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Chasing Elephants Podcast

Student Leadership University, Jeff Wallace, Brent Crowewww.slulead.com
This podcast is designed to create room for critical thinking and creative discussions. It is our hope you will join us every week for real, honest, relevant and hard conversations about leadership and more.
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Episodes

Episode 125: The Incarnation

KEY POINTS OF THE INCARNATION The eternal son Jesus Christ – who Jesus is. Understanding God. The subject matter is all around the person and work of Jesus Christ. See John 1:14 He was the full image of the God and Father. Jesus was fully God and fully man. He equally shares in the divine nature of God while also fully God in the flesh. See John 1:1 The incarnation is an act of addition, not subtraction. He is one person with two natures. See Isaiah 9 prophecy. The human nature assumed by the di...

Nov 25, 202237 minEp. 125

Episode 124: Gratitude and Generosity: The Two-sided Coin Every Leader Should Carry

Practical Benefits of Generosity: Generosity increases our love for the kingdom of heaven. Where your treasure is where your heart will be also. A spirit of generosity gives clarity to the purpose. Our heart is more loving and open. Generosity is an attitude of the heart. Thoughts on Generosity and the Work It Does in You: Generosity produces a spirit of contentment. You bless because you have been blessed, not because you will get blessed. That is selfishness … if you only want what’s in it for...

Nov 18, 202227 minEp. 124

Episode 123: A Key Aspect of Self-Leadership: Emotional Intelligence

ABOUT THIS EPISODE Self-Leadership is defined as helping yourself understand how to maintain motivation from things you want to do and things you don’t want to do. Key aspect of Self-Leadership to understand is Emotional Intelligence . Several traits to understand this are Social Awareness – understanding how others are feeling Benefits of Emotional Intelligence Consequences of not having Emotional Intelligence In wrapping the episode, Emily and Brent shared more about the resource of School of ...

Nov 11, 202240 minEp. 123

Episode 122: Unbound: Experiencing Life and Freedom in Christ

About This Episode: In this episode, Jeff Wallace has a conversation with Ryan McDermott about an incredible new Resource Unbound and they make an exciting announcement about The LIFT Tour 2023 ! Unbound is a resource based on John 11 and Lazarus that looks beyond the story that often ends with and “Lazarus comes out of the grave.” A deeper look shows us that while Lazarus is alive, he is still bound up in his old life. Questions To Ask After Looking at the Story of Lazarus through the Unbound S...

Nov 04, 202231 minEp. 122

Episode 121: Lessons We’ve Learned from the Storm

About This Episode: In this episode, Brent and Jeff share what they have learned through Hurricane Ian. Lessons Directly from the Storm: If you are used to be in control - a “take action kind of person”, you learn quickly in a storm that you can’t stop a storm- the wind and the water don’t obey. But you can control how you respond. Your attitude is your choice in the midst of a storm. Storms remind us we are not bigger than the storm but that we have a God who will goes through the storm with us...

Oct 28, 202239 minEp. 121

Episode 120: 7 Ideas on How to Transition Well

About This Episode: In this episode, Jeff Wallace shares his story on his transition from the local church he served for 25 years, to his role at Student Leadership University, and the 7 important things he learned about how to transition well: Don’t pray in a silo, bring people you trust into the process Lean into your calling and push against staying comfortable It’s always “fit” before “finances” When interviewing, always ask intentional short-term and long-term questions Make sure you have k...

Oct 14, 202229 minEp. 120

Hurricane Ian: The Aftermath

About This Episode: How we can be the hands and feet of Jesus to those who have been greatly impacted by the storm. As we continue to pray for everyone who has been impacted by Hurricane Ian, in this episode, Jeff Wallace shares some ways to pray, donate, and get involved in some disaster relief efforts for areas that desperately need help. If you want to help: Visit our partners at Samaritan’s Purse and Operation Christmas Child at www.samaritanspurse.org Once you’re on the page choose to volun...

Oct 06, 202218 min

Episode 119: How to Live a Life Worthy of the Gospel

About This Episode: Jeff and Brent dive into the “how to’s” of living a Gospel-centered-life - all while living the best version of yourself. > If you’re not getting alone with God, you’ll get alone with the wrong things. > If you are fruitful and faithful in your private life, you will be fruitful and faithful in your public life. > Fight your demons with trusted alias. We were not created to do life alone; make sure you have the right accountability in your life. Connect with SLU: Ins...

Sep 30, 202230 minEp. 119

Episode 118: You Won’t Believe What Happened This Summer

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Connect with SLU: Announcing The LIFT Tour 2023 Theme! Register for The LIFT Tour The LIFT Tour Instagram SLU Instagram Attend SLU 101 Register for SLU Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's I...

Sep 23, 202232 minEp. 118

Episode 117: What We Missed!

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Jeff Wallace and Brent Crowe are reflecting on the value of moments and shared memories. Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram...

Sep 16, 202232 minEp. 117

Episode 116: Announcing The School of Leadership with Emily Pigott

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: The School of Leadership is a ministry of Student Leadership University and provides educators and student leaders with a comprehensive leadership training program that can be implemented into any environment. In-depth leaders...

Sep 09, 202239 minEp. 116

Episode 115: The Lincoln Legacy | Live from SLU 201

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Preparing to lead through crisis. Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

Aug 19, 202247 minEp. 115

Episode 114: Definitions of Leadership | Live from SLU 101

Show Notes: Your private faithfulness determines your public fruitfulness. Connect with SLU: Instagram Don’t miss out on the SLU 101 experience - Register for SLU Reimagined Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

Jul 22, 202224 minEp. 114

Episode 113: Reimagined | Live from SLU 101

Show Notes: What would you do for the glory of God if you knew you would not fail? Connect with SLU: Instagram Don’t miss out on the SLU 101 experience - Register for SLU Reimagined Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

Jul 08, 202242 minEp. 113

Episode 112: Five Senses of Summer

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: Register for SLU 101! Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

Jun 17, 202238 minEp. 112

Failure's Fuel | Interview with Stephen Miller

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode Get Stephens new book Connect with Stephen ( https://www.instagram.com/stephenmiller/ ) Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our ...

Jun 10, 202239 min

Episode 111: Three Warnings on Hypocrisy

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: We value life because God values life. Just because a life depends upon on another life for development, does not detract from the sacredness of that life, nor the authenticity of that life. Connect with SLU: Instagram Registe...

Jun 03, 202233 minEp. 111

Episode 110: What is God's Perspective on Abortion?

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes:Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

May 27, 202228 minEp. 110

Episode 109: A Conversation on Ethics

Resources Mentioned in this episode Basic Christian Ethics by Paul Ramsey Show Notes: The purpose of this podcast is to give a 30,000 foot view on the importance of ethics with bite-sized practical applications. When you view any issue through the lens of agape (the Fatherly love of God) you are putting Jesus at the center at the center of the conversation. Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Br...

May 20, 202234 minEp. 109

Episode 108: LIFT Tour 2022 Live from Murfreesboro, TN

Show Notes: Ryan McDermott speaks on what is POSSIBLE Genesis 22 during the LIFT Tour 2022. Gods provision… which makes it possible to experience God’s love… is demonstrated through the sacrifice of Jesus. Trusting God’s provision, the person and work of Jesus, is how we know God sufficiency and experience His peace Celebrating God’s provision, the Good News of Jesus, is how we live our best life. Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Co...

May 13, 202228 minEp. 108

Episode 107: Contentment | LIVE from YPS

Resources Mentioned in this episode Brent Crowes new book Ten Steps to Your Best Life Show Notes: Do my present dreams and aspirations in life align with the desire of God? Connect with SLU: Instagram Register for SLU Learn more about The LIFT Tour Learn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts Brent's Instagram Brent's Twitter Jeff's Instagram Jeff's Twitter...

May 06, 202237 minEp. 107

Episode 105: GOOD FRIDAY | What Makes This Friday So Good!

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: In this episode, we’re going to focus on what happened after Jesus entered into Jerusalem. And take a look at the time leading up to Jesus being on the cross, to the last moments on the cross. Scripture mentioned: John 19:28-3...

Apr 15, 202228 minEp. 105

Episode 103: Conversation with a Creative Pt. 2

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode Register for Youth Pastor Summit Connect with Bryan (elvow.com) @elvowmusic on social Show Notes: All creativity comes from the Creator. Step out of the formula and think outside the box. Wether you’re ...

Apr 01, 202233 minEp. 103

Episode 102: Conversation with a Creative Pt. 1

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode Register for Youth Pastor Summit Connect with Bryan : elvow.com @elvowmusic on social Show Notes: What does it mean to be creative? “Creativity” has become an overused term these days, and it can have a...

Mar 24, 202229 minEp. 102

Episode 101: Tell | Possible Series Ep. 4

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Show Notes: It is possible to tell a redemption-love-kind-of-story when Jesus is the hero of your story. The story begins with a holy and heavenly calling We are all formed and called before we were born. A calling doesn’t have to mean a ...

Mar 18, 202237 minEp. 101

Episode 100: Trust | Possible Series Ep. 3

Show Notes: It is possible to trust in difficult times when we believe that God is sufficient and sovereign. Trust begins with love, when we experience and understand the love of God, we can trust him with the impossible moments, circumstances, and seasons. Trust motivates faithfulness, being faithful means we are obedient in the moment, even when we don’t see how God is working out the rest of the story. Trust enables holy optimism. A holy optimism means that I believe that God is at work in al...

Mar 11, 202230 minEp. 100

Episode 99: Understand | Possible Series Ep. 2

Show Notes: Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. It is possible to understand God’s love when we believe the Lord will provide. Genesis 22:13-14 - The Provision of the Ram The provision of God helps us understand the love of God at a deeper level. The depth of your faith is ...

Mar 04, 202235 minEp. 99

Episode 98: Experience | Possible Series Ep. 1

Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; character-driven decision making; ownership of biblical values; and a commitment to influence through service. Resources Mentioned in this episode Registrar for Youth Pastor Summit Show Notes: Student Leadership University’s mission is to develop and equip student leaders to think, dream, and lead. We strive to instill future tense thinking; chara...

Feb 25, 202233 minEp. 98
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