Beyond Qualified - A Converge Leadership Podcast

Sheldon Farrington and Makenna Limon wrap up Season 3 by encouraging us to hold firm to the values and principles that Scripture provides. In a world where there are millions of different opinions, perspectives, and beliefs presented before us through social platforms it is essential for leaders to be grounded on God’s Word. Sheldon and Makenna share instances where they didn’t compromise Truth and essential principles found in the Bible. Jesus shares the Greatest Commandments: first to love the Lord our God and second to love our neighbor (Matthew 22:34-40), in any situation Christian leaders must take a moment and ponder: “Am I loving God and others in this moment / pursuit?”

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Advocating for a Point of View.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Tanner Petty challenges us to ask the question: “Am I being formed to become more like Jesus, or more like the world around me?” We can look to the story of Daniel and recognize that there were aspects of his life that he adapted to the Babylonian culture; however, he had non-negotiables (namely, food he ate and God he worshiped) because of his commitment to God (Daniel 1:8-16). What are the non-negotiables in our Christian life that we will not let culture influence?

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Responding to Change.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Joel Fernando encourages us to discover the “hills worth dying on” in our life. Our motive in advocation is not to win arguments or tear others down; rather, it is to glorify God and make His Gospel known. As believers, we get to represent His Kingdom in being His ambassadors. Joel shares examples of how he has advocated for points of view for the sake of Truth and love. What are you advocating for? Is your chief aim to glorify God?

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Advocating for a Point of View.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

David Clouse joins us to discuss an inevitable aspect of everyone's life, decisions. He reflects on the reality that God often provides us with several options, all of which could be considered His will. As a believer, we can approach any decision that arises in our path with prayer, faithfulness, and humility; with the ultimate aim being to glorify and exalt Christ. Philippians 1 is brought up several times throughout the episode, a chapter that we highly recommend you meditate on.

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Decision Making.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Caitlin Titus joins us to discuss Kim Scott's book, Radical Candor. A leader who implements Radical Candor is one who challenges directly, and cares personally. Though Scott is a secular author, the material discussed on this episode is ultimately inspired by the example that Jesus set for us; where we see him challenging his disciples (Luke 9:46-56) while also caring personally for them (Luke 22:24-27).

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Self Understanding.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Brensley Pierce joins us to share practical examples of how to listen. Listening has become a lost art in our culture and she discusses how to learn from others, ultimately to lead with excellence. A main passage that Brensley reveals is instrumental for Christian leaders is Jesus' interaction with the Samaritan woman at the well (John 4:1-42).

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Responding to Change.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Luis and Jen Nodal join us to share their stories and discuss how to be prepared for the irregular circumstances in life. Jen is the Director of Programs & Leadership Development for the Office of Residence Life at Liberty University and Luis is the Adult Ministries Pastor at Thomas Road Baptist Church. They discuss how rest, mentorship, discipline, and ultimately meditating on God’s Word will lead to growth in the Christian leader’s life in any environment they find themselves in.

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competencies: Productive Relationships, Biblical Diversity, and Self Understanding.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Tyler Cornford and Paul Stanton discuss the freedom that Christian leaders have available to us, and how that impacts the decisions we make. Each day we have choices to make that can either lead to freedom or bondage. Paul encourages those who may find themselves at a moment in life where you know something isn’t right in your walk in Christ, just pause and take a moment to surrender to Him what you’ve been trying to carry yourself.

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Decision Making.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Tyler Cornford sits down with Hannah Shafer and Hannah Jones to discuss the topic: Innovation Amidst Crisis. We find many examples in the Gospels of Jesus being innovative in crises (Mark 4:35-41; John 6:1-15). They share different examples from their lives, and how they kept their focus on the eternal hope we can only find in Him. We can be intentionally placing ourselves in uncomfortable situations or leadership positions to develop our innovative muscles.

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Responding to Change.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Tyler Cornford and Sheldon Farrington discuss why it is beneficial for a Christian leader to know the narrative of their own life. There is great power in the testimonies of God's people. The more we know God, the more insight we have in our own lives; and the more insight we have in our lives, the more equipped we are to approach ministry in a tactful way knowing the strengths, weakness, and unique perspectives we hold.

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Self Understanding.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Tyler Cornford and Andrew Pivetz discuss the topic "Theology of Self." Scripture is full of passages and principles that reveal both our corporate and our individual identity. As we grow closer to God and study His Word, we will find our true identity in Him.

This episode is intended to develop listeners in the competency: Self Understanding.

We hope this material challenges and equips you to perform in your sphere of influence with excellence, ultimately to glorify God.

Sheldon and Kate sit down with Michael Frommack and David Clouse to discuss the role of advocacy in leadership and how strong leaders are advocates for others, including the multiple directions a leader is responsible to advocate in, as well as biblical models for effective advocacy on behalf of others.

Music by Riley Whisler, used with permission. Check out "Eye on You" and more from Riley Whisler on Spotify.

Books Mentioned:
Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink
Resilient Leaders by Robert F. Dees