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Following Jesus is not some hollow, religious duty. It is life-giving, and it changes everything. As we live completely dependent upon Him, it impacts how we live and how we lead at home and at work. Kevin invites you to join him on a journey of learning as he brings a variety of guests to share treasures of the Kingdom they have learned. Kevin will also share what God has taught him over the last decades. With extensive work in different ministry settings, Kevin has a wealth of leadership experience. He currently leads a ministry based in East Texas called Mentoring Alliance that mobilizes godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope. Kevin is also passionate about being a great husband and father and leading his home to be a grace-based environment. He is married to an amazing woman, Stephanie. They have 5 kids - 3 biological and 2 adopted. For more than 10 years they have been an active foster family, welcoming over 20 children in their home during that time. Join Kevin and his community of people as they dive into following Jesus well in order to live and lead with grace-fueled impact.

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    Ep. 137 How to Lead Change with Beau Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 27:58


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Beau Johnson.  Beau Johnson helps leaders understand change and inspire hope. He has worked in different leadership roles both in church and in the corporate world. He is married with four children, and they live in Utah. They talk about leading teams through change, empathy, and resolve as we lead our teams, leading with vulnerability and Jesus as the fullness of grace and truth. Johnson emphasizes the importance of leading with vulnerability and trusting the team to handle problems. If you are a team, church, or family leader or intend to be a leader someday, you must listen to this. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Beau Johnson:   https://beaujjohnson.com https://twitter.com/beaujjohnson https://www.linkedin.com/in/beaujjohnson/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53lyuis0xF0&t=819s https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/at-the-table-with-patrick-lencioni/id1474171732     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 133 Leading like Jesus with Boyd Bailey Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep.107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim

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    Ep. 136 From trauma to triumph with Linda Jones

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2023 19:04


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Linda Jones.  Linda Jones is also the Founder of the WOWTEC e-Academy Mentorship Program, offering practical and relatable Biblical teachings to help anyone find solutions and lead to a deeper connection to the Lord. Linda Jones formed the Women of Worth Ministries community for those ready to walk out of past hurts and emotional struggles and partner with God in fulfilling their destiny. Linda Jones grew up in a household filled with constant fighting and trauma, as her alcoholic father was extremely abusive. Her mother hoarded the pain and anger, which she, in turn, dumped on Linda and her two brothers. The abuse continued for most of Linda's life until her mother passed last year. Linda spent her entire life trying to fix her mother, hoping that they would be happy once she was fixed. But there was no fixing her mother, and nothing Linda did seemed to be enough.  They talk about moving from emotional pain and emotional trauma to emotional wholeness and healing, rising out of brokenness to impact others. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Linda Jones: https://www.lindapjones.org https://twitter.com/lindap_jones https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-p-jones-ministries/ https://www.instagram.com/lpjministries/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 132 You can be more with Carolyn Custis James Ep. 131 Empowered to Thrive with Jenn Hook Ep. 130 Overcoming Shame and Living Free with Noe Garcia Ep. 129 Seated at the Table with Heather Holleman Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz  

    Ep. 135 Opening Your Heart to Foster Care and Adoption with Kristal Black

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 20:04


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kristal Black.  Kristal went from zero to five children overnight through the miracle of foster care and adoption. Kristal Black and her husband, Jared, struggled to grow their family due to infertility and an expected adoption that didn't take place. Finally, after two years, they received an email that would expand their family significantly. Kristal and Jared went from zero to five children overnight and never looked back. They are passionate about advocating for foster care, adoption, and supporting foster families. She is learning to parent while her children are learning to be a part of a family. She is a working mom, passionate about encouraging others in foster care or curious about foster care. They talk about how she went from zero to five kids, her fostering and adoption experience, and what keeps people from fostering and adoption. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Kristal Black: https://www.zero2fivefamily.com/ http://facebook.com/zero2fivefamily http://instagram.com/zero2fivefamily http://youtube.com/zero2fivefamily     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn Ep. 45 Addressing Fostering Fears with Jason Johnson

    Ep. 134 God's Design for Marriage with Laurie Krieg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 26:12


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Laurie Krieg.  Laurie Krieg Laurie Krieg is a teacher, author, and Hole in My Heart Podcast host whose mission is to train the Church with a gospel-centered approach to sexuality. Laurie speaks and trains extensively about the gospel, sexuality, and marriage–often alongside a licensed therapist and her husband, Matt Krieg. They talk about God's design for marriage and how to talk to our kids about sex and the LGBTQ. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Laurie Krieg: https://lauriekrieg.com/ https://www.facebook.com/lauriekkrieg https://twitter.com/laurie_krieg https://www.instagram.com/laurie_krieg/ https://www.amazon.com/Impossible-Marriage-Mixed-Orientation-Taught-Gospel/dp/0830847936 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hole-in-my-heart-podcast/id1277942553       Similar Episodes:   Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson Ep. 118 Putting God First in your Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep.116 Building a Sexually Fulfilling Marriage with Sheila Gregoire Ep. 104 How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage with Scott Kedersha

    Ep. 133 Leading like Jesus with Boyd Bailey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 27:43


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Boyd Bailey.  Boyd Bailey is the founder of Wisdom Hunters, an Atlanta-based ministry that encourages Christians to live out God's unchanging truth in a changing world. Boyd is the author of many devotional books and e-books. He is also co-founder of Ministry Ventures, where he and his team have coached more than 1000 leaders in board development, administration, fundraising, and more. They talk about how leaders can lead like Jesus, mirror him in their day-to-day life, and the importance of vulnerability as a leader.  They also delve into different types of communities to be involved with and important leadership lessons. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with  Boyd Bailey: https://www.wisdomhunters.com/ https://www.facebook.com/wisdomhunters https://twitter.com/WisdomHunters https://www.instagram.com/wisdomhunters/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep. 107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

    Ep. 132 You can be more with Carolyn Custis James

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 30:30


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Carolyn Custis James.  Carolyn Custis James (MA, Biblical Studies) travels extensively as a popular speaker for women's conferences, churches, colleges, seminaries, and other Christian organizations. Her ministry organization, WhitbyForum, promotes thoughtful, biblical discussion to help men and women serve God together. As a cancer survivor, she is grateful to be alive and determined to address the issues that matter most. Her speaking and writing ministry is dedicated to addressing the deeper needs confronting both women and men as they endeavor to extend God's kingdom together in a messy and complicated world. Carolyn founded and is president of the Synergy Women's Network. They talk about surviving cancer, how God has designed women and humans as image bearers, and lessons from the book of Ruth. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with  Carolyn Custis: https://carolyncustisjames.com https://www.huffpost.com/author/carolyn-custis-james       Similar Episodes:   Ep.118 Putting God First in your Marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep.116 Building a Sexually Fulfilling Marriage with Sheila Gregoire Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong

    Ep.131 Empowered to Thrive with Jenn Hook

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 26:14


    Do you understand kids from traumatic backgrounds and their unique challenges? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jenn Hook. Jenn Hook, MA, is the Founder and Executive Director of Replanted – a ministry that helps empower the church to support adoptive and foster families by providing emotional, tangible, and informational support. She received her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College. Jenn previously worked as a trauma therapist for children and adolescents in foster care. She frequently speaks on topics related to adoption and fosters care support, mental health, and trauma. They talk about how to parent kids coming from a traumatic background and how to take care of kids. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Jenn Hook: https://replantedconference.org/people/jenn-hook/ https://www.instagram.com/replantedministry/ https://www.facebook.com/replanted https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenn-hook-53438866/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 127 Mentoring Your Adult Children with Jim Burns Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi

    Ep. 130 Overcoming Shame and Living Free with Noe Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 22:34


    Did you know that you can overcome shame and live freely? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Noe Garcia. Noe Garcia is the senior pastor at North Phoenix Baptist Church in Phoenix, Arizona. Noe holds a Ministry and Executive Leadership Doctorate from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is an adjunct professor at Gateway Seminary and a writer for Lifeway Voices. He is passionate about reaching and equipping people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. They talk about Noe's tough background, making the most of difficult situations, overcoming shame, and living fully. What do you do with shame? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Noe Garcia:   https://nphx.org/pastornoe       Similar Episodes:   Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver Ep. 113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

    Ep. 129 Seated at the Table with Heather Holleman

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 28:33


    Do you know what it means to experience joy and belonging as you sit with Jesus? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Heather Holleman. Heather is an associate teaching professor who studied at the University of Virginia and the University of Michigan—her students call her a “walking exclamation point.”  She is probably most known for her love of Ephesians 2:6 and what it means to be seated with Christ. Heather began blogging at Live with Flair in March 2010 as a way to find beauty and meaning in ordinary days.  They talk about being seated with Christ, our identity in Christ, and how we can live life knowing that we are already seated with Christ. Do you know all seats with Christ provide equal access to His riches? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Heather Holleman:   https://heatherholleman.com https://www.facebook.com/writer.heatherholleman/ https://www.instagram.com/heatherholleman/ https://twitter.com/HeatherHolleman     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi Ep. 122 Working Like Jesus with Jordan Raynor Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

    Ep. 128 Kingdom success secrets with Michael Q Pink

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 24:14


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Michael Q Pink. Michael has pioneered the application of Biblical Strategy and Natural Law to sales and business. He has sold hundreds of thousands of his books and had his own daily radio spot for seven years, growing to nearly 200 stations nationwide. They talk about how to operate the kingdom in the marketplace, learning from the questions of Moses and discussing Proverbs 3. Are you a leader hungry for growth or seeking to learn how to express the kingdom in the marketplace? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Michael Q Pink: https://www.michaelpink.com/ https://jesusschoolofbusiness.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/7secretsofthesale https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-pink-23265a/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007816159006       Similar Episodes: Ep. 107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano Ep. 113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep. 122 Working Like Jesus with Jordan Raynor

    Ep. 127 Mentoring Your Adult Children with Jim Burns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 25:24


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jim Burns. Jim Burns is the president of HomeWord. He speaks to thousands of people around the world each year. He has more than 2 million resources in print in 20 languages. He primarily writes and speaks on the values of HomeWord, which are: Strong Marriages, Confident Parents, Empowered Kids, and Healthy Leaders. They talk about parenting teenagers, personally tailored discipleship, and why adult children don't like unsolicited advice from their parents. As the conversation deepens, they delve into relating with our kids even when they stray from the Christlike values they've been taught. Are you a parent to teenagers or adult children? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Jim Burns:   https://homeword.com https://www.facebook.com/Homeword https://twitter.com/drjimburns https://instagram.com/homewordcenter?igshid=h9kt72lxx4p2     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 118 Putting God first in your marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep.111 Discipling your kids with Adam Griffin Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Quote: We decided to recover or repeat the previous generation's sins. One of the important aspects of our lives is changing the trajectory of our families. Adolescence is a new phase, even for us as parents. One of the biggest things for the teen years is to help them make responsible decisions. Your decision today will affect you for the rest of your life. Each kid is different, and each kid will react and handle things differently. I need to show love to my kids even when I don't think they are making the wisest decisions.

    Ep. 126 Living a balanced life with Dr. Walt Larimore

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 31:56


    Is reading, studying, and meditating on the word important for your health? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Walt Larimore. Dr. Larimore was a practicing family physician for over 40 years (delivering over 1,500 babies). In retirement, he continues to be a prolific author and, along with his wife, Barb, directs the marriage ministry at their church and loves being a grandfather. They talk about Dr. Larmiore's perspective on health as a family physician for over 40 years. As the conversation deepens, they delve into the importance of physical and spiritual health and staying fit. What is God's will for your life? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Walt Larimore: https://www.facebook.com/walt.larimore https://twitter.com/WaltLarimore https://liftable.tv/doctorwalt/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson

    Ep. 125 Overcoming hard times with Nicki Koziarz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 23:01


    Do you know how to deal with hard times? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Nicki Koziarz. Nicki is a wife, mom, best-selling author, Bible teacher, podcast host, and first-generation farmer. Nicki Koziarz is a three-time best-selling author and speaker. She frequently speaks nationwide at conferences, worship nights, meetings, and seminars.  She is a gifted speaker who lights up the room with the presence of Jesus wherever she goes. She wants to see people whole, confident and becoming all God intended them to become through the power of understanding the Bible. They talk about what life looks like when we work through hard times and how to make decisions when life is hard and when doubt is rising. What does the favor of God really mean? Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Nicki Koziarz:   https://www.facebook.com/nickikoziarz.ministry https://twitter.com/nickikoziarz http://www.instagram.com/nickikoziarz https://www.pinterest.com/nickikoziarz https://nickikoziarz.com/     Similar Episodes:   Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now with Ginger Ciminello.

    Ep. 124 Be the model parents your kids need with Rick Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 20:57


    What does it look like to be a healthy dad?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Rick Johnson. Rick Johnson is a bestselling author and speaker who believes families, communities, and our society can grow stronger when parents begin to realize the unique power and influence we have in the lives of our sons and daughters. Rick is the founder of Better Dads, a fathering skills program designed to equip men with more engagement in their children's lives. In this episode, they talk about different types of dads, how their backgrounds differ and breaking generational cycles of dysfunction. Listen to this episode to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Rick Johnson:   Betterdads.net Similar Episodes:   Ep. 53 • Parenting With Grace w/ Karis Kimmel Murray Ep. 43 • 5 Ways to Be An Intentional Parent with Lane Murray Ep. 23 • Answers to Your Parenting Questions with Dr. Tim Kimmel

    Ep. 123 Lending a helping hand with Peter Mutabazi

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 23:32


    Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Peter Mutabazi. Peter Mutabazi is an entrepreneur, an international advocate for children, and the founder of Now I Am Known, a corporation that supplies resources to encourage and affirm children. A single father and foster dad, Mutabazi is a former street kid who has worked for World Vision, Compassion International, and the Red Cross. He has appeared on media outlets such as the BBC and The TODAY Show and continues to be a passionate speaker. In this episode, they talk about all things related to foster parenting and handling difficult kids and answer many important questions for those interested in adopting children. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate To connect with Peter Mutabazi: https://nowiamknown.com/ https://instagram.com/fosterdadflipper https://www.facebook.com/fosterdadflipper Similar Episodes: Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

    Ep. 122 Working Like Jesus with Jordan Raynor

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2023 23:36


    How did Jesus work, and what can we learn from him about work?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Jordan Raynor. Jordan Raynor is a leading voice of the faith and work movement. Jordan has helped millions of Christians in every country on earth connect the gospel to their work. In addition to his writing, Jordan serves as the Executive Chairman of Threshold 360. Jordan has twice been selected as a Google Fellow and served in The White House under President George W. Bush. In this episode, they talk about how we can find eternal purpose in our daily work and what it means to say our work matters for eternity. They also talk about how to be purposefully present and be wildly productive. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jordan Raynor:   https://www.jordanraynor.com https://podcast.jordanraynor.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jordanraynor/ https://web.facebook.com/jordanraynor https://www.threshold360.com/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 102 Following Jesus in the Workplace with Dupree Scovell Ep. 84 Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurship with Shae Bynes

    Ep. 121 • How to Find Your North Star with Craig Glass • Re air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 34:50


    In today´s episode, Kevin East sits with Craig Glass, director of Peregrine Ministries, to have a conversation about men and the way to find their north star, their mission in life. In leadership, Glass shares what inspires people the most in the workplace from his experience as a leader: authenticity and the importance of paying attention to your emotions, actions, and words. He also talks about his ministry, Peregrine Ministries, and the three clues that will help you discover your north star and how suffering can change your perspective in finding your life mission that God has called you. Glass shares some final advice about being a father and leader in your family as you help your boys transition into men without living a self-centered life. The mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate Peregrine Ministries https://peregrineministries.org/ Noble Journey. The Quest for a Lasting Legacy Craig M. Glass https://peregrineministries.org/product/noble-journey/ Passage to Manhood: Field Guide Craig M. Glass https://peregrineministries.org/product/passage-to-manhood-field-guide/ 

    Ep. 120 Thriving despite cultural differences with John Driver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2023 32:58


    Do you know the kingdom has a culture?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with John Driver. John Driver is a writer, minister, and podcaster who has authored, co-authored, or served as the primary collaborative writer for over twenty-five books and numerous published articles. He endeavors to work closely with authors, leaders, and organizations. In this episode, they talk about culture, the culture we live in, how believers can navigate this culture, multi-ethnic issues, and parenting. How do you thrive in today's world despite the many ungodly cultures embraced by the world? Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with John Driver:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-driver/ https://johndriver.com/ http://instagram.com/johndriver https://www.facebook.com/johndriverwrites/ Similar Episodes:   Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling

    Ep. 119 Jesus-Centered Foster Care with Jamie Finn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2023 25:28


    What is your perspective on foster care?   Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jamie Finn. Jamie C. Finn is the founder and executive director of Foster, the Family, the host of the Real Mom podcast, the founder and owner of Goods and Better, and a sought-after speaker for retreats, conferences, and events for foster and adoptive parents. They chat about all things foster care, foster parenting, how to approach foster care and biological families, and God's purpose in creating a family. Listen to this episode to find out more Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jamie Finn:   https://www.fosterthefamily.org/ http://www.fosterthefamilyblog.com https://www.fosterthefamilybook.com/ http://www.facebook.com/fosterthefamilyblog https://www.instagram.com/fosterthefamilyblog/ https://goodsandbetterstore.com/     Similar Episodes:   Ep. 118 Putting God first in your marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson Ep. 110 How to Care for the Forgotten with Jami Kaeb Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 101 Raising a Blended Family with Ron Deal Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt

    Ep. 118 Putting God first in your marriage with Dave & Ann Wilson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 27:17


    How do you put God first in your marriage? What is marriage about?   Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Dave and Ann Wilson. They are touring speakers and the radio hosts of the nationally syndicated radio show Family Life Today. But it's their singular passion for enriching lives through spreading the Word and wisdom of God that truly defines them. They share about how Christ can impact your marriage, how to spice up your marriage, and give great advice. How does seeking God impact your marriage? Listen to this episode to pick up marriage advice for men and women.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Dave and Ann:   https://daveandannwilson.com https://www.familylife.com/podcast/familylife-today/ https://www.facebook.com/daveannwilson https://www.instagram.com/daveannwilson https://twitter.com/daveannwilson   Similar Episodes: Ep. 104 How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage with Scott Kedersha Ep. 98 How to Stay Strong in your Marriage Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg Ep. 65 • Setting Goals In Marriage

    Ep. 117 Practical Leadership with Jason Romano

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2023 26:51


    What is practical leadership, and how do you lead by example?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Jason Romano. Jason Romano is the Director of Media with Sports Spectrum and hosts the popular Sports Spectrum Podcast. For 17 years, he was an Emmy Award-winning Producer and Senior Manager at ESPN. Jason is the Director of Media for Sports Spectrum and oversees all media channels, including the Sports Spectrum Magazine. In this episode, they chat about leadership lessons, leading by example, and faith in the workplace. How do you live your faith out in the workplace? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jason:   https://www.jasonromano.com https://www.facebook.com/jasonromano22 http://twitter.com/jasonromano http://instagram.com/jasonromano SportsSpectrum.com     Similar Episodes: Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep.107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore

    Ep.116 Building a Sexually Fulfilling Marriage with Sheila Gregoire

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2022 24:38


    How do you build a sexually fulfilling marriage?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Sheila Gregoire. Sheila Wray Gregoire is the face behind ToLoveHonorandVacuum.com, the largest single-blogger marriage blog. She's also an award-winning author of nine books, including The Good Girl's Guide to Great Sex, and a sought-after speaker. With her humorous, no-nonsense approach, Sheila is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex and marriage to line up with kingdom principles. In this episode, they discuss God's design for sex, the right teaching about sex, and dispelling the myths men and women believe about sex.  Is sex man's need and a woman's obligation? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Sheila:   https://sheilawraygregoire.com/ https://baremarriage.com/ https://instagram.com/sheilagregoire https://twitter.com/sheilagregoire https://www.facebook.com/sheila.gregoire.books https://www.youtube.com/c/SheilaWrayGregoire Similar Episodes: Ep. 98 How to Stay Strong in your Marriage Ep. 86 Leading with the Power of Emotional Intimacy with Josh Straub Ep. 74 • How Parents Sexually Disciple Their Kids with Dr. Slattery Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg Ep. 65 • Setting Goals In Marriage

    Ep.115 The Wonders of Christmas with David Daniels

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 24:29


    What are the wonders of Christmas? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Dr.  David Daniels. David is the Lead Pastor of Central Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, where he has served since 2005. David's Bible ministry includes weekly preaching at his church, family camps, equipping young leaders in gap-year programs, and pastoral training around the world. In this episode, they talk about the season, the wonder of Christmas, and how you can reach out to others during this season. They also discuss David's book “Wonder'' and unpack different elements in the book. Do you know how many prophecies Jesus fulfilled? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with David: www.wearecentral.org https://www.amazon.com/Wonder-Advent-Meditations-Miracle-Christmas/dp/B09JBKMR83   Similar Episodes: Ep. 61 • The Wonder of Christmas w/ Dr. David Daniels Ep. 62 • Christmas Family Devotions

    Ep.114 Transformed by Christmas with Elisa Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2022 24:08


    Do you know the meaning of Christmas?  Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Elisa Morgan. Elisa Morgan was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today's church and culture and is one of today's most sought-after authors, speakers, and leaders. For twenty years, Elisa Morgan served as CEO of MOPS International. In this discussion, they talk about how Christmas changes everything, the joys of Christmas, and how we can capitalize on this season to lead people to Jesus. Who were the Bible characters that were changed by Christmas or the birth of Christ? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Elisa: https://www.elisamorgan.com https://www.instagram.com/elisamorganauthor/ http://www.facebook.com/elisamorganauthor http://www.twitter.com/elisa_morgan https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Changes-Everything-Birth-Brings/dp/1640701893   Similar Episodes: Ep. 62 • Christmas Family Devotions Ep. 61 • The Wonder of Christmas with Dr. David Daniels

    Ep.113 Broken and Valuable with Toni Collier

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 23:46


    Do you dream of living fully? Are you holding back from becoming all you want? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he chats with Toni Collier. Toni Collier is the founder of an international women's ministry called Broken Crayons Still Color, which helps women process brokenness and get to hope. She is a speaker, host, author of Brave Enough to be Broken, and consultant who has helped organizations with creative marketing, leadership, student ministry, and strategic planning. They talk about brokenness and what it looks like to live and lead out of that. Are you interested in overcoming a traumatic situation? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Toni:   https://www.tonijcollier.com https://www.instagram.com/tonijcollier/ https://www.facebook.com/colliertoni Similar Episodes: Ep. 99 Finding rest in a busy world Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now with Ginger Ciminello

    Ep.112 No more holding back with Kat Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 25:21


    Do you dream of doing more? Are you holding back from becoming all that you want to be? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he speaks with Kat Armstrong. Kat Armstrong has been emboldening women to be all-in for Jesus for twenty years as a speaker, Bible teacher, author, podcast host, and the Co-Founder of Polished Network. In this episode, you get to learn about the idea of understanding the Bible through the lens of stories. They also touch on the idea of women in leadership and how to be more and do more as a woman. Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Kat:   https://www.katarmstrong.com https://www.instagram.com/katarmstrong1/ https://www.facebook.com/katarmstrongauthor https://twitter.com/katarmstrong1 https://polishednetwork.org https://www.thestorylineproject.com/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 87 How to love God greatly through his word with Angela Perritt Ep. 83 How to Make an Impact as a Godly Woman with Amy Cedrone Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 96 Following Christ through His Word with Hunter Beless Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

    Ep.111 Discipling your kids with Adam Griffin

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 27:21


    Do you know what it looks like to spiritually disciple your kids? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he engages in an insightful conversation with Adam Griffin. Adam is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in East Dallas, Texas, and he previously served as an elder and spiritual formation pastor at the Village Church. They discuss discipling your kids and making the best of moments and milestones. Discipleship is critical, but it's mostly ordinary, so learn to do it right. Do you know the importance of modeling Christ to your kids? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Adam:   https://www.eastsidedallas.org/adam https://twitter.com/adamgriffin80 https://www.instagram.com/adamgriffin80 https://www.amazon.com/Family-Discipleship-Leading-through-Milestones/dp/143356629X https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-family-discipleship-podcast/id1581983587     Similar Episodes: Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter

    Ep.110 How to Care for the Forgotten with Jami Kaeb

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2022 25:59


    How can you care for the forgotten? Can you bring your family to a child? Join us in this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East as he gleans valuable nuggets from his conversation with Jami Kaeb. Jami is the Founder and Executive Director of The Forgotten Initiative, a ministry that exists to see people everywhere supporting the foster care community and experiencing Jesus together. They chat about being available to do God's will and allowing God to use us as he deems fit, advising foster and potential foster parents, and Jami shares her insights on Isaiah 58. Jami also voices her passion for God using his people in the foster care system. Do you want to stop talking and then start doing and taking action? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   To connect with Jami:   https://theforgotteninitiative.org/forgotten/ https://www.instagram.com/jamikaeb/ https://theforgotteninitiative.org/podcast/ https://www.facebook.com/forgotteninitiative https://www.instagram.com/theforgotteninitiative/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 43 • 5 Ways to Be An Intentional Parent with Lane Murray Ep. 53 • Parenting With Grace with Karis Kimmel Murray Ep. 101 • Raising a Blended Family with Ron Deal

    Ep. 109 Financial Independence with Crystal Paine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 31:28


    Are you looking at gaining financial independence as a family or making more out of what you have? In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he interacts with Crystal Paine, also known as Money Saving Mom. Crystal is a wife, mom of 6, speaker, author, blogger, business consultant, and online entrepreneur, best known for founding MoneySavingMom.com and YourBloggingMentor.com. In this episode, they talk about finances in the home, how to handle money, and how extravagantly generous God calls us to be. In addition, she mentions the foundational reasons money management is important and touches on other golden tips. Are you looking to learn about financial management tips? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://crystalpaine.com/    https://moneysavingmom.com https://YourBloggingMentor.com http://www.facebook.com/MoneySavingMom https://www.instagram.com/themoneysavingmom     Similar Episodes: Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt Ep. 84 Kingdom Driven Entrepreneurship with Shae Bynes 

    Ep. 108 Learning to Lead like Jesus with Matt Tebbe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 38:34


    Are you a leader looking to learn more about leading like Jesus? In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he interacts with Matt Tebbe. Matt has been in local church ministry for over twenty years and has been a coach, communicator, and consultant for churches and pastors since 2011. He co-founded Gravity Leadership, where he coaches and consults pastors and ministry leaders worldwide in transformational leadership and discipleship. In this podcast, they chat about reclaiming the ground of love. You will learn about how Matt represents life and leadership, and it's a conversation that reminds you what love and relationship look like and the change involved. Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://gravityleadership.com https://www.facebook.com/gravityleadership/ https://twitter.com/gravityleaders https://twitter.com/matttebbe https://web.facebook.com/matttebbe       Similar Episodes: Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron Ep. 86 Leading with the Power of Emotional Intimacy with Josh Straub Ep. 60 • Friends In Leadership with Jay Ferguson Ep. 20 • Lessons in Being a Leader with Mario Zandstra

    Ep.107 Exemplary Leadership with Dustin Doll

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 26:12


    In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Dustin Doll. Dustin Doll is the CEO of Accord Group of companies. DHI Roofing, Oak Crest Roofing, Steve Kemper Builder, and Secured Roofing. He is an Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year heartland finalist in 2018. Dustin talks about what he does, focusing on the kingdom, hearing from God, living a submitted life, and the importance of the word and prayer. Do you know the difference between ownership and stewardship? Listen to this episode to find out more.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://weareaccord.com https://mysharepal.com https://dhicommercial.com/ https://hegetsus.com/en     Similar Episodes: Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim Ep. 102 Following Jesus in the Workplace with Dupree Scovell Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

    Ep. 106 Raising a Balanced Family with Arlene Pellicane

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 26:08


    n this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Arlene Pellicane. Arlene has been honored to speak and write books (translated into over ten languages). She has appeared on several media outlets like the Today Show, Wall Street Journal, Focus on the Family, Fox & Friends, TLC's Home Made Simple, FamilyLife Today, and The 700 Club. In addition, she is the host of the Happy Home podcast.  They talk about raising kids, loving God, and some practical strategies for raising kids. Arelene shares nuggets that are important for parents and her reason for writing. Her contagious joy is evident as you listen to her.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://arlenepellicane.com https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/ https://twitter.com/ArlenePellicane https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjOdYmZ4MyR6tc2qNx000Gg https://www.linkedin.com/in/arlene-pellicane-0a94b116/       Similar Episodes: Ep. 85 How to Release God's Grace into Your Family

    Ep. 105 Mentoring the Next Generation with Shane Pruitt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 27:02


    In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he talks with Shane Pruitt. Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. In this fantastic episode, they chat about how the next generation is thinking and how to communicate with them. Listen to find out more! Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   http://www.shanepruitt.com https://twitter.com/shane_pruitt78 https://www.facebook.com/ShanePruittTX     Similar Episodes: Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 68 You Can Mentor with Ken Turner

    Ep. 104 How to Rekindle the Spark in Your Marriage with Scott Kedersha

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 24:15


    In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he chats with Scott Kedersha. Scott serves as the Marriage Pastor at Harris Creek Baptist Church in Waco, TX. Before moving to Waco, he served as the Director of the Marriage Ministry at Watermark Community Church in Dallas, Texas. In this episode, they talk about his book “Ready or Knot,” the conversation every couple needs to have before marriage, how couples can encourage each other, and some exciting tips regarding marriage. Do you want to know how to rekindle the spark in your marriage? Listen to find out more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/ For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate https://www.scottkedersha.com https://www.facebook.com/skedersha/ https://twitter.com/Skedersha https://www.instagram.com/skedersha   Similar Episodes: Ep. 98 • How to Stay Strong in your Marriage Ep. 79 • How Does Following Jesus Impact Your Marriage with Gary Thomas Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg

    Ep.103 Leading with Resilience with Sam Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 27:42


    In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he sits with Rev Dr. Sam Kim, a Harvard-Trained Ethicist and the Co-founder of 180 Church, near Union Square in downtown Manhattan. This episode talks about mental health, burnout, ethics, faith, and how it's formed biblically and echoes from eternity. Do you want to know how to deal with mental health and burnout challenges as a leader? Then, listen to find out more!    Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.linkedin.com/in/samdkim/ https://about.me/samdkim.180 http://www.180church.tv/sam-kim.html Holy Haunting   Similar Episodes: Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling Ep. 81 How do We Thrive Despite Our Struggles with Ben Bennett

    Ep. 102 Following Jesus in the Workplace with Dupree Scovell

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 28:35


    In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Dupree Scovell. Dupree is the managing partner and chief investment officer at Woodbine Development Corporation, a full-service real estate company that specializes in hospitality. Kevin talks about Dupree's humility, and how to follow Jesus in the workplace. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.woodbinedevelopment.com/team-woodbine/dupree-scovell https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscovell/ Similar Episodes: Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore

    Ep. 101 Raising a Blended Family with Ron Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2022 33:56


    In this episode of Following to Lead with Kevin East, he speaks with Ron L. Deal, the Director of blended family ministries at FamilyLife. He is the author/coauthor of The Smart Stepfamily, The Smart Stepdad, The Smart Stepmom, Dating and the Single Parent, and The Smart Stepfamily Marriage. In this episode, they navigate the intricacies of blended families and how to deal with the challenges. For example, do you know how to run check-ups on your marriage? Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://rondeal.org/ https://smartstepfamilies.com/ http://familylifeblended.com/about/ https://www.familylife.com/ Twitter: @RonLDeal |  Facebook: @SmartStepfamilies | Instagram: @FamilyLifeBlended   Similar Episodes: Ep. 65 • Setting Family Goals Ep. 85 How to Release God's Grace into Your Family Ep. 02 • Four Phases of Parenting

    Ep. 100 How to Flourish as a Leader with Tom Nelson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2022 30:19


    In this episode with Kevin on Following to Lead, he connects with Tom Nelson. Tom is President of Made to Flourish, a network that seeks to empower pastors to lead churches that produce human flourishing for the common good. Tom is a man marked by grace, and he is someone you should stop and listen to as they talk about what it looks like to move from surviving to flourishing every day. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.madetoflourish.org     Similar Episodes: Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron

    Ep. 99 Finding rest in a busy world

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 28:17


    In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East hangs out with Jon Seidl, a writer, author, speaker, and digital media veteran. He helped start a top-50 news website and has worked with some of the biggest names in culture, such as Chip and Joanna Gaines, Glenn Beck, and Kirk Cameron. In this episode, they talk about mental health and how to engage people with mental health stories. They also talk about his new book, Finding Rest. Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.jonseidl.com/ http://instagram.com/jonseidl https://www.facebook.com/jonathonmseidl https://twitter.com/jonseidl https://www.jonseidl.com/finding-rest Similar Episodes: Ep. 24  Dr. Bill Gaultiere - How to Find Rest in a Fast-Paced World Ep. 95  Becky Harling - Walking with Jesus Through Difficult Times

    Ep. 98 How to Stay Strong in your Marriage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2022 30:26


    What are the needs of men and women in marriage? In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East engages in a conversation with Willard F. Harley, Jr., Ph.D., the author of an internationally best-selling book with over four million copies that have been purchased and are available in twenty-two foreign translations. Do you want to know about needs in marriage and how to solve conflict?  Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.marriagebuilders.com/ https://twitter.com/MarriageBuilder https://www.facebook.com/Marriagebuildersradio https://www.youtube.com/user/MarriageBuilders     Similar Episodes: Ep. 71 • Healthy Marriage with Chris Legg Ep. 65 • Setting Goals In Marriage  

    Ep. 97 Mentoring the Younger Generation

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2022 31:21


    Do you know how to talk to your kids about what a healthy Christian relationship looks like? In this Following to Lead episode, Kevin East speaks with Josiah Kennealy, who is all about seeing young adults find Jesus, grow to become more like him, and serve him for the rest of their lives. He serves as the young adult pastor at Cedar Valley Church in Bloomington, Minnesota. Josiah shares great nuggets from his vast experience in mentoring and working with young people. He talks about impacting young people and what young people are looking for and shares excellent advice.  Listen to find out more!   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.josiahkennealy.com https://www.youngadults.today/ https://www.facebook.com/josiah.kennealy/ https://www.instagram.com/josiahkennealy/     Similar Episodes: Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting Ep. 68 You Can Mentor with Ken Turner

    Ep. 96 Following Christ through His Word with Hunter Beless

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 26:57


    In today's episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East chats with Hunter Beless, the founder and host of Journeywomen, the author of Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It, and a homeschooling mom who loves doing ministry in her local church context. Hunter and her husband, Brooks, have three amazing kiddos who memorize Scripture way faster than their mom! In this episode, they talk about helping kids hide God's word in their hearts and how she uses her time to help kids and women love Jesus. Do you know what it means to hide the word in your heart? Listen to this episode to find out. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://journeywomenpodcast.com/ Instagram: @journeywomenpodcast   or @hunterbeless Read It, See It, Say It, Sing It! - https://www.hunterbeless.com/rsss     Similar Episodes: Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter Ep. 72 • How to launch kids into their teenage years Ep. 53 • Parenting With Grace w/ Karis Kimmel Murray Ep. 43 • 5 Ways to Be An Intentional Parent

    Ep. 95 Walking with Jesus through difficult times with Becky Harling

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 25:53


    In today's episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East sits with Becky Harling, an author, speaker, certified coach with The John Maxwell Team, and a cancer survivor. She shares emergency verses, parenting nuggets, connecting with your kids versus correcting them, and surviving cancer and other traumatic situations. She also shares the importance of praising God through life's circumstances. Do you know what it is like to follow Jesus amidst life's circumstances? Listen to this episode to find out! Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://beckyharling.com https://www.instagram.com/beckyharling/ facebook.com/beckyharlingministries       Similar Episodes: Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now Ep. 80 How to Live Fully Alive to the Glory of God in all Circumstances

    Ep. 94 Parenting by Grace with Lucille Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 30:16


    In this episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East interviews Lucille Williams, a national speaker and author who has ministered to couples and families for over 25 years. As a pastor's wife, Lucille dedicates her time to ministry, writing, mentoring, and providing resources on her blog. In this episode, they talk about her book, The Impossible Kid, and Lucille gives real-life examples and tips on dealing with strong-willed and difficult kids. Do you know what it means to be a grace-spreader versus a fault-finder? Do you know the different stages of parenting? Listen to find out about these and more. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.lusays.com/   The Impossible Kid     Similar Episodes: Ep. 85 How to Release God's Grace into Your Family Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson

    Ep. 93 Preparing your children for the future with Allen Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2022 28:57


    In this episode of Following to Lead, Kevin East interviews Allen Carter, the author of the book Letters from a Father. Allen is a successful businessman and a godly man who wants to be intentional about loving and leading his kids. The letters cover an amazing array of life lessons and an intimate glimpse of one family's life journey. In addition, they discuss the value of writing letters to your kids and intentional parenting.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   Letters from a Father   Similar Episodes: Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson  

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    Ep. 92 Following the Example of Jesus with Mark Moore

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 25:01


    Kevin East interviews Mark Moore in this episode of Following to Lead. Mark has a Ph.D., is a teaching pastor at CCV Arizona, and is the author of many books. They discuss what it means to make Jesus famous and servant leadership, and they talk about Mark's trip to Israel and following Jesus. Mark goes into detail about the person of Jesus, the power of Jesus, the preaching of Jesus, the passion of Jesus, and how engaging the scripture is essential for spiritual growth. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://markmoore.org/ https://www.quest52.com

    Ep. 91 How to Live by the Word with Josh McDowell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 31:01


    In this episode, Kevin East sits with a legend in the faith - Josh McDowell. Josh McDowell is an evangelical Christian apologist and evangelist. He has been at the forefront of cultural trends and ground-breaking ministry for over five decades. He has co-authored over 50 books and spoken to people in over 125 countries. In this episode, they discuss apologetics, how Josh came to the Christian faith, growing spiritually, marriage, and the accuracy of scriptures.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.josh.org Instagram(@joshmcdowellministry) Facebook(@jmministry)   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes Ep. 69 • Mentor Like Jesus with Kevin Harris   Ep. 09 • Finding Our Identity in Christ with Frank Friedmann    

    Ep. 90 Intentional Parenting with Abbie Halberstadt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 28:50


    In this episode, Kevin East and Abbie Halberstadt, a writer, fitness instructor, Spanish teacher, and mama of ten children, including two sets of identical twins, converse about many things. They talk about Abbie's new book, M is for Mama, and she speaks about what it's like being intentional in raising her kids to love Jesus. She talks about how hard is not the same as bad and lets all mothers know they need Christ for everything. In her words - “The hope I can offer moms is that times spent with the Lord are never wasted.”   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.instagram.com/M.is.for.Mama/ facebook.com/MisforMama misformama.net   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes Ep. 83 • How to Make an Impact as a Godly Woman with Amy Cedrone Ep. 72 • How to launch kids into their teenage years Ep. 78 • Parenting Advice for Modern Parents with Ryan Dobson Ep. 85 • How to Release God's Grace into Your Family with Jim Daly

    Ep. 89 How to Leave Your Past and Embrace God Now with Ginger Ciminello.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 29:18


    In this episode, Kevin East and Ginger Ciminello talk about what it is like to build into your kids and how to help them through growing pains, shame, and various insecurities. Ginger brings to life practical and helpful examples to help parents succeed with their kids. In addition, this episode is filled with helpful nuggets you don't want to miss.   To follow up on this topic please visit episodes  Ep. 78 - Ep. 72 and Ep. 23    Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate BLOG: www.gingerciminello.com/blog TWITTER: https://twitter.com/gingercim INSTGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/gingercim BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Forget-Corsage-Life-Starts-Now/

    Ep. 88 God-honoring Leadership with Jenni Catron

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 32:16


    In this episode, Kevin East talks with Jenni Catron, the Founder, and CEO of The 4Sight Group. As the podcast progresses, they talk about The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership. In addition, they speak about central leadership problems, including lack of self-leadership and the failure to develop direct reports. Self-leadership, self-awareness, and leading from the heart are essential concepts discussed in this episode. This episode is a must-listen if you want to learn how to become an extraordinary leader making a lasting impact.   Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://www.get4sight.com/ The 4 Dimensions of Extraordinary Leadership https://www.facebook.com/jenni.catron https://twitter.com/jennicatron https://instagram.com/jennicatron/

    Ep. 87 How to love God greatly through his word with Angela Perritt

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2022 22:20


    In this episode, Kevin East sits down with Angela Perritt, a writer, speaker, founder, and director of LoveGodGreatly.com. This nonprofit online Bible study ministry reaches thousands of women in over seventy countries with God's Word through their translated Bible studies. They talk about how Love God Greatly started, the impact Angela is making around the world, some barriers that keep women from getting into God's word, and how women are making an impact using God's word. Follow Jesus Lead Differently. The Mentoring Alliance https://www.thementoringalliance.com/   For donations https://www.thementoringalliance.com/donate   https://lovegodgreatly.com https://www.amazon.com/Love-God-Greatly/e/B01MUJZPP0 https://www.facebook.com/LoveGodGreatly/ https://www.instagram.com/lovegodgreatlyofficial/

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