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PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, features and data editor Aaron Astle, deputy editor Aaron Astle and editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad talk through the latest games industry news on the 104th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:The newly announced Apple foldable phone, the iPhone Duo.The backlash against Apple's new EU terms and the European Commission's "apparent endorsement" of them.The top mobile games from August 2026's revenue and download charts.The change in leadership at UK studio Trailmix, developer of Love & Pies.The secret karaoke video.** Let's Connect **
September 2026 brings a quiet, powerful invitation: The Power of Within-ness.In a month the United States also names Emergency Preparedness Month, these messages begin with a deeper kind of readiness. Awareness is the first preparedness. Conscious breathing is the gift we give ourselves. The still point is already inside us.In this two-part series, Marie Mohler shares Garden Insights, parables, Elara's journey, and soul songs to support your Divine Creative Hero's or Heroine's path of remembrance.Part 1 includes:Big Picture ReviewGarden Insights #17 — The Power of Within-NessAwareness as first preparednessConscious breathing and communing with the Allness of UsThe Unshakable Knower and our Unshakable LightStill points in the stormDivine Oars — the inner orientation that reminds us we already have what we needElara's September messageSacred parables and a meditation for embodying this awarenessIf these messages resonate with you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: /@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: /frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterDisclaimer: These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show
14 original soul songs created to carry the frequencies of September 2026 — The Power of Within-ness, Conscious Breath, Ruach, Still Points in the Storm, and the Call to Return Home.From “Still Point Within” to “Due North Home,” may these songs help you breathe, remember, and find the unshakable light already living in you.September's Part 2 soul songs include:Still Point WithinBreathe Home AgainStillness In The StormThe Self I'm BecomingThe Deeper I BecomeBreathe And RememberHome Is Here In The BreathThe Crack Still SingsStill Point In The StormRuach, Hold MeBreathe In, You Are LovedThe Ancient GardenBreathe In The UnionDue North HomeThe Living Garden is calling us Home . . . Again.Would love to know which song is speaking to you today.If these messages resonate with you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: /@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: /frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterDisclaimer: These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 103rd episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:Our Gamescom 2026 insights.Sony Music's acquisition of a 23.29% stake in Puzzle & Dragons developer GungHo.The exit of CEO Brian Ward from Savvy Games Group.W4 Games' $18m investment, the rise of Godot and a very short history of game engines.How Monster Hunter Outlanders is bringing the classic experience to mobile.The newly announced animated movie Pokémon: Wild Card.00:00 Introductions05:41 Gamescom 2026 insights14:36 Monster Hunter Outlanders17:50 Sony Music's GungHo investment20:28 Brian Ward exits Savvy Games Group24:02 Pokémon: Wild Card movie31:02 The rise of Godot35:42 Conclusions** Let's Connect **
Jacob's family is growing with kids from both his wives and his wives' servants. In episode 429, Richard and Daniel talk about Jacob's deceiving Laban and his escape to another land. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Leadership Trivia 2:45 Genesis 30-31: Jacob's Growing Family 32:02 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Sign up for the monthly newsletter at the bottom of the BMI homepage: https://blackaby.org/ Sign up for Fall Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop Order Experiencing God in Everyday Life now at: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
The PocketGamer.biz Podcast welcomes Xsolla president Chris Hewish in a new episode that dives into the world of direct-to-consumer and the company's key new announcements.Xsolla is rolling out six new solutions right now in the build-up to Gamescom, including Web Shop Ecosystem, a complete D2C offering built specifically for mobile games. There's also 15 new local payment methods; the Xsolla AI Toolkit and its new CLI, an AI-assisted path from a new publisher account to a working web shop; an expanded creator platform; and a backend partnership with AccelByte.Sponsored by Xsolla and hosted by Peggy Anne Salz, this episode delves into:The state of the D2C space following legal and regulatory movements.Why the suite of tools announced by Xsolla aren't just about payments.How the company is embracing AI to empower D2C. Developers can build a working storefront in a single session - but should they?How the Xsolla Partner Network works and the relevancy of creator campaigns for mobile publishers.The partnership with AccelByte and what it means for developers and Xsolla's tool suite.** Let's Connect **
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, features and data editor Aaron Astle, editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad and our special guest, AppsFlyer global director of product for gaming Adam Smart, talk through the latest games industry news on the 101st episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:The upcoming big expo that is Gamescom - and what impact a discless console future could have on fandom.If cloud gaming really has an audience.Türkiye's fast-moving games hub and why it's so successful.Pokémon Go's stellar July for revenue and more chart toppers for the month.MTG's rebranding of its midcore division to Playamp and what it means for AI and D2C.** Let's Connect **
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, features and data editor Aaron Astle and editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad talk through the latest games industry news on the 100th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:Key takeaways from our trip to ChinaJoy and PGC Summit Shanghai.Devolver Digital's proposal to go private.Tripledot's acquisition of Supersonic.EA's sale to a PIF-led consortium.Nintendo's use of its mobile apps to promote Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave.How Arknights: Endfield surpassed $125m in six months on mobile.** Let's Connect **
August 2026 brings a powerful portal of potency as the Fire Horse meets the Lion's Gate — a grand precipice of quantum leaps in consciousness.In this two-part series, Marie Mohler shares new Garden Insights, Elara's sacred journey and wisdom, and soul songs to support your Divine Creative Hero's or Heroine's path of full embodiment and remembrance.Part 1 includes: A Big Picture ReviewEmbracing It All — Fire Horse Meets the 8-8 Lion's GateDr. Terry Cole Whittaker quotes & reflectionsGarden Insights #16Surfing the Potent Energy Waves of AugustTime to Turn and Embrace ItLife is Happening Through Us NowNakedness & Transparency in the Living GardenWitnessing & Transmuting the ShadowLeaving the Archon's Scripts (the "con")Remembering Our Knowings Are Divine (Inner Truth)The Garden Seed In Us Remembers — The Knower Is the Eternal YouElara's Message for August: Embrace It AllPart 2 features 20 original soul songs carrying the frequencies of the Fire Horse, the Lion's Gate, and the Fullness of Embracing Who We Truly Are.If these messages resonate with you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: / frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterDisclaimer: These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show
20 original soul songs created to uplift and carry the frequencies of the Fire Horse, the Lion's Gate, and The Call To Embrace It All.From “Freedom Is The Way” and “Walk With Shadows” to “Lion's Gate Roar” and “Fire Horse Gate – Embrace It!,” may these songs help you surf the potent waves, meet what rises, and step more fully into the light you already are.The Living Garden is calling us Home . . . Again. ✨Embrace It All.Would love to know which song is speaking to you today!
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 98th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:- Epic and Google's decision to withdraw their Play Store settlement in the US.- The Top 30 China Game Makers of 2026.- How Go Fest 2026 saw Pokémon Go revenue skyrocket.- The top mobile game genres for H1 2026.- Why a California-led coalition seeks to block the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.- UKIE's 2025 UK Games Industry Workforce Demographics Survey.** Let's Connect **
We speak to My.Games CEO Elena Grigorian about forever franchises like War Robots and Rush Royale, and delve into its new R&D structure and why it plots a $50m a year benchmark for new games.** Let's Connect **
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 97th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:We unpack the news that Xbox is laying off 3,200 staff and divesting five studios, with plans to engage one billion players daily.Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary.The Love and Deepspace 'bring back Valko' petition.The kick-off the Esports World Cup 2026.Nintendo's decision to shut down Mario Kart Tour.00:00 - Introductions04:08 - Xbox layoffs and reset22:20 - Love & Deepspace 'Bring back Valko'27:08 - Pokémon Go 10th anniversary31:54 - Esports World Cup34:40 - Mario Kart Tour shuts down39:41 - Conclusion** Let's Connect **
Appcharge and GDC estimated in a recent report that the global direct-to-consumer market for games is worth $17 billion - or around 15% of the global in-app purchase sector.To get further insights into the report and the D2C space, we spoke with Appcharge chief marketing officer Gil Tov-Ly on the PocketGamer.biz Podcast - part of our new expanded video series with industry leaders.Download the D2C report here: https://www.appcharge.com/DTC-is-already-a-17b-market-report** Let's Connect **
In the Hot Seat is our new video series where Pocket Gamer Connects speakers get candid before they take the stage at our worldwide events.First up is Devin Nambiar, chief operating officer at Mattel163, taking questions from PocketGamer.biz editorial director for events, Mariam Ahmad.Born as a joint venture between an iconic American toy giant and Chinese internet powerhouse NetEase, Mattel163 turned decades-old card games into a global business.In February of this year, Mattel moved to acquire NetEase's 50% stake outright, valuing the studio at $318 million and folding it in as its internal game development and publishing arm.Nambiar himself mirrors that blend: a Californian who's spent more than a third of his life in Asia, now running R&D, publishing and portfolio strategy after nearly a decade at EA.We sat down with him ahead of his 'Does the Best Game Win Anymore?' panel at PGC Summit Shanghai on July 29th.** Let's Connect **
This July 2026 Part 2 video features **12 new original soul songs** inspired by this month's powerful themes of Freedom 250, Reknowing Freedom Again, and the sacred return to The Living Garden.These songs are offered as musical soul reflections to uplift, empower, and support your inner awakening — carrying the frequencies of the Liberty Bell's eternal song, light through the fracture, and divine liberation.**July's Soul Songs include:**1. July of Light2. Bells of Freedom3. Elara Liberty Bell Song4. Light Through The Fracture5. Fullness and Freedom6. Ring The Bells7. Sea To Shining Sea8. Reknowing Freedom Again9. The Bell's Eternal Song – Return Home Again10. Living Garden Again11. Freedom 25012. Freedom 250 ~ Sea To Shining SeaThank you for listening, supporting, and sharing these messages. May these songs help you remember your light, embrace your cracks, and ring your own freedom into being.Please like, subscribe, comment, and share.**Support this work:**https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEE**Explore more:**https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/**Connect:**X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriter**Disclaimer:** These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show
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July 2026 brings a powerful invitation to **Reknowing Freedom Again** — honoring America's Freedom 250 while reclaiming our divine sovereignty and returning to the Living Garden.In this two-part series, Marie Mohler shares Garden Insights, Elara's sacred journey, and soul songs to support your Divine Creative Hero's or Heroine's path of liberation and remembrance.**Part 1 includes:**Big Picture Review: Time To Reclaim The Divinity We Truly AreGarden Insights #15 Freedom 250 The Liberty Bell's Eternal Song: Light Through The Fracture, Freedom For AllThe Cracked Bell as a sacred portal (tying into previous parables of the purpose and perfection of imperfection)Gnostic wisdom: Sophia's Correction, Sethian Seeds, and the unshakable light withinDr. Terry Cole Whittaker quotes & reflectionsThemes of Self-Truthing, Transparency of Truth, and ringing anyway through every crack**Part 2** features 12 original soul songs carrying the frequencies of Freedom 250 and Reknowing Freedom Again.If these messages resonate with you, please like, subscribe, comment, and share.**Support this work:**https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEE**Explore more:**https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/**Connect:**X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicRumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencywriterTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriter**More from Whole Soul School and Foundation:**http://www.wholesoulschoolandfoundation.org**Disclaimer:** These videos are for educational and inspirational purposes only.Support the show
PocketGamer.biz head of content Craig Chapple, deputy editor Paige Cook, editorial director for events Mariam Ahmad and features and data editor Aaron Astle talk through the latest games industry news on the 96th episode of the Week in Mobile Games Podcast.On the show we discuss:The latest numbers behind the WeChat Mini-Games boom.The big Love & Deepspace Valko controversy.Netflix and Night School Studio's new immersive horror game Unhinged.A discless future for consoles and what it means for the games market.Vote in the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026: https://www.pocketgamer.biz/vote-now-the-mobile-games-awards-2026-in-association-with-samsung-gaming-hub/00:00 Introductions07:32 WeChat Mini Games Insights12:12 Valko Controversy in Love and Deepspace19:33 Netflix's Unhinged24:17 The Future of Physical Discs in Gaming34:23 Conclusion** Let's Connect **
In Part 2 of our deep dive into the world of rewarded ads, we move beyond the basics to explore how studios can master long-term campaign success through advanced technology and integrated design. Industry experts Zino Rost van Tonningen, CEO at TyrAds and Arseny Lebedev, Co-Founder & CEO at Original Games return to discuss why the "final boss" of monetization is the seamless merger of live ops and rewarded environments.This episode covers the transition from simple metrics like early ROAS to a holistic view of user engagement and retention. Learn how AI-driven hyper-segmentation is becoming the only way to scale personalization, why monetization must be a core pillar of game design from day one, and how to avoid the pitfalls of over-optimizing too early. We conclude with a rapid-fire round of expert advice on what studios should start, stop, and watch in the coming year.Chapters:00:00 - Integrating Monetization into Game Design03:41 - Measuring Beyond ROAS: The Importance of Early Engagement07:48 - Growing the Baseline: Strategies for High-Value and Middle Segments11:06 - The Dangers of Over-Optimization and Breaking Player Trust14:01 - Troubleshooting Campaign Exhaustion and Event Setup15:51 - AI and Hyper-Segmentation: The Future of Rewarded Ads19:37 - The "Final Boss": Merging Live Ops with Rewarded Environments21:31 - Rapid Fire: Expert Tips for Studios in 202624:20 - Personal Favorites: Runescape, Doom, and Subnautica 2Let's Connect
Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of rewarded ads in mobile gaming with industry experts. In this episode we dive into the shift from simple install-driven models to sophisticated, data-led strategies that integrate live ops and deep user segmentation. Our guests Zino Rost van Tonningen, CEO at TyrAds and Arseny Lebedev, Co-Founder & CEO at Original Games discuss the critical role of data structure in the age of AI and why a "one-size-fits-all" approach no longer works for monetization.The discussion covers the diverse personas within the rewarded ecosystem—ranging from "rewards hunters" to dedicated casual players—and how these segments impact long-term profitability and LTV. Discover why rewarded ads are becoming a vital alternative for game discovery amidst the challenges of modern app store SEO.This is Part 1 of our in-depth conversation. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we dive deeper into the evolving world of rewarded ads, exploring how studios can leverage AI for hyper-segmentation, the critical importance of integrating monetization directly into game design, and expert tips for accurately measuring long-term campaign success.Timestamps:00:00 - The Evolution of Rewarded Ads02:40 - Data-Driven Market Correction06:30 - A Publisher's Perspective on Rewarded UA10:00 - High-Value User Behavior12:50 - Balancing User Segments for Profitability17:15 - Scalability and Competition19:35 - The Four Main Rewarded Personas** Let's Connect **
This June 2026 Part 2 video features 23 original soul songs inspired by the month's energetic themes of Frequencies of Fullness, remembering who we truly are, and expressing our authentic selves with boldness, freedom, and creative grace.These songs are offered as musical soul reflections for your journey — to uplift, encourage, and support your inner remembering. From Lantern Compass and Way Home to We Are Free, Great Emancipator, Golden Garden Within, and Fullness Is Who We Are, this collection is intended to resonate with your heart, awaken your spirit, and celebrate the beauty of becoming more fully ourselves.June's Part 2 soul songs include:Lantern CompassWay HomeHome Again CallingRe-Knowing AgainEpic SparkBe Me AgainRemembering MeRemembering I RememberLiving Garden GateWe Are FreeGrand Garden RiseGreat EmancipatorLiving GardenRiver Returning HomeLiving Garden 2Clay Falls AwayGolden ElaraCracked ClayGolden Garden WithinGolden CrackRed Mane RisingLeonard Shines BrightFullness Is Who We AreThank you for listening, supporting, and sharing these messages. May these songs inspire you to remember your light, honor your freedom, and embody your authentic voice.Please like, subscribe, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencywriterRumble.com: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterDisclaimer: These videos are for educational purposes only.Support the show
June 2026 brings powerful intuitive messages centered on Frequencies of Fullness, breaking free from limitation, and remembering the truth of who we are.In this two-part series, Marie Mohler shares insights, stories, and soul songs to support you on your Divine Creative Hero's or Heroine's journey.Part 1 includes:Monthly themes and big-picture insightsGathering at the River inspirationGarden Insights #14 energy updateFrequencies of Fullness returningThe future as frequencySacred parables and expanding beyond smallnessDiscernment between false and true inner voicesReclaiming freedom, truth, and creative powerPart 2 includes:23 new soul songs to uplift and empower(Songs include Lantern Compass, Way Home, We Are Free, Great Emancipator, Fullness Is Who We Are, and more.)If these messages resonate, please like, subscribe, and share.Support this work:https://buy.stripe.com/3csbIU4v8a52eR2aEEExplore more:https://www.frequencywriter.com/https://frequencywriter.substack.com/Connect:X: https://x.com/marie_mohlerYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colorthemagicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/frequencywriterRumble.com: https://rumble.com/c/c-353585Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@frequencywriterMore from Whole Soul School and Foundation:http://www.wholesoulschoolandfoundation.orgDisclaimer: These videos are for educational purposes only.Support the show
Recorded live on-site at GDC, host Peggy Anne Salz sits down with Derek Day and Jamie Young, the cousins behind Emerald City Games, to talk about what it really takes to build an independent studio that lasts.Emerald City started in a basement in 2008, with families upstairs, developers downstairs and a team doing whatever it took to keep the dream alive. Fast forward and the studio has shipped more than a dozen titles across original IP and major franchises, including Star Trek and Tomb Raider.Derek and Jamie share how Emerald City has stayed independent by balancing creativity with survival, building strong internal tools, protecting its visual identity and staying flexible enough to work across original worlds, licensed IP and live mobile games.Skillz enters the conversation as the infrastructure layer that helps studios like Emerald City keep that focus. By bringing competition systems, backend support, analytics and live ops tooling closer together, Skillz gives developers more room to build the parts players actually feel: the game, the world, the community and the experience.In this episode, Peggy, Derek and Jamie get into:How two cousins built Emerald City Games from a basement into a long-running independent studioWhy staying independent means knowing when to say no, even when opportunities come callingHow the team puts its own creative stamp on major franchises like Star Trek and Tomb RaiderWhy retention, live ops and community now shape how mobile games are built from the startWhy integrated SDKs, analytics and platform tools can give indie teams more room to punch above their weightFor indie developers, Emerald City's story is proof that survival is a strategy. Stay creative, stay adaptable, build the right team and use the right tools so you can keep shipping the games only you can make.Let's Connect
We all develop habits whether it is conscious or not. How can we develop habits that grow us spiritually? Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 4:10 Defining Rhythms and Habits 10:52 How do habits function? 30:35 The Point of Habits Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
In this PocketGamer.biz episode, hosts Peggy Anne Salz and Craig Chapple sit down with Ambrose Robinson, founder of Parable Studios and creator of Millennium Whisper, to talk about a very different future for AI in games.While much of the AI conversation is about scale, servers and bigger models, Ambrose is pushing in the other direction: smaller, smarter, actor-led and built to run on-device.As Ambrose puts it: If AI in games is going to create new experiences, it needs more than scraped data and generic outputs. It needs creative intent, ethical data capture and systems designed around the game itself.That is the thinking behind Millennium Whisper, the first on-device AI game released on Steam, a dating sim set in 1999 where characters generate emotional responses, remember interactions and share information across the game world.As Ambrose puts it, the problem with much of AI content today is that “there's no one on the other end.” This episode explores what happens when there is.Peggy, Craig and Ambrose dig into:Why AI-generated “slop” is damaging the conversation around genuinely creative AI in gamesHow Parable Studios uses actor-led data capture instead of scraping generic online contentWhy smaller, game-specific models can be more powerful than massive general-purpose systems • What on-device AI changes for cost, scale, latency and creative ownershipHow Millennium Whisper proves AI can unlock new kinds of narrative gameplay, not just automate productionWhy indies may be the first to show what AI-native games can really becomeThe big takeaway: AI should not replace creativity. It should open up game ideas that were too hard, too expensive or too strange to build before.If you care about where AI in games goes next, this is the conversation that cuts through the hype and gets to the heart of what actually matters.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Ambrose Robinson and Parable Studios01:53 - How AI Can Help Indie Games Stand Out03:05 - The Importance of Human Creativity in AI06:18 - From Farm Life to AI Research11:03 - The Parable Engine and On-Device Models15:22 - Solving Scalability and Cost for Indies18:27 - Using Actors for Data and D&D Style Improv23:04 - Avoiding "AI Slop" through Specificity28:01 - Case Study: Millennium Whisper40:20 - Future Plans for Mobile and New GamesLet's Connect
This week, Dr. Mike Blackaby joins the podcast to discuss what it meanz to be spiritually mature. Experiencing God in Everyday Life comes out on June 1st. Preorder at the link here: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Experiencing God in Everyday Life 18:00 What makes Experiencing God in Everyday Life different from the original? 22:30 What is spiritual maturity? 35:15 Closing Thoughts Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. Register here: https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4154?_gl=1*m0v287*_gcl_au*MTI3Mjk0NDM2MC4xNzc3OTIyMzYy CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
There are certainly beautiful things in the world, but how does beauty relate to leadership? In episode 412, Richard and Daniel discuss how surrounding yourself with things that are beautiful can uplift your spirit and help you to love your neighbor well. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Announcements 3:46 Leadership Trivia 5:00 Daniel's Background in Beauty 8:45 What does God consider beautiful? 12:14 What is it about sight and sound that makes them the only two senses we perceive beauty with? 18:40 Surrounding Yourself with Beauty 28:26 Embodying Beauty and Loving Your Neighbor 37:16 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. Register here: https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4154?_gl=1*m0v287*_gcl_au*MTI3Mjk0NDM2MC4xNzc3OTIyMzYy Preorder Experiencing God in Everyday Life at: https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/experiencing-god-in-everyday-life-bible-study-book-with-video-access-P005853831 CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Are humility and ambition mutually exclusive? Can they coincide in a leader at the same time? In episode 411, Richard and Daniel discuss the importance of ambition in a leader. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 4:23 Leadership Trivia 5:46 Should a Christian leader be humble and not ambitious? 12:37 What are the dangers of not having ambition? 27:49 Where does your ambition come from? 29:57 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop - April 27-29, 2026 - here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
There are key similarities in good leaders, but God made each person unique with their own strengths and weaknesses and leadership is no different. In episode 410, Richard and Daniel talk about the differences between Christian leaders and leaders of the world. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 6:33 Leadership Trivia 7:30 Is there only one kind of leadership? 13:03 How should a Christian leader operate as opposed to a general leader out in the world? 20:47 What is different about the perspective of a Christian leader? 28:03 What are some practical things a Christian leader can do to lean into those differences? 32:54 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop - April 27-29, 2026 - here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Is there a limit to how much one can grow as a leader? In episode 408, Richard and Daniel talk about how giving yourself a ceiling is, in some ways, limiting the potential growth God could provide. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 2:45 Is there a hard ceiling on a leader's potential growth? 10:32 Is there danger when we limit our own growth that we limit the things God can do in our leadership career? 14:47 What are some initial steps to take to begin to raise your ceiling? 24:45 What are practical ways to develop the skills that are holding you back? 31:55 Why do you want to grow as a leader? 36:20 Why do you have to push your ceiling back further? 37:30 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Although Easter has passed, it's always powerful to reflect on what the Easter season means. In episode 408, Richard and Daniel discuss the dualities of Good Friday to Easter and Scriptural applications of the Easter story! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 3:38 Leadership Trivia 4:40 Reflecting on the meaning of Easter 23:34 Scriptural Applications 33:54 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop - April 27-29, 2026 - here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
As Richard likes to say, all leaders are born! But are there ways a leader can be made? Are there practical steps you can take to foster your leadership prowess? In episode 407, Richard and Daniel discuss how leaders are both born and made. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 2:20 Is a leader born or made? 9:14 What are some ways a leader can be made? 17:59 How can you lead without being in a leadership position? 25:40 What are the benefits of being a natural leader vs having to work against your nature to be a leader? 31:45 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Servant leadership is what leaders should all strive for, but what does that practically look like? In episode 406, Richard and Daniel discuss the difference between serving and servant-leadership. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 2:50 What is a Servant Leader? 13:50 How can you have both servanthood and leadership at the same time? 38:39 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
There is a common misconception, whether conscious or not, that to be a leader you must look and act a very specific way. But, that's not always true. In episode 405, Richard and Daniel debunk this leadership myth. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Leadership Trivia 3:34 A Leader Has a Certain Look 4:40 Physical Appearance of a Leader 11:54 A Leader Must be a Great Public Speaker 18:10 A Leader Must Be Charismatic 24:25 A Leader Must Be The Smartest in the Room 32:14 A Leader Must Be a Visionary 39:00 Final Thoughts on Leadership Profiles 43:10 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Are you prepared for battle? Richard and Daniel dissect each piece of the armor of God so you can identify which areas may need strengthening. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:45 Leadership Trivia 3:30 Last Week Review 6:21 The Belt of Truth 11:57 The Breastplate of Righteousness 15:03 Sandals of Peace 21:00 Shield of Faith 25:28 The Helmet of Salvation 29:00 Sword of the Spirit 31:19 Praying Always 35:35 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Kyle Farran has served in global ministry since 2007, with cross-cultural leadership experience in South Africa, Tanzania, and now Portugal. He and his wife, Heather, have three daughters—one married, one in university, and one still at home. Kyle currently serves as the Western Europe Regional Director for ABWE, where he leads and equips teams across multiple countries. His most recent book, Godly Grit: Unshakable Resilience and Grit for Lift and Leadership, is available for purchase today! Order your copy here: https://www.amazon.com/Godly-Grit-Unshakable-Resilience-Leadership-ebook/dp/B0GJ2T2146/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F2VG08T3PKWG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Vdz3ByvcAkxoMNleh04tjOLIFxhF82DH7P8KcAoXyRk.01W59UlYHKCIBij16iHbKvNC1iqYuT1FXQT1iwl4gOA&dib_tag=se&keywords=godly+grit+kyle&qid=1770299258&sprefix=godly+grit+ky%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1 TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:25 Tell Us About Yourself 2:34 What's the difference between leaning in towards passion versus purpose when things get hard? 8:26 What is your definition of "grit?" Why is Godly grit so important? 16:26 What do you mean when you say it is an insult to God's character to be fearful when in a position of spiritual leadership? 20:49 Why do you recommend not to shield your spouse and kids? 29:11 What are some physical practices that can improve your physical and spiritual health? 35:31 What are some eating habits that can improve your physical and spiritual health? 40:11 What's the deal with cold showers? 43:15 What's the benefit of a mid-afternoon power nap? 46:57 The importance of courage as a leader 49:43 Any last words of wisdom to share? Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Spiritual warfare is real and difficult to combat, but God calls us to put on our armor and reminds us that He will give us strength. Richard and Daniel talk about how to prepare for battle in episode 402 of the Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:35 Leadership Trivia 2:25 Listener Question: What have you done to combat demonic attacks and oppression? 13:45 As Christians, how do you prepare for and approach spiritual warfare? 34:40 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Ed Bjurstrom has decades of experience in management working in the pharmaceutical industry, including companies such as Amgen and Gilead Sciences. He owned Mountain Top Consulting and recently wrote a new book titled, "The Success Guide: How to Thrive in the Corporate Environment: A Focused Roadmap for Achieving Peak Performance, Leadership Excellence, and Building a Trust-Based Culture." Order your personal copy of his book at the link below! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Bjurstrom's Leadership Experience 2:55 How did your engineering brain aid you and challenge you in your leadership experience? 5:50 How difficult is it to change your thinking to encourage success? 8:40 How do you keep your emotions from hijacking your leadership when under stress? 12:50 What do you mean by being in a "zone of creative tension?" 17:13 How do you manage to get the rest and sleep you need while working in a demanding position? 20:50 What advice would you give a manager in trying to align people with their passions at work? 24:16 What is the "flow state?" 28:42 If you were building a team today, what characteristics would you look for in potential team members? 32:00 Closing Remarks "The Success Guide" Link: https://www.amazon.com/Success-Guide-Environment-Performance-Trust-Based-ebook/dp/B0G3YHKCDN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=27LN92PHV2VNS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tsXSY6Kn6S7ULsiMykokv5BwJrLUI2CpszYHxzUOgG97mMvLN9zJla7EA9y5JOPRgzB-mFPbL-40Ly0rXTv7qMzaJutCnWtrP8HA8WM0amSbTgNmk46QI6pl9zJJfHdVUwN4ezGpBVSIlD3Py-saEA.e8HgV-305B9a5o9UYfyq9zr6XyT_TSmnw2dgPvyQEpM&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+success+guide+how+to+thrive+in+the+corporate+environment&nsdOptOutParam=true&qid=1770905320&sprefix=how+to+thrive+in+a+corporate+e%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-1 Mountain Top Consulting: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mountain-top-consulting-llc/about/ Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
The Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast has made it to 400 episodes! This phenomenal landmark brings up the question of how do we support and pursue longevity in the assignment God has given us? TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction to Episode 400! 2:05 Leadership Trivia 2:37 The founding of the podcast 5:20 What is the benefit of longevity? 8:00 How long does it take before you begin to see the fruits of your longevity in a specific position? 10:50 Are there any verses in Scripture about longevity that stand out to you? 15:00 What are some things one can implement in their life to enable them to serve long term? 33:10 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
This week Richard and Daniel discuss the length, width, height, and depth of God's love as they finish up chapter 3 of Ephesians. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Leadership Trivia 1:45 Ephesians 3:18-20 34:50 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
In the third installment of the Ephesians series, Richard and Daniel talk about Paul's powerful prayer for the Ephesians and how prayer can bring us into a deeper relationship with God. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction and Feedback 3:30 Leadership Trivia 4:20 Ephesians 3:12-17 35:30 Leadership Trivia Response Questions or comments? Email us at podcast@blackaby.org DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Moving along to our second episode of our four-part Ephesians series, Richard and Daniel do a deep dive on Ephesians 3:10-13 about the wonders of the Church. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Introduction 2:35 Leadership Trivia 3:30 Ephesians 3:10-13 34:00 Leadership Trivia Answer DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
In this episode, as we begin 2026, we start our study of Ephesians 3, focusing on the wonder of God's call. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 Intro 1:20 Leadership Trivia 2:20 Ephesians Introduction and Context 11:43 Ephesians Scripture Reading and Study 29:55 Leadership Trivia Answer DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
As we begin 2026, Richard and Daniel discuss making wise resolutions, accountability, and discipline. Happy New Year! TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Happy New Year! 3:25 Leadership Trivia 3:57 Resolution Statistics 6:35 As a leader, how can goal setting set you up for a successful year in 2026? 7:45 What's the key to making a good resolution? 12:53 What are some examples of God-appointed resolutions? 17:10 What are some ways people can be more successful in remaining disciplined in their resolutions for 2026? 22:20 What is the value of accountability when it comes to setting goals? 32:22 Richard's 2026 Resolutions 35:28 Leadership Trivia Response DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Many times we look to the year ahead around New Years, but it is perhaps more important to reflect on the year that has just passed. As we welcome 2026, Richard and Daniel chat about how we can evaluate and learn from 2025. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 1:36 Leadership Trivia 2:23 How do you reach the end of the year and evaluate how the last year went? 4:05 What is the role of humility? 5:53 What are things we shouldn't overlook when looking back on and evaluating the year? 8:51 From a Biblical perspective, how do we reflect on the year? 17:36 How do you apply finishing the race to a leader reflecting on the year? 22:13 What are some ways that you can reflect on your spiritual journey? 25:03 How do you measure the success of a year? 27:43 How can a leader evaluate their year beyond just achievements? 30:50 Do you have any final words of encouragement as we end another year? 33:04 Leadership Trivia Answer DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
In our final week of Advent, Richard and Daniel talk about the most important commandment: love. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 4:45 Are there any statements or quotes you've particularly hung onto as a leader? 9:07 As a leader, what does it look like practically to be defined by love? 14:08 How do you not fall into the trap of people pleasing? 18:09 How is love connected to servant leadership? 21:05 How can loving people be powerful and good for business? 24:25 Why is it so hard for many leaders to love those they lead? 30:00 What is love, what isn't love, and how do we love our employers/employees? 35:08 Advent Ending and What's Next! DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
Jade and I discuss Monsta X's movie, Connect X, that was showing in movie theaters at the beginning of December, we talk about Wayv's exciting new music from their album, Eternal White and then we wrap things up with our wishes and things we like to see or not see in K-Pop for 2026.
Week 3 of Advent centers around joy and how we can experience joy despite our worldly circumstances. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Introduction 2:10 Leadership Trivia 2:50 Why has God placed the topic of joy so close to your heart? 6:45 Why are the younger generations unhappier than older generations? 8:30 What is the Biblical view of joy? 12:45 What is the difference between joy and happiness? 16:10 Is it ok to feel joy in difficult times? 19:25 How can a leader keep their joy even faced with weariness, critiques, etc.? 25:10 What is the role of humor in Christianity? 32:50 Leadership Trivia Answer DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark your calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God – Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. More info to come. Join Blackaby Ministries' next Spiritual Leadership Coaching Workshop here: https://www.blackabycoaching.org/workshop CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
In this episode we conclude our study of Nehemiah's leadership and Sam says farewell to hosting the Richard Blackaby Leadership Podcast. DONATE: If you have enjoyed this podcast and want to support our ministry into the next 20 years, click here: https://bit.ly/382Exi3 RESOURCES: Mark you calendars for May 18-20, 2026 when Richard will be presenting Experiencing God - Part 2 at the Cove in Asheville, NC. https://register.thecove.org/events/detail/4154 Use code, 'PODCAST' for free access to the Intro to Spiritual Leadership Coaching Online Class. https://www.blackabyinstitute.com/course/intro-to-coaching CONNECT: X: @richardblackaby Facebook: https://bit.ly/2WvZPzw Read Richard's latest blog posts at www.richardblackaby.com
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