The Garden Church is on a mission to bring hope to a dark world. Welcome to a brand new season of The Giving Leader Podcast featuring conversations with innovative leaders. Nolan and Lindsey Tjaden moved from Portland to Phoenix to plant The Garden with their three kids. The Garden is reaching hundreds of young adults and attracting hundreds more each week with a dynamic social media strategy (no they aren't targeting your parents on Facebook). Nolan joins Phil Ling for a conversation about leading and planting growing churches in 2024, the importance of building strong partnerships and leveraging available tools to reach our communities. Learn more about The Garden Church at https://www.thegardenaz.com/

How did a family vacation to visit national parks result in Jeff McCullough founding Hello Saints- a YouTube channel with 4 million views and growing? How did the decision to uproot his life in Michigan lead Dave Elshaugh to Loving Utah? How do we discuss similarities and differences in faith with truth and love? Lean in for a conversation about ministry in Utah and around the world as host Phil Ling is joined by Dave Elshaug and Jeff McCullough to discuss their unique ministries and leadership contexts.

Alan Keck- Candidate for Governor in Kentucky, CEO, Mayor of one of the largest tourism destinations in the Ohio Valley and certified MLB Player Agent- joins the conversation with Phil Ling to discuss faith, leadership, values and making a difference in your world.

Who inspires him most as a leader?

Why is he running for Governor?

How do you navigate the minefield of politics as a person of faith?

This episode is brought to you by The Giving Church. The Giving Church has helped more than 1000 faith-based non-profits raise over a billion dollars and strengthen their leadership. Need to raise funds to fuel your vision? Visit www.thegivingchurch.com for more information.

Matt Jones- ESPN Radio Host, Founder and Host of Kentucky Sports Radio with 40 affiliates, Co-Owner of OVW Wrestling and New York Times Bestselling Author- joins the podcast for a conversation with Phil Ling to discuss leadership, chasing your dream, and starting from scratch.

This episode is sponsored by Players Box. Players Box is designed to help students combat pressure and stress in Academics, Arts and Athletics. Students learn interactive ways to deal with pressure and how they can enjoy the process of pursuing excellence while strengthening their mental health. For more information about Players Box, visit Players Box | Initiative of Southbrook Christian Church

We've all heard the story- a strong traditional church tries new methods and goes up in smoke when everyone decides that they hate each other. But what if it is possible to Lead Through Change in a loving way that honors God and succeeds in strengthening the church?

Rick Grover has served as Lead Pastor at E91- a historic church in Indianapolis since 2012, in which he has led through change that has brought incredible new life while embracing the legacy of those before him and continuing the mission of the church into the future.

Join the conversation as Rick joins Phil Ling to discuss the challenges and opportunities of Leading Through Change.

As we emerge from the pandemic and face a seemingly new variant each month- where do we go from here as leaders? How do we continue to lead ministries that matter nearly two years later?

Join in as Mark Johnston joins Phil Ling for a practical and tactical discussion on leadership, the church, emerging from the pandemic and growing again. Mark is the Founder and Lead Pastor of The Journey- a multi campus church in Delaware fueled by a passion to reach unchurched people. In addition to his role with The Journey, Mark partners with the Association of Related Churches to coach pastors and leaders nationwide.

Are you paying your staff enough? Dave Miller has been a part of nearly a THOUSAND church staffing interviews. Join us as he answers that question and 4 others that are holding you back from building a dynamic team for your ministry. To learn more about Dave Miller & Leadership Pathway visit https://leadershippathway.org/generosity

What happens when a husband and wife are gripped by a Kingdom vision in their unique context? Join Phil Ling for a conversation with Larry and Kendra Kaufman. Discover Grace Church- a dynamic growing multi-campus church in the heart of rural northeast Ohio. Journey to the idyllic Hillside Inn- a peaceful refuge for pastors and a beautiful destination point for travelers used to fuel ministry.

Finally- learn about 58:12 Global- a faith-based, non-profit organization whose purpose is to provide rescue, shelter and hope to women and children that has grown from a safe house in Holmes County, OH, to Pattaya, Thailand, Leogane, Haiti, and more! Lean in to this incredible conversation and be inspired by what God is doing through this incredible team in northeast Ohio and what He can do through you!