The Leadership Show

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Andy Peck talks to Yetunde Hofmann, who has been involved in leadership for over 25 years in the corporate world and now has a portfolio career which includes leading an international leadership and change consulting practice and organisation that supports black women leaders. They talk about why the death of George Floyd was an impetus to helping black women and why love is such an important element of good business leadership.

Andy Peck talks to Katherine Brown a small group leadership trainer with the Fusion Student Movement, about that all important business of leading a small group: what's important? What's not? And how do you build community?  

God led Andrew to lay down his music career for a season. He shares how he was led to renovate properties, but God had a renovation of the heart and a restoration of a stately home as part of his agenda. A remarkable story of God's faithfulness leading to a new song for the post-covid era   

Will is a Pastoral Chaplain at Holy Trinity Brompton. Based on his book, The Power of Belonging, Will looks at being vulnerable as a leader and how shame works against out engagement with others. He shares why ‘success doesn't equal security and touches on his own mental health issues and the importance of being authentically present in our leadership. Why ‘fake it to make it' is lousy career advice and why he hates the phrase ‘becoming the best version of ourselves.'

Andy Hickford had been at a church for 23 years as senior pastor in Worthing, moved to a church in Torquay with a mandate for change and within a year, covid had struck. Andy thinks churches need to think carefully before returning things to the way they were, and shares what he has learned from managing change.

Andy Peck talks to Nick and Becky Drake who launched the ministry ‘Worship for Everyone' in 2010 in order to unite all ages in worship.   They serve at Gas Street Church in Birmingham. Nick is the Associate vicar and Becky runs ‘Worship for Everyone' in the church and further afield. They talk about how to transform the ‘all-age' service from something ‘no-one enjoys', to a service that blesses all ages. 

Andy Peck chats with Lauren Crook, the senior leader of Kingdom Living Ministries about living a supernatural lifestyle guided by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lauren explains why she believes local churches can see Jesus work today as he did in his earthly ministry. 

Andy Peck talks with Neil Bennetts songwriter and CEO of The Worship Foundation on the language of worship and how we can best lead worship in the local church

Andy Peck talks to Viv Thomas, author of Wisdom Road: Making Decisions in Company with God. They discuss how do we make better decisions by learning from bad ones and whether God has a 'plan' for our lives or whether we work things out together. 

Andy Peck talks with Trevor Waldock, a leadership mentor and coach about how leadership is developing the potential of others. We all have a pen to write our future, will you pick up your pen?

Andy Peck talks to Marcus Honeysett, founding director of Living Leadership on the topic of the abuse and misuse of power. Marcus is the author of Powerful Leaders?: When Church Leadership Goes Wrong And How to Prevent It. The book was published after the recording. 

The pediatrician explains how she left the NHS to learn supernatural pediatrics in Mozambique with Iris Global and is now called to equip Christians to know wholeness and healing in Christ back in the UK

In a series of re-runs of the most popular episodes on The Leadership Show according to podcast downloads, Andy Peck talks to Katharine Hill, the UK director of Care for the Family about her book, ‘Left to their own devices'. The books helps parents navigate the challenges of the Internet era. and they discuss the specific blessings and challenges that the Internet brings.

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Andy Peck chats with celebrated author Philip Yancey, seller of 15 million plus about his memoir, ‘Where the Light Fell' The conversation included his journey of faith from a narrow fundamentalist church in the deep south of the USA, and the leaders who have most impressed him during his career as a journalist.   # memoir #fundementalism #famous leaders

Andy Pecks chats with Anita Delhaas, the CEO of the International Community of the Holy Sepulcher ICoHS about the large numbers of Christians leaving the Holy Land and her work in uniting the Christian community to stand firm and encourage those who remain. 

It may be a cliche, but it's said that 'good leaders are good readers'. This week Andy Peck chats with Antony Billington, senior Pastor at The Beacon Church, Ashton-in-Makerfield, in Greater Manchester about books that will equip you as a Christian leader. Books on theology, practical leadership and your spiritual walk, including one that has changed Antony's morning routine.

Plenty of pastors have considered quitting, but what about quitting Christianity altogether?  Andy Peck chats to Brian McLaren about his latest book: ‘Do I Stay Christian? A Guide for the Doubters, the Disappointed and the Disillusioned.' They look at the reasons why people want to leave and why handling doubts is an important aspect of Christian leadership.

What if we are actually in a 'grey zone'? Andy Peck talks with Australian cultural observer and pastor, Mark Sayers whose latest book which describes what he sees as a cultural transition phase. The book is called  ‘A Non-Anxious Presence' and they talk about how Christians in leadership can a blessing in this interesting phase in cultural history. 

Andy Peck's talks to Brian McCarthy, the Executive Director of the Christian Police Association (CPA) about the work of the CPA, special measures and what it takes to serve as a Christian police officer  

Andy Peck chats with Ivan Filby about business, the faith, and ministering in the power of the Holy Spirit.   Ivan chaired the business department at Greenville University, Illinois., served as dean of business at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, California before returning to Greenville to serve seven years as president of Greenville University. He now lives in Northern Ireland, serving as a pastor of Tower view Church in Bangor and is author of  “Livestream: Learning how to minister in the Power of the Holy Spirit”. He also serves the Key Relationship Manager at Premier Radio.

Andy Flannagan from Christians in Politics returns to the show this week. He talks about the brand new Influence Course and how all of us can be having an influence in our communities

Andy Peck talks to Nick and Becky Drake who launched the ministry ‘Worship for Everyone' in 2010 in order to unite all ages in worship.   They serve at Gas Street Church in Birmingham, Nick as Associate vicar and Becky running ‘Worship for Everyone' in the church and further afield. They talk about how to transform the ‘all-age' service from something ‘no-one enjoys', to a service that blesses all ages.

Andy Peck chats with Lauren Crook, the senior leader of Kingdom Living Ministries about living a supernatural lifestyle guided by the power of the Holy Spirit. Lauren explains why she believes local churches can see Jesus work today as he did in his earthly ministry. 

Andy Peck talks with Viki Seithel, who is the Communications Developer of Fusion, the Student mission movement, about how churches can prepare students to leave for uni and how churches in university areas can best welcome those who come to them. How can we ensure that they really are the best years of their life in a spiritual sense? 

Andy Peck's talks to Rev Alister McGrath, Professor of Science and Religion at Oxford University. about his book: ‘What's the Point of Theology: wisdom well-being and wonder (PCK) and how this relates to the challenges of Christians in leadership. 

Andy Peck  talks to Sara  Schumacher about her book 'Reimagining the Spiritual Disciplines for a Digital Age' (Grove Books) They discuss how the practices of 'solitude', 'simplicity' and 'sabbath' can combat the less positive aspects of the digital age and how you can nurture your soul as a leader.  

Andy Peck talks to  The Parenting for Faith Ministry Lead, Anna Hawken about ministry to under 5s and their parents and how this can be a growth area for your local church. 

Andy Peck talks to Speak Life founder, Glen Scrivener about his book, The Air We Breathe' which suggests that many of the values that western civilisation holds dear are founded upon Christianity. They talk about the impact this has on a Christian leader's outlook and communication  

Andy Peck chats to Hope Virgo the author a new book, ‘You are Free (even if you don't feel like it)': mental health, faith and finding your way. Hope battled an eating disorder through her teens and now campaigns for better understanding of and support for eating disorders and mental health. She discusses how Christians in leadership can support those affected.

Lane is a co-author of a book, with Andy Stanley that unpacks a radical approach to preaching. It's called Communicating for a Change and includes principles and approaches that will improve any leader's communication. The conversation outlines the approach and links it with leadership principles.  

Andy Peck chats to Texas based pastor Andrew Farley about his book, ‘The Grace Message: Is the Gospel really this good?' Andrew had discovered that his zeal for doing the right things as a Christian, was exhausting. God showed him that he really hadn't understood grace. The show unpacks the practical implications of this for your walk with God.

Andy Peck talks to Rev. Peter Baker, senior pastor of Lansdowne Church,  Bournemouth about a building project with significant challenges.  Plans to transform a Victorian Baptist Church into a 21st century auditorium went seriously awry and the plan was mothballed for 18 months - Covid-19 was both a challenge and a help. Andy finds out what Peter learned as a leader from the experience? 

Andy Peck talks to Glenn Packiam, the lead pastor of New Life Downtown Colorado Springs to talk about his new book, The Resilient Pastor: Leading your Church in a Rapidly Changing World. The book reflects on research by the Barna Group and gives insight into the leadership mood among pastors as they navigate life in challenging days.

Andy Peck talks with Jen Baker who moved from Michigan in the USA to the UK in an Abraham style call where she knew very little of God's intentions. She and now helps Christians live without fear, through a writing and teaching ministry that takes her all over the world. They talk about her latest book Unwavering: The Power of Choice and find out what holds people back from making progress in what God has called them to do. 

Andy Peck talks with Pete Greig, The founder of 24/7 Prayer movement. Pete has written a book entitled ‘How to hear God: a simple guide for normal people' where he explores the many ways the Bible says we might hear from God. Pete explains his own journey into hearing God and how specifically each of us can learn to listen according to how God has made us. 

Andy Peck talks to John Truscott, church consultant and trainer about the stewardship of finances. With many churches taking a financial hit post-pandemic, and many having abandoned the offering plate, how can we encourage people to give to God's work and is tithing our income the answer?

Andy Peck chats with Kelleigh Wooderson-Hudson about her journey to founding Life Essence Housing and Support which provides a haven for those who have survived trauma and their children. How has God turned around bad times in her own past to be a blessing to others?

Uniting the C of E Andy Peck talks with Bishop Rose Hudson-Wilkin about her book, ‘The Room Where It Happens', which is based on themes from the stage show, Hamilton. They also talk about how it feels to be the first black woman bishop in the Church of England, what encourages her in her work as Bishop of Dover, and why she believes the Church can stay ‘united'. 

Andy Peck talks with Gareth Russell managing director of Jersey Road PR about what to do when a crisis hits your church or charity. With negative press on the increase, he has created a course, ‘Calm before the Storm' which aims to get you ready for what may come your way.

Andy Peck chats with Wayne Dixon, the Christian Connections in Schools (CCiS) Worker in Slough, Windsor & Maidenhead, and Associate of Scripture Union, with whom he has also worked, in a career spanning some 25 years. They talk about his course, Exam Attack which has become highly popular in the schools where he works and how to lead in the home so that your children both survive and thrive in their education years.