Chris Brown sits down for an in-depth conversation with Christine Caine. Christine is an activist, evangelist, best-selling author, international speaker, and founder of the A21 anti-trafficking campaign. She’s also the founder of Propel Women, an organization that empowers women to step into their calling. Her latest book, Unexpected, came out last month. Christine and Chris talk about what happens in leadership when expectations are not met resulting in an expectation gap. They also discuss how to lead with expectancy that God will show up. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

Chris Brown is joined by Eric Geiger, author and senior vice president of LifeWay Christian Resources to catch up on Eric’s latest book How to Ruin Your Life: And Starting Over When You Do. Eric shares the story of King David found in 2 Samuel 11, revealing four dangers surrounding the king before his implosion. Later, they talk about the danger of pride, entitlement and how to stay humble and confident, especially as leaders. Then, Chris speaks with two-time GRAMMY winner and globally known worship leader Matt Redman about his album Glory Song. Matt shares his passion for the power of unity in the church: “Everywhere I go, I see strength. I’ve never been in one stream of the church where I didn’t come away thinking, I need to learn from that . . . it reminds me that we are better together.” https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

Brian Houston is the global senior pastor at Hillsong Church. He’s the type of leader who passionately ministers to churches that span 20 countries, yet unapologetically slips out of important board meetings to watch his son play rugby. Brian understands that life balance is tough for any pastor, no matter the size of your church. On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown talks with Brian about his new book, “There Is More”, which covers everything from life balance to maintaining an enduring ministry. Brian also shares about his experience of leading a thriving multi-continent congregation alongside a thriving world-wide worship ministry. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

Leadership lessons aren’t limited to ministry. In this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown talks with two athletes who have grown to become influential leaders themselves: World Series champion Darryl Strawberry and former Detroit Lions wide receiver Ryan Broyles. First, Chris speaks with legendary slugger Strawberry about the hard lessons he learned regarding addiction and brokenness during his 17-year MLB career. Strawberry talks about how he’s turned his life around since then to lead others to Christ and to teach leaders how to help those with addiction issues. Next, Chris chats with Broyles about some of the biggest leadership lessons he’s learned during his time in the NFL, including the importance of integrity. As a long-time Christian, Broyles also shares his perspective on what athletes and celebrities are looking for in a meaningful church experience—and how church leaders can best minister to them. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

This episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast finds host Chris Brown speaking with three guests who are leading their congregations and their teams toward healthier churches and more robust ministries. First, Chris talks with Brady Boyd, senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Brady is the author of five books, including “Addicted to Busy: Recovery for the Rushed Soul.” That book is the inspiration for their conversation on how to balance working hard with resting well. They also talk about dealing with criticism in leadership, particularly how to handle chronic critics and how to recognize valuable criticism. Next, Chris talks with father-son co-pastor team Bill and Brent Purvis, who jointly lead Cascade Hills Church in Columbus, Georgia. Together, the two men set up systems to rid the church of its $5.5 million debt load, as well as set their congregation on a path to individual debt freedom. In January 2017, the church celebrated its own corporate debt freedom—an accomplishment that took a decade to achieve but that’s opened the door to ministry that wouldn’t otherwise have been possible. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

Robby Gallaty is passionate about discipleship, because he’s the product of it. When Pastor David Platt was still a seminary student, he discipled Robby and led him down a path to radical, Christ-centered life transformation. And Robby has since transformed the lives of so many others. On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, host Chris Brown talks with Robby, now senior pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tennessee, and president/founder of Replicate Ministries, about the importance of discipleship in the church—and why our definition of the term matters. Robby shares his own discipleship experience, then explains two big reasons why many churches aren’t seeing it happen—and how he’s working to change that. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

Levi Lusko is senior pastor of Fresh Life Church (a multi-site church in Montana and Utah) and a speaker to church leaders and other Christians around the world. He’s also a big advocate of addressing the topics few others readily discuss—the topics that make many people in church environments uncomfortable, including sex and grief. On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, Levi joins host Chris Brown to talk about why he feels it’s so important for church leaders to discuss uncomfortable topics, and why he’s written two best-selling books about it: Through the Eyes of a Lion (about walking through grief alongside Jesus) and Swipe Right (about navigating the modern dating and hookup culture in a way that honors God). Levi also shares practical ways to more easily incorporate these conversations into sermons from the platform and classroom environments. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast

For the past two decades, Mac Richard has led Lake Hills Church in Austin, Texas—the same church he founded in 1997 with his wife Julie. Now Mac is a leader of leaders, and in November he released his book The Trust Protocol: The Key to Building Stronger Families, Teams, and Businesses (Baker Books). On this episode of the Leadership Momentum Podcast, he joins host Chris Brown to take a deep dive into leadership principles centered on trust. Mac talks about the lessons he’s learned as both a leader and a follower when it comes to trust, and how high-trust cultures carry over into the larger church body, into families, into communities, and into the world. https://www.stewardshipcentral.org/podcast