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Unleashed

Be Hope Churchbehope.church
We believe life is better when it’s lived from purpose. Join Be Hope Church Lead Pastor, Brad Thompson, and Molly Brunk as they discuss leadership wins, losses, and lessons and ways to live from purpose and live unleashed.
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Episodes

Habits, Passion, and Rocket Fuel

In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brad and Molly dive deep into the power of habits and routines when the initial excitement fades. They explore the tension between passion and exhaustion, and how discipline can help keep you on track when your energy starts to wane. Brad reflects on how habits, like his morning [...]

Mar 19, 202519 min

Unstuck Yourself: Who Will Help?

In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brad and Molly continue their "Unstuck Yourself" series by discussing an essential question to ask when you're feeling stuck: Who will help me get there? From the struggle of building a nursery to the dynamics of leadership, they share how finding a friend who will hold you accountable, [...]

Mar 05, 202522 min

Unstuck Yourself: How Will You Get There?

In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brad and Molly continue their "Unstuck Yourself" series with the second question to ask yourself when you’re feeling stuck: How will I get there? From the chaos of redoing a basement to transforming a teenage room, Brad and Molly share real-life lessons about the power of a detailed [...]

Feb 19, 202522 min

Unstuck Yourself: Where Are You?

In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brad and Molly kick off a brand new series called "Unstuck Yourself," diving into a powerful question: Where are you? They explore the importance of self-awareness in navigating life’s challenges and reflect on how we often drift without realizing it. Whether it's health, relationships, or personal growth, they [...]

Feb 05, 202520 min

Daily Desperation

In this episode of the Unleashed Podcast, Brad takes a moment share how God has recently challenged him to not just seek Him in moments of need, but to pursue Him every day. In this reflective podcast, Brad walks us through how this connects to our purpose and how we move forward in the new [...]

Jan 22, 2025

Win with Questions - Part 2

In this episode, Brad and Molly dive into part two of their series on Winning with Questions. They look at the significance of asking the right questions for personal growth, professional development, and mentorship. By asking strategic questions, we can gain new insights, engage in better learning, and build purposeful relationships. Key Takeaways: Asking the [...]

Dec 18, 202421 min

Win with Questions

In this episode, Brad and Molly look at how to utilize the right questions to navigate both challenging conversations and personal growth. By using questions strategically, we can create understanding, steer discussions, and encourage transformation in others and ourselves. Whether it’s handling a tense situation or reflecting on life’s purpose, questions can unlock clarity and [...]

Dec 04, 202419 min

Follow the Script

In this episode, Brad and Molly discuss the importance of following a script that we have either received or one we have gained through knowledge. Too often, we merely consume information, but fail to put it into action. The outcome of following a script is transformation—not just for us, but for those we lead. By [...]

Nov 20, 202422 min

Let Your Work Do the Work

In this episode, Brad and Molly look at how we often feel the need to boast about our accomplishments and the dangers of falling into the comparison trap, especially in ministry and leadership. Living on purpose requires humility and trust that the work God has called us to will speak for itself because of the [...]

Nov 06, 202418 min

It Takes a Leader to Make a Disciple

In this episode, Brad and Molly discuss the difference between discipleship and making disciples. They explore the connection between personal growth and the call to invest in others, reminding us that true discipleship goes beyond individual growth. The real challenge comes when we choose to step out of the stands and into the playing field [...]

Oct 23, 202419 min

Navigating Parenthood: Embracing Each Lesson

We’re back with another conversation with our special guest, Janelle Thompson. In this episode, Brad and Janelle speak into the highs and lows of parenthood while Janelle shares her personal story from navigating the challenges of postpartum depression to finding purpose in the current season of raising teenage boys. Key Takeaways - Parents prioritizing their [...]

Oct 09, 202423 min

How Shared Purpose Supports Unique Callings

What is it like to live alongside of someone else's calling? In our previous episode, we defined what our overall purpose is as we discussed the intent of the podcast. In this episode, Brad and Molly are joined by Brad’s wife, Janelle Thompson, to discuss how they have supported each other in their unique callings. [...]

Sep 25, 202420 min

Breaking the 4th Wall

What do you do when you’re unclear on your purpose? What conversations do you need to have to make it clear? In this episode, Brad, Molly, and Producer Matt sit down and open up a fourth-wall conversation about the purpose of this podcast. Key Takeaways: - This podcast is made to inspire others to live [...]

Sep 11, 202424 min

Habits of a Fellow Leader

How do you balance your faith, family, and everything else? In this episode, Brad and Molly continue their conversation with Chip Wilson, the Athletic Director for Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio, to discuss what he does to stay on purpose and lead well. Key Takeaways: - Keep checks and balances on your [...]

Aug 28, 202422 min

Playing for the Future

How do you transition from one stage of life to the next? How do you solidify your identity and continue to have passion when a season ends and a new one begins? In this episode, Brad and Molly sit down with Chip Wilson, the Athletic Director for Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio, [...]

Aug 14, 202422 min

Clarity Holds the Highest Return

Do you really know what’s the most important thing? Are you spending too much time on “good” things instead of what holds the highest return? and Losing clarity on what matters most can lead to wasted time, money, and purpose. In this episode, Brad and Molly discuss WHAT’S AT STAKE: When you aren’t clear on [...]

Jul 31, 202418 min

Gain the Advantage

Are you having too many meetings? Are you having the right meetings? Are you meeting with people too much or too little? These are questions we can fail to ask ourselves due to the rhythms of work and life. What if the answer to these questions helps us gain the right focus and vantage point [...]

Jul 17, 202422 min

Focus Determines the Outcome

Are you someone who generally focuses on problems or opportunities? We often walk into situations, problems, or obstacles with a mindset that can determine the outcome. In this episode, Brad and Molly discuss how we can continue to live from our purpose regardless of our circumstances when we shift our focus to future opportunities. MAIN [...]

Jul 03, 202420 min

Relationships Matter: Lessons From An Athletic Director

Relationships matter in any organization. Do we take the initiative to make them a priority in even small ways? In today’s podcast, we hear from former Wright State University Athletic Director, Bob Grant, and the lessons he learned around how simple relationships make a difference. Bob served voluntarily and on staff for 30-plus years at [...]

Jun 19, 202430 min

More Than Chicken : Life Lessons from a Chick-Fil-A Owner

The cap to any organization’s capacity lives within the leader. In today’s podcast, we hear from local Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, Rex Brooking, on how he leads his local organization through leading himself. Rex owns and operates two Chick-fil-A stores in Beavercreek, Ohio and is passionate about developing leaders in his organization to move their mission forward. [...]

Jun 05, 2024

Who Needs a Fence? Part 2

Boundaries. Apparently we all need them. After our last podcast we found that we all need to create boundaries to live into our purpose. In today’s podcast, we revisit our conversation with Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Becky Brown, about how important boundaries are and ways to set better boundaries for success in our lives. Becky [...]

May 22, 202425 min

Who Needs a Fence?

Boundaries. Who needs them? We all need boundaries if we want to lead at our full capacity and focus on moving the mission forward. In today’s podcast, we talk with Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Becky Brown, about how important boundaries are and ways to set better boundaries for success in our lives. Becky has been [...]

May 08, 202427 min

Evaluate Your Values

Have you ever reached the end of the day and you feel defeated? Or have you ever found yourself saying, “What did I do today?” We get so wrapped up in our to-do list, we forget how our activity comes from our values. In this episode, we talk about how our values are a foundation [...]

Apr 24, 2024

Don't Sweat the New Start

Are you sweating the fact you’ve failed to set goals for this year? Goals are important, but there are some big buts to setting them. Don’t fall into the trap of setting goals when you’re in a busy or stressful season. This episode, we talk about how to create the best environment for goal-setting for [...]

Apr 10, 202427 min

Carry the Core

What does it mean for your organization to stay on mission? Is it something that is written on a document, tucked away in a folder somewhere? Or is it something the members of your organization carries with them through every meeting, conversation, decision, or dream? We'll talk today about how important it is for your [...]

Mar 27, 202424 min

Trust Code

How about some more conflict? This episode, we talk through how creating an agreed upon trust code which is discussed in Patrick Linceoni’s book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, can help conflict become a tool that builds trust within your team instead of tearing it down. Main Idea: Healthy conflict is the true innovation [...]

Mar 13, 202423 min

Come in Hot - Part 2

We continue our discussion on Coming in H.O.T. and how this method allows us to see conflict as a way to move forward instead of an obstacle. Main Idea: Exceptional leaders expect conflict. What’s at Stake: Avoiding conflict doesn't keep peace it creates more tension. Why does this matter? Great leaders understand undesired friction is [...]

Feb 28, 202419 min

Come in Hot

Often we tend to want to tame the tension we encounter in our lives and our organizations in order to keep the peace. Tension is a ripe opportunity for growth that should be welcomed in order to move forward. In this series, we talk about what that could look like in your life as you [...]

Feb 14, 202420 min

Bonus Track - 4 Basic Behaviors of a Leader

Unleashed Podcast | Bonus Track - 4 Basic Behaviors of a Leader Often we tend to want to tame the tension we encounter in our lives and our organizations in order to keep the peace. Tension is a ripe opportunity for growth that should be welcomed in order to move forward. In this new series, [...]

Feb 07, 202417 min

Episode 8 | 4 Steps to Resolving Conflict

Often we tend to want to tame the tension we encounter in our lives and our organizations in order to keep the peace. Tension is a ripe opportunity for growth that should be welcomed in order to move forward. In this new series, we talk about what that could look like in your life as [...]

Jan 31, 202436 min
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