Servant Leadership Podcast

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Larry Ross. For nearly 35 years Larry served as the personal media spokesperson for Billy Graham, representing him through more than 70 crusades — more than half of Graham's public ministry. Over three decades, Larry has also represented Rick Warren, Bishop T.D. Jakes, and served as communications director for Dr. Ben Carson's 2016 presidential campaign. Larry has been part of some of the biggest movements in history while spending his career holding up the arms of the leaders he represents rather than seeking the spotlight himself. Join us as Larry shares what it was like to sit behind the scenes with Billy Graham for three and a half decades, what he learned about servant leadership from mentors like Billy Graham and Doug Coe, and the difference between knowing Jesus and doing Jesus.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:29 Larry Ross Intro01:28 Welcome Larry Ross01:55 Larry's Journey - Working With Billy Graham03:29 First Encounter During The Blazing Crusade05:42 Becoming Part Of The Billy Graham Team07:50 How Graham Brings The Gospel To All Platforms10:27 Leadership Lessons Working In Communications12:08 Servant Leadership - Leading By Following Jesus13:41 Questions To Become A Better Leader16:01 Jesus Said "Think Differently" Not "Try Harder"18:10 The Spiritual Identity Binary21:04 Humility, Integrity, Authenticity, And Love22:59 Humility Story - A Book Signature24:32 The Mystery Autograph26:54 Dealing With Bad PR28:47 Crisis As Opportunity31:33 Faithfully Doing Communications34:32 "Who Do You Represent?"37:22 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions39:23 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast40:17 ClosingLinks:https://www.alarryross.com/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Randy Alcorn, the founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries. Randy has written seventy books that have been read by millions of people around the world, including If God Is Good, Happiness, Heaven, and The Treasure Principle. His newest book, All God’s Creatures: What the Bible Says About Animals, Heaven, and the New Earth, builds on the concepts he laid out in his best-seller, Heaven. Join us as Randy shares the joy of giving, what the Bible says about Heaven and the new earth, and why Servant Leadership is so important in helping us lead like Jesus.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:29 Randy Alcorn Intro01:17 Welcome Randy Alcorn01:35 Randy's Journey - From Pastor To Author03:29 Opposing Abortion In The Most Secular City05:51 The Treasure Principle07:25 Word Of Mouth Helps It Spread Like Wildfire09:55 Money And Heaven - The Joy Of Giving12:32 From Topics On Money To Heaven14:25 Studying Heaven And The Resurrected World16:23 Descriptions Of What Heaven Will Be Like18:51 The Physicality Of Our Eternal Future20:38 Eternally Living In Flesh And Bone23:45 All God's Creatures25:34 Misconceptions About Animals And Heaven27:38 Biblical Evidence To Animal Souls29:30 Why Should We Care About Animals In Heaven31:38 The Importance Of Animals In The Bible33:51 Animals Are More Important To God Than To Us35:53 Key Takeaways From Randy's Books37:18 How God Reveals Himself In The World He Has Made40:04 It Is All About Jesus42:44 The Problem Of Evil And Suffering45:23 How God Uses Suffering For Good48:04 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions52:09 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast54:13 ClosingLinks:https://store.epm.org/all-god-s-creatures/https://store.epm.org/https://www.epm.org/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Ron Blue, the founder of Ronald Blue & Company. Ron started his firm in 1979 to help people manage their money so they would have more to give away. That firm is now Blue Trust, managing more than sixty billion dollars for clients who give away about half a billion dollars a year. He also co-founded the National Christian Foundation, which gave away three and a half billion dollars last year, and founded Kingdom Advisors, which has trained thousands of advisors in biblical financial wisdom. Join us as Ron shares the five principles he gives for managing money, why contentment is a choice rather than an amount, and how to pass wealth to your children without passing entitlement.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:16 Ron Blue Intro01:06 Welcome Ron Blue01:16 Ron's Journey - From CPA to Financial Advising03:21 A Need For Financial Ministries06:10 Building A Time-Based Business08:35 Working With Cru And Their Value Proposition10:02 How To Start Thinking About How Much You Give12:35 Money Is Just A Reflection Of Values13:50 Finding The 'Why'16:05 The 5 Financial Classifications18:59 Contentment Isn't Linked To Your Wealth21:04 Transferring Wealth Example23:29 Pitfalls In Wealth Transfer24:35 How Wealth Transfer Can Lead To Entitlement27:26 Applying The Bible To Finance Work29:14 The Difference Between Knowledge And Wisdom31:45 A Word For The American Family33:43 Principles Transcend Situations36:56 Don't Worry About Tomorrow38:45 Giving Without Worrying About Tax Benefits41:16 How To Know When To Hand Things Off42:53 Leading As A Visionary, Instead Of A Manager46:03 Training Non-Secular Financial Advisors48:03 The Strength Of Christian Advisors50:55 The Opportunity To Watch God's Legacy52:23 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions54:00 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast54:35 ClosingLinks:https://ronblueinstitute.com/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Ricky Dickson, the former CEO and President of Blue Bell Creameries. For over 40 years, Ricky served in various roles at Blue Bell, starting as a territory manager in Dallas and finishing at the head of a 100 year old ice cream company. His book One Scoop at a Time talks about his experiences leading one of the most iconic ice cream companies while also sharing stories of faith, family, and success. Join us as Ricky shares what God taught him in Oklahoma when the promotion never came, what it takes to own a crisis instead of manage it, and find out why he insists the business was never really about ice cream.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:32 Ricky Dickson Intro01:20 Welcome Ricky Dickson01:32 Ricky's Journey - From Business Project To Blue Bell04:16 Rising To CEO At Blue Bell06:20 The Call That Started Doubts08:41 The Revealing Of God's Plan10:35 The Big Blue Bell Listeria Crisis13:21 Misconceptions About Leadership15:00 Servant Leadership - Stay Humble And Confident17:19 One Scoop At A Time20:23 How Ice Cream Is Made22:55 The Flavor Making Process24:36 Why Blue Bell Didn't Diversify Much27:42 From 'Just Say Yes' To 'Just Say No'30:38 How To Balance Work And Family Well33:57 Patience Is A Virtue36:49 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions43:43 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast45:22 Making Memories Instead Of Products47:33 ClosingLearn more about Ricky or check out One Scoop at a Time here:https://www.rickydickson.com/https://www.rickydickson.com/bookServant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome best selling author and entrepreneur, Jordan Raynor. Jordan spent the first decade of his career as a tech entrepreneur, starting and selling two software companies before he ever wrote a book. Today more than seven million Christians have engaged his work on connecting the gospel to the job they do Monday through Friday. When a mentor told him his work as an entrepreneur was already ministry, Jordan set aside plans to plant a church and built his career around the conviction that the work you do matters deeply to God. Join us as Jordan shares why Jesus spent most of his adult life swinging a hammer instead of preaching, why the ministry of excellence comes before the ministry of the gospel, and the template he uses to say no without damaging the relationship.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:23 Jordan Raynor Intro01:14 Welcome Jordan Raynor01:31 Jordan's Journey - Road To Being An Author04:46 The Sacredness Of Secular Work07:37 The Intrinsic And Instrumental Value Of Work10:07 The Many Great Commissions12:41 The Ministry Of Excellence15:55 How We Get Off The Rails Of Excellence17:51 Redeeming Your Goals And Time20:37 The 7 Principles23:26 Discerning Your To-Do List25:23 Not-So-Golden Leadership Principles28:12 The Importance Of Chasing Higher Levels Of Leadership29:40 What Are Eternal Rewards?32:07 The Purpose Of Eternal Rewards34:03 How To Find Your Life Purpose36:39 Being At Peace With An Unfinished To-Do List38:06 Keeping Your List Of Goals Short39:33 Jordan's Books You Should Check Out42:29 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions44:38 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast45:32 ClosingLearn more about Jordan here:https://www.jordanraynor.com/https://www.jordanraynor.com/booksServant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Gene Habecker, author and former president of Taylor University and the American Bible Society. Gene led Taylor for eleven years and Huntington University for a decade before that. At the American Bible Society he chaired a global operation working in more than 150 countries, and he's the author of books like Rediscovering the Soul of Leadership and The Softer Side of Leadership. Gene shares how he keeps a group of people he calls trusted truth tellers, people he has invited into his life specifically to tell him what he can't see about himself. Join us as Gene and I talk through the real difference between leadership and servant leadership, what he calls your personal trust account and how leaders make deposits and withdrawals from it, and why practicing presence with people matters more than most leaders realize.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:39 Gene Habecker Intro01:42 Welcome Gene Habecker01:54 Gene's Journey - 35 Years Of Leadership03:05 From Higher Education To Bible Association05:41 Desire To Train The Next Generation Of Leaders06:58 Keeping Doors Open To Students08:27 Servant Leadership - Leadership vs. Servant Leadership10:39 The Definition Of Servant Leadership13:06 The Softer Side Of Leadership14:57 Focusing On The Unmeasurable17:35 Understanding Your Weaknesses And Strengths19:23 Balancing Hard And Soft Leadership21:30 A Hiring Blindspot22:45 Marylou's Keen Eye - The Soft Side Of Leadership25:14 How To Accept Feedback On Your Leadership27:35 Develop T3 Groups Not "Yes-People"30:25 How Do You Become A Trusted Truth Teller32:42 Building A Life Of Character34:50 Be A CLO As Well As A CEO37:39 Wanting Team Members That Other Teams Desire40:00 Invest In Your People42:36 How To Surround Yourself With The Right People44:09 Consequences Of Operating Without Truth Tellers46:29 The Truth Table and 360° Reviews49:10 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions50:53 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast51:49 ClosingGet The Softer Side Of Leadership here:https://www.ivpress.com/the-softer-side-of-leadership?srsltid=AU7gw4VfKtmPfbRL5HOiD7vnOT5goQhSNkQraM27uPSoEi1gmHVo5HkGServant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Chris Skinner, one of the most influential voices in financial technology and the author of more than twenty books on the future of money. Through his daily blog, The Finanser, and as chair of The Financial Services Club, Chris has spent decades tracking how technology is reshaping banking. He helped launch one of the first mobile banks in the world, and has advised leaders everywhere from the United Nations and the World Bank to the White House and the World Economic Forum. Chris challenges how banks have always done things and pushes the industry toward focusing on serving people better. Join us as, Chris talks about the future of money, how banking is being rebuilt for a digital world, what new technology means for the way we save, spend, and move value, and where the industry as a whole is heading in the future.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:22 Chris Skinner Intro01:11 Welcome Chris Skinner01:22 Chris's Journey - Getting Involved In Fintech03:12 Technology And Banking05:30 Why Many Banks Haven't Reformed Their Systems06:54 The Dangers Of Not Moving Into The Future09:12 What The AI Integrated World Looks Like12:07 How To Realize Just How Far Behind You Are5:23 Where Are We Going With Money?18:35 Making The Future Tangible19:53 The Importance Of Belief And Trust22:27 Tips For The Lay Consumers25:05 The Degrading Of The Banking Experience27:26 A Central Place Owned By The User29:31 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions33:29 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast34:14 ClosingLearn more about Chris here:https://chrisskinner.global/https://thefinanser.com/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Mike Donehey, the lead singer and founder of Tenth Avenue North. When Mike was 18, he was in a near-fatal car accident that stopped his heart three times. Doctors told him he'd never walk again, and from his hospital bed, he asked for a guitar. That guitar led to him helping write and lead some of the most recognized songs in Christian music. Mike has also become a bestselling author, writing books like Finding God's Life for My Will and Grace in the Gray, and co-authoring The Lonely Wolf's Club. In this podcast, Mike talks about the importance of stewardship, pointing back to Paul calling himself a "servant and steward of the mysteries of Christ" in first Corinthians. Join us as Mike shares the difference between God's will for your life and God's calling on your life, how he's learned to stay gracious with people who disagree with him, and why he co-wrote a book about the loneliness epidemic among men.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:24 Mike Donehey Intro01:22 Welcome Mike Donehey01:46 Mike's Journey - From Clinical Death To Musician04:03 What Cemented The Musical Career Path04:58 How Often A Song Becomes A Hit06:16 Using Music To Relate To Others07:59 Servant Leadership - Being A Servant Steward11:13 How To Be A Servant Steward13:46 A Wise Man Loves Correction16:11 You Are Going To Be Criticized19:06 A Way To See The World Differently21:02 God's Will For Your Life23:00 Finding God's Life For My Will Conference24:34 The Lonely Wolf's Club27:43 Practical Steps Finding Community29:59 Spreading Out To Different Media31:45 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions35:08 Importance Of Stewarding Leadership36:36 ClosingLearn more about Mike here:https://www.mikedonehey.com/https://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/https://www.tenthavenuenorth.com/2026-conferenceServant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Phil Cooke, the founder and CEO of Cooke Media Group. For more than three decades, Phil has produced and directed television and film projects in more than seventy countries, working with studios like Disney and DreamWorks alongside ministries such as Voice of the Martyrs, the Museum of the Bible, and the Salvation Army. He also founded the nonprofit Influence Lab and holds a Ph.D. in Theology — a rare combination for a working producer in Hollywood. In this conversation, Phil and I talk about leading organizations through public crisis, the importance of transparency in trust building, and the importance of creative leadership.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:35 Phil Cooke Intro01:12 Welcome Phil Cooke01:39 Phil's Journey - Getting Into The Media Business03:39 Phil's Favorite Projects04:42 Culture Over Vision06:39 How To Develop A Health Culture08:37 Who Is Enhancing And Who Is Detracting?10:38 How Leaders Confuse Innovatives With Disgruntled People12:22 Dipping Into Crisis Management14:50 Tips To Avoid Bad Communication18:07 How Transparent Should You Be In A Crisis?20:13 Getting Counsel From Wise Gray Hair22:37 One Big Thing25:55 The Influence Lab28:06 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions35:40 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast36:59 ClosingLearn more about Phil here:https://www.philcooke.com/http://influencelab.com/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast we welcome Paul Fleming, author of Imagine Doing Better and professor of public health at the University of Michigan. Paul accidentally fell into public health as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua, working as a community health worker alongside youth groups and pregnant mothers. That experience reshaped how he saw his work—not as fighting disease, but as building communities where people can thrive. Working in public health, Paul thinks constantly about how the decisions we make today leave people better or worse off generations from now while trying to move people from a scarcity mindset to an abundance mindset for better human flourishing. Join us as Paul shares about prevention thinking and why imagination is one of the most underused tools in leadership.Timestamps:00:00 Opening00:33 Paul Fleming Intro01:17 Welcome Paul Fleming01:38 Paul's Journey - Accidentally Falling Into Public Health03:56 The Concept Of Prevention Thinking06:48 Why Is There A Lack Of Prevention Thinking?09:24 Examples Of Prevention Thinking11:11 How Solution Funding Can Grow The Problem13:23 What The US And Other Countries Do Well16:50 Servant Leadership - Prevention Thinking In Business18:42 The Power Of Imagination21:03 Servant Leadership - A Seven Generation Mentality22:52 Handing Off The Baton To The Next Generation25:15 Profit And Human Flourishing27:14 Shifting Our Mindset To Communities Of Abundance30:31 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions32:59 Importance Of A Servant Leadership Podcast33:44 ClosingLearn more about Paul here:https://pjfleming.com/Servant Leadership:URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ServantLeadershipPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/servantleadershippodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servant-leadership-podcast/X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcastGuest Intro Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/stan-town/clear-skies-aheadLicense code: MKES0FK29GN7WOXH