S1:E18 - Summer Special: What Keeps Pastors Up at Night? (Live from the SBC Annual Meeting)

S1:E18 - Summer Special: What Keeps Pastors Up at Night? (Live from the SBC Annual Meeting)

Leadership comes with unique pressures that don't punch out at 5:00pm. In this episode, we recap our live interviews from the Southern Baptist Convention annual meeting, where we asked pastors what challenges keep them up at night. We break down their honest feedback regarding church operations, community growth, and leadership demands, offering our own insights on how to address these hidden vulnerabilities. Listen now for a practical guide to strengthening your church infrastructure. Visit CapinCrouse.com [https://www.capincrouse.com] for more.

S1:E17 - Book Club: The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn't your competition, but your calendar? This week, we are diving into the core principles of John Mark Comer’s "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" and looking at how chronic busyness is quietly draining our energy, our relationships, and our vision. Unchecked hurry often leads straight to burnout, reactive decisions, and a shallow organizational culture. Tune in as we explore the transformative power of slowing down. We discuss how practicing silence, solitude, and simplicity can help you move away from the trap of constant productivity and toward a sustainable, deeply intentional style of leadership. Visit CapinCrouse.com [https://www.capincrouse.com] for more.

S1:E16 - Finding Your Financial Shepherd: Strategies for Hiring the Ideal Church CFO with Jen Neal and William Vanderbloemen

The right CFO can unlock clarity, confidence, and capacity for your church’s mission-but finding someone who blends financial expertise with spiritual alignment is a unique challenge. In this episode, Ken Tan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenqtan/] introduces a special collaborative session featuring Jen Neal and William Vanderbloemen [https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamvanderbloemen/]. Together, they break down strategic approaches to recruiting a church CFO who understands both the numbers and the vision. Tune in to learn how to align values, assess leadership potential, and build a financial foundation that empowers ministry growth. Visit CapinCrouse.com [https://www.CapinCrouse.com] for more.

S1:E15 - No One Wins Alone: What Team Sports Teach Us About Leadership

What can a baseball diamond or a football field teach us about the limits of leadership control? Ken Tan [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenqtan/] and Chris Purnell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-purnell-ab81a929/]explore the intersection of athletics and organizational health, revealing how the "Big Three"-ministry, operations, and finance-thrive when leaders stop trying to do it all. Visit capincrouse.com [https://www.capincrouse.com] for more.

S1:E14 - What New Federal Aid Rules Could Mean for Student Cash Flow with Lisa Saul and Patricia Willhite

Significant changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act take effect July 1, 2026—and they could significantly reshape how students finance their education. In this episode, Lisa Saul [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-saul-7216309/] and Patricia Willhite [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-willhite-592b2146/] join us to discuss the upcoming changes to loan proration, Grad PLUS and Parent PLUS borrowing, and new aggregate loan limits. Learn how higher education institutions can start planning for the potential impact of these changes, including steps you can take now. Learn more: http://capincrouse.com/OBBBA-student-cash-flow [http://capincrouse.com/OBBBA-student-cash-flow]