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The connections between life and leadership are deep. The design of each show is to explore those connections by interviewing inspiring and compelling people. Our guests will share gripping stories, life lessons, and expertise in their own experiences. Whether you are a leader of hundreds, working to lead your family, or simply want to take ownership of your personal life - this podcast is made just for you. We believe we can help you lead with love so that you will love to lead.
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The Jewish blessing was: "May you be covered in the dust of your rabbi." The beauty of that image is that you would be following so closely to your teacher and leader that his dust would be upon you. Jesus was a rabbi. The word "Christian" is used no more than three times in the New Testament, while the word "disciple" is used over 260 times. Jesus…
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Jamie Johnson's story could have ended much differently. After a tragic accident in his teenage years, Jamie spiraled. He began the walk down a dark road. Avoidance of pain and guilt sent him to turn to drugs, alcohol, and the things that would lead to severe criminal behavior. Even with bright moments along the way, such as becoming a college base…
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"Keep Looking Up: A Conversation on Loving Your Spouse Through Sickness, Building Faith in God During Suffering & Facing the Coming End Times" w/Tom Williams
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Tom Williams has been married for 47 years to his wife, Annette. In January of 2022, he faced the unthinkable as his wife had three massive strokes in a short time. Things looked bleak. Miraculously, a hopeless situation began a slow turn towards healing and progress. Tom walks us through the dark months of possibly losing his wife to bringing her …
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Dustin Kitchel is a husband, father, church leader, and football coach. He is also the identical twin brother of Life & Leadership's host, Daniel Kitchel. This wide-ranging and unscripted conversation is full of laughs and compelling stories. Dustin and Daniel walk us through the times of their lives when they were fatherless and the impact this st…
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"Sinning on Sunday - A Pastor's Downfall: The Cost of Sexual Sin, Pride & Dishonesty" w/Daniel Kitchel
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In his mid-twenties, Daniel Kitchel found himself in his first full-time church leadership role. Things went well for a short time and then quickly spiraled out of control. On the surface, everything appeared to be right. The church grew quickly. People were baptized, and the Gospel was preached. But, underneath, Daniel's personal life was not matc…
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Elaine Kochanowicz is the mother of six children, a wife, a published author, and a podcaster. With her unique sense of humor, contagious laugh, and words of joy, she desires for moms to celebrate the wins and not take themselves too seriously. Elaine wants you to know that God is proud of you even when you have an inappropriate typo on the label m…
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The gift of rest was never intended to be earned after hard work. I have spent a big part of my life believing I only deserved rest if I worked hard. Gifts are no longer gifts if they must be earned. We should work from our rest. This is the better way to live. The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry To Hell with the Hustle www.danielkitchel.com www.cros…
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"The Sanctity of Life & Finding Forgiveness When You Don't Believe You Deserve It" w/Heather Bowen
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It is common for the hurt of the past to haunt us. Often we hold onto things that are holding us back. God wants us to be free from our past failures. With stunning authenticity, Heather Bowen shares her story of redemption that will keep you on the edge of your seat and hungering for the love of God to do the same for you. Forgiven & Set Free Hope…
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“Cheering for the Underdog: A Conversation on Learning to Say I’m Sorry, Getting Up When You Fall & Making the Most of Second Chances.” w/ Rev. Michael M. McDaniel
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Rev. Michael M. McDaniel is passionate about the underdogs of the world. This drive comes from his own experiences of being counted down and out. With the protective love of God and the help of others, he was able to rise above the struggles of his neighborhood. Many around him were running to drugs, crime, violence, and gangs. His story could have…
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"Back from the Brink: An Honest Conversation on Teenage Suicide, Mental Health & The Love of God & Family Making the Difference" w/Shannon Monet
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Shannon Monet is fifteen years old and wants to carry the light into the darkness. She is a leader of the next generation and wants to change the world. At the age of eleven, she was on the brink of ending her own life. Fear, depression, loneliness, and darkness had settled in on her, and she believed life was not worth living. Suicide seemed like …
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"Finding Life After Everything Falls Apart and Discovering Faith Through Failure" w/Jack Spates
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Jack Spates was the Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Oklahoma for 18 years. During that time, he was named National Coach of the Year in 2006 and Big 12 Coach of the Year three times. Coach Spates developed several National Champions and dozens of All-Americans in his lifetime. His path of success includes coaching stops at Pittsburgh, Wes…
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"Real Stories of a Crime Scene Investigator: Holding onto Hope in the Darkness" - w/Dr. Rhonda Williams
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Dr. Rhonda Williams has seen the darkest sides of humanity. She has a storied career with the OSBI working crime scene investigation. Rhonda will take us through some of the most challenging cases she has ever worked on and the long-term effects they have had on her life. How do you hold onto hope in this world when you have seen humans act so horr…
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Tragedy and disaster will show up for all of us eventually. It is the state of our broken world. All of us are literally one phone call from our knees. Since we know suffering will ultimately come for all of us, we must understand that there is a way to grieve and suffer well.由Daniel Kitchel
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From the time I was a young boy, I found myself shattered by worry. I convinced myself that this was normal and that it was the way things were supposed to be. As I have grown, deeper truths have been shown to me. There is a better way to live. Worry can be replaced. You're invited to join me for nineteen minutes that just might change how you fini…
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Our world is incredibly unpredictable and divided. The outrage and anger are at ear-piercing levels, and the spirit of comparison and arrogance seems to be the norm. More than ever, all of these issues have intensified because of how connected people are today. Tara Koetter presents refreshing wisdom and honesty to provide an alternative to the wor…
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Curtis Lofton, former NFL Player and All-American Linebacker from the University of Oklahoma, shares his unique story. From being raised by his grandmother in the small town of Kingfisher, Oklahoma, to reaching the pinnacle of the NFL, Curtis opens up about everything in between all of that. With refreshing transparency, he shares the road he trave…
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Often, parents and grandparents try to control behavior instead of parenting hearts. This episode is focused on practical advice you can use immediately to move away from that. Kim Heinecke discusses the art of asking good questions to our children, speaking life to them, and modeling wisdom with our words and actions. We also face the difficult su…
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Our first show gives insight into the story and beginnings behind the launch of this podcast. "Dreams die when we live in fear. Keep your dreams alive by doing the work set out before you. It is in that place where you will find joy and the opportunity to change the world." UGob0Z5txh37yBSgk9Gz由Daniel Kitchel
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