In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo interviews Leighton Upton about his mini-book, 'Help! I Want to Be a Leader'. They delve into the essence of true leadership as modeled by Jesus Christ, emphasizing that leadership is about influencing people by serving them. Leighton answers questions such as, "What makes a good leader?" and "How do I become one?" He also shares how teenagers, often influenced by contemporary 'influencers', can embody true biblical leadership by listening, receiving, knowing, and abiding in Christ. The discussion is filled with practical advice on how Christians can influence others by prioritizing their needs and serving them humbly.

00:54 Introducing Leighton Upton

01:45 Leighton's Background and Insights on Leadership

04:11 Biblical Leadership vs. Worldly Leadership

08:05 Practical Ways to Lead

12:22 Biblical Stories on Leadership

21:09 Leadership Lessons from Personal Experiences

24:23 Further Resources for Teens

28:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this second part of our conversation on assurance of salvation, guest Kelly Collier, author of Help! I’m Doubting, shares the importance of examining one's life for true spiritual fruit. Kelly highlights the common struggle of having a man-centered perspective on salvation and emphasizes the necessity of embracing Jesus Christ as the center of the Gospel. She also underscores the need to go to the Scriptures—the great revealer of the heart—and embrace its teachings.

Additionally, Kelly, as the consulting editor, shares the heart and purpose behind the Lifeline for Teens series and how it’s uniquely crafted to minister to young people.

00:57 – Understanding Salvation and Assurance

02:45 – Overcoming Doubt in Salvation

05:32 – The Role of Progressive Sanctification

11:36 – Further Resources for Teens

22:26 – The Ministry of The Wilds

27:24 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo and guest Kelly Collier, an ACBC certified counselor and author, discuss the topic of doubting one's salvation, based on her mini-book "Help! I'm Doubting". Kelly shares her personal experiences and provides biblical insights into how teens and adults alike can navigate these doubts by turning to God's Word and believing His character. The conversation covers the differences between salvation and assurance of salvation, the importance of addressing doubts biblically, and practical ways for parents and youth workers to support teens.

01:35 Understanding Doubt & Means to Overcome It

05:11 Teens and Universal Struggles

16:11 The Role of Parents in Teen Discipleship

21:12 Conclusion and Next Steps

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