Humble Renegade Podcast

Episode 18 | Believe It: If You Were Called, You’re Equipped

This is the final episode of Season One, and everything comes back to one thing. Belief. You can do the work. You can build something meaningful. You can show up consistently. But if your belief isn’t settled, you won’t sustain it. In this episode, Kesha breaks down why belief is what keeps you moving when results don’t match what you expected. Because belief is not based on outcomes. It’s based on agreement. Agreement with what God said, not what your circumstances suggest.  She also addresses how doubt shows up in subtle ways. Overthinking. Seeking validation. Constantly questioning what you already felt led to do. And how that instability can quietly pull you off course. The truth is simple. If you were called, you are equipped. God does not call the equipped. He equips the called.  This episode walks through three anchors that help settle your belief. Knowing who God says you are, understanding what you’ve been entrusted to do, and standing firm in the authority to carry it out. When those are clear, you stop wavering. You stop negotiating. You stay consistent. Because obedience is still working, even when you don’t see results yet.  The shift is this. Stop waiting to see it before you believe it. Believe it so you can stay faithful. You don’t abandon the work because it’s hard. You finish it because you were authorized to start.  Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

Episode 17 | Steward It: Be Faithful with What God Has Given You

In this episode of Humble Renegade, Kesha walks through the next phase of the Get It Done Method: Steward It. You’ve done the work. You’ve built it. You’ve shared it. Now comes the part that determines whether it lasts. Stewardship. This is about caring for what has been entrusted to you with integrity, consistency, and intention. Because once you share your work and people respond, responsibility follows.  Kesha breaks down why stewardship is the difference between short-term momentum and long-term, sustainable impact. She also addresses what happens when people build and share, but fail to steward well... burnout, broken trust, and inconsistency. This episode centers around three areas every servant leader must steward: * The people you serve Your people are not transactions. They are your assignment. When you treat them that way, your communication, care, and follow-through shift.  * The work and systems you’ve built Systems require maintenance. What worked before may need to be refined, simplified, or adjusted. Stewardship means staying attentive and responsive to what’s evolving.  * Yourself You cannot steward well from depletion. Rest, boundaries, reflection, and renewal are not optional. They are part of your obedience.  At the core, this episode reframes success. It’s not just about growth. It’s mostly about faithfulness. Because when you steward what God has given you well, the impact becomes sustainable, the relationships deepen, and the work brings peace instead of pressure. Key reminder from this episode: You are not responsible for everything. You are responsible for what has been entrusted to you. So steward it well. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

Episode 16 | Share It: Let the Work Be Seen

In this solo episode, Kesha addresses the next step people avoid. Sharing. It's not because they lack clarity or because they're unprepared. It's because visibility feels risky. This episode is a direct call forward. The work you’ve built's purpose cannot be fulfilled in private.  And keeping it hidden doesn’t protect it. It delays its purpose. In this episode, Kesha walks through the Share It phase of the Get It Done Method and confronts the real reason people stop short. Fear of being seen. Fear of being misunderstood. Fear of rejection. Fear of success. What You’ll Hear *  Why sharing feels harder than building  *  The real fears behind visibility  *  Why meaningful work feels heavy when it stays hidden  *  The difference between promotion and invitation  *  How clarity removes the pressure to perform  *  Why your work must reach the people it was designed for  *  How sharing creates alignment and attracts the right people  The Core Truth Sharing is not about being seen. It is about letting the work do what it was created to do. When you keep it to yourself, you carry the full weight. When you release it, the burden lifts. There is a gap that only you are called to fill. Your obedience opens the door. God provides what comes next. Sharing is not about visibility. It is about responsibility. Let the work be seen. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

Episode 15 | Execute It: Preparation to Sustainable Action

In this episode of Humble Renegade, Kesha and Bookie go straight to the tension point where most people get stuck. Execution. This is where faith becomes visible and responsibility becomes real. And where most people back away. Kesha breaks down the Execute It phase of the Get It Done Method and challenges the habit of hiding behind preparation that feels productive but leads nowhere. Because movement is not the same as progress. And being “almost ready” is not a strategy. What You’ll Hear *  Why execution is the most avoided step in purpose work  *  The difference between preparation and procrastination  *  How fear of exposure keeps people stuck  *  Why sustainable action matters more than short bursts of intensity  *  How execution builds trust with yourself and others  *  The danger of choosing convenience over calling  *  How to move from internal work to external impact  The Core Truth Execution is putting your faith in action. It is the moment where what you created is no longer just yours. It becomes both visible + vulnerable. 3 Execution Anchors 1. Decide Before You Doubt Indecision delays obedience. 2. Move in Small, Repeatable Actions Consistency beats intensity every time. 3. Measure Progress, Not Perfection Progress is in the process. You do not need permission to move forward. You do not need applause to obey. Start where you are. Use what you have. Execution is where trust is built. With God. With others. And with yourself. Check Out Lakesha's Books on Amazon! [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lakesha-Gates/author/B072286HJK?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1776454114&sr=8-1&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=be6db482-0e29-4820-b59e-d2baff7113d2] Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.

Episode 14 | Proximity to the Promise:  Close Enough to Care

In this powerful episode of Humble Renegade, Bookie and Kesha unpack the final P in the Seven Ps framework: Proximity. This is the why behind the what.  The heartbeat behind the strategy.  The difference between good intentions and lasting transformation. Bookie shares personal stories from youth sports, community leadership, the Perkins Foundation, the Equal Justice Initiative, and the Reconciliation Tour in Jackson, Mississippi. Through those experiences, one truth becomes clear: Real change does not happen from a distance. Proximity is a calling. It is choosing closeness over comfort. It is refusing to outsource compassion. What You’ll Hear * Why proximity completes the Seven Ps framework * The difference between visibility and consistent presence * How proximity reveals what data cannot explain * Why listening without fixing changes everything * A powerful story from the Reconciliation Tour in Jackson, Mississippi * The connection between reconciliation and proximity * The three Rs of Christian Community Development Three Core Truths About Proximity 1. Proximity Reveals What Distance Hides When you are close, you hear stories that never make reports. You see patterns, pressures, and pain points that statistics alone cannot explain. Proximity sharpens understanding and dismantles assumptions. 2. Proximity Communicates Worth You do not need every answer to show up well. Presence often speaks louder than expertise. Being near tells people their lives matter. 3. Proximity Improves Quality of Life Small, consistent presence builds trust. Trust builds accountability. Accountability builds resilience. Three Practical Ways to Practice Proximity 1. Show Up Consistently Choose regular presence over occasional visibility. Credibility is built through routine. 2. Listen Without Fixing Lead with curiosity. Understand before strategizing. Let people tell their own story. 3. Stay Engaged in Hard Seasons Proximity matters most when life feels unstable. Closeness reinforces dignity and hope. Story Highlight: The Reconciliation Tour Through annual trips to Jackson, Mississippi, Baseball Beyond Borders partnered with the Perkins Foundation, the Seattle Mariners, and Converge Media to create more than a baseball camp. What began as skill development became relationship building. Walking to lunch instead of driving. Learning names. Hearing stories. Understanding a water crisis not through headlines, but through lived experience. Proximity transformed the work. And it transformed the people doing it. The Three Rs of Proximity In honor of Dr. John Perkins and Christian Community Development: Relocate Move closer. This may not mean changing your address, but it does mean changing your access. Reconcile Repair what is broken. Build bridges. Redistribute Share your resources. Not just money, but knowledge, skill, influence, and opportunity. Reflection Challenge * Identify one place, one group, or one person where you need to move closer. * Choose tangible presence this week. * Let proximity become the bridge between your values and your actions. Final Reminder Proximity is not about knowing everything. It is about being near enough to care  well. Distance delays impact. Closeness accelerates transformation. Communities thrive when people refuse to outsource compassion. Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, comment and share your thoughts with us about this episode.