PODCASTS

Podcasts That Strengthen Your Inside Game

Leadership isn’t built in a moment — it’s shaped over time by what we listen to, learn from, and apply. These podcasts have shaped my thinking, encouraged my faith, and strengthened my leadership journey. I hope they do the same for you. Below are a few podcasts I’ve found helpful for strengthening the mind, heart, and spirit of a leader.

Each category answers a different leadership question.

Leadership & Culture → How do I lead others?

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The Trusted Leader | David Horsager

Practical leadership insights from trust expert David Horsager and his guests. These conversations explore how leaders build credibility, strengthen culture, and earn trust in their organizations. I especially appreciated the episode with former NFL player Greg Feasel — it felt like sitting in the room with them.

I'm so excited to continue to learn from David Horager. I love that he is so generous with his knowledge, gifts, talents, AND his friends, many of whom are featured leaders on these podcasts.

This episode with former NFL player Greg Feasel is particularly real, as I felt like I was right there, sitting in the room with them.

May it cause you to think, really think, about how you serve people in your world.
Subscribe to The Trusted Leader show on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/36AXtp9

The 4 Stages of Confidence Every Athlete & Leader Must Understand

Why do some athletes build real confidence while others lose it the moment things get hard? In this episode of the Captains & Coaches Podcast, we break down the 4 Stages of Confidence every athlete and leader goes through when developing leadership skills. Inspired by a leadership story from Bert Sorin, this lesson centers around a simple but powerful idea: the mirror. When athletes stop blaming teammates, referees, or circumstances—and start honestly evaluating themselves—self-awareness becomes the foundation for real confidence and leadership. The problem is most athletes misunderstand confidence.

Mindset & Decision-Making → How do I think well?

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99% Invisible | Roman Mars

A fascinating podcast about the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world. With over 400 million downloads, this show explores how thoughtful design influences the way we live, work, and lead. While not a Christian podcast, it’s incredibly educational and thought-provoking.

Optimize Your Focus | Andrew Huberman

Here it is...one location that hosts all the tools needed to increase our focus and concentration for us leaders that tend to get a little too much going on...and most of these tools cost nothing!
 

Character & Emotional Intelligence → How do I lead myself?

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Wordboost | Marshelle Barwise

Marshelle is a fellow WNBA chaplain friend, and I love listening to her wise perspectives on a variety of current topics. She is a gifted communicator, and this podcast is “a place where I get real about common stumbling blocks women face and share wisdom to help YOU avoid getting tripped up or trapped in less than God's best. This season, the focus is on getting what you’re worth, and today’s topic is "Perfection Paralysis." We can all fall prey to this trap, so I'm sharing my experience and a few helpful tips to keep you from missing the significance of every season in your life."

You can check her out at:

Website: www.marshellebarwise.com

Social Media: @marshellebarwise

Faith & Spiritual Formation → What grounds my leadership?

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Mint | Aminta Geisler

I was honored to be a guest on her podcast and shared a bit of what I'd been learning about the Holy Spirit. Here are a couple of thought-provoking thoughts to consider before listening.

“Without the Spirit of God, we can do nothing. We are as ships without wind. We are useless.”
~ Charles Spurgeon

"The work of the Spirit is to impart life, to implant hope, to give liberty, to testify of Christ, to guide us into all truth, to teach us all things, to comfort the believer, and to convict the world of sin." ~ Dwight L. Moody

"I firmly believe that the moment our hearts are emptied of pride and selfishness and ambition and self-seeking and every thing that is contrary to God's law, the Holy Ghost will come and fill every corner of our hearts; but if we are full of pride and conceit and ambition and self-seeking and pleasure and the world, there is no room for the Spirit of God; and I believe many a man is praying to God to fill him when he is full already with something else." ~Dwight L. Moody

"I don't want the world to define God for me. I want the Holy Spirit to reveal God to me."
~ Aiden Wilson Tozer

"The Holy Spirit's main ministry is not to give thrills but to create in us Christlike character."
~ J. I. Packer

"The Holy Spirit illuminates the minds of people, makes us yearn for God, and takes spiritual truth (The Bible which was written by the Holy Spirit through men's ink) and makes it understandable to us." ~ Billy Graham

Grace to You | John MacArthur

John MacArthur has been “Unleashing God’s Truth, One Verse at a Time Since 1969”. I laugh, learn, grow from his teaching every. single. time. This radio broadcast is particularly meaningful to help you become your best Savvy U.

Holy Spirit | The Bible Project

Follow discussions between Tim & Jon as they prepare to write the theme video on "The Holy Spirit." This conversation runs deep but it is so important to understand our Holy Counselor for those who have repented and accepted Jesus.

Middays | Susie Larson

Always get a good nugget from listening to Susie Larson's engaging in conversations that bring Scripture to life. She offers practical ways to live out your convictions and inspire you to a deep and active walk of faith.

Curiosity & Learning → What expands my perspective?

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Brain

Not a podcast this time—but still fascinating. I’ve long appreciated Jim Kwik’s work, especially around neuroplasticity and the ability to build new pathways while healing old ones.

It makes me pause and ask: What am I doing to keep growing on purpose?