Podcasts about pastors john

All leaders have people they listen to - for advice, direction, correction. How do you know if you're listening to the right voices or the wrong voices? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about the voices we should be listening to and the ones that might be better to ignore. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Most leaders must communicate in some way - and many Chrsitian leaders might often find themselves in a position to preach or teach God's Word. Whether it's a Sunday morning, a youth group, a team huddle, or devotional given in a small group - understanding the why behind the what is crucial. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the purpose of preaching. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

As Christian leaders, each of us should have an eye on the future and what we're passing on to the next generation. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk specifically about the church and how pastors and church leaders can build a movement that impacts generations. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Being secure in who you are as a leader is an underrated key to being effective. Comparison and insecurity creep into every leader's emotions and in this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about how to understand your unique leadership identity so you can function at your best! Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Summer is rapidly approaching and managing your rest time as a leader is one of the most important skills for longevity. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some strategies for navigating the summer and seasons of rest well. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

As leaders, it can be easy to want what others have. Jealousy can wreak havoc on our mind and emotions. But is there a version of healthy jealousy that leaders should embrace? Pastors John and Wayne discuss the difference in this episode and include practical tips on how to deal with the jealousy we all face. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

In this mailbag episode, Pastors John and Wayne answer questions from listeners about topics including: controlling your thoughts, managing weakness, overworking, changing jobs, and more. Send in questions for a future mailbag episode by emailing parker@leadershipinblackandwhite.com or by DMing us on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Pastoral leadership is not always easy. For those who answer this call, it requires a lot. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne focus on 4 key things every pastor needs if they're going to be effective and serve in their role faithfully. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Every leader wants the respect of their team. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss some of the things that might cause us to lose the respect of those we lead if we don't pay attention to them. They talk about a variety of things from personality quirks, to physical appearance, to leadership style, and much more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

We all have a perspective on our work life. Are we working for the weekend? Just trying to earn a paycheck? What if there was a way to actually love your job? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how each of us can actually enjoy and be fulfilled at work. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Leadership is not easy! Is it possible some people shouldn't be leaders? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss a few of the reasons some leaders may not be in the right seat. They talk about things like habits, motives, personality traits, other things that might get in the way of someone being an effective leader in life. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

What's the DNA of your church? In our local pastors' series, we've been hearing incredible testimonies of the unique personalities and focal points of the local churches in our region. Don't miss this week's interview with Pastors John and Julie Sorrentino of New Covenant Tabernacle Church, where the transformative DNA is the language of love. Learn more about NCT's tremendous work in the SouthBay community at nctministries.com.And don't forget to mark your calendars for April 9, our next Visit Day at Chula Vista Christian University. Experience innovative, faith- based college education for all generations. RSVP or learn more at CVCU.us/visitday.Discover how we are rescuing the next generation from the toxic traits of public education. When pastors and parents partner together, the culture shifts. Learn more at www.AcademicRescueMission.com. You can do this; we can help!K to 12 Rescue Mission: https://www.academicrescuemission.com  Christian Community College: https://www.veritascc.usCVCU degree programs: https://www.cvcu.usBook Dr. Lisa to speak: https://www.DrLisaDunne.com@DrLisaDunne

The goal of every leader is not only to be great, but to be great and effective for a long time! In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 5 essentials for great, long-term leadership. They explore the significance of attributes like direction, strength, humility, and much more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

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For many leaders, talking about effectiveness in our job or career can be easy. Finding success professionally can, at times, be all we focus on. But a truly great leader knows the most important area of leadership is in their home. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about some of the challenges and joys of leading your family as well as you lead in life. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Here is the link to the message Pastor Wayne preached that was discussed in this episode: youtube.com/watch?v=mWkeAPXJFVA

This week, Pastors John and Andrea share their heart and vision for 2026, focusing in on the importance of fasting and praying.If you would like to partner with BLVD Church and what we are doing in the community, you can make an investment of support at https://blvd.church/give

Every leader is faced with this choice: iterate or deteriorate. Pastors John and Wayne discuss the importance of getting better and the difference between innovation and iteration. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Every leader is building teams - but what happens when you build teams that actually build and strengthen the teams around them? Pastors John and Wayne discuss the power and impact of a team structure that actually positions your organization for long-term, healthy success. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. The end of the year is rapidly approaching - what are you going to do to make 2026 better than 2025? Pastors John and Wayne discuss an underrated leadership discipline that could be the difference between success and failure next year. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

How should Christians hear God's Word? Historically they have 1. Read it publicly2. Heard it preached 3. Responded in prayer But there are also short liturgical pieces that help amplify and highlight how we consume God's Word. Pastors John and Tim sit down with Vicar Aaron to discuss.

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Recency bias is a cognitive bias that causes people to give more weight to recent information or experiences, even if older information is more relevant or reliable. Pastors John and Wayne discuss the impact this can have on your leadership and how to know if it's affecting you. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Visit donate.accessmore.com and give today to help fund more episodes and shows like this. One of the most effective, and biblical, strategies for growing something is to focus on people over processes, profits, and even our own preferences. Pastors John and Wayne discuss the power of a people-first mentality and how to grow in this area of leadership. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Starting things is fun and exciting, but real leadership is tested when it's time to end something. How do you know when to end a team, product, program or ministry? Pastors John and Wayne discuss practical strategies for knowing when to keep going and when to cut it off. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

The best part of life is who you do it with.

At the end of the day, every pastor wants their church to grow - not just to have a big church - but to reach the people in their community, to serve a city, to do something significant for God. And while there is no exact formula for growing a church, there are certainly things that may be hindering your growth that you might be missing. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss 10 reasons your church might not be growing right now. Follow the show on Instagram here: @leadershipinblackandwhite. The background check service referenced in this episode is called Protect My Ministry.

Pastors John and Helen Burns shares a message on October 5th, 2025. NEXT STEPS Have you made a decision to follow Jesus? You may be wondering what's next on your journey. We're here to help! https://www.yourcatalystchurch.com/pages/next-steps CONNECT WITH US Have a question or want more information about Catalyst Church? Contact our team so we can connect you with the right person to help you through your journey. https://yourcatalystchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/112015

"When Jesus asked the name of the evil spirits, didn't He already know their names from when He was in heaven with them before they fell?" Pastors John and Wes offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 7 of season 9.

"With regard to keeping the Sabbath holy, what about washing silverware on Sabbath after our church's fellowship meal?" Pastors John and Wes offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 6 of season 9.

"Will Jesus be in heaven or on the new earth, once the old earth is replaced or re-created, as the Bible says?" Pastors John and Wes offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 4 of season 9. 

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Sometimes we're placed in a leadership position and asked to lead people who may be much older and much more experienced than us. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss practical tips for leading older generations effectively. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

"Would it be appropriate for a person to get baptized while living with someone and not being married?" Pastors John and Wes offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 3 of season 9. 

"If the earth is 6,000 years old, is the rest of the universe also that old?" Pastors John and Wes offer Bible answers to this question and more in episode 2 of season 9. 

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. As your kids get older, your parenting must shift. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne, along with their wives Leslie and Classy, talk about how to parent teenagers and adult children. They focus on topics like keeping communication open, how discipline changes, navigating their children making their own decisions, and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. One of the greatest tests of our leadership is leading our children. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne are joined by their wives - Leslie and Classy. They talk about parenting young children and the challenges all parents must navigate. They talk about things like handling exhaustion, introducing your kids to the things of God, staying connected as a couple in this season, and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Pastors John and Wayne discuss building healthy marriages with their wives - Leslie and Classy. They talk about things like romance and fun, their spiritual life together, conflict resolution, staying emotionally connected in busy seasons, and more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Pastors John and Tim answer questions from their congregation - Is the church too exclusive? What is the biblical stance on doctor assisted suicide?

All sin stems from incorrect worship. Take a listen as Pastors John and Tim breakdown why it's so critical to worship the TRUE GOD - Jesus Christ, even in Maycember.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. It's never been easier - or more tempting - to copy what's working somewhere else. But imitation can quietly rob a church of its God-given uniqueness. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the pressure to follow trends, the danger of comparison, and how to discover and protect the identity God has called your church to live out. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Most leaders are great at focusing on what builds team culture. But what about the things that are quietly tearing it down. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the subtle, unspoken habits that do silent damage to the health of your team and organization. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Every leader in ministry feels the tension between the sacred and the strategic - between trusting God and making a plan. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss when to pray and when to pivot. How to balance spirit-led leadership and wise stewardship. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Leaders are often tempted to gauge success based on feelings. But are we measuring what actually matters? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne unpack how to define success the right way and how to lead with clarity around what truly moves the mission forward. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Every leader needs great strategy. But what if the key to your success had more to do with your emotional intelligence than it did your elaborate playbook? In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the important of connecting with people and dealing with your emotions in leadership and why it just might be the most important thing to get right. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Download GuideStone strategy guide here. We are joined by special guest, Dr. Manny Arango. Dr. Manny is the founder of Arma - an online platform to help you learn the Bible for yourself. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the church Dr. Manny is planting next year, a new bible reading plan that is catching fire, and a new book coming soon called "Crushing Chaos." You can find more of Dr. Manny's content at armacourses.com or on his Instagram account: @mannyarango. Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download Parenting the Open Generation HERE. Download GuideStone strategy guide here. be evangelism? Or should evangelism be the natural byproduct of friendships with the lost? Pastors John and Wayne discuss this tension and more talk about how to be a good friend to those outside the family of God. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow! Download your free strategy guide from GuideStone here.

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. Each of us have have the potential to create movement - in our lives, in our families, in our organizations. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss the ingredients that are necessary to start a movement as well as some of the things that hinder leaders the most in creating and sustaining a movement. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Join the mission! Visit donate.accessmore.com to help fund more episodes and shows like this. An effective leader almost always has an effective team. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to attract the best and the brightest to your team and organization. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne give their personal recommendations of resources they are finding value in. They discuss books they're reading, podcasts they're listening to, tools and technologies they're utilizing, and so much more. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Great leaders are self-aware leaders. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne discuss how to grow in self-awareness and ways you can determine your own personal level of self-awareness. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here As Christian leaders, it can be easy to get busy and forget an important element God calls us to implement in our lives: a fear and reverence of Him. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne challenge Christian leaders to examine their own hearts and ask the question: is the fear of the Lord missing in my life? Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!

Download GuideStone strategy guide here. Learn more about the GuideStone checkup here.Find more from World Vision here Great friends challenge us, hold us accountable, inspire us, fill us up, and ultimately play a role in dictating our future. In this episode, Pastors John and Wayne talk about the power of friendship and how to find and form the right friendships this year. Follow us on Instagram for more great leadership content: Pastor John (@johnsiebeling), Pastor Wayne (@waynefrancis), Podcast (@leadershipinblackandwhite). Leave a rating and review to give us your feedback and help the show continue to grow!