Frank Blake, former Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot and Delta Airlines Chairman of the Board + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with FRANK BLAKE on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 258. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Frank Blake is the former chairman and CEO of Home Depot and for many years Chairman of the Board of Delta Air Lines. Frank also spent several years working for the Bush White House administration and is the founder of the popular Crazy Good Turns Podcast. We discuss how churches can more effectively connect digitally, what makes a great CEO, building a culture of recognition, the power of a good question and more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership Links. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

SUBSPLASH 

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

Top Weekly Leadership Links 

Christianity is the new religion in Silicon Valley – from Vanity Fair

AI Answer Engines are the New Search

Article with map that shows where Christianity is surging, falling in the US – from Newsweek

charity: water is pioneering the future of fundraising – from Forbes

innovation is not coming up with brand new ideas- it’s taking ideas that already exist and combining them together in a way that no one ever has before.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

April Young Influencers List + Top Ten Trends in Leadership for 2025

Check out the most recent version of the Young Influencers List. 20 Young Leaders to know and be aware of their work. Plus, the Top Trends in Leadership for 2025. Regardless of your current role, title, or industry, these will help you navigate the current leadership landscape regardless of change and innovation. And apply to any area of life. All on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 257. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

This is an episode to share and discuss with your team, co-workers and boards. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to DIME and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

DIME

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Young Influencers List for April

Cleere Cherry – author, Bible teacher, podcaster and influencer

Justin Cramer – Managing partner of Sovereign Family Office in Myrtle Beach, SC

Maya Symone – worship artist, songwriter and part of the Passion City Church worship team.

Deb Williamson – entrepreneur, former NIKE marketing, and running her own agency.

Adam Johnson – lead pastor of Browns Bridge Community Church in north Atlanta.

Joel Delph – campus pastor at Seacoast Church in Charleston, SC.

Austin Rockwell – Phoenix based founder of Kamp Love.

Megan Ashley – host of the In Totality Podcast.

Gerald Murphy – senior leader of Garden City Church in Columbus, OH.

Aaron Judkins – campus pastor at LifePoint Church in VA.

Chloe Hamaker – executive director of Jennie Allen Ministries out of Dallas.

Jake Mulder – author, assistant chief of leadership for Fuller Seminary, and senior advisor for Fuller Youth Institute.

Mark Phillips – founder and managing partner of 11 Tribes Ventures.

Sara Wendland – Global marketing director at NIKE.

Kyle Kutter – Chief Development Officer for YouVersion.

Taylor Stutts – works for The Send on the executive team as the National Mobilization Director.

Emilie McCormack – helps lead Breakaway Ministry on campus of Texas A&M.

Shaylee Clark – entrepreneur and realtor in Colorado Springs.

Rachel Merritt – senior head of marketing for YouVersion

Avrielle Muse – digital creator, influencer, and marketer.

Jason Dyba – storyteller, videographer, and creative director.

Top Ten Leadership Trends for 2025

1. Work is teaching life skills, compared to life teaching work skills.

2. Lead with empathy, along with emotional and social intelligence.

3. Connector in Chief is a new C-suite role- helping facilitate collaboration and integrate work across complicated and complex organizational structures and teams.

4. Small is the new Big – gatherings and cohorts compared to events and conferences.

5. Decrease in institutional trust and increase in individual trust of influencers and thought leaders.

6. Change is constant, speeding up, and requires flexibility and agile leadership.

7. Develop leaders in house- both raising up young talent as well as upskilling talent that’s been around for years.

8. Continued rise and increase of the gig economy and side hustle mindset.

9. Rise of the Kingdom entrepreneur and need for pastoral and servant leadership in the marketplace.

10. Spiritual awakening sweeping across the world through organic movements and audience led and bottom up experiences.

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Keeping Leaders Healthy with Josh Turner, co-founder of 10Ten Project and author of Into the Storm + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with JOSH TURNER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 256. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JOSH TURNER, founder and president of 10Ten Project, helping pastors and ministry leaders stay healthy through yearly cohorts. Josh's first book, Into the Storm, is now out and available. He is a pastor, teacher, and a friend to many high level leaders. We discuss staying healthy, how to navigate storms in life, friendship, why leaders need community, and much more. Plus check out the top weekly leadership links below. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to DIME and THE CHOSEN for their partnership on this episode.

DIME

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

THE CHOSEN SEASON 5

Season 5 is now out, just in time for Holy Week. The Chosen: Last Supper is in theaters now and is the must-see event of the Easter season. Get tickets at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. The Chosen: Last Supper brings the most pivotal week in history to life in this special 3-part theatrical release. The Chosen is the first ever multi season drama about the life of Jesus. Again, get tickets now at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. Now in theaters worldwide.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

The King is Coming - New worship album from Red Rocks Church and Worship

Full lineup of Global Leadership Summit speakers announced

Mark Sayers interview on the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast

7 Worship Collective Circles to Know – from Relevant Magazine

The Thread Podcast – from Alpha and HTB Leadership Conference

Gen Z is leading church attendance growing in the U

 State of the Church Report - from GLOO and Barna

Most Overweight Cities in the US

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot - Film from Josh and Rebekah Weigel

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Future Focused Church with Dr Kara Powell of the Fuller Youth Institute + 9 Key Next Gen Resources

Check out my interview with KARA POWELL on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 255. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is KARA POWELL, executive director and chief of leadership formation at Fuller Youth Institute and co-author of the new book Future Focused Church. Kara is a best-selling author, researcher, founder of TenX10, and professor of Youth and Family Ministry. We discuss trends in the Church, the future of leadership, the power of questions, generational mentoring, and more. Plus check out the list of Next Gen and Young Adult resources. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and THE CHOSEN for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the LA Fires efforts and also Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the LA fires, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

THE CHOSEN SEASON 5

Season 5 is now out, just in time for Holy Week. The Chosen: Last Supper is in theaters now and is the must-see event of the Easter season. Get tickets at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. The Chosen: Last Supper brings the most pivotal week in history to life in this special 3-part theatrical release. The Chosen is the first ever multi season drama about the life of Jesus. Again, get tickets now at http://theChosenLastSupper.com. Now in theaters worldwide.

9 Key Young Adult and Next Gen Resources 

TenX10

Passion Conferences

Orange

Urban Youth Workers Institute

Motion Conference

Alpha Youth Film Series

ThinQ and Next Gen Summit

Next Up Podcast from Grant Skeldon

LifeWay/Student Life/The Gospel Project

Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot - Film from Josh and Rebekah Weigel

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Overcoming Doubt with Todd Mullins, pastor of Christ Fellowship, one of the largest churches in America

Check out my interview with TODD MULLINS on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 254. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is TODD MULLINS,, senior pastor of Christ Fellowship Church in Palm Beach, FL, one of the largest churches in America. Todd is also the best-selling author of his recent book Don't Let Doubt Take You Out. He's also helped start and lead Church United, a powerful collective of churches in South Florida uniting for impact. We discuss faith over fear, truth over doubt, leadership lessons, having John Maxwell in your church, the power of vision, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership Links list. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to GENERIS and OPEN DOORS for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS

Get the latest FREE 2025 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

GENERIS 

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Gen Z is Turning the Marketing World Upside Down – article from HubSpot

Fast Company Most Innovative Companies List  

Life Lessons from Turning 60 – from Carey Nieuwhof

Gen X Won’t be Retiring

Mr. Beast Shares his Best Business Advice – Podcast interview

The Life Changing Power of the Spotlight Effect – from Sahil Bloom

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.