On this week's episode, we have gathered the Living Leadership staff to discuss practically how we can apply some of our recent thoughts on resilience. If you'd like further support, do visit our website or contact our team: https://www.livingleadership.org/contact
Apr 01, 2021•50 min•Ep. 42
On this week's episode, Marcus Honeysett takes a look at the relationship between resilience and rest. Find out more about Living Leadership at www.livingleadership.org
Mar 18, 2021•23 min•Ep. 41
On this week's podcast, Marcus Honeysett takes a look at the topic of resilience and how this relates to the pressure we face in our ministry roles. This episode is the first of two parts. Join us in a fortnight when we look at 'Resilience and Rest'
Mar 04, 2021•26 min•Ep. 40
Across the next year, we are going to be taking the opportunity to interview some of the LL team - listening to what they've learned about God through ministry, what they do with Living Leadership, and some of the things that help them live in Christ joyfully and serve him faithfully. Today's episode is the first of these. We hope this interview with Paul Coulter, conducted by our Communications Manager, Jess, is an encouragement to you. Find out more about living Leadership: www.livingleadershi...
Feb 18, 2021•35 min•Ep. 39
This week (2nd & 3rd of February 2021) we, at Living Leadership, have been hosting Pastoral Refreshment at Home. This was an opportunity for Christian leaders and their spouses to take time to be refreshed in the Lord, facilitated by online content. In the spirit of refreshment, this week's podcast is a little different. We wanted to share with you a reflection on Psalm 131 Julian Hardyman recently (Nov 2020) shared with us at Refresh Network Online. For more information about Refresh Networ...
Feb 03, 2021•20 min•Ep. 38
In today's episode we are delighted to share with you a talk from our archives. Recorded back in 2010, at our Pastoral Refreshment Conference, in this talk Dick Dowsett unpacks some verses from Philippians along the theme of Joy in the Lord. At the beginning of this audio there is a beeping sound caused by some electronic interference, but please do bear with the audio as this lasts less than 30s
Jan 21, 2021•58 min•Ep. 37
In today's episode we are delighted to share with you a talk from our archives. Recorded back in 2010, at our Pastoral Refreshment Conference, in this talk Dick Dowsett unpacks some verses from Philippians along the theme of Joy in the Lord.
Jan 07, 2021•50 min•Ep. 36
In a special Christmas edition of the Living Leadership podcast we think about which Christmas character we might be. Are you a Hostile Herod, Wondering Wise Man, Surprised Shepherd, Just Joseph, or Medative Mary? Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas from all of us at Living Leadership!
Dec 17, 2020•18 min•Ep. 35
Andrew Page concludes his unpacking of Mark's gospel, looking at the last 6 chapters. Recorded live at a Pastoral Refreshment Conference (for Christian leaders) in 2009, Andrew discusses three themes that are helpful to grow in discipleship: Prayer, the Cross, and love. Useful links: Pastoral Refreshment Conference: https://www.livingleadership.org/pastoral-refreshment-conferences The Mark Experiment: https://www.10ofthose.com/uk/products/6896/the-mark-experiment...
Nov 26, 2020•40 min•Ep. 34
Andrew Page continues his unpacking of Mark's Gospel (Mark 8:31 - 10:31) In this episode (recorded live at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2009, a conference for Christian leaders), Andrew looks at the "Struggles of Discipleship". Andrew considers the three mistakes disciples easily make (thinking "I am the greatest", "we are the only ones" or "sin doesn't matter"), and the three areas disciples should be different (attitude to marriage, children and possessions). Andrew also tells us a b...
Nov 12, 2020•48 min•Ep. 33
On the podacst this week we're sharing a talk from our archives that still has so much to encourage our hearts today. Taken from the 2009 Pastoral Refreshment Conference, Andrew Page opens Mark's Gospel for us and unpacks three miracles of Jesus: The feeding of the 5000, walking on water and the healings at Gennesaret. We hope this week's episode captivates your heart with a fresh view of Jesus. If you feel you would benefit from more support, such as one-to-one mentorship or support in groups w...
Oct 29, 2020•40 min•Ep. 32
This week we finish off our short series in the 5 Ms of Pastoral Care with an episode considering the Mechanics of Pastoral Care. We begin to think how a contemporary community of believers can organise effective pastoral care, particularly looking at three key questions: Who provides pastoral care (and at what levels)? How is care accessed? What are the limits of church-based pastoral care? If you want to think about any of this further, we'd love to have you join our Gospel-shaped Pastoral Car...
Oct 15, 2020•30 min•Ep. 31
On today's episode we continue our series in the five Ms of pastoral care, considering the margins of pastoral care. Paul Coulter unpacks what we mean by the term "pastoral care", how it relates to disciple-making, and how to establish wise boundaries in pastoral care. To think further on these things, why not join our online Gospel-centred Pastoral Care course. Find out more: www.livingleadership.org/pastoralcare
Oct 01, 2020•26 min•Ep. 30
This week we continue our series in the five Ms of pastoral care, considering the method of pastoral care. Paul Coulter unpacks the Holy Spirit's role in gospel-centred pastoral care and we consider how the gifts of the Spirit equip us to care for God's people well.
Sep 17, 2020•24 min•Ep. 29
The second in our series on the five Ms of Pastoral Care, today we are looking at the Methods of Pastoral Care. Looking to Jesus as our example to follow.
Sep 10, 2020•23 min•Ep. 28
In today's episode, Paul Coulter helps us reflect on what Gospel-centred Pastoral Care looks like. Over the next five episodes, we'll be taking a look at the 5 "Ms" of Pastoral Care: Motivation, Methods, Means, Margins and Mechanics. Today we're thinking about Motivation, specifically how the Father's heart shapes our motivations.
Sep 03, 2020•23 min•Ep. 27
A one-off episode bringing you a talk originally recorded at the Pastoral Refreshment Conference in 2011. Marcus shares about the realities of grace and pride in leadership. We hope you are blessed!
Jul 03, 2020•30 min•Ep. 26
The fourth episode from Marcus Honeysett exploring issues of guarding our hearts as leaders. In this episode Marcus explains the central importance and nature of life in the Spirit for Christian ministry and leadership.
Jun 18, 2020•23 min•Ep. 25
The third episode from Marcus Honeysett exploring issues of guarding our hearts as leaders. In this episode Marcus explains the importance of and some approaches to building a team around us.
Jun 02, 2020•22 min•Ep. 24
In this episode, Marcus Honeysett explores the effect fear has on leaders with practical advice for dealing well with it
May 21, 2020•25 min•Ep. 23
In this episode, Marcus Honeysett guides leaders in how to receive praise and criticism well.
May 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 22
Mark Bonnington teaching at the 2008 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Grace and Glory.
Apr 23, 2020•46 min•Ep. 16
Jonathan Lamb teaching at the 2008 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Grace and Power in Weakness.
Apr 09, 2020•48 min•Ep. 15
Jonathan Lamb teaching at the 2008 Pastoral Refreshment Conference Midlands on Grace and Integrity.
Mar 26, 2020•43 min•Ep. 14
Episode 5 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. A final reminder and prayer to keep us centred in Christ,.
Mar 23, 2020•8 min•Ep. 21
Episode 4 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Advice for supporting shepherds of God's peoplein this time.
Mar 22, 2020•6 min•Ep. 20
Episode 3 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Advice about sharing help in these times.
Mar 21, 2020•7 min•Ep. 19
Episode 2 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Advice about speaking hope in this time.
Mar 20, 2020•7 min•Ep. 18
Episode 1 of a five part series in response to the coronavirus situation. Keeping a right perspective in these strange times.
Mar 19, 2020•8 min•Ep. 17
In this third of a three-part series based on John 21, Paul Coulter concludes his exploration of the statement that "Faithful ministers lead people in obedience to Jesus" by thinking about the leader's task in relationship to others.
Mar 12, 2020•29 min•Ep. 13