The LeadingSmart Podcast
Honest conversations. Practical insights. Smarter leadership.
Hosted by Tim Stevens and Holly Tate, The LeadingSmart Podcast exists to equip church leaders who care deeply about leading with integrity, clarity, and wisdom—even when it’s hard.
We are officially on Season 3! This season is about staying sharp in today’s rapidly changing environment. We’ll dive into the practical issues leaders are facing right now—from running effective executive team meetings to navigating crucial conversations to leading in moments when the playbook doesn’t exist yet.
Holly and Tim are moving out of the studio into our offices, and they will be recording and posting in real time, responding to current events as they happen, sharing fresh insights from our work with leaders across North America.
Be sure to email us at tim@leadingsmart.com if there are specific topics you want us to cover!
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The LeadingSmart Podcast
[S3EP1] How Men Can Create Environments Where Women Thrive in Leadership │ Leading In Real Time
Welcome to Season 3 of The LeadingSmart Podcast!
Join co-hosts Holly Tate and Tim Stevens as they tackle the real, unfiltered challenges facing church leaders today in real-time. With decades of combined experience consulting with churches across the country, Holly and Tim bring honest conversations about what's actually happening in ministry leadership right now.
Season 3 dives into the hot-button issues you're thinking about but might not be discussing openly—starting with women in leadership, team dynamics, and the evolving landscape of church culture. Whether you lead in a complementarian or egalitarian context, you'll find practical wisdom, research-backed insights, and actionable strategies to help your church thrive.
This isn't about changing your theology—it's about improving your leadership. Each episode features:
- Real-world examples from churches making it work
- Research and data on current ministry trends
- Practical takeaways you can implement immediately
- Honest discussions about the challenges (and solutions) no one else is talking about
Holly and Tim don't shy away from complexity. They lean into it, offering nuanced perspectives that respect diverse theological positions while pushing every leader to do better for their teams and congregations.
Perfect for: Lead pastors, executive pastors, ministry leaders, and anyone invested in building healthier church teams.
New episodes release weekly.
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