The Bottom Shelf Leadership Podcast

Interview with Judge Edward Alley

In this episode, we sit down with special guest Judge Edward L. Alley for a powerful conversation on leadership, integrity, and the responsibility that comes with serving others. Judge Alley shares hard-earned insights on decision-making under pressure, maintaining fairness in complex situations, and leading with principle even when it’s not easy. He Also shares about his first Job that Is pretty interesting and other insights on life outside of the courtroom as a leader in roles other than judge!  Whether you’re leading a team, an organization, or simply striving to lead your own life with purpose, this episode offers timeless lessons and practical wisdom you won’t want to miss.

Interview With Limestone County Sheriff Josh McLaughlin

What does leadership look like when the stakes are real and the community is counting on you? In this episode of the Bottom Shelf Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin for an honest conversation about leadership on the front lines of public service. Sheriff McLaughlin shares his journey into law enforcement, the lessons he’s learned while leading a department, and how his family and church are a key role in his leadership role at the Sheriff's department!  From building trust with the public to developing leaders inside the sheriff’s office, this episode explores what it means to lead with integrity, accountability, and humility—even when the pressure is high. Whether you’re leading a team, serving your community, or simply trying to grow as a leader, this conversation offers practical insights and powerful perspective from someone who leads where it truly counts. Tune in for a grounded, real-world discussion on leadership, service, and responsibility.

Interview with Chad and Janna Hess

Join us as we talk with Chad and Janna Hess who are leading our Marriage Conference this year. They are from Woodmont Baptist Church in Florence, AL. This Podcast includes some good conversation of what they are going to be talking about in the upcoming marriage conference as well as some good insight on marriage in general even if you're not coming to the marriage conference!

Interview with Mike Green

Introducing you to another new pastor on staff at Lindsay Lane! This time it's our Executive Pastor. Andy John and Mike go way back, so there is some reminiscing, a lot of joking around, but some really good stories from a life lived devoted to the Lord and to leading others to do be devoted, too! You guys will love this look into Mike's life. Oh yeah, and lots of Metallica talk! So.... that's a new topic!

Interview with Taylor Calder

We have been praying, searching, and discussing, and FINALLY we can introduce to you our West Campus Planter Taylor Calder! In this episode, the guys wander around a bit as they hear about Taylor's life and ministry experience. Lots of good serious talk, but a ton of laughter mixed in. This is a great look at the guy who will be planting our next campus of Lindsay Lane! We can't wait for the West Limestone community to meet him! The next 6-12 months are going to be wild! Join us on Sunday, Sept. 7th at 3 PM for our plant team interest meeting!