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Leading is hard. Leading young is even harder. In this podcast we tackle the difficulties of being a young leader both in the church and the business world. Are you an "old" leader? Listen to learn how to better develop those young leaders on your staff! No matter the age there is something for everyone by leading young.

Eric Lyday


    • Apr 7, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 66 EPISODES


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    Will It Be Humility?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 40:10


    Send us a textIn this episode of Leading Young, our crew dives into the core principles that will help guide the next generation toward Christ and build a lasting foundation of faith. Our discussion focuses on the importance of humility, both in personal growth and in our relationship with others. Join us the conversation as explore how these timeless virtues can anchor young hearts and shape the future with purpose and grace.

    Relevance or Rest?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 57:32


    Send us a textIn this episode of The Leading Young Podcast, our team explores the mounting pressures being placed on the next generation and how these pressures are driving the need to remain relevant in everything they do. We discuss how societal expectations, constant connectivity, and the fear of falling behind are shaping their experiences. Tune in as we dive deep into why rest is the essential solution to combat the overwhelming pressure and anxiety faced by today's youth, and how it can help them regain balance and clarity in a world that constantly demands more. This episode is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the well-being and future of the next generation.

    The Rebrand

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 46:18


    Send us a textIn this exciting new episode of Leading Young, the podcast unveils a fresh twist with the addition of new hosts to the team! In "The Rebrand," the conversation dives deep into the struggles we often face with identity and how this ties into our walk as Christians. The team explores the rising trend of the word "rebrand," drawing parallels to the call Christians have to renew and root themselves in the unwavering anchor that is Jesus Christ. They discuss how, just like a rebrand, we are called to redefine who we are by making Christ the center of our identity and mission. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on faith, transformation, and embracing the power of reimagining your life in Christ!

    What's Church?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 28:56


    In this episode of The Leading Young Podcast, Pacey and Nick dive into the tough but essential question: What exactly is church? They explore how church is more than just a building—it's a community meant to bring unity, even in the face of challenges. Tune in as they discuss the importance of finding unity in the church and what it truly means to be part of God's mission.

    Content & Containers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 37:08


    In this episode of the Leading Young Podcast, Nick and Pacey discuss the challenge of finding contentment in each phase of life. They explore how to embrace the present moment without constantly chasing the next big thing, letting go of comparison, and finding peace in uncertainty. Tune in for a refreshing conversation on balancing ambition with self-acceptance and learning to be where you are.

    Looking Into The Lense of Different Generations.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2024 45:29


    In this episode, Pacey and Nick dive into the importance of transparency in our daily lives. To lead effectively, we must understand how to embrace transparency, why it matters, and when it's most impactful.Join us as we kick off a multi-week exploration of this vital topic, uncovering insights from real-life experiences and biblical wisdom. Don't miss this journey into authentic living and leadership!

    Communication Keys (Part 4)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 33:12


    In this episode, we explore how to recap conversations with clarity and purpose. Learn practical tips to summarize discussions, reinforce key points, and ensure everyone leaves empowered and ready to act. Lead with confidence and make every conversation count!

    Communication Keys (Part 3)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 33:04


    In Leading Young's Communication Keys Part 3, hosts Pacey Reynolds and Nick Malone explore how to speak with wisdom and grace. They unpack biblical guidance on guarding our words, being slow to speak, and letting our conversations be "seasoned with salt." This episode offers practical insights for using words that reflect God's love and bring encouragement. Perfect for anyone looking to communicate with greater intention, humility, and impact.

    Communication Keys (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 33:49


    In this Leading Young episode Nick and Pacey explore the second step in communication. After we LISTEN we need the correct RESPONSE!So check out this episode, as they both look into responding, why it's important, and how do we deal with our emotions in it?

    Communication Keys (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 33:15


    Welcome back to a new season of Leading Young! New Sound, New Look, same people, and same heartbeat for the next generation!There's nothing that gets in the way of leading, more than lousy communication. So Pacey and Nick in their kickoff episode to season 4, unpack what it looks like to take that first step in improving communication, LISTENING!

    You need rest.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 34:01


    In this episode Nick and Pacey unpack the importance of rest for leaders! Why we rest, how we rest, and when we rest all matter! Tune into this episode of Leading Young to explore why YOU NEED REST.

    Community Matters.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2024 30:35


    In this episode of the Leading Young podcast Nick and Pacey tackle the importance of community! They navigate the importance of community, whos in it, and why what your community believes matters! Tune in and take part in the conversation to become a better leader with these two young leaders!  

    Addressing "Everything would go perfect if...", & people be peopling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 36:18


    In this episode Pacey and Nick sit down to talk through a common misconception when leading and how people will always mess up our plans! Tune in to see how we can all become better leaders together.

    Evaluating and Reviewing

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2024 43:14


    In this episode Pacey and Nick reevaluating how we evaluate and review or days, teams, families and more! It's so important to recap our days the good and bad! So listen in as Nick and Pacey look forward to Evaluating and Reviewing the days ahead!

    Screen Time Talks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 36:00


    In this episode Nick and Pacey sit down to talk about how we lead with our screens. It's so easy to blame our phones for so many things but instead of creating problems or pointing them out, in this episode they discuss the possible solutions.

    Organization, Renovating, & Being Prepared as Leaders

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 31:27


    "In this episode, hosts Nick and Pacey discuss the art of living organized, drawing parallels with Pacey's house renovation analogy. They delve into the importance of leadership preparedness, offering practical tips for structuring personal and professional lives efficiently. Join them for insightful discussions on decluttering mental spaces, implementing effective systems, and fostering adaptability in leadership roles."

    Pleasing People, Balancing Boundaries & Challenges.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 36:54


    "In this episode, Nick and Pacey discuss the tricky balance between making people happy, setting boundaries, and facing challenges. They look at how Paul's words in the Bible, which might seem conflicting, actually push leaders to step up to a higher level of responsibility set by God. Tune in for practical insights that can help you navigate leadership with clarity and confidence."

    How Did We Get Here?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 34:03


    Nick and Pacy sat down to talk about how all these "coincidences" in life led them here!  They share a conversation of why they are producing the Leading Young podcast. Tune in to the minds behind Leading Young.

    A Leader is Obedeint

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 42:15


    In this episode of the 'Leading Young' Podcast, Pacey and Noah Hanson talk about the tough task of staying obedient when you're leading. They dig into what the Bible says about it. They share stories and ideas to help listeners understand how to be a good leader by following the lessons we can learn from a shepherd boy.

    A Leader Submits

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 35:16


    In this episode of Leading Young, Pacey and Nick dive into the challenges of submission and explore practical steps for improvement. Join them as they navigate the complexities of submitting to and leading with grace and effectiveness!

    A Leader is EVERYONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 31:25


    In this episode Nick and Pacey unpack the biblical idea that we are all called to lead! There is so much in the Bible that calls us to lead and how it all lines up. It can become confusing and hard to understand sometimes. So check this out as we get into a new series for season three "A Leader is...."

    We are back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 19:39


    The Leading Young podcast is back! We may have some new voices but the mission & vision are still the same. Listen in as our new host Pacey & Nick let you know how and what they lead.

    Marion Elite Zach Nave

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 34:15


    Highschool Pastor Zach Nave stops bye for a great convo! He gives great advice for anyone who maybe unsure of what they are supposed to be doing in life. He and his wife are two people that obey God and love people so well in every single area. You won't regret listening to this episode!

    Silent Assassin Phoebe

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2022 32:03


    Childrens Pastor Phoebe stops by to talk all things leading young. She is a good friend of mine and has great answers to all the questions I randomly threw at her. Whether its a baby, high schooler, or grown up, she teaches well and has lots of great advice for our listeners!

    Kid Depot Staple-Ashton Boyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 35:54


    Coworker, friend, coach, mentor, you name it, she does it. Ashton is involved in so much around Central and some of it you may not know about. From babies to high schoolers, she helps guide and lead them all in such a powerful way. This episode is great and make sure you listen to the whole thing because we relived some funny moments from her past!

    Season 2 Episode 1-KURT!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 40:28


    Summer was great and busy but we are back! We kick things back off with a man with many talents, Kurt Hermann! You may know him as the "drummer" but he is so much more and he drops a ton of knowledge on this episode. Grab a pen if you can because you will want to take notes. Its good to back!

    Memory Lane with Pierce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 43:57


    Long time friend and new head coach of Mt.Vernon Rams baseball, Pierce Borah, stops by for this episode of Leading Young. Pierce is a great man who is doing some wonderful things in our community and with the next generation. Make sure too listen to the WHOLE episode because from beginning to end he crushes it!

    Josh "Podcast Guru" Robinson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 40:46


    Did you miss us? Sorry we were late on dropping a new episode, but this one will make up for it. My good friend Josh stops by and shares about what is going on in his life. Josh is a great example of a person that has dove ALL IN to what God has to offer. You may want some pen and paper to take notes. Enjoy!

    My Better Half aka "THE MRS's"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 41:12


    History was made this week as my wife and I became the first couple to podcast together on the Central Podcast Network! I maybe biased but this might be the best episode yet. We discuss all things Leading Young as well as laundry tips. Thanks for listening!

    Episode 7- She's Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 42:56


    Long time co-host and avid listen Savannah Estes is back on this weeks episode of Leading Young. We catch up on everything that is new in her life, what its like to be a teacher, and how she keeps her soon to be husband in check. This was a fun episode to record and hopefully a great listen.

    The Episode with Shayln Koch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 35:28


    This week new Connections Director Shayln stops by for a great conversation! She has a ton of experience in leading young for a young adult. From a masters degree, to little kids, to now adults, she has a bunch of knowledge to share. Make sure to give it a listen!

    Episode 6- "THE" Chapel Davis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 27:11


    Chapel Davis stops by and as always brings his one of a kind humor along for the ride. He shares what makes him unique and some great advice for new college students. Be prepared though, there are hunting references....lol

    Episode 5- Kyle "Valedictorian" Borah

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 35:04


    From the big town of Wayne City, Kyle Borah stops by  to drop some real knowledge. Known for his deep thinking, and great hair, Kyle is a great young man with a great heart.  Make sure you give this a listen because its not everyday that the smartest kid in school gives you some answers!

    Episode 4- Pacey "Newly Engaged" Reynolds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 34:34


    Another episode. Another resident. This time it is Pacey Reynolds. This young man is a great representation of what "Leading Young" is all about and we are blessed to have him on our team. Give it a listen, you wont regret it!

    Episode 3-Nick "Christmas Rapper" Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 29:12


    For the first time on this podcast we have a guest, and we started with a good one! Nick Malone drops in to share some wisdom on his interpretation of Leading Young. It was a fun time in the studio and hopefully it is an enjoyable listen for you.  

    Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2021 29:55


    Trev and Hayden are back diving deeper into "Leading Young" and what the means especially in sports. Just two normal guys talking sports and about Jesus. Doesn't get much better than that!

    Leading Young Relaunch Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2021 19:16


    Hayden is back with new Co-host Trevor Ile as the Leading Young Podcast is back! They discuss what this revamped podcast will look like along with the heart and meaning behind the purpose of "Leading Young".  Whether you are young or old, player or coach, student or teacher, this podcast is for you!

    Leading Young | Episode 29

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 34:18


    This week Hayden has one of his best humdingers yet, and Sav and Eric talk dealing with let downs.

    Leading Young | Episode 28

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 36:12


    It's Sav's Birthday! We share our favorite things about Savannah, look back on a year's worth of COVID-19 and of course discuss Hayden's Humdinger!

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 27

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 34:55


    The Leading Young crew talks sparkling water, the sun, and obedience. Yea it's an episode you don't want to miss!

    Leading Young | Episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 41:41


    In this weeks episode of Leading Young we talk about limiting God's grace, and whether or not we give the enemy to much credit in our lives.

    Leading Young Podcast | Season 2 Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 45:51


    In the season 2 debut of Leading Young Eric, Savannah, and Hayden are back ! The crew discusses Matthew 5:38-42 and whether or not there is a line to draw with that scripture. Also could there be a comparison between zoos and churches? Check out Hayden's Humdinger to find out.

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 37:15


    It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.....is that ok? Is it wrong to skip past Thanksgiving? Is it wrong to already have your Christmas tree up? Learn what Hayden learned from hanging Christmas lights, plus Sav ponders why Christmas is so magical.

    Leading Young | Episode 23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 50:02


    Ever wonder what matters to young adults in an election? We talk about that as well as lessons from Monsters Inc., and Hayden unveils a new scientific law regarding Tupperware!

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 22

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 41:44


    This week on Leading Young we talk about burnout, a special Sav's Spotlight, and of course another Hayden's Humdinger!

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 21

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 54:13


    On this weeks episode of Leading Young we talk with Brooke Poninski and Adrienne Lyday all about teaching through a pandemic. Brooke and Adrienne also share about their ministry for teachers called "Teacher Talk Ministry". This conversation provides great insight into the life of a teacher in a pandemic and will be encouraging to other teachers and parents of students in school right now! If you'd like to get involved with Teacher Talk Ministry follow the link below and join this free and encouraging group for those in the education field.Teacher Talk Ministry Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1853331471421380/

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 34:01


    In this weeks episode of the Leading Young Podcast we talk about the presidential debate, we debut a new segment called Sav's Spotlight, and of course we have the always popular Hayden's Humdinger!

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 19

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 43:42


    What can you learn from taking the driveway instead of cutting through the grass? Find out on this weeks Hayden's Humdinger! Also what leadership lessons can be learned from getting gas?

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 38:04


    On episode 18 of the Leading Young Podcast we debut two new segments! Think through a Hayden's Humdinger, and find out what is grinding our gears. As always you'll get a real look into what young leaders are thinking through and learning from!

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:58


    Braden Fitzgerrells creator of "If the Shoe Fitz" podcast joins Eric for this weeks episode of the Leading Young Podcast. We talk basketball, overcoming adversity, having a positive mindset, and so much more! This conversation is uplifting and will give you many practical steps to creating a more positive mindset for you and others!Leading-young.comCheck out "If the Shoe Fitz" - https://anchor.fm/s/305f190c/podcast/rss

    Leading Young Podcast | Episode 16

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 43:25


    In episode 16 of the Leading Young Podcast we talk car trouble, what should our hearts break for, and the Enneagram!

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