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This powerful replay features Pastor Justin Graham, author of Trust Issues, as he unpacks the divine question that shook him to the core: "Can I trust you?" Justin dives deep into what it takes to build a life of integrity, how trust shapes every level of leadership, and why private character must match public calling.
We're revisiting this essential conversation with Pastor Stephen Blandino, author of Insanely Practical Leadership. Stephen shares his journey as a "learned leader" and offers key insights to bridge the gap between spiritual passion and practical leadership skills. This episode equips you with actionable tools to master leading yourself and others.
What happens when leaders build outward success but ignore their inner landscape? In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, spiritual development coach Jason Twombly discusses the critical need for emotional maturity in leadership. Drawing from his personal journey through profound grief and his book Jesus Comforts, Jason explains why ignoring emotional pain is a liability, not a strength. He unpacks…
Can you pursue a career in the entertainment industry without compromising your faith? In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Afro-Latina actress Yvonne Senat Jones shares her journey from being a pastor's kid to booking roles on major networks and starring alongside Jennifer Lopez in The Mother. Yvonne discusses the importance of setting boundaries early, navigating rejection by separating your…
What happens when your life falls apart and you're left with only fragments? In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, author and pastor Tullian Tchividjian opens up about his public crash and the deep, uncomfortable work of recovery that followed. Discussing his new multi-sensory book, Fragments of Freedom, Tullian explains how hitting rock bottom transformed his theological understanding of grace…
Leading a church in a small town comes with unique challenges—from navigating "mom and pop" mindsets to feeling overlooked for bigger opportunities. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Pastor Johnny Moore of Family Worship Center shares his 32-year journey of planting and growing a thriving church in rural Cairo, Georgia. Drawing from his book Homegrown, Pastor Johnny unpacks the importance of…
Leadership often stalls at the level of internal formation, not external strategy. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Mark and Julie Appleyard, founders of Anothen Global, explore how unresolved inner dynamics shape decision-making, identity, and long-term impact. Drawing from Julie’s The Boardroom of the Inner Man and their global work with leaders, they offer a clear framework for…
Why do so many leaders cast bold vision yet struggle to produce real change? In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, global leadership expert Dr. Sam Adeyemi explains why transformation often fails—not because leaders lack passion, but because they overlook the deeper programming that drives behavior. Drawing from decades of leadership coaching and his book SHIFTS, Adeyemi shows how what leaders…
Leadership today is louder than ever. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Bishop Darryl Wootton shares the conviction behind his book Shh: How to Lead with Quiet in a World of Loud. Drawing from decades of pastoral leadership and oversight of hundreds of churches, he explains why disciplined quiet is not weakness but strategic strength. From learning to pause before reacting, to resisting the…
Curiosity is one of the most overlooked disciplines in leadership. In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, we sit down with Noah Alsamman, digital media associate for Four Rivers Media and contributor to the AVAIL Journal, to explore what he calls the Galileo Effect: When Faithful Conviction Collides with Institutional Resistance. Drawing from history, Scripture, and personal experience, Noah…