PODCAST ARCHIVES

This season, we're going to explore the tensions common to leading from the middle. Our prayer is that you will navigate these tensions well, and that Jesus will play a beautiful song through your life.

This year we’re calling our tribe to have a personal revival.

The third and final installment of our culture carriers series.

Today’s podcast is our second installment of a series that we began last week, called “Culture Carriers.”

This is the first installment of a series we’re starting called Culture Carriers

This episode is kind of a two-for-one. Brandon spends some time answering a listener question and we have a great conversation with Noah Herrin.

Jedidiah Thurner joins us on the podcast today with some truths and challenges about how we can better lead from the second chair.

Mental health is a big issue in today’s culture and few people tackle it like Kayla Stoecklein.

Whether you know it or not, you are in a fight for your life.

Do you have a dream that is in your heart but have hit some roadblocks? Maybe you don’t even see a way for that dream to come to fruition? This episode is for you.

October is pastor appreciation month so we thought that we would do an episode on the phrase, “I am with you.”

This bonus episode is jam packed with goodness as Larry Brey speaks to the 7 things that may be exhausting your pastor.

The creative space is a prominent one in churches, and rightfully so. We serve a creative God and the church should be a reflection of that...

We have a lot of fun with Chandler Boyce this week as I sit down with him and my wife, Lindsay, to talk about all things youth ministry...

Our friend Joshua Bingle joins us once again, as we take the Leading Second creed line by line.

This week, we talk with one of the best second chair leaders in the country, Larry Brey, from Elevation Church.

LIVE from Team Church Conference! In this special episode, we are joined by Pastor Dan Lord.

In this episode, we sit down with Pastors Greg & Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church.

On this bonus episode, we hope you'll be able to invest in yourself as Brandon shares a message on breaking the power of shame in our lives. We hope this is a deposit into your soul as you lead strong for the kingdom.

On this episode, we bring you a very special conversation with Brandon's pastor, Kevin Gerald of Champion Centre.

This week we're sitting down with a panel of Millennials. We discover what it's like to lead effectively in ministry as a millennial and gain insight on how to lead millennials.

In this episode, we have a conversation from both sides of the second chair as we talk to the Lead Pastors and team of The Movement Church in Orange County, CA. 

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Timberlake, to have a wide ranging conversation on Team, Leadership, and stepping into the call of God for your life.

In this episode, Brandon talks with three of the Team Church Contributors on the DNA of Great Teams

In this episode, Brandon talks to Tome Dawson of Life Church about his relationship with his pastor (Craig Groeschel), and how we can all steward that relationship well in our own lives. 

In this episode, we jump into questions from a Leading Second lab at a Team Church event.

The fourth in a series episodes of critical conversations surround this new generation of church leaders.

The third in a series episodes of critical conversations surround this new generation of church leaders.

The second in a series episodes of critical conversations surround this new generation of church leaders.

A first in a series episodes of critical conversations surround this new generation of church leaders.

John Morgan speaks about leading as a young leader, how to respectfully agree and disagree, and gives his story of transition from a lead pastoral role to a leading second leader.

In this episode, James Grout of One Child Matters shares his heart for why missions should matter to every church leader.

In this episode, Oneka McClellan shares about her new book Born of a Woman, the value we find in women in ministry leadership, and how to stay in rhythm with your spouse when ministry life gets crazy.

This week in the Leading Second podcast, Brandon sits down with his wife, Lindsay, to look back on the first year of their Leading Second ministry launch. 

In this episode, we continue our conversation with Sy Rogers as we explore a vital question for those of us in ministry - what do I do when I’m not doing OK? 

There are many parts to our spiritual walk and sometimes we run into areas and seasons that could potentially derail us. I believe this message will give you perspective for how God uses the seasons of our lives to shape and form us.

In this episode, Sy Rogers takes us on a journey through his story and help us discover a new view of God’s grace for us as leaders

In this episode to kick-off Season Two, pastor and author Clay Scroggins shares from his experience on how to lead with authority and unleash influence from anywhere in an organization.

Join Brandon Stewart and friends of Leading Second for this final episode of Season One, as they are joined by a panel of Leading Second tribe members for a wide ranging and candid Q&A session.

In this episode, Pastor Dino Rizzo shares candidly from the various seasons of his ministry and time leading the ARC church planting network.

In this episode, Pastor Pace Hartfield of One Place Church in Idaho, joins us for a passionate discussion on God’s timing, preparation, and seasons of obscurity.

In this episode, Brandon Stewart has a candid conversation with the Campus Pastors from Champions Centre (his home church) on the tensions and responsibilities of leading on behalf of a Lead Pastor.

Ministry is risky in terms of offense. But there is a difference between being offended and living offended.

Our lead pastors are not our cheerleader, they’re our coach.

Transition and promotion are "make it or break it" moments for us as leaders in the second chair. ‍

It is vital when leading in the second chair to insert trust even we do not have 100% understanding.

Why do we as leaders struggle to bring other people's vision to life? If there is one thing that all leaders in the second chair are responsible for, it's bringing the vision that's in the hearts of our leaders and pastors into reality.

Why does stewardship matter to young leaders? In this episode, we are joined by Chris Brown, servant of the local church as both a communicator and coach, for a comprehensive conversation centered around stewardship and promotion.

In this episode, Brandon is joined by three of the Leading Second Coaches as they have a discussion on the importance of personal capacity and the defining role it plays in our leadership journey. 

In this episode, Pastor Joshua Bingle returns to the podcast and joins Brandon Stewart for a challenging conversations on thriving during imperfections in ministry life.

In this special episode, Leading Second founder Brandon Stewart, sheds some wisdom on a few unanswered questions submitted by leaders in the second chair at Team Church Conference 2018.

In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastor John Morgan of City Church Chicago for a discussion on how to be "the number one, number two." The number one role is important, but ministry cannot happen without great number two's.

In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastors Daniel & Jannelle Villarreal (Grace Avenue Church, San Antonio, TX), Philip O’Reilly (The Rock of KC, Kansas City, Missouri), and Michael Brueseke (Community Church, Chesapeake, VA) for a discussion on their perspective as Lead Pastors on what they wish their team members knew without them having to tell them.

In this special episode, we are joined LIVE by Pastors Dan Lord (The Life Church, Memphis, TN), Bryce Birmingham (Home Church, Calgary, Canada), and Kyle Heinecke (Fresh Life Church, Portland, OR) for a discussion on their perspective as Campus and Executive Pastors on what it’s like to lead in the second chair.

In this episode, Christian creative and author, Jonathan Malm of San Antonio, TX, joins us for a discussion on “The Come Back Effect” — how to create a church atmosphere that will make people want to come back and why it’s important.

In this episode, Pastors and Founders of Leading Second, Brandon & Lindsay Stewart, jump into a timely and very relevant discussion on what it means to “ditch balance and embrace rhythm.”

In this episode, Pastor Israel Campbell of Wave Church in Los Angeles joins us for a passionate, and very relevant discussion on what it means to be a son (or daughter) and walk in the purpose and calling God has for us.

In this episode, Pastor Troy Maxwell of Freedom House Church in Charlotte, NC joins us to discuss why it's imperative for young leaders to have a healthy view of authority. 

In this episode, Tauren Wells, Grammy nominated Christian music artist, joins the podcast for a passionate discussion about creatives in ministry.

In this episode, Zane Stewart, the "vice pastor” of Leading Second and daughter of L2 leaders Brandon and Lindsay Stewart, joins us for a very special surprise “Father’s Day” edition of the Leading Second Podcast.

In this episode, Nicole Smithee from Liberty Church in New York City joins the podcast for a passionate discussion on why empowering women in ministry is vital for the church.

In this episode, Larry Brey brings this perspective as one of the founding team members at Elevation Church in Charlotte, NC with Pastor Steven Furtick. You'll hear his heart for their house, and how he handles the often fast pace of ministry.

In this episode, Anna Morgan shares incredible wisdom and insight on the pitfalls that many young leaders face.

In this episode, Kevin Gerald continues our discussion on ministry and leadership, from the perspective of a seasoned lead pastor. His perspective and wisdom will prove invaluable for every young leader.

In this episode, Kevin Gerald joins the podcast to discuss ministry and leadership, from the perspective of a seasoned lead pastor. His perspective and wisdom will prove invaluable for every young leader.

For a leader to make an impact, they must have the guts to stand out and go against the grain of culture. In this episode, Brandon Stewart kicks off Season One with a moving message on church and culture, and the kind of DNA that builds healthy churches. 

In this episode, Brandon Stewart is joined by Joshua Bingle (Lead Pastor, Genesis Church - Spokane, WA) and Kyle Heiniecke (Campus Pastor, Fresh Life Church - Portland, OR) as they candidly speak directly to millennial leaders in ministry and issue a strong challenge to be a local church-building, healthy generation of leaders.

In this episode, you’ll hear some of the story behind these seasons in his life. Our prayer is that this story will build your faith in such a way that you’ll dare to step out of the boat yourself, and take bold steps in serving Jesus all while building your local church.

In this episode, Brandon Stewart takes us through the creed for Leading Second. We pray these words will breathe life into every young leader who has a heart to get it right as they build God’s church. 

In this episode, Brandon Stewart unpacks the heart behind this new tribe. He shares his wrestle through scripture that led to stepping out to create a space for every leader who leads from the second chair.