In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Sarah Bragg. Sarah is an author, podcaster, and communicator. 

Sarah Bragg talks about her book 'Is Everyone Happier Than Me?' They discuss the pressure to achieve and the fear of not being happy, the role of perfectionism as a defense mechanism, the importance of becoming emotionally literate, and the value of celebrating progress and setting realistic goals. Sarah also shares advice she would give to her 20-something self. Overall, the conversation provides insights and strategies for finding happiness and connection in life.

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/is-everyone-happier-than-me-podcast

In this conversation, Alex, the founder of Worship Ministry Training, discusses how senior leaders can support and empower their worship pastors. He emphasizes the importance of helping worship pastors understand their role as disciple-makers and shepherds in the church.

Alex also highlights the need for senior leaders to assist worship pastors in getting organized and developing efficient workflows. Additionally, he stresses the significance of overseeing song choices and resourcing the worship team. Alex encourages senior leaders to invest in their worship leaders through regular meetings, encouragement, and discipleship. 

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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In this podcast episode, William Vanderbloemen talks with Wade Joye. Wade Joye is a speaker, author, ministry coach, and host of Dreamers & Disciples, a weekly podcast on the AccessMore Network.

Wade talks about finding balance in life and leadership. They discuss the importance of rest and rhythm, the need to prioritize relationships, and the value of being present and fully engaged in conversations. Wade shares insights on how to avoid the trap of busyness and the pressure to always be connected. He emphasizes the significance of intentional and meaningful connections and the impact it can have on personal and professional growth. Overall, the conversation highlights the importance of finding balance and prioritizing relationships in order to thrive in life and leadership.

We hope you enjoy the conversation! 

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In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Lauren Settembrini. Lauren is the Executive Director and Coach at 10KFAM. 10KFam is a worship school located in Colorado Springs.  In this conversation, Lauren shares about the founding and purpose of 10KFAM, the structure and format of worship school, the target demographic and church size, the impact of worship school on students, Lauren's personal experience as a student, and the application process and timeline.

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In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Adam Erlichman, the founder of Build Groups. He discusses the importance of training small group leaders in the local church.

He shares the origin of Build Groups and how it started as a conference for group leaders. This led to the creation of Group Leader Training, a resource that combines best practices, theology, and community building. Adam emphasizes the need for intentional investment in group leaders and the impact it can have on the church. He also shares success stories of churches that have adopted Group Leader Training and seen significant growth in their volunteer base. The main barrier to implementing small groups is trust, but Erlichman encourages churches to take the risk and experience the rewards.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/transformation-through-group-leader-training

In today’s podcast, Executive Search Consultant Kristin Fry talks with Mary DeMuth. Mary DeMuth is an international speaker, podcaster, and author of nearly 50 books, fiction, and nonfiction, including her latest book, 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge. As an avid Bible reader, she has guided many people into the Scriptures to supercharge their faith.

In this conversation, Mary DeMuth discusses her 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge, explaining why she decided to create it, plus the benefits of reading the entire Bible in a shorter timeframe. She provides tips for finding time to read and suggests using audio versions of the Bible. Mary also discusses the impact of reading the Bible in its entirety and shares her passion for teaching and speaking. She emphasizes the importance of knowing the Bible and the power of redemption.

In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Horst Schulze, the Founder, Chairman & CEO of the Capella Hotel Group, and Co-founder and former COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. Schulze is a legendary leader and global titan of business.

In this episode, Horst's journey to success is truly remarkable. He shares his personal story and the methods he used to achieve his goals. His experiences are a testament to the fact that with hard work, determination, and a drive for excellence, anyone can achieve their dreams. 

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Gregg Matte, is the senior pastor of Houston's First Baptist Church and the founder of Breakaway Ministries at Texas A&M University, one of the largest college Bible studies in the nation. He is the author of numerous books, including Unstoppable Gospel and Difference Makers.

In this episode, Gregg talks about his latest book, Salvation Has Come, a set of twenty-five devotionals to center readers in the beauty of the Gospel of Luke, with a reflection for each day in December leading up to Christmas. 

We hope you enjoy this conversation about staying present and mindful during the Christmas season.

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In today’s podcast, we talk to Ike Miller, Senior Pastor of Bright City Church in Durham, North Carolina, a church he planted in 2018 along with his wife, Sharon Hodde Miller. He frequently writes on the intersection of theology, mental health, and family of origin issues in outlets such as Christianity Today and Mission Alliance.

In this episode, Ike shares insights from his latest book, Good Baggage: How Your Difficult Childhood Prepared You For Healthy Relationships. After confronting the impact of his own childhood, including a family history of substance use disorders, Ike has developed a passion for helping others who grew up in difficult circumstances to better understand how those environments continue to impact them and their relationships now. Learn how you can leverage your baggage for good with his practical advice and exercises that can lead to healthier relationships.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/leveraging-your-baggage-for-the-good-of-your-relationship

In today’s podcast, Carey Sumner talks with Jonathan Malm. Jonathan is the Founder of SundaySocial and ChurchStageDesignIdeas.com and he frequently consults with organizations on topics such as guest services and creative expression. He is also the coauthor of The Come Back Effect, The Come Back Culture, The Volunteer Effect, and The Volunteer Survival Guide.

In this episode, Jonathan provides insight on ways to prevent burnout, particularly among pastors who have been greatly affected by COVID-19 and its aftermath. He is passionate about helping pastors overcome burnout and offering resources to help prevent it from happening in the future.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

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In today’s podcast, William Vanderbloemen talks with Tim Stevens. Tim is the CEO and Founder of LeadingSmart, where he partners with churches to help solve their problems. Tim has been coaching, consulting, and writing for more than 20 years, and now is pouring all of his efforts into LeadingSmart to serve churches full-time. Tim is also the Vanderbloemen team’s premium partner for succession planning.

In this episode, Tim shares about his career journey throughout the years and his experience being on staff in different work environments. Tim is passionate about developing healthy team cultures and guiding people through life transitions. He discusses the importance of knowing when it’s time to make your next career move and how to leave your position on good terms.

We hope you enjoy this conversation!

https://www.vanderbloemen.com/blog/when-to-make-your-next-career-move