Week 3 of Advent centers around joy and how we can experience joy despite our worldly circumstances.

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0:00 Introduction
2:10 Leadership Trivia
2:50 Why has God placed the topic of joy so close to your heart?
6:45 Why are the younger generations unhappier than older generations?
8:30 What is the Biblical view of joy?
12:45 What is the difference between joy and happiness?
16:10 Is it ok to feel joy in difficult times?
19:25 How can a leader keep their joy even faced with weariness, critiques, etc.?
25:10 What is the role of humor in Christianity?
32:50 Leadership Trivia Answer

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In the midst of the anxious world we live in, Richard and Daniel discuss Biblical peace found only in Christ Jesus.

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0:00 Introduction
2:05 Leadership Trivia
3:00 In your travels, what have you seen around the world when it comes to anxiety and peace?
5:10 How do you begin to lead people in such an anxious world?
15:30 What does it look like to be a peacemaker?
22:20 Why is it important for a leader to not lose sight of the emotional well-being of a person?
29:45 How do you cultivate a culture of peace without making it a culture of complacency?
35:00 Leadership Trivia Answer

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As we enter this Christmas season, Richard and Daniel chat about the importance of biblical hope and how leaders can work to foster it.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Introduction to Advent
4:30 Leadership Trivia
5:00 Hopelessness in the World
10:05 How do you begin to lead in such a hopeless world?
12:50 How can a leader guide people to find that hope?
17:45 How do you balance waiting on God and hope while not neglecting your duties?
22:15 What is the difference between Biblical hope and optimism?
27:55 How can a leader balance instilling hope in people while also being transparent about real struggles?
32:45 Leadership Trivia Answer

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Dr. Reggie McNeal enjoys helping people, leaders, and Christian organizations determine and experience epic wins with Kingdom impact. He currently serves as City Coach for GoodCities of Minneapolis MN. Check out his books and podcast at: https://reggiemcneal.org/

TIMESTAMPS:

0:00 Intro
1:25 McNeal's Leadership Journey
6:15 Why is it important to be kingdom focused as opposed to church centric?
8:44 How does the kingdom focus change how a pastor ministers to his people?
15:55 What information does every leader need to know?
19:15 Why aren't many leaders experts in self-awareness?
21:30 What does it take to end your race well?
27:00 The importance of community and relationship
31:30 The difference between a career minister and a shepherd

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In the fourth and final episode of the series, Richard and Daniel reflect on different mistakes they've made as leaders in their homes and ways you can avoid them.

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0:00 Introduction
1:08 Leadership Trivia
2:00 What were some of your priorities when you were raising your kids?
11:10 What were some of your main challenges as a parent?
17:45 What are things that helped you have success as a leader in the home?
27:00 What are some of the rewards of leadership as a parent?
31:45 Leadership Trivia Answer

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On the third episode in this series, Richard and Daniel reflect on the marriage practices that have strengthened their relationships with their wives.

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0:00 Introduction
1:03 Leadership Trivia
2:45 How can you lead in your marriage?
6:15 What does it mean to be a Spiritual Leader within the home?
10:45 What are some of the challenges and opportunities that come from relating to someone different from you?
16:25 How do you bring out the best in your spouse?
21:15 What is it that makes marriage and leadership in marriage so difficult?
24:40 What are some lessons you have learned that have helped you have a successful marriage?
28:15 What are some things you would change if you were able to go back?
34:20 Leadership Trivia Answer

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Continuing the "Leading in the Home" series, Richard and Daniel discuss the importance of family culture and how one can develop theirs.

0:00 Introduction
1:00 Leadership Trivia
2:45 What does it mean to develop a family culture?
7:45 How do you build a healthy culture for your home?
17:45 What room is there for the individual within the family culture?
25:00 How do you navigate developing your own family culture as newlyweds?
29:45 Final Thoughts
32:55 Leadership Trivia Answer

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In this episode, Richard talks with his son, Daniel Blackaby, head of The Collision, about Godly parenting. Check out more of Daniel's content here: thecollision.org

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0:00 Introduction

2:01 Understanding Daniel Blackaby

3:59 The Importance of Leadership in the Household

7:34 How Do You Lead Your Child To Flourish?

11:!2 Nurture vs. Nature in Parenting

13:45 How Do You Relate to a Child Different From You?

19.38 The Dangers of Putting Your Kid in a Box

26:22 What Were Some Expectations Set For Raising The Blackaby Children?

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