
<p>How do Christian leaders navigate deep church conflict, avoid the trap of self-deception, and sustain genuine joy over a lifetime of ministry?</p><p>In this episode, host Mark sits down with retired Baptist pastor...
Episode #2
How do Christian leaders navigate deep church conflict, avoid the trap of self-deception, and sustain genuine joy over a lifetime of ministry? In this episode, host Mark sits down with retired Baptist pastor, author...
Episode #1
<p>Are you leading out of genuine joy, or have you quietly fallen into a performance-driven routine? In this first episode of Jesus Work in Jesus Ways, host Mark Stirling (Director of Oak Hill's MA in Contemporary...
Are you leading out of genuine joy, or have you quietly fallen into a performance-driven routine? In this first episode of Jesus Work in Jesus Ways , host Mark Stirling (Director of Oak Hill's MA in Contemporary...
Jesus Work in Jesus Ways
<p>Good leadership helps people flourish. Bad leadership does the exact opposite. But what actually makes a leader good in today's world?</p><p>Whether you’re leading a company, a church, a classroom, or your own family...
Jesus Work in Jesus Ways
Good leadership helps people flourish. Bad leadership does the exact opposite. But what actually makes a leader good in today's world? Whether you’re leading a company, a church, a classroom, or your own family at the...
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