For Leaders with Ronnie Floyd

This past Sunday, I had the privilege and responsibility of preaching at Cross Church Springdale and Pinnacle Hills, two of our three current campuses in Northwest Arkansas. In 2026, we will open our fourth campus in Farmington, Arkansas, near Fayetteville. On Sunday, July 13, I will be preaching at our Cross Church Fayetteville Campus. Some of you may not know this, but I pastored Cross Church for almost thirty-three years, until God called me to Nashville in mid-2019. After spending three years in Nashville serving and providing leadership for the Southern Baptist Convention, we returned to Northwest Arkansas and based ourselves here to continue doing ministry until the Lord directs our next step in a new way. Whatever God does with us, we give him praise and glory. Preaching this past Sunday at Cross Church Springdale and Pinnacle Hills Campuses, I was reminded of the mighty work God has been doing and continues to do among and through the Cross Church people. What a church! Yesterday, we witnessed people coming to Jesus Christ, including some adults. I had the privilege after the services, while greeting people as they left, to lead a 30-year-old man to Jesus Christ. He had never been in a church before. He came seeking, and I could tell he was searching. Within minutes, he was giving his life to Jesus Christ. He was so ready to meet Christ, and God entered his life. With people all around, God accomplished a major work in this man's life. Jeana and I remained in that area of our incredible campus until 1:05 PM, about fifty minutes after the final worship service ended. We met and greeted many people, which is what we love to do because God consistently opens doors for ministry and sometimes for evangelism, which we experienced yesterday as well. Praise to God.

Welcome to our podcast today. I am Ronnie Floyd, your host and friend. Before I start this episode, let me introduce you to some important matters.  First, next Monday is Memorial Day. Thank you to all families throughout generations who have lost family members in the line of battle, protecting our freedom in America. Thank God for each one of them. Next week, we will not release a podcast due to Memorial Day, a shorter work week, and many of you will be formally beginning your summer. However, I will be back with you, releasing our next podcast on Wednesday, June 4. Don't miss it!  Second, pray for me. I will be preaching four Sundays in June. On June 1, I will preach at Cross Church Springdale and Pinnacle Hills. On June 8, Jeana and I will be in Dallas, Texas, attending the Southern Baptist Convention. On June 15, I will preach at Fellowship Church in Greenwood, Missouri, which is located in the greater Kansas City region. Pastor Chris Williams is a great leader and friend, and the Fellowship Church is phenomenal.  Then, on June 22, I will preach for my dear friend, Dr. Jeremy Roberts, at the First Baptist Church in Farmington, Arkansas. Then, on June 29-30, I will preach for Pastor Alan Arthur, the pastor of First Baptist Church in San Saba, Texas. He has asked me to speak several times, leading his church in a Prayer Conference. I am so grateful for these opportunities, so please pray for me. Now let's get started with the podcast for this week. Let's go! 

I am very excited about my subject this week: 5 PRACTICAL THINGS TO D0 WHEN YOU ARE FEELING DOWN. When we become disappointed about something, or we become discouraged in life, what should we do? On last week's podcast I talked about WHEN DISCOURAGEMENT COMES. In it, I wanted to focus on the subject of discouragement, so really did not talk about some practical things to do to overcome it. When you are feeling down, what should you do?

Whatever your level of success, you will still face discouragement. You may be worth millions or billions, or living one pay period at a time. You can have homes worldwide or live in a modest apartment or house. You can have an impressive financial portfolio or be deep into debt. You can have the title in your job you have always wanted and operate at the top of your game, or you may be working your way to the top, which now seems like a hopeless journey. My point today: Every person, including you and me, will face discouragement in their life.  The issue is not if it will come, but when it comes. This is why I am addressing this real-life problem: WHEN DISCOURAGEMENT COMES. 

One of the most dangerous traps in life is self-deception. We are in trouble when we think more highly of ourselves than we should. We can see in someone else's life when they are deceiving themselves. However, we do not see this in our own lives because we are blind and unaware of the genuine reality about ourselves. It is time to stop lying to ourselves. Yes, unquestionably, one of the most dangerous traps in life is self-deception.  Stay tuned and inform others now. I am about to share with you in my 50th episode of this podcast about THE TRAP OF SELF-DECEPTION. Please do not miss it. 

Welcome to the For Leaders Podcast today. I desire to inspire your life, family, leadership, workplace, and future purposefully, positioning you to be all you are made to be. I'm your host, Ronnie Floyd, and today we are diving into a subject that doesn't get talked about enough. Yet, it affects everything: The Inner Life of a Leader. 

One of the best things you can do for your life and leadership today is listen to or watch this podcast. If you do not or choose to ignore it due to its content, you will be making a huge mistake. Understanding this episode today will lead you to have a very healthy understanding of our times, and also help you flourish personally, as well lead you to lead yourself, your family, your business, your church, or your organization in a much more productive way now and the future. So stay tuned, buckle up, and get ready…this is Ronnie Floyd, and welcome to the 48th episode of our podcast.In just a moment, I will discuss a subject I have never addressed and share some information with you that you may not have heard or read about before. I promise you that today's podcast will be one of the most helpful podcasts I have done with you. Just a quick note from our past week: Jeana and I spent three days in Orlando, Florida, for an annual conference we attend called The Mega-Metro Conference for Pastors and Wives. I have now participated in this conference for thirty-seven consecutive years. We prioritize it because God always blesses and encourages us when we gather for this event. We provided leadership for this conference in three different years during my Cross Church tenure. We are thankful to Pastor Chris Bell and his wife, Nan, who served this year by leading and designing the program for these various gatherings at the conference. Pastor Chris Bell is the Lead Pastor of the multi-campus 3 CIRCLE CHURCH based in Fairhope, Alabama. Now, let's get right into my podcast for this week. While conversations about the various generations occur daily, they are usually about the younger generations, such as Generation Alpha, Born 2013-2025; Generation Z, Born 1997-2012; and, of course, the Millenials, born 1981-1996. While we must always be aware and committed to the next generations, we can never forget the others. For example, where would we be today without Generation X, Born 1965-1980 and now in their forties to late fifties? Then, we have the Baby Boomers Generation, Born 1946-1964, now in their sixties to eighties. Furthermore, what about the Silent Generation, Born in 1928-1945, now in their eighties and nineties? Finally, we cannot forget The Centenarians, people born in 1925 or earlier, and some 100,000+ of these people live in the United States.

All people and most especially those who are entrusted with leadership responsibilities, need to SPEAK ONLY THE TRUTH.    Furthermore, all leaders make decisions based upon the information shared to them by others about the people and situations they lead and called upon to address. Listen friends: SPEAKING THE TRUTH ALWAYS MATTERS.  Less than one year ago, BroadStreet Publishers released my 365-Day Devotional, Day by Day and Night by Night. Each day's devotional, which can be read in the morning and evening, or all at one time in about 3 to 5 minutes daily. Each devotion is only an approximate 260 words per page. If you do not have a copy of this, I want to urge you to go on Amazon, Barnes and Nobles, or Christian Books, and order it today. Why is this so?  Because what I am about to share with you today is based upon what God says in the Bible, but was mentioned briefly through one of the devotions from this book, Day by Day and Night by Night. Quite honestly and I say this humbly to you, what I am about to share with you may be one of the most important things you have ever been told about your own life and the lives of those who are closest to you in your family, organization, team, corporation, or ministry.  The Call in Exodus 20:16 is to SPEAK ONLY THE TRUTH. Do you realize how important and significant this is for your life and your entire organization, business, church, team, or whatever your vocation may be? SPEAKING ONLY THE TRUTH is one of the most important core convictions you should desire and quite honestly, demand from yourself and others surrounding you in your life. 

Reflecting on the last few days, I've felt God's goodness in our lives. Especially when things felt uncertain and lacked the usual rhythm and structure, His presence has been a comforting influence.  I want you to know that GOD IS GOOD TO YOU. CONSIDER THESE WORDS:“Good and upright is the Lord.” Psalm 25:8“The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and He knows those who trust in Him.” Nahum 1:7“Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.” Psalm 23:6WHAT DO WE MEAN WHEN WE SAY GOD IS GOOD?

Change, growth, and transformation are in the air! It is a season for change. Allow the breath, hope, and wind of spring to propel you into a season of change, growth, and transformation- personally, within your family, and even at work. Psalm 1:3 says, “That person is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields its fruit in season and whose leaf does not wither—whatever they do prospers.” This podcast will move you into a more fruitful and prosperous season in your life. Take the time to listen to it, and we hope it will inspire you in your personal, family, and even at your workplace. 

Relationships matter! With them, your influence is enlarged; without them, your influence is limited. If you are going to influence people, you must have a relationship with them. Titles and positions mean little in today's world of leadership. Relationships matter.  In today's tribal-minded culture, which emphasizes associating only with people like you, diverse friendships can be misunderstood and even dangerous.  This Woke mindset and ideology is anti-biblical and anti-Christ. This is 180 degrees opposite of Scripture and the life and leadership of Jesus. Listen carefully and never forget this: If you are going to influence people, you must have a relationship with them. 

What are you doing to invest in the next-generational leaders in your life, family, church, and workplace? Today's podcast is practical and helpful, sharing the need for this at each of those levels and how to do it.   Ronnie Floyd will share with you many ideas you can implement right away. These are so practical and helpful for all of us. He will even challenge you to think about how your own life is your curriculum for this investment you are making.  Did you know that even King David aimed to proclaim God's power to the next generation of leaders? He wanted them to recognize God's mighty miracles. This happens only when he, as the more experienced leader, invests in those who follow him. Now is the time to do this same kind of thing in your life. 

How much consideration have you ever given to your soul? This podcast will inform you about the enemies of your soul. They are real: Distractions and Detractors! This podcast will expose them and define them. Your mind, your will, and your emotion make up your soul. Every day of your life there is an ongoing battle occurring. Whether it is criticism, conflict, or controversy, there is a right way to get through them. 

‘IN THE GRIND' refers to navigating or enduring through everyday routines, engaging in challenging work, studying, writing, or doing tedious routines. When you and your team are “in the grind,” nobody notices or is concerned about it.  The cameras and the stories usually do not report when you are ‘in the grind.' When you are ‘in the grind,' it is generally PREPARING you for something in the future.   So, how do you make it through the grind? This podcast will be helpful to you. Ronnie Floyd shares practical things that inspire you to grow even while you're ‘in the grind.'  So listen to this podcast or watch it on YouTube. This is an ideal subject to gather your team in the workplace to listen to or watch together. 

In Episode 40 of The For Leaders Podcast with Ronnie Floyd, he shares a compelling word about The New and Greatest Thing In Your Life. Just think about how much new information floods your life daily and all the recent advancements in technology. As great as these are, Jesus shared with us there is something that is The New and Greatest Thing In Your Life. Every person, every marriage, every family, every business, every athletic team, every teacher, every politician, every CEO, every employee, every department, and every leader needs to grasp and cling to the power of loving one another. Of all things including faith and hope, love is the greatest of these three things.  Jesus lived and even died calling people to love one another. The greatest of all is to love one another. 

You don't want to miss this as we look ahead to a new year. Every year we hope for better but rarely will we put in the work to do what it takes to become better. Listen, and apply these easy principles that will help set you on a path to the best year of your life! Please like and share this with everyone you know. This podcast is a game changer!

Motivation is tricky. Sometimes we need to be motivated personally and other times as a leader we also are called upon to motivate our teams. Spend time today with Ronnie Floyd learning powerful and practical applications to keep yourself and your teams motivated to fulfill the mission and vision of your organization.

In the days post-election Ronnie calls us to not miss the power of prayer and fasting for the leaders God has chosen to put in place for our country in this season. We can't miss the importance of praying for our leaders and the moment we are in.

No one is exempt from pain in life. This includes everyone, even including leaders. God uses pain, challenges, problems, and hurt to shape our lives and to prepare us to be all God wants us to be. Today's podcast, “How Pain Shapes Your Life and Future,” will help every person everywhere.

 Whether you lead many or just yourself we all need to realize most things are impossible on our own, however, with God all things are possible! We must understand our finite self has very little power but with the infinite God in our lives we can do anything! God can do more in a moment than we as humans can do in a lifetime! Listen and share this with everyone you know!

You will not want to miss this. Pure leadership gold as Ronnie unpacks one of the most effective ways to evaluate, direct, and implement positive change in any organization. Whether you evaluate often or never you need this 30 minutes in your life as a leader!

Problems are a part of this life. These problems can range from merely inconvenient to nearly catastrophic. Today Ronnie walks us through a worthy and very important 5 principle solution to solving the major problems in our lives. Engage, like, and share this content as it will help you and those you know.

On this the 24th episode Ronnie looks at the desperate need to understand your need for the belief in the power of God.

In last week's episode Ronnie talked about how to spend time with God. This week he takes us a step further and dives into best practices to spending time with God. If you missed episode 22 please go back and catch up and then come back to episode 23 as Ronnie brings wisdom of leadership. The exercises of how to spend time with God in the private places will expand your influence in all aspects of your life.

We all have relationships. Our spouse, our kids, friends, co-workers. No matter the relationship it takes time to develop. Most importantly above all we must learn to spend time with God. Today Ronnie walks us through how to spend time with God!

Today Ronnie Floyd talks to how we all are too hard on ourselves. He dives into how through God we are made for what He has for us! He looks at three important things that we must do to move past and beyond the lies the devil tells us about ourselves.

No matter how great your leadership is you will always have problems. We must understand life is a continually changing experience. However, it's not about us being in control, it's about God reshaping and remaking us on our journey of life. The remaking of a leader is not always from the outside in but from the inside out. Listen today as Ronnie Floyd talks about how we can be remade into a new effective leader for the Lord today.

We all measure success. No matter what our age or season of life we all have markers that we measure success by. Today Ronnie Floyd defines how we all need to look at success and we will quickly realize it's not how the world looks at success. Listen and share this leadership gold for your life!

As our world spins further and further out of control seemingly to a point of no return it begs the question, what can I do? Ronnie Floyd brings before us how we can still make a difference to help usher in the next great move of God. Won't you listen today?

We all worry. Let's face it we have plenty to worry about. From our finances to our family and everything in between we have no shortage of things to add to the plate of worry. Ronnie Floyd looks at practical and Godly ways to lean on Him to turn worry into reliance. Don't let this one slip by without diving in and sharing with a friend!

When you are skilled, competent, and diligent God will bless you. In this podcast Ronnie digs into his years of experience and spend time lending this wisdom to the listeners. Growth in your life is not a sprint but a marathon. We must continue to be better. Today's podcast will lend much wisdom to accompany your growth.

America in crisis. Now is the time for Christians to rise up and pray! Don't miss this opportunity to learn what we can do to call on God to bring healing to our broken land.

This week Ronnie Floyd takes a deep dive into 5 areas we must incorporate into our personal schedules. This is a must listen and share as you will add valuable tools to your leadership toolbelt. This podcast will place you on a trajectory to incredible leadership!

You don't want to skip this episode! Ronnie Floyd gives practical advice into what we as Christians can do in the unprecedented times in our country. 4 convicting and challenging action steps each of us can take to be a God honoring citizen of this great country of America!

Every leader needs to develop a life of prayer. Whether you lead many or just yourself it's important to hear what Ronnie Floyd has to say on the prayer that every leader needs to pray! Your life will transformed by hearing and applying what you will learn in today's podcast.

Today Ronnie Floyd looks at 3 major lessons being taught to him by God. These lessons, although not easy, are deepening his relationship with God. God is always teaching us, growing us, stretching us to be more like Him. These lessons can be applied to make us more like Him or they can be put aside and never applied. Take time today to listen and apply these lessons and see your relationship with God transformed. 

We chase a lot of things in life, fun, things, careers. In this weeks podcast Ronnie Floyd gives biblical guidance on the importance and necessity of placing all earthly endeavors under the importance of Family. Don't miss this leadership gold that will set you up for success.

Summer is a unique time. A time to rest, vacation, and just break the normal routine. Summer is an easy time to unplug and not have a lot to show for it. Let this summer be different. On today's podcast Ronnie Floyd will walk you through how to make the most of your summer by growing your relationship with God!

Do you want to make a different in your life? Consistency is key to changing your life. Consistency in anything is vital to long term transformation. On this episode you will be encouraged by how 3-5 minutes will help you walk closer to the Lord and make all your life head in a positive direction.

What are you doing to develop other people in your life? People you in your family, church, and work are all looking for leadership. You only must be one step ahead of another person to be able to help them develop! Lean into this podcast as Ronnie Floyd takes you through seven steps to help you develop those around you!

No matter who you are you, what your leadership role is, or how influential you may be, it will not last forever. Leadership is seasonal and positions change. At some point we will all reach the end of a job, career, or we will simply retire. All things come to an end. On this episode we will talk about long term impact in your leadership that can outlast your time of immediate influence. If you are new to leadership this will serve well for your future. If you are nearing the end of a time in a position of leadership, you can apply these principles and leave a lasting mark today!