
The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins
Throughout the years, I've come to believe two truths: one, everyone leads someone, and two, no one really feels qualified to lead anyone. Add the pressure put on us by culture to have all the answers in a world full of confusion, and you've got a recipe for reluctant leaders.
Thankfully, when it comes to leading in the Bible and in life, the most qualified aren't always the most obvious. This podcast is a conversation for all of us who want to lead well but never feel like we are. New episodes are released on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.
Podcasting since 2022 • 55 episodes
The Reluctant Leader Podcast with Paul Jenkins
Latest Episodes
TRLP 054: What a Doctoral Cohort Taught Me about how Iron Sharpens Iron
Episode Summary:In this episode, Paul shares how stepping into doctoral studies reshaped his confidence—not by gaining more knowledge, but by finding the freedom to develop ideas in community. Through the lens of Proverbs 27:17, we e...
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Episode 54
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6:39

TRLP 053: Nina Sossamon-Pogue talks about having the resilience for life's plot twists
What do you do when the story you were writing for your life suddenly gets flipped upside down? Nina Sossamon-Pogue knows a thing or two about that. From elite-level gymnast to Emmy-winning news anchor to tech exec — and then crashing hard when...
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Episode 53
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37:39

TRLP 052: When It’s Time to Pivot: Wisdom, Courage, and Letting Go
📖 Episode Overview:Let’s be honest — sometimes the hardest thing about leadership isn’t starting something new… it’s knowing when to stop. In this episode, Paul gets real about a recent decision to pause his weekly email, The Launch ...
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Episode 52
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5:51

TRLP 051: Being With before Being Sent: The Leadership Power of Presence
Before Jesus ever sent His disciples out to preach, heal, or lead—He simply invited them to be with Him. In this episode, Paul unpacks Mark 3:14 and explores how powerful it is when leaders prioritize presence over performance<...
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Episode 51
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6:20

TRLP 050: Benjamin Crawshaw Talks about Finding God in the Debris After his Life Blew Up
In this milestone 50th episode of The Reluctant Leader Podcast, Paul sits down with Benjamin Crawshaw for an honest, relatable conversation about life, leadership, and what happens when everything falls apart. Benjamin shares his power...
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Episode 50
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43:39

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