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Q&A: Feedback, Broken Habits, New Teams, and Grieving Unmet Expectations
May 4, 2026
32m 38s
The Hidden Costs of Growth: The Paradox Many People Don't Talk About
Apr 20, 2026
36m 02s
From the NFL & NBA to Family Life: Lessons on Leadership That Matters with Scottie Parker
Dec 1, 2025
58m 05s
What the Director of Green and Gold Taught Us About Leadership That Lasts
Nov 17, 2025
48m 36s
Charlie Kirk, CS Lewis, & Andy Crouch and leading with conviction, grievance collection, and forgiveness
Sep 22, 2025
50m 27s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 5/4/26 |  Q&A: Feedback, Broken Habits, New Teams, and Grieving Unmet Expectations | This is one of our favorite formats: real questions from real people, answered without filler. In this Office Hours episode, Nick and Kim tackle five questions covering some of the most common and costly relational mistakes leaders make at work and at home. In this episode: How to build self-awareness that lets you receive hard feedback, even from people you do not trustWhat to actually do when a marriage has developed damaging patterns over yearsWhat works in the first 90 days of leading a n... | 32m 38s | ||||||
| 4/20/26 |  The Hidden Costs of Growth: The Paradox Many People Don't Talk About | Growth is worth celebrating. But no one talks about what it actually costs. In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus get honest about what happens when organizations, churches, and families grow faster than their systems can keep pace — and why even healthy cultures can fracture under the pressure. Drawn from real client work and personal experience, this conversation gives you language for what you're feeling and a practical framework for navigating it well. What you'll walk away with: The fou... | 36m 02s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 |  From the NFL & NBA to Family Life: Lessons on Leadership That Matters with Scottie Parker | In this episode of Lead Together, we sit down with Scottie Parker, former athletic trainer with the Seattle Seahawks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Atlanta Hawks, to unpack what elite sports taught him about leadership, identity, and calling. You’ll learn: Why his “dream job” nearly crushed himWhat he learned about the disconnect between stated values and lived realityHow Scottie rebuilt his leadership on faith, relationships, and clarityThis episode is for every high-achieving Christian profes... | 58m 05s | ||||||
| 11/17/25 |  What the Director of Green and Gold Taught Us About Leadership That Lasts | In this episode of Lead Together, filmmaker and faith-driven creative Anders Lindwall shares how storytelling can transform your grind into purpose. Anders is the director of Green and Gold, starring Craig T. Nelson, which premiered nationally and is now streaming on Amazon Prime and Angel Studios. You’ll learn: Why every leader needs a “cathedral vision”The story that reframes ditch-digging as holy workHow to cast vision that fuels both your team and your family How you can support us: • Le... | 48m 36s | ||||||
| 9/22/25 | Charlie Kirk, CS Lewis, & Andy Crouch and leading with conviction, grievance collection, and forgiveness | In this episode Nick and Kim reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, and what it reveals about leadership, formation, and family in today’s digital world. This isn’t about politics—it’s about the spiritual and emotional exhaustion of living in a world where evil is unavoidable and moral clarity is rare. They then share and comment on a few resources they've been reading lately that turn out to be related to current events. You’ll learn: Why “witnessing evil on repeat” is damaging your s... | 50m 27s | ||||||
| 9/15/25 |  Productivity: 4 traps keeping high-capacity Christian leaders stuck | Feeling like you're spinning your wheels despite being busier than ever? You're not alone. Most productivity advice treats you like a machine that needs optimization, but you're a person created for relationship. In this episode, Nick and Kim break down the four core productivity challenges keeping Christian leaders overwhelmed and unfulfilled: Time awareness gaps - not knowing where your hours actually goPrioritization traps - spending more time on urgent than important tasksSystem shortages... | 34m 22s | ||||||
| 8/18/25 |  Character Beats Competence: What Kirk Cousins, a Kids Movie, and Declining Conscientiousness Teach Us About Leadership | In this Situational Awareness episode, three seemingly unrelated stories reveal a crucial truth: how you handle what you don't choose reveals your character—and character determines outcomes more than talent or intelligence. Nick and Kim connect Kirk Cousins' graceful response to being benched, the resilience themes in Angel Studios' Sketch, and alarming new research showing declining conscientiousness among younger generations. Key Topics: Why conscientiousness predicts career success better... | 45m 25s | ||||||
| 7/14/25 |  The delegation mistake that's leaving you overwhelmed and your team stuck | You're drowning in your own success. Your team comes to you for every decision. You stay late finishing work "only you can do." Sound familiar? In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus break down why the best leaders aren't afraid to delegate their most important work—and why your resistance to delegation might be sabotaging your team and your family. You'll discover: The biblical foundation for delegation (Moses, the disciples, and Jesus all did this)Why perfectionism, speed, and control are k... | 42m 30s | ||||||
| 6/23/25 |  Vision: Why successful leaders still feel stuck (and the missing piece) | Most Christian professionals have put significant effort into plans but lack compelling vision—and it's costing them clarity, unity, and resilience when circumstances change (and they inevitably do). Key takeaway: The quality of your life and leadership depends on the quality of your relationships—and the quality of your relationships depends on having shared vision for where you're going together. You'll discover: Why confusing goals with vision is a trap that keeps leaders stuckThe 3 charac... | 35m 53s | ||||||
| 6/16/25 |  Feedback: The conversation you're avoiding (and why it's costing you) | Feedback doesn't have to be painful—when done right, it's one of the most powerful tools for building trust and driving growth. In this episode, Nick and Kim reveal the QBIQ method, a simple framework that makes feedback conversations productive whether you're leading a team or raising confident kids. You'll discover: Why most feedback fails (and the four fatal mistakes to avoid)The QBIQ method for giving feedback that actually worksHow to receive feedback without getting defensiveReal exampl... | 52m 39s | ||||||
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| 5/5/25 |  Beyond Micromanagement: Coaching Skills That Empower, Not Diminish | Do you find yourself quickly offering solutions when team members or family members come to you with problems? While this approach may feel helpful, it often robs others of the opportunity to develop their own problem-solving abilities. In the latest episode of Lead Together, Nick and Kim Bogardus explore how coaching skills—typically associated with professional development—can transform your effectiveness in all relationships, from the boardroom to the living room. How you can support us: •... | 55m 04s | ||||||
| 4/15/25 |  The Anatomy of Transformation: How Jesus Changes Us Inside and Out | In this special episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus break from their usual leadership series to share insights from recent talks they delivered. Nick explores Luke 22, examining how individual responsibility, systemic issues, and spiritual warfare all contribute to organizational failure. Kim unpacks the powerful story of the demon-possessed man in Mark 5, revealing how encounters with Jesus transform us mentally, physically, and within community. Together, they demonstrate that ... | 26m 44s | ||||||
| 3/31/25 |  The Art of Extraction: How Deep Reflection Drives Growth | In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus dive into the leadership skill of "extraction" - the art of drawing out deeper insights through reflection and thoughtful questioning. Whether you're leading a team at work or guiding your family at home, the ability to move beyond surface-level conversations is crucial for growth and alignment. Learn practical ways to create rhythms of reflection, ask better questions, and build feedback loops that transform both your professional and personal life. Dis... | 26m 41s | ||||||
| 2/17/25 |  Situational Awareness | Place, Phones & Partnerships: Leadership in Modern Life | In this "Situational Awareness" episode of Lead Together, hosts Nick and Kim Bogardus tackle three timely topics that impact how we live and lead: The problem with lumping marriage and cohabitation together in research - and why the distinction matters for societal wellbeingWhy "place" matters - exploring how physical locations, communities, and shared experiences shape us through the lens of recent California firesEight essential readiness checks before giving kids phones - practical guidanc... | 35m 16s | ||||||
| 2/11/25 |  Two Communication Skills Every Leader Needs at Work & Home | Struggling with miscommunications at work or home? Feeling like your team or family members don't feel heard? In this episode of Lead Together, hosts Nick and Kim Bogardus tackle two game-changing communication skills that can transform your relationships and leadership effectiveness: "Deblurring" - Learn how to eliminate costly misunderstandings by turning vague statements into clear expectationsValidation - Master the art of making others feel truly heard while maintaining progress toward g... | 39m 18s | ||||||
| 1/13/25 |  Why Great Leadership Is Made of Small Behaviors | In this kickoff to Season 3 of Lead Together, Nick and Kim explore why the most impactful leadership skills aren't grand strategies or secret formulas, but rather small, fundamental behaviors that can be learned and applied both at work and at home. Drawing from the Leader Lab book and their 17 years of marriage and leadership experience, they unpack two essential skills: curious questioning and playback. These foundational practices help leaders build trust, gain clarity faster, and d... | 38m 49s | ||||||
| 11/25/24 |  End of Season 2, an election year, & help as you reflect and plan. | As the year winds down, how can Christian couples leading at home and work take stock of their year and set a purposeful course for the next? In this episode, we: Discuss real-life challenges and growth moments from our own experiences this year.Share our top end-of-year reflection questions to strengthen your marriage, faith, and leadership.Give you a sneak peek of whats coming in Season 3Offer practical insights on setting goals for the future. How you can support us: • Leave us a 5-star r... | 29m 30s | ||||||
| 9/3/24 |  Stuck: What do you do when your usual solutions aren’t working? | Are you applying the right solutions to your leadership challenges? In this episode, Nick and Kim Bogardus break down the crucial difference between technical and adaptive change. Learn how to identify which approach you need in various situations, from streamlining work processes to navigating family dynamics. Discover practical tips for implementing effective change and fostering growth in all areas of your life. Whether you're a busy professional, a parent, or both, this episode will equip... | 38m 48s | ||||||
| 8/5/24 | ![[Interview] Adapting to New Places: Finding Joy and Meaning in Transitions episode artwork](https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7yd3ywqx051ppzj3cxdpameoicle?.jpg) [Interview] Adapting to New Places: Finding Joy and Meaning in Transitions | In this special episode of the Lead Together Podcast, Nick and Kim Bogardus are interviewed by Joe Crabb, outreach pastor at Woodside, for a thought-provoking discussion on the importance of place and transitions in life. Drawing from their personal experiences of moving from Mongolia to Seattle to California to Michigan, they explore how geography, culture, and community shape us and our families. The conversation delves into the theology of place, the challenges of navigating change, and pr... | 51m 30s | ||||||
| 7/29/24 |  7 Things People Wish Church Leaders Knew | In this episode of Lead Together, Nick and Kim discuss seven crucial aspects of effective church leadership often overlooked. From the importance of leadership development and accountability to avoiding burnout and valuing women in ministry, they offer practical wisdom for pastors and church leaders. Whether you're in ministry or simply interested in church dynamics, this episode provides valuable insights on creating healthier, more impactful churches. How you can support us: • Leave u... | 44m 09s | ||||||
| 7/8/24 |  Going Beyond Goals: How to build habits & systems at work and home. | Discover why setting goals isn't enough and learn how to create lasting change through powerful systems and habits. Nick and Kim Bogardus draw on James Clear's work in Atomic Habits to talk about the secrets of habit stacking, breaking bad behaviors, and leveraging accountability for growth. This episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to grow in their leadership and life. How you can support us: • Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes or Spotify • Share this episode with a friend • Send a que... | 37m 56s | ||||||
| 6/3/24 |  8 Steps for Having Crucial Conversations | Why have crucial (hard) conversations? • Because your own growth likely involved them. • Because your own failures likely involved not having them. The bottom line is that having crucial conversations builds trust and drives growth. This episode provides a practical framework for approaching impactful conversations with empathy and solutions. Learn steps like stating issues clearly, active listening, proposing ways forward, and following up - skills for transforming challeng... | 26m 13s | ||||||
| 5/6/24 |  Situational Awareness: (HBR) 5 Shifts to Consider with Teams, Marriage, and Parenting | In this podcast episode, we delve into the Harvard Business Review article titled "The Role of a Manager Has to Change in 5 Key Ways" . These five key shifts include going from Directive to Instructive, Restrictive to Expansive, Exclusive to Inclusive, Repetitive to Innovative, Problem Solver to Challenger, Employer to Entrepreneur. We apply these lessons to leading teams, strengthen marriages, and parenting. Check out the article here for more insights, and tune in ... | 41m 02s | ||||||
| 4/15/24 |  David Bahnsen on the 'why' of work, building a business, and leading at home. | In this "Leader's Corner" episode, we talk to David Bahnsen about his new book Full Time: work and the meaning of life. David oversees the management of over $5.3 billion in client assets, and prior to launching the Bahnsen Group, he spent eight years as a managing director at Morgan Stanley and six years as a vice president at UBS. He is consistently named one of the top financial advisors in America by Barron's, Forbes, and the Financial Times. He is a frequent guest on CNBC. Bloomb... | 46m 59s | ||||||
| 4/6/24 |  Lessons from Q1 2024: You're not above your own principles | On this episode of Lead Together we reflect on work and lessons from the first quarter of the year. Some of the key takeaways from the conversation: Leading by Example: Embrace a leadership style that mirrors Christian values, inspiring excellence and integrity in the workplace.Mentorship and Learning: The importance of seeking guidance and continuous improvement to navigate workplace dynamics effectively.Community Support: Leveraging the strength of community for support and encouragement i... | 29m 38s | ||||||
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