Personal Devotional Life

When One Spouse is Struggling: A Conversation with Jimmy and Laura, Part II

In Episode 14 of the LeaderCast, Jimmy and Laura continue their honest conversation about the unique challenges of ministry and marriage. They share from personal experience—Jimmy’s “dark night of the soul” and Laura’s emotional crash that followed—offering wisdom on staying faithful to God, loving each other well, and creating safe space in hard seasons. A vulnerable look at leadership, covenant, and the grace to keep going.

The Tension of Trust: Navigating Spiritual Leadership

In this episode of the LeaderCast, Jimmy responds to Drew’s question about how to faithfully follow the Spirit’s leading while also honoring the wisdom and experience God has already cultivated in us. Together, they explore the tension between waiting on the Lord and acting with confidence, and how discerning God’s will doesn’t mean abandoning what He’s already taught us. This conversation offers a grounded, thoughtful look at spiritual leadership, decision-making, and the interplay of trust, timing, and preparation.

A Conversation with Jimmy and Laura (Part I)

In episode 13, Jimmy sits down with Laura for a candid, unfiltered conversation about the realities of senior leadership in the Church. With Drew out, they take time to reflect on the unique pressures, privileges, and patterns of leading together — not as a platform, but as a way of life.This is a conversation for those who know the weight of the call: the cost of visibility, the nuances of parenting pastors' kids, the ongoing invitation to stay tender before God while leading others with strength and grace.They explore what leadership looks like when it's shared in marriage, and how to carry spiritual responsibility without losing one's identity. They discuss the importance of guarding authenticity and unity while living in the spotlight, and the complexities of parenting in ministry without cultivating resentment. Finally, they reflect on what it means to surrender your rights and lead with grace, even when the full story is never told in your favor.

Personal Devotional Life

In Episode 12 of The LeaderCast with Jimmy, hosts Jimmy (in Waco) and Drew (now in Kona) explore the importance of spiritual growth and personal devotional life—the first of the five circles of church—while leading a faith community. Jimmy recaps Antioch Waco’s 40-day Devotional Journey, where over 3,000 participants engaged daily in the Word, worship, prayer, and listening to God. Together, Jimmy and Drew discuss the challenge of prioritizing personal devotion and intimacy with Jesus while guiding others to do the same. 💡 How can leaders ensure their relationship with Jesus remains personal and not just a means to connect others to Him?  Tune in to find out!

Faith Over Politics: Leading the Church in a Divided World

In Episode 11 of the LeaderCast, Drew and Jimmy meet after the 2024 Election to discuss what it looks like to engage in politics as ambassadors for the Kingdom. Jimmy outlines a "hierarchy of loyalties," placing Jesus and biblical principles at the top, followed by covenant and church family, and then political engagement. Jimmy and Drew advise church leaders on how to engage in politics as a witness of faith without becoming reactionary or compromising the church's primary mission.