A podcast where we have culture-creating conversations.
The world today is too complicated and messy for Christians to avoid tackling the difficult questions.
Hosted by Pastor Jeff Leake and his son Dave Leake, the Allison Park Leadership Podcast is a series of conversations designed to help Christians navigate challenging topics in our faith and culture today.
In this week's episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss how the western church is setting up the next generation for failure and what that looks like. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week's episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the five ministry gifts and why this topic tends to make people feel uncomfortable. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
Last week, Pastor Jeff and Dave talked about the concept of “Quiet Quitting”. After receiving some questions and comments on this issue, the discussion on this continues as Pastor Jeff and Dave dive deeper into this concept, and discuss how to gain a healthy work-life balance. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
Recently a study showed that fifty percent of Americans have fallen into something known as “Quiet Quitting”. In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave talk about this phenomenon, and how it affects character and mental health. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
One of the most dangerous things about teaching the Bible is when something is taught in an imbalanced, inaccurate, or dangerous way. So what about the 'prosperity gospel'? What is it? Is it dangerous? What should we think about it? Pastors Jeff and Dave talk about the tension and how we should approach a healthy view of faith. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake...
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the Western Church, whether it is doing a good job in making disciples, and answering the question: What does it take to make a disciple? LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss how to know when to leave your church and exit properly. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss how the Church should view attendance numbers and measurements and answer the question: How does God view numbers? LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the supernatural and how Baptism in the Holy Spirit can open the door for God to use people in amazing ways. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss some of the media that have become popular in our culture today, and what we should and shouldn’t be concerned about from a spiritual perspective. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Pastor Dave are joined again by Pastor Josh Leake to discuss how the church should approach socio-political issues and how they should be handled. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave are joined by special guest Josh Leake to discuss toxic masculinity, stereotypes, and how we should define masculinity. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
The most recent religious demographic for Pittsburgh shows that 33% of the population have declared themselves Catholic, but are they Christians? For this week's episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the differences in religions and identify their standpoint on the matter. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
After the events of 2020, the attendance for online churches has grown significantly. In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the online church culture and if it’s sustainable. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss whether theology is static or if it progresses with our understanding of God. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
With the recent situation surrounding Hillsong being brought to light, many Christians have been wondering if there is something ungodly about the megachurch model. In this week's episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave Leake address what happened with Hillsong and discuss the nature of megachurches. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake...
In recent times, cursing has become a more nuanced topic that has become a conversation piece. In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss swearing and whether it’s appropriate or not. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In this week’s episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave are joined by special guest Pastor Preston Ulmer to discuss his ministry and some of the content from his book, The Doubter's Club . https://www.thedoubtersclub.com/startyourowndc LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In June of 2021, an article was written by Michael Graham on Mere Orthodoxy about how fractures have formed within evangelcalism. In this weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave revisit the topic from the first episode, discussing what the 6 different fractured labels represent and which category they fall into. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake...
In recent years, there has been a great reduction in the pool of people who are called into ministry, which poses the question: Why? In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave talk about what callings are and if people are still called today. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake...
In a survey done by George Barna, in the fall of 2021 around 38% of people in ministry were seriously considering quitting. In weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss how to deal with weariness, and what we can do to “weather the wilderness.” LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
In recent years it’s become clear that people throughout the world are not on the same page, Christians included! In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the divide that has been growing over the last decade and what was described in a recent article as the six-way fracturing of evangelical Christianity. What is causing the division? Where do you fit the six categories of 'Christian'? LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonp...
One of the most watched episodes from this season was the episode "Aliens, Science, and the Future of Christianity". In this week's episode, Pastor Dave and Jeff revisit their discussion on aliens for the Christmas season and the final episode of season two! LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
Recently a podcast was released called “The Rise and Fall of Mars Hill” by Christianity Today, that sparked discussion about celebrity pastors and mega churches. In this weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss the content of this podcast, and how to handle conflict and offense. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
The loss of a loved one is never easy to process and grieve, and it can be hard to push through. In this weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave discuss recent events that have affected their lives, and how to keep moving forward in the middle of traumatic moments. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
One of the most requested topics for the podcast surrounded finding your purpose. In this weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave continue the discussion from the previous episode, "Should I Stay or Should I Go?", and talk about the passing of the baton from a generational perspective and the purpose of each decade. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake...
After the incidents of 2020, it became very obvious that the topic of inequality became. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave are joined by special guest Toni Turner to discuss the final problem of their 5 part series, "Sexuality, Social Justice, and the Sacredness of life", finishing off with the issue of Racism and what Christians and the Church can do to reconcile. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagra...
With the topic of pro-choice being one of the bigger debates in the American culture, it can be difficult to find where Christians should stand on this issue. In this episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave continue their 5 part series with special guest Amy Scheuring , discussing how Christians should approach the issue involving the sacredness of life. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Lea...
Some of the biggest questions in our society today relate to sex and sexual identity, but not a lot of Pastors are talking about it! In this weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave add the third installment into their five part series, Sexuality, Social Justice, and the Sacredness of life, in which they will discuss the Bible's views on sex and sexuality. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @D...
In this weeks episode, Pastor Jeff and Dave continue their 5 part series of Sexuality, Social Justice, and the Sacredness of Life with their second episode which discusses Social Justice and how the church should tackle issues on the poor and marginalized. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/AllisonParkLeadershipNetwork Email: Jeffl@allisonparkchurch.com Davel@allisonparkchurch.com Instagram: @Jeffleake11 @Dave.Leake
