Hosted by Markus Watson · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 312 episodes
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Ministry leadership is about more than just growing your church or organization. It’s about participating in God’s mission in the world. But how can leaders know God’s mission or their unique place in it? Faithful ministry leadership is rooted in a life of deep and abiding faithfulness to Jesus. In “Spiritual Life and Leadership,” Markus Watson and his guests explore what it means to be faithful leaders whose ministry flows from their ever-deepening relationship with God.
Markus Watson hosts Spiritual Life and Leadership, a religion show with 312 episodes published.
JR Woodward is the National Director of the V3 Movement, a faculty member in the Doctor of Global Leadership cohort at Fuller Theological Seminary, and the author of The Scandal of Leadership: Unmasking the Powers of Dom
Mark Scandrette has spent over twenty years wrestling with a hard realization: knowing a lot about God doesn't mean you're good at following Jesus. Dave Kludt spent fifteen years in pastoral ministry learning that everyt
Jeff Crosby reads about 75 books a year. But in this conversation—his third appearance on the podcast—he's quick to say the number isn't the point. What matters is what reading does to you, including what he calls being
Administration is more than paperwork—it’s a spiritual calling. Jana Holiday, author of Taking Good Care: Administration for Christian Formation , explores how stewardship, imagination, and hospitable leadership can tran
What happens when you visit 33 different churches in a year? Richard Riccardi, author of T he Wandering Worshipper , shares his journey of exploring worship spaces, the surprising power of radical hospitality, and how au
Ministry can stir up all kinds of feelings, especially when we’re dealing with conflict, with grief, with change. And the better we understand what’s happening beneath the surface, the better we can lead ourselves—and ou
Effective youth ministry isn’t about changing more programs—it’s about deep listening and real relationships. Josh Packard, sociologist and researcher, explores how sacred listening transforms faith formation, the unique
Pastoral ministry is both a sacred joy and a heavy burden. Kurt Fredrickson, Associate Dean for Professional Doctoral Programs at Fuller Seminary, discusses the struggles pastors face, how church leadership is shifting i
Tim Alberta, journalist, author, and frequent cable news commentator, explores the complex relationship between political power and American evangelicalism. In this timely conversation, we discuss what happens when the c
Mark Scandrette explores Jesus' most countercultural teaching, the Beatitudes, and what it means for how we lead. This conversation digs into the upside-down kingdom values of mourning, meekness, mercy, and peacemaking,
Jay Bakker, son of televangelists Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, shares his journey from growing up in the spotlight to watching his father go to prison - and how those experiences shaped his understanding of grace. In this
The most-downloaded episode in the history of this podcast. Michael Frost and Alan Hirsch, two of the most influential voices in missional church thinking, discuss what it means to recalibrate everything around Jesus in
One of our earliest conversations, recorded in 2018 with Tod Bolsinger about his groundbreaking book Canoeing the Mountains . Tod explores what it means to lead in uncharted territory, the difference between technical an
In this special episode of Spiritual Life and Leadership , Markus Watson reflects on the incredible six-and-a-half-year journey of the podcast, shares the story of its beginnings, and reveals exciting news about its next
This is it—the final episode of our partnership with the Church Leadership Institute . It's hard to believe how quickly these years have flown by. In this episode, Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson look back on what this c
What does it really mean to create a “safe space” for young people in our churches—not just a place free from harm, but a place where their deepest questions and unique experiences are genuinely welcomed? In this episode
Discover why real leadership is never a solo journey—and how embracing your own vulnerability can unlock the supportive relationships you need to thrive through change. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss Tod's own q
Do you ever feel like you’re alone in your leadership? Why is that? Why do so many church leaders feel isolated—and how did we come to believe that ministry is something we’re supposed to do alone? In this episode, E.K.
Learn how mastering your anxiety with simple, God-given tools like deep breathing can transform your leadership in the moments that matter most. Tod Bolsinger and Markus Watson discuss this quote from Audrey Davidheiser
Why is it so hard for pastors and church people to be truly open and honest with one another? In ministry, we talk a lot about authenticity, vulnerability, and grace—but in reality, putting those ideals into practice can
Audrey Davidheiser
licensed psychologist, Certified Internal Family Systems therapist
2 appearances on this show
Josh Packard
author of Faithful futures · Springtide Research
1 appearance on this show
Tim Alberta
author of The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory · The Atlantic
2 appearances on this show
Alan Hirsch
How Churches Multiply - Cultivating Movemental DNA
2 appearances on this show
Michael Frost
missiologist, author · unclear
2 appearances on this show
Tod Bolsinger
Senior Congregational Strategist and Associate Professor of Leadership Formation · Church Leadership Institute
79 appearances on this show
J.R. Briggs
author of The Art of Asking Better Questions
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Mark Glanville
Old Testament scholar, Director of the Centre for Missional Leadership at the University of British Columbia · St. Andrew’s Hall at the University of British Columbia
1 appearance on this show
Nicole Massie Martin
author of Nailing It · Christianity Today
1 appearance on this show
Meryl Herr
organizational researcher and nonprofit consultant
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Andrew Root
Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary · Luther Seminary
2 appearances on this show
Seth Clark
Lead Pastor of The Border Church · Sydney Olympic FC
1 appearance on this show
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