Podcasts about loving people

Join Gary Steffes and Brad Newburg in Part 3 of a deep dive into John 15! In this episode, they walk through verses 12–15 to reveal how we can truly love one another as Christ has loved us—even those in our lives who are incredibly difficult, rude, or mean.So many believers try to love others through sheer willpower, human effort, and grit, only to end up exhausted and frustrated. But Brad and Gary remind us that we cannot give away what we do not have. To love sacrificially and lay down our lives like Jesus, we must first receive and be completely overwhelmed by His love for us. When we abide in His presence, we move from mere head knowledge to an intimate, heart-level experience of His grace, allowing Christ's love to flow through us as a natural conduit to the world around us.Whether you are seeking grace to forgive someone who has wronged you, longing to understand what it means to be called a friend of Jesus, or desiring to bear fruit that abides, join Gary and Brad as they break down Scripture line by line to help you stop striving and start abiding in God's overwhelming love!MORE FROM PURE ENCOURAGEMENTWant to Submit a Question to be Answered on a Future Podcast? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Take the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠30 Day Identity Challenge ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠6 Week Confidence Journal ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to build your confidence and train spirituallyFree Resource:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Identity in Christ Statements⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Deep Dive on Anger and Forgiveness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I Need Confidence Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Help! I'm in a Slump Video⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Pure Encouragement on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MORE ABOUT PURE ENCOURAGEMENT⁠

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Moses is gone, and Joshua is now responsible for leading Israel into the land God promised generations earlier.God's message to Joshua is repeated again and again: “Be strong and courageous.” But Joshua's courage isn't supposed to come from confidence in his own abilities. God promises, “As I was with Moses, so I will be with you.”In Week 7 of The Story, John Gunter follows Israel across the Jordan and into the Promised Land. At Jericho, God gives instructions that make little sense from a human perspective. Israel obeys, and the walls fall. But their next experience at Ai demonstrates that one victory does not mean they can stop listening to God. Faithfulness requires continued obedience.Years later, Joshua looks back over everything he has experienced and gives God the credit. He reminds Israel that not one of God's good promises has failed.Then Joshua recounts their story, from Abraham to Egypt, through the wilderness, across the Jordan, and into the land. After remembering everything God has done, he asks Israel to respond:“Choose this day whom you will serve.”Joshua's own decision has already been made:“As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.”Our history with God should shape the way we move into the future. When we remember how God has been faithful before, we can courageously trust and obey Him with whatever comes next. Key Scriptures: Joshua 1:1-9; Joshua 6:1-20; Joshua 8:1-2; Joshua 23:1-14; Joshua 24:1-15Series: The Story Week 7: Choose Whom You Will Serve Speaker: John GunterEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

YOU CAN LOVE PEOPLE WITHOUT CARRYING THEM Galatians 6:2-5 2 Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. (Weight - load) 3 For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. 4 But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. 5 For every man shall bear his own burden. (Task - Service) At first, these verses may appear to contradict each other. One tells us to bear one another's burdens, while the other says every person must bear their own burden. But together, they reveal an important balance in how we are called to love others.

If the how, is to love people, the direction is towards Jesus. In this talk, Chris explores how we can intentionally love those around us in ways that intentionally place them in front of Jesus. We look at loving people in community, low bar events, and how to invite someone to church, with testimonies to inspire us along the way. The Loving People Towards Jesus series explores more of how Jesus cares for people. It dives into how everyday Christians can share that same love with their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours without feeling pressured or awkward. This short series aims to widen our perspective on evangelism and deepen our desire to love those around us towards Christ. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - instagram.com/hopechurchguildford

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"Loving God, Loving People!"

Israel has finally reached the edge of the land God promised to Abraham generations earlier.The spies return with evidence that the land is everything God promised. But they also report fortified cities and powerful inhabitants. Ten spies become convinced that Israel cannot overcome what lies ahead. Joshua and Caleb see the same obstacles, but their confidence comes from somewhere else: “The Lord is with us.”In Week 6 of The Story, John Gunter explores how fear changed Israel's view of both their circumstances and God's faithfulness. Instead of remembering the God who delivered them from Egypt, brought them through the sea, provided for them in the wilderness, and led them to the land, they focused on what they believed they could accomplish on their own.Their decision had consequences. Forty years later, a new generation stands ready to enter the land.Moses' message to them isn't that the road ahead will be easy. It's that they will not travel it alone:“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear...for it is the Lord your God who goes with you.”Fear itself does not mean we have no faith. The question is what we do when fear comes. Will we measure the situation only by what we believe we can handle, or will we remember the God who has been faithful and who goes before us?The obstacles may be real. But God is with us.Key Scriptures: Numbers 13:26-33; Numbers 14:1-11; Deuteronomy 8:2-5; Deuteronomy 31:6-8Series: The Story Week 6: God Goes Before You Speaker: John GunterEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

Most of us are really good at loving people the way we want to be loved.But what if the people we love need something completely different from us?In this episode, I'm talking about one of my favorite books, The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman, and how understanding this simple concept can completely change the way you show up in your marriage, with your kids, and in your closest relationships. I'm sharing some very real examples from my own marriage and my relationships with my boys... including times when I thought I was showing someone how much I loved them, only to realize they weren't experiencing it that way at all. We'll talk about how to recognize what makes the people in your life feel most loved, how to identify your own needs, and why simply understanding these differences can prevent so much resentment and misunderstanding. Because loving someone isn't only about how much love you give...It's about learning how they receive it.Enjoy~CourtneyCurrently, I work with women privately and in my monthly membership.  Click HERE to head to my website to learn more.

After more than 400 years in Egypt, Israel is finally free. But God did not rescue His people simply to remove them from slavery.He tells them at Mount Sinai, “I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself.”In Week 5 of The Story, John Gunter explores what happens as Israel learns to live as God's people. God establishes His covenant with them, calls them His treasured possession and a holy nation, and gives them the Ten Commandments. These commands show Israel what life with God should look like, both in their relationship with Him and in the way they treat one another.But Israel quickly struggles to remain faithful. While Moses is on the mountain, the people build a golden calf and credit it with the deliverance God Himself accomplished.Even after their rebellion, God reveals His character to Moses as “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.” Moses pleads for God's presence to remain with Israel, and by the end of Exodus, God's glory fills the tabernacle and He dwells among His people.Israel's story reminds us that grace and obedience belong together. We do not obey God to earn His rescue. We respond in obedience because of what God has already done for us.From Eden to the tabernacle and throughout the rest of Scripture, God's desire remains the same: God wants to be with His people.Key Scriptures: Exodus 19:2-6; Exodus 20:1-17; Exodus 32:1-8; Exodus 34:4-9; Exodus 40:34-38Series: The Story Week 5: Brought to God Speaker: John GunterEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

Welcome to Gateway! We're so glad you're here!Welcome to the first week of our series, It's Complicated: The Messy Art of Loving People. Check out and share this week's message with a friend!Join us for church online every Sunday at 10:30am (MST).If you received Christ through this message, let us know! Go to gateway.ac/believe and connect with us, get resources, and let us partner with you as you start your journey of faith.If you would like resources on going deeper, check out all our deeper resources at gateway.ac/deeperWe would love to hear how God is touching your life through this ministry! Share your story with us by connecting with us here: gateway.ac/connectIf you would like to support Gateway financially you can give online through our website by clicking here: gateway.ac/giveIf you need prayer, connect with us here: gateway.ac/connectIf God did something amazing your life, you can share your testimony with us at gateway.ac/shareFor more information about Gateway Alliance Church, visit gateway.ac or follow us on our social media platforms below.Instagram - https://instagram.com/gatewayedmontonFacebook - https://facebook.com/gatewayedmontonYoutube - https://youtube.com/gatewayyeg

In this talk we look at 3 parables Jesus gave of the lost sheep, lost coin and lost son. All 3 show us that God cares about everyone person, and like the shepherd, women and father goes after each one that is lost. If this is God's heart Chris then gives us 4 principles for how we can love people individually. The Loving People Towards Jesus series explores more of how Jesus cares for people. It dives into how everyday Christians can share that same love with their friends, family, colleagues and neighbours without feeling pressured or awkward. This short series aims to widen our perspective on evangelism and deepen our desire to love those around us towards Christ. If you would like to know more about us, you can visit our website at HopeChurchGuildford.com and contact us via email at Hello@HopeChurchGuildford.com Or why not subscribe and check out our Social Media pages: Facebook - facebook.com/HopeChurchGFD Instagram - instagram.com/hopechurchguildford

"Loving God, Loving People!"

What happens when God answers your prayer, but the answer doesn't look like you expected?After generations in Egypt, the Israelites cried out under the weight of slavery. God heard their cries, remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and called Moses to lead His people to freedom.Through the plagues, the Passover, and the crossing of the Red Sea, God demonstrated His power and faithfulness. But Israel soon discovered that being delivered by God did not mean the journey would be easy.They faced Pharaoh's army. They became hungry and thirsty. They complained about their circumstances and even wondered whether they would have been better off in Egypt.Yet they were still exactly where God had led them.In Week 4 of The Story, John Gunter explores the tension between what we experience in the Lower Story and what God is accomplishing in the Upper Story. We don't always understand God's timing or where He is leading us. Difficult circumstances do not necessarily mean we have taken a wrong turn.In fact, we can be living inside an answered prayer and still have days where we question what God is doing.God hears. God sees. God knows. And when He calls us to walk through an open door, we can move forward in faith even when we cannot see how the journey will unfold.The journey may not be easy, but God is faithful.Key Scriptures: Exodus 2:23-25; Exodus 3:7-12; Exodus 6:6-8; Exodus 12:21-32; Exodus 14:10-31; Exodus 16:2-15Series: The Story Week 4: The Journey Isn't Always Easy Speaker: John GunterEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Continuing with our series “Cutting Thru The Noise”, today Pastor Ira teaches on “My Big Fat Rehearsal Dinner”. As we study 1 Cor. 11:17-34 we come upon an important correction Paul brings to the church. With all the diversity of the believers, it is easy to not honor and care for each other. Paul uses the Lord's Supper to show us His Kingdom way of Loving God and Loving People. Key Scriptures:1 Corinthians 11:17–34, Luke 20:46, Romans 12:16, Acts 20:35, Jeremiah 31:31–32, Psalm 139:23–24, Matthew 5:23–24

Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day's scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org

On today's episode, we have Laura (they/them) join us for a conversation all about the continued practice of being in your aliveness. Together we talk about orgasms as prayer, playing on psychedelics, and the liberatory practice of learning to apologize.

From the Archive: Fruit of the SpiritEquipping and encouraging you this summerWhat does it look like to cultivate LOVE in our everyday lives? What's the Jesus way? What gets in the way? What's the way forward? Join the conversation as Amy & Rach unpack this Fruit of the Spirit together.Honest, warm and rooted in scripture. Sign up for our free summer journalling prompts - https://wispy-band-10288.myflodesk.com/fruitConference Tickets — theorchardwomen.comGive to the Orchard — theorchardwomen.com/giveInstagram — /theorchardwomenWebsite — theorchardwomen.com

What do you do when you cannot understand what God is doing?Joseph's story is filled with dramatic highs and lows. His brothers turn against him and sell him into slavery. He finds success in Potiphar's house, only to be falsely accused and thrown into prison. Eventually, Joseph stands before Pharaoh and rises to a position of authority over Egypt.Throughout every change in Joseph's circumstances, one truth remains: the Lord was with him.In Week 3 of The Story, Sherard Romar follows Joseph's journey and reminds us that God's work is often difficult to recognize while we are living through it. Joseph eventually understood that God had used his journey to put him in a position to preserve his family during the famine.We may not understand the chapter we're living in right now, but God sees the whole story. We don't have to know everything God has planned in order to follow Him, trust Him, and believe that He is with us.Our greatest hope is not simply that God will change our circumstances. Our hope is Jesus Christ, who saves us, walks with us, forgives us, and gives us eternal life.Key Scriptures: Proverbs 3:5-6; Genesis 37–45; Hebrews 13:5; Joshua 1:9; Isaiah 41:10; Romans 8:38-39Series: The Story Week 3: The Lord Was With Him Speaker: Sherard RomarEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Loving people who love you? Easy. Loving people who give you a gift, encourages you, or supports you? No brainer. It flows easily, naturally, almost automatically. Anyone can do that. The real question, the one that cuts to the heart of what it means to follow Jesus, is what happens when love becomes difficult.Because it will. If you stay anywhere long enough, love will eventually cost you something.__________Get more out of today's teaching by visiting our Church Online page for things like our community guide, a weekly devotional, and the teaching slides. EthosOH.com/churchonline

"Loving God, Loving People!"

God called Abraham to leave his country and go to a land He would show him. There was only one problem: Abraham didn't know where he was going.Then God promised to make a great nation through Abraham and Sarah. There was another problem: they had no children, and years continued to pass.In Week 2 of The Story, John Gunter follows Abraham's journey from uncertainty and impatience to a growing trust in the faithfulness of God. Abraham asks questions. Abraham and Sarah try to help God's plan along through Hagar. Yet God remains faithful to what He promised.By Genesis 22, Abraham has learned something through those years of waiting. When asked to offer Isaac, the son through whom God promised to build a nation, Abraham still doesn't understand what God is doing. But now he trusts that God can accomplish what seems impossible.His answer is simple: “God will provide.”Faith does not require us to know the how, when, or why. It calls us to trust the God who has proven Himself faithful and take the next step He places before us.Scripture: Genesis 12–35; Hebrews 11:8, 17-19 Series: The Story Week 2: Trusting God When You Can't See the WayEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus. 

The Story begins where everything begins: “In the beginning, God.”In Week 1 of our journey through The Story, John Gunter explores creation, the fall, Cain and Abel, and Noah. God creates humanity in His image and provides everything they need, yet humanity chooses its own wisdom instead of trusting Him. Sin enters the world and quickly spreads, bringing shame, brokenness, violence, and death.But underneath the Lower Story of human failure, something bigger is happening. In the Upper Story, God continues working. He does not abandon the people He created. He pursues relationship, provides a way forward, and establishes His covenant with Noah.From the opening chapters of Genesis, we begin to see the heart of the entire biblical story: even when humanity walks away from God, God continues working to bring humanity back to Himself.The question Adam and Eve faced is still ours today: Will we trust God's wisdom, or will we choose our own way?Scripture: Genesis 1–9 Series: The Story Week 1: In the Beginning, GodEagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus. 

"Loving God, Loving People!"

What do you expect to happen when you encounter the Word of God?As Eagle Community Church prepares to begin a 31-week journey through The Story, John Gunter challenges us to approach Scripture as more than information to consume or another spiritual task to complete.Isaiah 55 reminds us that God's thoughts are higher than our thoughts and His ways higher than ours. We see only part of the story, but God sees the whole. And He promises that when His Word goes out, it will not return empty.That means our goal isn't simply to finish each week's reading. We want to encounter God, discover what He is revealing about Himself, see what He is showing us about our own lives, and allow His Word to transform us.God's work in us may sometimes happen slowly, like rain bringing life from the ground. We may not immediately see the growth. But we can faithfully put ourselves in a position to encounter His Word and trust God to do what only He can do.Key Scriptures: Isaiah 55:8-11 2 Timothy 3:14-17Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

What does life look like after someone responds to the gospel?Acts 2 tells us that after 3,000 people came to Christ at Pentecost, the new believers devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching, fellowship, breaking bread, and prayer. Their faith wasn't limited to a weekly gathering. They began sharing life.In the final message of The Invitation series, John Gunter explores the importance of Christian community and the relationships that form when believers intentionally spend time together, encourage one another, meet needs, and pursue God together.This kind of community also changes the way we think about evangelism. We don't need the perfect program or all the answers. We can simply live faithfully, invite others into what God is doing, and trust Him with the results.We plant. We water. God gives the growth.Key Scriptures: Acts 2:42-47 Hebrews 10:23-25 1 Corinthians 3:5-7Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Jesus said that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and the second greatest commandment is to love our neighbor as ourselves. It's easy to see how important love is to our faith walk, but what does it mean to embrace a life of love? In this message, we're continuing our WE ARE series, and specifically talking about our call to become a people of love, and demonstrate what God has done for us to others.Visit us online at http://www.fathershouseportland.org

"Loving God, Loving People!"

As we have focused this year on the part of our mission in "Loving People" and Pastor Scott coming out of a series in Search and Rescue, commissioning us to go, we are waging war for the kingdom and the enemy is too. We need to stand but can only do so on the foundation of Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Episode 10 opens with a simple invitation: after ten honest conversations about faith, doubt, grace and growth, Angel Santana stands at the roadside of the soul and asks, "Are we there yet?" With a storyteller's warmth he traces the quiet, unseen steps that bring us closer to God—like the traveler who suddenly discovers an exit sign and realizes the journey was shorter than it felt. Through personal reflection, biblical memory, and a heart-check challenge to list ten ways God has shown up, this finale turns reflection into action. It's a gentle reminder that spiritual growth often happens day by day, and that the next faithful step—no matter how small—matters. Join Angel as he prays, encourages, and sends you out with one clear promise: your story isn't over, and you may be closer than you think. Have faith—let it begin. What does it really mean to follow Jesus in everyday life? In this powerful 10-part series, Angel Santana explores the questions many Christians ask but are often afraid to say out loud. Whether you're struggling with doubt, waiting on God, searching for purpose, or simply trying to grow in your faith, these conversations are designed to encourage, challenge, and remind you that you're never walking alone. ✨ Episode 1 – Why Does God Feel Silent? ✨ Episode 2 – I'm Tired of Pretending I'm Okay ✨ Episode 3 – What If I Don't Feel Saved? ✨ Episode 4 – Comparison Is Killing Your Calling ✨ Episode 5 – Learning to Hear God's Voice ✨ Episode 6 – When Your Prayers Go Unanswered ✨ Episode 7 – Stop Trying to Be the Perfect Christian ✨ Episode 8 – Friendships That Bring You Closer to Jesus ✨ Episode 9 – What Is God Preparing You For? ✨ Episode 10 – You're Closer Than You Think This isn't just a podcast series—it's an invitation to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, discover God's faithfulness in every season, and take the next faithful step. No matter where you are today, keep trusting, keep believing, and keep following Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Jesus never promised that following Him would be easy. Instead, He invited people to honestly consider what discipleship would require.In this message from The Invitation series, John Gunter walks through Luke 14, where Jesus challenges His followers to count the cost before committing their lives to Him. Through practical examples and biblical teaching, we're reminded that discipleship is not about adding Jesus to an already full schedule. It's about making Him the highest priority from which every other decision flows.Following Christ costs something, but nothing compares to the surpassing worth of knowing Him.Key Themes: Following Jesus requires reordered priorities.  Small daily decisions shape our spiritual lives.  Discipleship is intentional, not accidental.  Every area of life should be surrendered to God.  Christ is worth every sacrifice. Key Scriptures: Luke 14:25-35  Matthew 16:24-26  Philippians 3:7-11  Romans 12:1-2 Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

In Luke 14, Jesus tells the parable of a great banquet where the invited guests are too busy to attend. Rather than canceling the celebration, the master sends his servants back out again and again because there is still room at the table.In this message, John Gunter explores how ordinary distractions can keep us from responding to God's invitation and how the church is called to reflect God's heart by welcoming everyone who comes through its doors.The gospel isn't reserved for people who have everything together. God's kingdom has room for people from every background, every story, and every stage of faith.Key Themes: Ordinary excuses can crowd out eternal priorities.  God's invitation is for everyone.  The church should welcome people the way Christ welcomed us.  There is always room at God's table.  Our mission is to invite, welcome, and point people to Jesus. Key Scriptures: Luke 14:15-24  Isaiah 55:1-3  Romans 15:7  James 2:1-9 Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Do you ever catch yourself doing something and only later wonder why you actually did it? Fr Columba shares a simple discernment tool from St Faustina's diary: before any decision, stop and ask whether it's for God's glory, the good of your own soul, or the good of others. Paired with St John Paul II's contrast between love and use, it becomes a quick, honest way to check your real motives, even when the answer is uncomfortable. If you've ever wondered what's actually driving your choices, this is a simple place to start.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, CEO+ President of Dunham+Co, is joined by Brian Mountjoy, Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Co, for a conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a healthy organizational culture.Through stories ranging from chicken coops and workplace brackets to unforgettable moments of caring for people well, Trent and Brian unpack why culture is not created by slogans, parties, or values on a wall. It is shaped every day by intentional leaders who love their people, model their values, and create an environment where others feel seen, known, and cared for.Whether you lead a nonprofit, church, ministry, or business, this episode will challenge you to ask a simple but important question: what is one practical thing you can do today to strengthen the culture of your organization? Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:40 – Why Culture Requires Proactive Investment04:02 – Culture Is Not a One-Time Event05:39 – What Chickens Can Teach Us About Leadership11:46 – Loving People in the Way They Need to Be Loved19:12 – Simple Ways to Make Culture Real 30:18 – Challenge to Leaders

In this episode of the Cause+Effect Podcast, Trent Dunham, CEO+ President of Dunham+Co, is joined by Brian Mountjoy, Chief Culture Officer at Dunham+Co, for a conversation on what it really takes to build and sustain a healthy organizational culture. Through stories ranging from chicken coops and workplace brackets to unforgettable moments of caring for people well, Trent and Brian unpack why culture is not created by slogans, parties, or values on a wall. It is shaped every day by intentional leaders who love their people, model their values, and create an environment where others feel seen, known, and cared for. Whether you lead a nonprofit, church, ministry, or business, this episode will challenge you to ask a simple but important question: what is one practical thing you can do today to strengthen the culture of your organization?  Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:40 – Why Culture Requires Proactive Investment 04:02 – Culture Is Not a One-Time Event 05:39 – What Chickens Can Teach Us About Leadership 11:46 – Loving People in the Way They Need to Be Loved 19:12 – Simple Ways to Make Culture Real 30:18 – Challenge to Leaders