Leading and Learning with David Spell
This podcast discusses practical leadership, team building, theology, and how to create winning habits.
Episodes
562 episodes
Ministry Update- Nepal and India
Dr. David gives some of the highlights from his recent trip to Nepal and India. Even though the persecution is real in both of these countries, the Gospel continues to spread and the Church continues to grow!Resource Highlight-
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Into All the Earth- Introducing the Acts of the Apostles- Pt 4
Dr. David wraps up this series by focusing on two more important themes from Acts. This exciting New Testament book is still relevant for us today and David provides several important applications that we can apply in our ministries.R...
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Into All the Earth- Introducing the Acts of the Apostles- Pt 3
Dr. David continues with his introduction of this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Lu...
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Into All the World- Introducing the Acts of the Apostles- Pt 2
Dr. David continues with his introduction of this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Lu...
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Into All the World- Introducing the Acts of the Apostles
Dr. David introduces this exciting book! Acts is such a fascinating look at the early church. Have you spent much time in Acts? David will provide some excellent background, along with introducing the main themes that Luke writes about.<...
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Book Excerpt- The Night that Wouldn't End
The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller is David's newest release. This is a brand new series with brand new characters. Here is the description from the back of the book:"Disgraced for...
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What is on the Other Side of the Door?
Dr. David challenges us as we move into a New Year about the importance of being willing to try new things. How many of us have stood outside, staring at the door that could lead to our destiny? What would it take for you to step through the do...
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Training Your Church Safety Team- Part Three
Dr. David wraps up this three part series on this important subject. Your church safety team should be one of the most highly trained and professional teams in your church. If you need additional help, feel free to reach out to see how David ca...
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Training Your Church Safety Team- Part Two
In the podcast, David said this was part three, but it's actually part two of this important subject. He identifies and discusses several other key components that every church safety team needs to be trained in.Resource Highlights
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Training Your Church Safety Team
It's not enough to just start a safety ministry at your church. Initial and ongoing training should be in place to develop the team. Good training provides confidence and is a great way to build team chemistry. David provides several areas that...
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Does Your Church Need a Safety Team?
Even in 2025, many church leaders and members question the need for a safety team in their congregation. Dr. David discusses a number a reasons why every church should have some kind of safety and security plan in place.Resource Highl...
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What are You Teaching Your Children About Money?
We often hear people bemoan the fact that our schools don't educate our children about money. While this is probably true, the responsibility still rests on the parents to teach their kids financial skills that will set them up for success in l...
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How Do I Write My Memoirs?
Have you ever considered telling your story in book form? David takes us through the process of putting a memoir book together. Most of us have things in our lives that other people could learn from, whether it has been a tragedy we have overco...
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What are You Waiting For?
Dr. David explores the uncomfortable subject of procrastination. Why do we put things off? He gives five reasons that we procrastinate and also provides some practical tips to move beyond our own excuses.Resource Highlights-
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News From Uganda
Dr. David just got back from an exciting ministry trip to Uganda. In this episode, he shares some great highlights and unforgettable stories of what God is doing in this beautiful country.Resource Highlight-
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Learning to Think Differently
Dr. David discusses the importance of changing our thought patterns and provides several practical tips on how we can think differently. We don't accidentally drift into the life that God has for us. We will only find it as we let the Holy Spir...
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Why was the Apostle Paul so Important in the Early Church? Part Three
Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides wraps up his discussion on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the firs...
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Why was the Apostle Paul so Important in the Early Church? Part Two
Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides continues his discussion on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the fir...
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Why was the Apostle Paul so Important to the Early Church?
Saul or Tarsus, later known as the Apostle Paul, occupies an important place in Church History. Dr. David provides some fascinating background on this complex man and explains how he became a central figure in the spread of Christianity in the ...
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The Two Faces of Leadership
Dr. David gives us a practical discussion on the two different sides of leadership. None of us lead the same way all the time. Different people, situations, and circumstances require us to be flexible and actually demonstrate the two faces of l...
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What Does it Take to Lead a Small Group? Part Two
Dr. David wraps up this important series on small groups. Whether you call them connect groups, life groups, home fellowships, etc, what matters is that we do them well. Small groups are the single greatest tool for building our churches and cr...
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What Does it Take to Lead a Small Group?
Dr. David explores this important topic, drawing from his own years of experience in leading small groups and coaching small group leaders. Connect Groups have been proven to be one of the most effective means of growing a church, caring for pe...
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How Can We Pray Without Ceasing?
Dr. David examines this important topic of prayer. Was the Apostle Paul being serious when he commanded us to "Pray without ceasing?" And if he was, how can we live that out in our busy lives? David gives several practical tips to help us under...
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