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## [431. Why You Should Take a Nap](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/431-why-you-should-take-a-nap)

_2026-08-13 · Influence Podcast_

"Sometimes I wonder if heaven will feel a bit like an afternoon nap," writes Brett McCracken in The Wisdom of Sleep . Maybe it's because naps are signpost of something far greater that we've not yet fully experienced. Maybe it's because even the most relaxing vacation, replenishing Sabbath, and restorative night's sleep are only teasers for the perfect rest we're wired to desire. Maybe there's…

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## [430. Paul as Mentor-Pastor](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/430-paul-as-mentor-pastor)

_2026-08-06 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Lee Grady writes the following in his book, Lead Like Paul : Saul of Tarsus — who eventually became known by his Greek name, Paul — is our mentor and spiritual father. Apart from Jesus Himself, he is our best example. Of course, we have Peter, James, John, Mary Magdalene, and so many other…

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## [“The Heart Behind the Uniform - Protecting the Protectors” - Dr Megan Kamath - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 8](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/the-heart-behind-the-uniform-protecting-the-protectors-dr-megan-kamath-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-8/)

_2026-07-22 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, yet many of the factors that contribute to poor cardiovascular health are especially common in emergency service careers—long hours, shift work, chronic stress, interrupted sleep and a tendency to put everyone else’s wellbeing ahead of our own. In this episode of Influence Me, I’m joined by Dr. Megan Kamath, an advanced heart…

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## [429. The Foundation of Ministry Is Prayer](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/429-the-foundation-of-ministry-is-prayer)

_2026-07-09 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Joe Oden writes the following in his new book, Empowered to Pray : In an hour when many leaders are fixated on numerical growth, how to accommodate and make seekers feel comfortable, leadership strategies, higher education, and enhanced communications, we observe that well-intended leaders…

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## [428. Dangers Ministers Don't See](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/428-dangers-ministers-dont-see)

_2026-07-02 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I talk Assemblies of God General Superintendent Doug Clay about themes in his new book, Blind Spots: The Invisible Vulnerabilities Shaping Your Leadership , published by Gospel Publishing House. Introducing the topic of his book, Clay writes: "The…

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## [“From Incident to Insight - Learning Lessons in Emergency Services” - Brett Stephens - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 7](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/from-incident-to-insight-learning-lessons-in-emergency-services-brett-stephens-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-7/)

_2026-06-14 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

I recently joined Brett Stephens from 660 Productions for a timely discussion on lessons learnt in emergency services, and why organisational memory matters. We discussed why it is critical that emergency services organisations do more than simply review past incidents, and it's got to be more than just releasing a Safety Bulletin. The real value comes from capturing the lessons, reinforcing good…

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## [“The Resilience Factor” - Leanne Riggs - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 6](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/the-resilience-factor-leanne-riggs-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-6/)

_2026-06-07 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

My guest for this important episode is Leanne Riggs from "The Resilience Canopy". As outlined on their website, The Resilience Canopy seeks to transform Australia’s response to social and climate challenges by placing communities at the centre of the solution. Leanne is widely recognised for her ability to build trusted relationships, foster meaningful collaboration and apply emotional…

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## [427. Solving the Dishonesty Problem](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/427-solving-the-dishonesty-problem)

_2026-05-28 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Honesty matters, and people care a great deal about it," writes Christian Miller. Yet we are facing an unprecedented erosion of honesty today — what I call an honesty crisis . Indeed, we are facing not just one crisis, but a variety of honesty crises in different parts of our society. ……

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## [426. Holy Worldliness?](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/426-holy-worldliness)

_2026-05-21 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Paul didn't want believers to detach themselves from life in this world," writes Nijay Gupta. "He didn't want 'otherworldliness' only. He also didn't want them to be preoccupied with only temporary and fleeting things, 'cheap worldliness.' He wanted believers to imitate Christ and walk in…

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## [425. Would Anyone Notice if Your Church Disappeared?](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/would-anyone-notice-if-your-church-disappeared)

_2026-05-14 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Regardless of your Sunday attendance numbers, your church can become one of the most influential organizations in your city," writes Kevin Foster. "As culture drifts further from the local church, one of the most powerful ways to become relevant again is to engage with the brokenness in…

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## [424. A Biblical Case for Women Leading Churches](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/424-a-biblical-case-for-women-leading-churches)

_2026-05-07 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Recently, a prominent Southern Baptist leader called on his denomination to end the confusion caused when Baptist churches allow women to be called pastors. "The vast majority of Southern Baptists … are absolutely clear and have been all along that the office of pastors is restricted to men…

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## [423. The Church Friendliness Crisis](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/423-the-church-friendliness-crisis)

_2026-04-30 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode I talk to Prof. Matthew D. Kim about his new book, Becoming a Friendlier Church: A Pathway to Genuine Community , forthcoming from Baker Books. Our focus is why churches are unfriendly and how they can become friendlier. "In this book, I want to draw attention to a crisis in…

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## [422. What Churches Should Know About Autism](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/422-what-churches-should-know-about-autism)

_2026-03-26 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "The church is called to be a place of belonging for all people," writes Julie Pratt. "Paul reminded us in 1 Corinthians 12:12–27 that the body of Christ is made up of many different parts, each one valuable and necessary. In verse 22 he wrote, 'Some of the parts that seem weakest and least…

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## [421. The Problem of Hell](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/421-the-problem-of-hell)

_2026-03-19 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "The doctrine of hell can be a powerful motivator," writes Allen Tennison. "Many believers initially responded to a salvation message for fear of going to hell. Christians have also dedicated themselves to prayer, evangelism, and global missions over the threat of hell." "Images of hell can…

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## [420. The Importance of Ethical Ministry](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/420-the-importance-of-ethical-ministry)

_2026-03-13 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Most professions have ethical codes of conduct that govern the behavior of members," writes Brad Kesler. "If ethical behavior is important for other professions, how much more for ministers of the Lord Jesus Christ?" Kesler wrote a just-published book on ministerial ethics to "equip all…

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## [419. Using Good Judgment in Worship](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/419-using-good-judgment-in-worship)

_2026-03-05 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "The so-called worship wars often consist of ill-suited judgments about worship," writes Steven Félix-Jäger. "The debates generally center around the question of what constitutes appropriate worship and can include issues such as the use of contemporary music versus traditional hymns, the…

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## [418. Taking Kidmin to the Next Level](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/418-taking-kidmin-to-the-next-level)

_2026-02-26 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "Children's ministry is arguably one of the most difficult ministries to lead, but it is also the most rewarding," writes David Reneau. "We get the sacred opportunity to be some of the first people to tell little children — the next generation — about Jesus. We get to plant the seeds, tend…

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## [417. Spirit-Empowered Multiplication](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/417-spirit-empowered-multiplication)

_2026-02-19 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. Ministers hear a lot about church multiplication these days. Sometimes, the phrase is little more than a synonym for church planting. Other times, it refers to multisite ministry in which one church exists in many locations. "Multiplication isn't just about strategy or structure," Gerad…

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## [416. Seven Dimensions of Discipleship](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/416-seven-dimensions-of-discipleship)

_2026-02-12 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "In the last sixty years in the USA, some churches shifted strategies and adopted a model that focused almost exclusively on numerical expansion," writes Marroquin. "New sanctuaries and program adjustments were made with the goal of reaching the unchurched. And praise God, the model…

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## [415. Pathfinding for the Next Generation](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/415-pathfinding-for-the-next-generation)

_2026-02-05 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode, I talk to Melissa Alfaro about her new book, The Heart of a Pathfinder: Charting Paths for the Next Generation . "A pathfinder's greatest motivation is not the sustainability of their legacy but their ability to launch members of the next generation into their call," Alfaro…

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## [414. A New AG History](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/414-a-new-ag-history)

_2026-01-29 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. "The founders of the Assemblies of God believed they were experiencing a significant historical moment," writes Daniel Isgrigg. "They recognized God was moving by His Spirit to enable them to evangelize the world. Leaders were set apart by their understanding that this mission could not be…

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## [413. Becoming Whole in Ministry](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/413-becoming-whole-in-ministry)

_2026-01-22 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode, I talk to Mark Hausfeld about how ministers can move toward physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health — and why they should. Hausfeld is executive director of the Institute for Ministerial Wholeness and an ordained Assemblies of God minister, Ministry is demanding,…

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## [“The State of the Emergency Services Sector in Australia (Part 3)” - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-emergency-services-sector-in-australia-part-3-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-5/)

_2026-01-17 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

In this final Part 3 of 'The State of the Emergency Services Sector in Australia' the conversation turns to the future. In Part 3, my guest (for all three parts) Bruce Byatt AFSM and I take a hard look at what really determines success across emergency services — and where things still quietly unravel. We explore interagency cohesiveness: where collaboration works, where old wounds linger, and why…

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## [412. AG State of the Union 2026](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/412-ag-state-of-the-union-2026)

_2026-01-15 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast ! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode, I talk to Doug Clay about the state of the Assemblies of God as the New Year begins. Clay is AG general superintendent and author of Conversations with My Younger Self and 13: Leadership Is More Than Luck , both published by Gospel Publishing House . This past year, the…

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## [411. What To Read in 2026](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/411-what-to-read-in-2026)

_2026-01-08 · Influence Podcast_

Welcome to the Influence Podcast! I'm George P. Wood, executive editor of Influence magazine and your host. In this episode, I talk to Allen Tennison about what Pentecostal ministers should read in 2026. Tennison serves as theological counsel to The General Counsel of the Assemblies of God. Reading may not be at or even near the top of many ministers' new year's resolutions, but it should be. In…

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## [410. Suffering Pentecostally](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/410-how-pentecostal-should-think-about-suffering)

_2025-12-18 · Influence Podcast_

"Jesus is up front with us that there is a cost to following him," writes Craig Keener. "From God's side, the gift of him in him is free—or rather, already paid for by what Christ suffered for us. But we live in a world that challenges our faith, so from the world's side our faith is bound to cost us hardships. Yet God empowers us by his Spirit to maintain our witness for Christ in this world no…

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## [409. How to Retire Well](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/409-how-to-retire-well)

_2025-12-11 · Influence Podcast_

Donna Barrett is retiring at the end of this year from her position as general secretary of the Assemblies of God. Elected unanimously by the executive presbytery in 2018 to fill the unexpired term of her predecessor, Jim Bradford, then elected twice by the General Council in 2019 and 2023, she is the first woman to hold executive office at the national level in the history of the AG. Full…

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## [“The State of the Emergency Services Sector in Australia (Part 2)” - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-emergency-services-sector-in-australia-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-5-part-2/)

_2025-12-04 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

Part 2 is live — and this is where the conversation truly sharpens. In this follow-up episode with Bruce Byatt AFSM, we move past the polite headlines and into the structural issues that continue to hold the emergency services sector back. In Part 2, we explore: 🚨 PPRR in 2025 — Why does Response still dominate? What does meaningful Prevention and Preparedness look like today? And are we honestly…

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## [408. Is the Church Ready for Men?](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/408-is-the-church-ready-for-men)

_2025-12-04 · Influence Podcast_

"Young men are leading a religious resurgence," wrote Erica Pandey in a May 10, 2025 report on Axios.com . "Within older generations, there's a consistent gender gap among Christians, with women more likely to be religious than men," she explained. "Within Gen Z, the gap has closed, as young men join the church and young women leave it . If the current trajectory sticks, the gender gap will flip."…

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## [407. Advent and Eschatology](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/407-advent-and-eschatology)

_2025-11-26 · Influence Podcast_

The season of Advent begins this Sunday, November 30, and ends, appropriately enough, on Christmas Eve — Sunday, December 24. No doubt many churches will sing Isaac Watts' "Joy to the World" throughout this season, especially on Christmas Eve. But did you know that Watts wrote that song to celebrate the Second Coming, not the birth of Jesus Christ? Advent celebrates both in the Christian…

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## [406. Introducing the AG's New General Secretary](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/406-introducing-the-ags-new-general-secretary)

_2025-11-20 · Influence Podcast_

This past Tuesday, the Executive Presbytery of the Assemblies of God announced that Brad Kesler will succeed Donna Barrett as general secretary of the Fellowship. Kesler's first day in office is January 1, 2026. He will serve the remainder of Barrett's unexpired term. Kesler has been an ordained AG minister since 2000. He has served as a youth pastor in Sitka, Alaska, and a senior pastor in…

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## [405. Moving Toward Church Health](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/405-moving-toward-church-health)

_2025-11-13 · Influence Podcast_

The goal of the Church Health Partners is clear. "To foster healthy, vibrant churches by equipping pastors and their teams with the tools, strategies, and support they need to lead effectively and fulfill their unique calling. We want to see a healthy church in every community, led by empowered and passionate leaders, making a lasting impact for the Kingdom of God." In Episode 405 of the Influence…

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## [“The State of the Emergency Services Sector in Australia (Part 1)” - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 5](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/the-state-of-the-emergency-services-sector-in-australia-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-5/)

_2025-11-08 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

Are you interested in how effective our emergency services really are? In this three-part conversation, Bruce Byatt AFSM — former senior executive and long-time leader in the sector — joins me to unpack what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to evolve. We explore: ✅ Vision, Mission & Strategy — are they still fit for purpose? ✅ Resource-to-risk balance — are we getting it right? ✅ The…

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## [404. When Ministry Hurts](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/404-when-ministry-hurts)

_2025-11-06 · Influence Podcast_

"In many Christian theological circles, especially in Pentecostal circles, the person who has the role of pastor is the one who is supposed to have the spiritual answers, and so this \[spiritual and social\] shutdown \[due to trauma\] is counterintuitive to the position they hold," writes Dale Sanger. "The challenge for Pentecostal pastors is that they have an underlying theology of glory which does…

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## [403. How to Succeed in Ministry](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/403-how-to-succeed-in-ministry)

_2025-10-30 · Influence Podcast_

"How did you go bankrupt?" one character asks another in Ernest Hemingway's The Son Also Rises . "Two ways," the other character responds. "Gradually and then suddenly." But as Mark Batterson points out in his new book, "That's also how you get out of debt. That's how you start a business, write a book, or run a marathon — and a thousand other things." "Regardless of craft or career, dreams don't…

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## [402. Young Adults' Religious Future](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/402-young-adults-religious-future)

_2025-10-23 · Influence Podcast_

Which way are American young adults going when it comes to religion? Pew Research Center's Religious Landscape Survey reports that only 45% of Americans 18–29 years old identify as Christians, compared to 54% of those aged 30–49, 72% of 50–64, and 74% of 65+. Barna Group's State of the Church initiative reports that young adults are leading "a resurgence in church attendance." Gen Z (born…

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## [374: The Art of Encouragement with Roger Allmand](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/374)

_2025-10-14 · Voice of Influence_

In this episode of The Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea interviews Roger Allmand, former manager of Allmand Brothers, Inc, and current co-founder of Legacy Purpose LLC. Roger shares his journey from working on the metal lab floor in the early 1960s to managing a company that thrived on encouragement. After selling the family business in 2014, Roger and his wife Marlis founded Legacy Purpose…

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## ["Achieving a Coalition of Emergency Services. What can and must be done!" - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 4](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/achieving-a-coalition-of-emergency-services-what-can-and-must-be-done-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-4/)

_2025-10-13 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

This episode draws on the incredible knowledge of Michael Grinder, Krista Grinder and Gen Wilcox, in exploring the dynamics of having separate emergency services working together for a common purpose, this importantly being community safety. Whether you’re early in your time as an emergency service member, or even if you’re an experienced senior leader, jump on in and you may learn a thing or two…

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## [401. Preaching the Statement of Fundamental Truths](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/401-preaching-the-statement-of-fundamental-truths)

_2025-10-09 · Influence Podcast_

The Preamble to the Assemblies of God "Statement of Fundamental Truth" says: "The Bible is our all-sufficient rule for faith and practice. This Statement of Fundamental Truths is intended simply as a basis of fellowship among us …. The phraseology employed in this statement is not inspired or contended for, but the truth set forth is held to be essential to a full-gospel ministry. No claim is made…

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## [400. Christian Citizenship in Pentecostal Perspective](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/400-christian-citizenship-in-pentecostal-perspective)

_2025-10-02 · Influence Podcast_

"Christians are called to be 'in the world' and 'not of the world'," says a new Assemblies of God position paper, citing John 17:11–16. "We must embrace our identity as Christian citizens, as public witnesses, and as salt and light," it continues, "Believers must also maintain their Christian character while engaging in politics. We prioritize our calling in Christ and do not condone the…

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## [373: Visual Storytelling for Leaders with Lisa Rothstein](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/373)

_2025-10-01 · Voice of Influence_

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea introduces Lisa Rothstein, a New Yorker magazine cartoonist, consultant, and speaker. Lisa shares her journey from a Madison Avenue Creative Executive to teaching visual storytelling to leaders. They discuss the importance of visual communication, Lisa's new book 'Drawing Out Your Genius,' and the impact of simplified drawings in conveying…

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## [372: Leading Creatives with Dustin Black](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/372)

_2025-09-23 · Voice of Influence_

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea chats with Dustin Black, a seasoned creative professional with over 25 years of experience helping organizations of all sizes articulate their identity and implement result-driving strategies. Having worked with both Fortune 100 companies and scrappy startups, Dustin has learned that brand success doesn't come down to budget—it's built…

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## [371: The Power of CEO Peer Groups with Matt Allmand](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/371)

_2025-09-16 · Voice of Influence_

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea welcomes Matt Allmand, Principal Chair at C12 Business Forums in Lincoln, Nebraska. Matt shares insights from his extensive career in manufacturing, including leading significant growth projects at the University of Nebraska and his family's manufacturing business, Allmand Brothers, Inc. He discusses the importance of strategic…

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## [399. Cultivating Healthy Spiritual Leadership](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/399-cultivating-healthy-spiritual-leadership)

_2025-09-11 · Influence Podcast_

"The Assemblies of God was founded as a cooperative fellowship that honors the calling and gifting of all Spirit-filled believers, not as a clerical hierarchy," says a new Assemblies of God position paper. "As we seek to cultivate healthy spiritual leadership," it continues, "we must resist any drift toward positional superiority and instead affirm diverse models of leadership found throughout the…

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## [370: Caring Leaders Foster Resilient Teams with Jennifer Romanowicz](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/370)

_2025-09-09 · Voice of Influence_

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, host Andrea welcomes back Jennifer Romanowicz for an enriching conversation on managing change and leadership. Drawing from Jennifer's extensive experience as a military spouse and professional, they explore the complexities of supporting high-level military leaders while building one's own career. The discussion navigates topics such as the…

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## [398. Is Love the Heart of Paul's Theology?](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/398-is-love-the-heart-of-pauls-theology)

_2025-09-04 · Influence Podcast_

What is the center of Paul's theology? Traditionally, Protestants taught that justification by faith was the center. More recently, scholars proposed reconciliation, union with Christ, and transformation as the center. In The Affections of Christ Jesus , Nijay K. Gupta proposes love as the center. "The language of love in one form or another occurs over one hundred times in the Pauline corpus," he…

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## [369: Gen X + Gen Z: Learn to Fly with Jennifer Romanowicz](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/369)

_2025-09-02 · Voice of Influence_

Andrea welcomes Jennifer Romanowicz, owner and director of Fancy Pants Method, LLC, to the Voice of Influence podcast. Jennifer shares her insights on stress-free leadership, team effectiveness, and the concept of 'bird launching'—a positive approach to sending children into the world. They discuss the generational differences between Gen X and Gen Z, highlighting the importance of resilience,…

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## ["Media as a Powerful Partner for Emergency Services" - Graham Metcalf - Influence Me Podcast - Season 3 - Episode 3](https://ajshort.podbean.com/e/media-as-a-powerful-partner-for-emergency-services-graham-metcalf-influence-me-podcast-season-3-episode-3/)

_2025-08-30 · ’Influence Me’ Leadership Podcasts - Andrew Short AFSM_

The media can be a powerful ally or a formidable foe for leaders. Journalists and emergency responders often find themselves side-by-side in the most challenging situations, from natural disasters to crisis management. But despite their proximity, the media can remain a mystery to many leaders. In this ‘Influence Me’ episode, I’m joined by Graham Metcalf, a seasoned journalist and corporate leader…

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## [397. The Attitude of a Bivocational Minister](https://influenceresources.libsyn.com/397-the-attitude-of-a-bivocational-minister)

_2025-08-28 · Influence Podcast_

"Christian ministry includes fully supported church workers, those bivocational only out of financial necessity, and those who have chosen to serve covocationally. All should be honored, but one's attitude makes a difference." So writes Richard D. Oliver in his new book, A Covocational Attitude: Sharing the Motivational Convictions of the Apostle Paul . In this episode of the Influence Podcast, I…

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## [368: Leading with Authentic Power with Ashley B. Stewart](https://www.voiceofinfluence.net/368)

_2025-08-26 · Voice of Influence_

In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea speaks with Ashley B. Stewart, founder and CEO of the Corian Group, a global consultancy specializing in leadership solutions. Ashley shares his journey from being a high school teacher to becoming an advisor to executives. He emphasizes the importance of inner transformation for effective leadership and discusses his work on racial…

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