LEAD Pods Podcast
1) 137 | Why We Gather: Looking Ahead to Gathering 2026 (Aaron Box)
Every two years, Mennonite Brethren from across the country come together for a unique family gathering: the USMB National Convention. In this episode, USMB National Director Aaron Box returns to LEAD...Show More
2) 136 | Telling Stories & Helping People: Meet the New CL Editor (Lacey Scully)
This week Matt sits down with the brand-new editor of the Christian Leader magazine, Lacey Scully. Lacey shares her journey from growing up in a creative, faith-filled family in Kansas to serving over...Show More
3) 135 | What Makes a Disciple? (Dr. Tim Geddert & Michele Fiester)
Discipleship is at the heart of following Jesus, but what does it actually look like in our everyday lives? In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Tim Geddert along with first-time guest Michele Fiester...Show More
4) 134 | Leading Across Cultures: Global Lessons from MCC (Arthur & Phyllis Mann)
This week we welcome Phyllis and Arthur Mann, longtime MCC leaders currently based in Thailand, who oversee MCC’s work across a wide stretch of Asia. With decades of service experience, the Manns shar...Show More
5) 133 | Our School, Our Leaders: Tabor's New GSM Initiative (Dr. Eric Foster-Whiddon)
In this episode, we welcome Dr. Eric Foster-Whiddon to LEAD Pods to introduce an exciting new initiative from Tabor College: Graduate Studies in Ministry. With a background in both pastoral ministry a...Show More
6) 132 | Faith, Anxiety, and Pursuing Emotional Wellness (Erica Haude)
In this insightful conversation, counselor Erica Haude returns to LEAD Pods to talk about mental health, emotional wellness, and the unique challenges church leaders face. Drawing on her experience as...Show More
7) 131 | Spiritual Formation for Church Leaders (Galen Wiest)
Spiritual formation is more than a buzzword—it’s the slow, intentional process of becoming more like Jesus. But for many pastors and church leaders, formation often gets pushed aside in the rush of mi...Show More
8) 130 | One Global Family: Inside the Mennonite World Conference and Anabaptist 500
This year marks two significant milestones worth our attention and our celebration. While we've already spent time reflecting on the 500th anniversary of the Anabaptist movement, 2025 also marks the 1...Show More
9) 129 | Business, Innovation, & Why the Church Needs Christian Entrepreneurs (President David Janzen)
What does entrepreneurship have to do with the Church? In this episode, we’re joined by President David Janzen of Tabor College to talk about the unique intersection of business, creativity, and calli...Show More
10) 128 | Equipping the Church Worldwide through MLT (Doug Heidebrecht)
How do you train church leaders across dozens of countries and cultures without losing sight of Scripture and mission? In this episode, we talk with Doug Heidebrecht about his work with Missional Lead...Show More