ILI: History Makers Leadership Podcast
Explore the transformative journey that is leadership. In each episode, we will dive deep into strategies, stories, insights, and the core values that shape and inspire effective Christian leaders who make an impact - all around the globe. Get ready to unlock your leadership potential.
When leaders are equipped, kingdom impact multiplies. Equipping leaders and spreading the Gospel. Let’s change history together!
This podcast is brought to you by the International Leadership Institute.
Episodes
69 episodes
Ep. 69 | Why Do We Pray? Discovering the Real Purpose
Have you ever wondered if your prayers are actually working? Or felt like you're just reciting a laundry list of needs without really connecting with God?Prayer lies at the heart of spiritual life across every religion, but its essence ...
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Ep. 68 | Why Good Teams Fail and How to Build Trust
Ever wonder why some teams implode while others thrive through challenges? This deep-dive episode uncovers the hidden erosion that happens long before visible team failure. We explore how mission drift silently damages even the str...
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Ep. 67 | Gen Z's Quiet Revival: A Surprising Return to Faith
In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, hosts Daniel and Norival uncover the surprising and deeply hopeful story of a spiritual movement sweeping across Europe—what researchers are calling "The Quiet Revi...
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Ep. 66 | Embracing God's Calling: From Comfortable to Called
Have you ever felt a stirring in your heart—a persistent whisper that maybe God has something new for you? After 17 years of faithful service at the International Leadership Institute, Katie shares her powerful and emotional journey of transiti...
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Ep. 65 | Awakened to Purpose
In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Pastor and Elder in the Global Methodist Church, April Briant, to hear her extraordinary story of surrender, calling, and transformation.What to Expect:...
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Ep. 64 | The Secret to Building Hungry, Trust-Filled Teams
Are you struggling to rally others around the vision God has placed on your heart?In this powerful episode, we sit down to explore the essential keys to building and sustaining spiritually mature, hungry, and purpose-driven teams....
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Ep. 63 | From Vision to Action: Mastering Strategic Planning
Strategic planning isn't merely an annual exercise marked on the calendar—it's a spiritual discipline requiring discernment, collaboration, and intentionality. This illuminating conversation with leadership expert Dan Slagle unpacks how effecti...
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Ep. 62 | A Leader's Story of Overcoming the Impossible
What happens when your past is marked by trauma, your present is shattered by tragedy, and the future seems impossible? In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Kayla Countryman, a woman who emb...
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Ep. 61 | Spirit-Led Leadership: Making More Room for The Holy Spirit
In this powerful episode, we revisit Pentecost and dive deep into the historical and spiritual legacy of this pivotal moment in Christian history. Nearly 2000 years after the birth of the Church, ILI’s Daniel Drewski and Norival Trindade reflec...
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Ep. 60 | Standing in the Father Gap
Why Godly Fathers Matter More Than EverIn today’s world, anxiety, depression, and identity confusion are on the rise, and children growing up without fathers are among the most deeply affected. As we approach Father’s Day, we explore on...
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Ep. 59 | Five Keys to Developing Future Leaders
In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, host Daniel Drewski sits down with David Daniels to unpack one of the most critical challenges facing organizations and movements today. Finding, developing, and empowering the ...
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Ep. 58 | Faith in Action: Revitalizing the Church for a New Generation
The modern church stands at a critical crossroads between consumer Christianity and authentic discipleship. As Barna research reveals, there's a striking disconnect—while believers desire churches engaged in social justice and community transfo...
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Ep. 57 | Latin America’s Moment in Global Missions
Join hosts Daniel Drewski and Norival Trindade as they explore a profound shift in the global missions landscape—one where Latin America is no longer just a mission field, but a mission force. In this inspiring episode, discover how leaders fro...
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Ep. 56 | Finding Your Voice in Sharing the Gospel
In this deeply insightful conversation about authentic evangelism, Dr. Dan Slagle and Daniel Drewski unpack the unnecessary barriers we create when sharing our faith. Rather than approaching evangelism as a sales pitch or theological debate, we...
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Ep. 55 | The Power of Unity: Stop Leading in Isolation
Ever wonder why we keep going it alone when the call to unity is so clear throughout Scripture? This thought-provoking discussion dives deep the leadership trap no one talks about - isolation. In this episode, Daniel Drewski and Dan Slagle navi...
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Ep. 54 | Faithful Leadership in a Shifting Culture
What happens when Christian leaders embrace both the stability of institutional wisdom and the vitality of Spirit-led movement? In this powerful episode of The History Makers Leadership Podcast, Ryan Barnett joins ILI's Daniel Drewski ...
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Ep. 53 | Leading Others in an Upside-Down Kingdom
In a world fractured by conflict, division, and injustice, what does it mean to lead with a kingdom mindset? In this deeply thoughtful episode, Daniel and Norival sit down to explore how Christian leaders can embody both the vertical reconcilia...
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Ep. 52 | Evangelism in Resistant Cultures: Finding Open Doors
Have you ever tried sharing your faith only to be met with the reply, "I don't need to be saved"? That disarming response has stopped countless gospel conversations in their tracks. In this thought-provoking episode, Daniel and Norval Trindade ...
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Ep. 51 | The Harvest Is Plentiful: Mobilizing Effective Missions
This week's episode features a pastor's journey to renewed purpose. From spiritual dryness to leading a vibrant missions movement, Pastor Lee Stevenson offers a masterclass in authentic leadership. At Macland Community Church, a fa...
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Ep. 50 | Your Church is a Launchpad, Not Just a Building
Pastor Judy Stevenson's journey to Macland Community Church began with a profound "Macedonian call" - a divine confirmation that God was sending her and her husband to steward something special. What followed was an extraordinary eighteen month...
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Ep. 49 | The Balance: Abiding vs. Achieving
Is your spiritual journey as a leader starting to feel like climbing a corporate ladder? In this thought-provoking conversation, Daniel and Jason explore the tension between "abiding in Christ" and the progressive nature of Christian growth.&nb...
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Ep. 48 | Faith at Work: Bridging Sunday's Worship wtih Monday's Reality
The average person spends 94 times more hours at work than at church, making the workplace a crucial mission field! In this episode, Daniel sits down with Jason, a seasoned marketplace leader who navigates faith and leadership in both corporate...
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Ep 47 | Character Over Charisma: The Leadership Crisis We Can’t Ignore
We’re in a leadership crisis—and the stats don’t lie. But what kind of leaders is God actually looking for? In this episode, we break down the four big C’s: Character, Competence, Credentials, and Charisma—and why one of these matters way more ...
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Ep 46 | Following First: Addressing Today's Leadership Crisis
Leadership is in crisis. At least, that's what 82% of young adults believe. This sobering statistic sits at the heart of a profound conversation between Daniel and Shannon about the global leadership crisis and its spiritual remedy. The truth t...
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Ep 45 | Empowering Women: How to Lead with Purpose
Ever felt overwhelmed by life's challenges? Join ILI’s Katie and Shannon, and find encouragement as we discuss the power of surrender and the importance of prioritizing spiritual practices in your leadership. Drawing inspiration from the lives ...
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