COR Leadership Podcast

By Beta Upsilon Chi

A voice to college men at the crossroads of faith and campus life. Through interviews with men in leadership across a wide range of areas in life, we hope to develop college men into leaders for life-long Kingdom impact.
We believe college men’s leadership can more fully bring the power, goodness, and beauty of Jesus into this world, and this is just one way that BYX hopes to inspire that in men.

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The Restorative Work of Christ and Community - Leighton Wood

COR Leadership PodcastMay 11, 2023

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The Restorative Work of Christ and Community - Leighton Wood

Leighton Wood is an alumnus of the University of Arkansas and a founding father of the Xi Chapter of BYX. He is a father of 3 and owner of All Good Restoration in Fort Collins, Colorado. Leighton joins Landon to discuss what personal restoration looks like spiritually, relationally, and practically, and shares what helped him through recent challenges.

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The COR Leadership Podcast is an effort of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity to develop college men into leaders for lifelong Kingdom impact. We believe college men’s leadership can more fully bring the power, goodness, and beauty of Jesus into this world, and this is just one way that BYX hopes to inspire that in men. Learn more about BYX at byx.org

May 11, 202334:38

Leading Generation Z - Andrew Robertson & Jake Purkey

Andrew Robertson is a recent graduate of Baylor University, and former president of the Iota Chapter of BYX . Jake Purkey is currently a senior at Mississippi State University, and former president of the Omicron Chapter of BYX. A-Rob and Purkey join Landon to discuss what it's like to lead as a member of "Generation Z", what it's like to lead others in Gen Z, and how that spiritually applies in your walk with Christ and with others around you.

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Apr 08, 202349:18

Stepping Into God's Plan - Jeremy Williams

Jeremy Williams is a BYX alumnus of the Zeta Chapter at Texas State University. He is a best-selling author and the owner and Head Coach of Red Hawk Coaching; a company that provides professional, customized real estate coaching. Jeremy talks with Landon about sitting in life's pivot points, how to recognize them, and how to step into what God has for you.

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Mar 22, 202337:00

Living in the Light of the Holy Spirit

Andrew Kennedy is an alumni member of the Zeta Chapter of Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX) at Texas State University, and he was a former Leadership Consultant on National Staff. He currently serves as the Director of Operations for the 501 Exchange, a worship and formation ministry dedicated to helping people live in the fullness of their God-given freedom in Jesus. On this COR Leadership Podcast episode, Andrew shares how he hears, listens, and lives by the Holy Spirit. He also shares how his time in BYX prepared him for his current role and stage of life. Tune in to learn from Andrew's inspiring story of faith and leadership.

Andrew's Resources:

Forgotten God by Francis Chan (book)
The book of Acts
The Power of the Holy Spirit with Stephanie Lee (Podcast Episode)

Landon's Resource:

Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge (Book)

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Feb 07, 202352:29

Mentoring Matters: Strategies for Empowering Others and Achieving Success

In this episode of the COR Leadership Podcast, Landon interviews Buddy Priest, a Kappa Chapter alumnus and real estate broker associate in the Dallas, Texas area. They discuss the importance of stewarding relationships and the skills necessary to put people in positions to succeed. They also share advice on mentoring, entrepreneurship, and preparing for success in the business world.

Buddy's Resources:

Season of Life by Jeffrey Marx (book)

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Jan 21, 202337:57

Faith When it's Hard - Bretton Schulz

Bretton is a BYX Alumnus of the Eta Chapter at Texas Tech University. Currently, he is a Career and Technical Education Director in Georgetown, Texas. In a more personal episode than typical, Bretton shares a story close to his heart.

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Nov 07, 202240:20

The Value of Diversity - Tepera Holman

Tepera is a BYX Alumnus of the Alpha Chapter at the University of Texas at Austin. He currently works for UT as an Assistant Dean of Diversity and Student Programs. Tepera talks with Landon about his experience joining BYX and learning from the new diversity of opinions he experienced when he moved from a small Christian town to Austin. He also helps us define "diversity" and speaks about the importance of diversity in leadership and decision-making.

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Oct 15, 202236:55

The Journey of a Leader - César Léon

César is a BYX Alumnus of the Zeta Chapter at Texas State University. There he started an organization that united the ministries of Texas State under a common goal and currently works for Chick-fil-a as a Corporate Trainer. César shares his journey of finding his leadership ability and the way he aims to replicate the leadership of Christ as a servant leader.

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Oct 09, 202238:60

The Early Steps of God-Centered Marriage – Rudy Litavsky

Rudy is a BYX Alumnus and founding father of the Alpha Psi Chapter at Indiana University. He works in financial sales and recently married his wife, Ali. Rudy and Landon talk about the early steps in preparing for and starting a marriage as a young adult and how to keep that marriage focused and grounded in Christ.

Rudy's Resources:

Meaning of Marriage - Tim Keller
Family Shepherds - Voddie Baucham Jr
Things I Wish I’d Known Before We Got Married - Gary Chapman
Saving Your Marriage Before it Starts - A Workbook for Men and Women by Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott

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Aug 17, 202247:32

The Formative Experiences of a Leader – Luke Wright

Luke Wright is a BYX Alumnus from the Alpha Zeta Chapter at the University of Tennessee–Knoxville. He works with his family business, building and selling homes in Knoxville, as well as serving on the UTK BYX Alumni Chapter Board. Luke and Landon talk about his experience on the BYX COR Leadership Retreat (or "COR" for short). COR, sharing its name with this podcast, is a retreat BYX hosts annually for a small group of brothers nationwide that show exceptional leadership potential. They learn from alumni and leaders in the fields of business, family, and faith.

Learn more about this year's COR trip at www.byx.org/cor2022

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Jul 16, 202240:49

A Life of Service – Tyler Owens

Tyler Owens is a BYX Alumnus from the Gamma Chapter at the Texas A&M University. He's a Lieutenant in the Navy Jag corp, as well as a BYX National Alumni Association Board member. Tyler and Landon talk about living a life of service, facing adversity head-on, and the importance of mentors.

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Jul 05, 202248:59

Building Lifelong Brotherhood - Landon Roberson

Landon Roberson is a BYX Alumnus from the Alpha Zeta Chapter at the University of Tennessee and now serves as the Director of Alumni Engagement and Outreach for the BYX Foundation. He's talking to Gabe about his leadership journey to and in BYX, as well as the importance of brotherhood even after college.

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Landon's Resources:

Bible Books in 30 Minutes (Podcast) - https://open.spotify.com/show/4U3aP14rjxyJSJipadytYW

Spiritual Leadership by J. Oswald Sanders (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802416705/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_R34KHZHQFNG6E9SA2AAZ?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

Spiritual Depression: Its Causes and Its Cure by David Martyn Lloyd-Jones (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802813879/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_GD0K0HNFMXE3NVR0SKDM

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Jun 28, 202250:05

Wholehearted Leadership & Pivoting – Iesha Boitmann

Iesha Boitmann is a friend of Gabe's in Austin, TX. She's the Executive Director of ServeHere, a non-profit that connects college students to Christian workplaces and ministries. In this episode, Gabe talks with Iesha about being a wholehearted leader, her experience leading college students as they discern their steps after graduation, and how we can make decisions with God.

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Jun 21, 202252:29

Servant Leadership - Loren Hsiao

Loren Hsiao is a BYX Alumnus from the Gamma chapter at Texas A&M University and has served on the BYX Board of Directors. In this episode, Gabe talks with Loren about his leadership journey, and what it means to serve the people you lead. — The COR Leadership Podcast is an effort of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity to develop college men into leaders for lifelong Kingdom impact. We believe college men’s leadership can more fully bring the power, goodness, and beauty of Jesus into this world, and this is just one way that BYX hopes to inspire that in men. Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Jun 04, 202242:27

Walking in the Vision of God - Stephanie Lee

BYX "First Lady" Stephanie Lee (Founder and Executive Director of "You Are" Women's Conference) joins Gabe for a conversation about walking through life with God on a daily basis. Stephanie shares stories of her coming to faith in college, wrestling with heartbreak and loss, and finding freedom, peace, and love in Christ.

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The COR Leadership Podcast is an effort of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity to develop college men into leaders for life-long Kingdom impact. We believe college men’s leadership can more fully bring the power, goodness, and beauty of Jesus into this world, and this is just one way that BYX hopes to inspire that in men. Learn more about BYX at byx.org

May 06, 202245:60

Mental Health - Dr. Tyler Rogers

Dr. Tyler Rogers, University of Georgia BYX Alumnus, former BYX Leadership Consultant and U.S. Army member, joins Gabe for a conversation about mental health and emotional well-being.

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Mar 10, 202238:59

Healthy Habits and Rhythms - Justin Whitmel Earley (Author of The Common Rule)

Justin Whitmel Earley, lawyer, speaker, and author of books such as "The Common Rule," joins Gabe to talk about his life leading to the writing of The Common Rule, healthy habit and rhythm creation, and how to build intentionality into how you spend your time.

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Feb 24, 202245:50

Calling & Purpose - Craig Cordola

Craig Cordola, University of Texas BYX Alumnus and COO of Ascension, joins Gabe for a conversation about life calling, mission, and purpose.

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Feb 10, 202242:46

Ministry in the Workplace - Christian Pinkston

Christian Pinkston, University of Texas BYX Alumnus and President of Pinkston Group, joins Gabe for a conversation about the leadership skills he uses every day. Through his personal life, ministry work, and professional career, Christian aims to show the love Jesus has for us through his life.

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Dec 10, 202149:11

Practical Leadership - Chuck James

Chuck James, Texas Christian University BYX Alumnus and COO of SpareBox Storage, joins Gabe for a conversation about practical leadership. Am I a leader? What is the difference between management and leadership? What should I do to steward the influence God has blessed me with? These are a few of the questions Chuck answers today.

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Nov 01, 202101:00:42

The Faithfulness of God - Jayson Fisher

Jayson Fisher, Texas A&M BYX Alumnus and Communications Director of CityBridge Community Church, speaks of God's faithfulness throughout his life, and the restoration he has experienced from fully submitting to him. How do I learn to trust in God's Faithfulness? What should I be doing now to prepare for the difficult times in my life? Jayson speaks to these questions and more, from his personal testimony of growing in trust.

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Jayson's Book Recommendation:

A Tale of Three Kings (Book) by Gene Edwards: https://amzn.to/3zcTHhl

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Sep 15, 202141:15

What's a Leadership Consultant?

For our last episode of the season, we've got the whole LC crew. What is an LC? What do they do? Our awesome Leadership Consultant staff shares about their role and responsibilities, along with their favorite memories over the last semester.

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Resources:

Lectio 365 (App): https://24-7prayerusa.com/resource/lectio-365-app/

MessengerX (App): https://messengerx.com

Hallow (App): https://hallow.com

The Common Rule (Book) by Justin Whitmel Earley: https://www.amazon.com/Common-Rule-Habits-Purpose-Distraction/dp/0830845607/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Common+Rule&qid=1621055418&s=books&sr=1-1

The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Book) by John Mark Comer: https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=The+Ruthless+Elimination+of+Hurry&qid=1621055370&s=books&sr=1-1

Oratio - Rhythms of Prayer From the Heart of Christendom (Book) by Dillon E. Barker: https://www.amazon.com/Oratio-ought-see-oh-Rhythms-Prayer-Christendom/dp/1450753426

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May 15, 202101:04:12

Leading Through New - Reid Compagner

Reid Compagner, Founding Father of BYX at the University of Michigan and former Board member, talks about his experience starting BYX on his campus, and the leadership skills he learned along the way. Reid speaks to taking risks, accepting help, and even handing off the baton when your time in leadership comes to an end. Oh, and a little fashion help for the guys out there who need it.

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Apr 15, 202137:22

Building a Faith-Filled Life - David Daniels

David Daniels, Founder Father of Beta Upsilon Chi and Head Pastor of Central Bible Church, talks about faithfulness in all areas of life. From transitioning to adulthood, to local church involvement, the word of God, finances, and more, David teaches us what it means to live a life of full surrender to Jesus.

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David's Resources:

Don't Waste Your Life (Book) by John Piper: https://amzn.to/3weyGCp

In the Name of Jesus (Book) by Henri Nouwen: https://amzn.to/3rDhSRZ

A Tale of Three Kings (Book) by Gene Edwards: https://amzn.to/3cHnMO2

David's Email Address: david@wearecentral.org

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Apr 01, 202101:09:58

Feedback, Failure, and Fleeing from Gossip - Brian Lee

Today Gabe speaks with the President of the BYX Fraternity, Brian Lee. Brian shares more of his leadership journey and finding himself as the National President of BYX, even after being called "the President that ran Texas A&M BYX off a cliff." Brian speaks into what failure truly is, and how to learn from it. He also talks about receiving and giving feedback, something he makes a regular habit of in his life. Lastly, Brian speaks of how to build a gossip-free culture.

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Brian's Resources:

Free to Focus (Book) by Michael Hyatt: https://amzn.to/2OA8ml8

The Vision Driven Leader (Book) by Michael Hyatt: https://amzn.to/3rPoQ7o

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast: http://apple.co/3tjB8oV

Transformational Leadership (Website) by Ford Taylor: http://bit.ly/3eFevXR

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Mar 15, 202149:09

Commitment and Long-term Vision - Jason Hoyt

Find out more about the BYX Foundation: bit.ly/byxfoundation

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Today Gabe speaks with the President of the BYX Foundation, Jason Hoyt. You'll hear more about Jason, who has worked for BYX for the past 17 years, his story of leadership, and how the BYX Foundation came to be. Jason speaks directly to college men who struggle with commitment. How do you work at the same place for 17 years? How do I ensure I'm committing myself to the right things? How do I find a job worth committing to after I graduate from college? All these and more will be answered in this 38-minute episode!

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Jason's Resources:

Spiritual Leadership (Book) by J. Oswald Sanders: amzn.to/2MNueZv

The Briefing (Podcast) by Albert Mohler: apple.co/3sQXVs5

The Bible Recap (Podcast) by D-Group: apple.co/30gdayC

The Dave Ramsey Show (Podcast): apple.co/3sOlr94

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Mar 05, 202138:35

Discipleship: Why & How? - Paul Fritzsching from Sky Ranch

Donate to the BYX Scholarship Fund: https://bit.ly/3qn6dqR

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Today Gabe speaks with Sky Ranch's Director of Summer Camp, Paul Fritzsching. You'll learn the importance of discipleship, and how to do it. Paul speaks of invitation and challenge, two words that carry a lot of weight and are critical to a successful discipleship relationship. He also gives tips for both seeking out someone to disciple you, as well as looking for someone to disciple.

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Paul's Resources:

Building a Discipling Culture (Book) by Mike Breen: https://amzn.to/3pso2DK

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Feb 15, 202136:49

Working Your Land - Elijah McKinney

Gabe is speaking with wombmate, basically-clone, fellow Texas A&M BYX Alumnus Elijah McKinney. He speaks about his BYX journey, and a concept called "working your land." He gives tips for being happy in the place God has placed you, and being thankful for the things and people you are blessed with.

Elijah's Resources:

Pause (App) by John Eldredge: https://www.pauseapp.com

Chris Rensima (Music): https://chrisrenzema.com

Common Prayer (Book) by Jonathan Wilson-Hartgrove: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/0310326192/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_QJ7A3GHSSX0TFNPBRA47

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Feb 01, 202136:49

The Power of Small Groups and Community - Jared Musgrove from The Village Church

In this episode, Gabe is speaking with University of Oklahoma BYX Alumnus and former BYX Staff Member Jared Musgrove, who currently serves as the Groups Pastor for The Village Church. Jared speaks about the importance of small groups in your community and life as a believer. He also gives advice to group leaders and members, to help everyone thrive in their small group. Jared's Resources: Pause (App) by John Eldredge: https://www.pauseapp.com/ Dwell: Audio Bible (App): https://dwellapp.io/ Leading Small Groups that Thrive (Book) by Courtney Davis & Others: https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Small-Groups-That-Thrive/dp/0310106702 — Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com. Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast! — The COR Leadership Podcast is an effort of Beta Upsilon Chi fraternity to develop college men into leaders for life-long Kingdom impact. We believe college men’s leadership can more fully bring the power, goodness, and beauty of Jesus into this world, and this is just one way that BYX hopes to inspire that in men. Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Jan 15, 202157:04

A Vision for Life - Landon Lacy from Gospel City Church

In this episode, Gabe is speaking with fellow Texas A&M BYX Alumnus Landon Lacy, who currently serves as the Student Pastor for Gospel City Church.

Landon speaks about setting a vision for your life rooted in Jesus and how to work toward it.

Landon's Resources:

Survival Skills (Sermon) by Ben Stuart: Part one: (https://voice.dts.edu/chapel/survival-skills/) Part 2: (https://voice.dts.edu/chapel/survival-skills-pt-2/)

Practicing the Way (Resource Page) by Bridgetown Church: https://practicingtheway.org

Tyranny of the Urgent (Booklet) by Charles Hummel: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HEKKSG0/

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Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com.

Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast!

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Jan 01, 202146:18

David Pearson from the BYX Board of Directors

In this episode, Gabe is speaking with fellow Texas A&M BYX Alumnus David Pearson, who currently serves on our BYX Board of Directors. He also is a part of a small group of brothers who have met together every Friday for over 20 years that started during his time in BYX.

David speaks about inheriting his family's company, defining and finding success in the business world, the true meaning of vulnerability, and the ways that COVID-19 are affecting his life and business.

David's Resources:

Finishing Strong: Going the Distance for Your Family (Book) by Steve Farrar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004G60CFW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

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Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com.

Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast!

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Dec 15, 202040:57

Patrick Coussens from Chick-fil-A

In this episode, Gabe is speaking with Georgia BYX Alumnus Patrick Coussens, who currently works at Chick-fil-A Corporate. Patrick speaks about his time in BYX, how he ended up at Chick-fil-A, living a principled life, and more. You won't want to miss out.

Resources:

Irresistible (Book) by Adam Alter: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30962055-irresistible

Patrick’s email: patrick.coussens@cfacorp.com

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Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com.

Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast!

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Nov 16, 202049:28

Mike Mantel - President & CEO, Living Water International

In this episode, Gabe is speaking with Mike Mantel, President and CEO of Living Water International. Living Water International is BYX's national philanthropy. Listen in to this episode to hear more about Living Water International, and how Mike found himself as President and CEO.

Resources:

Living Water International: https://water.cc/

Living Water's recent Gala: https://water.cc/gala/

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Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com.

Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast!

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Nov 02, 202052:03

Ben Stuart - Part Two

In this special two-part episode, Brian Lee is on location speaking with Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C.

Brian and Ben cover a range of topics in this interview, from Ben’s journey and his passion for leadership to experiencing God in the desert place and how to be a believer in this cultural moment.

Resources:

Passion City Church D.C.: https://passioncitychurch.com/dc/

Ben’s Book (Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age): https://smile.amazon.com/Single-Dating-Engaged-Married-Navigating/dp/0718097890

(Make sure to use smile.amazon.com and choose “Beta Upsilon Chi” to donate a portion of your purchase to BYX.)

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Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com.

Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast!

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Oct 15, 202030:07

Ben Stuart - Part One

In this special two-part episode, Brian Lee is on location speaking with Ben Stuart, pastor of Passion City Church, Washington D.C.

Brian and Ben cover a range of topics in this interview, from Ben’s journey and his passion for leadership to experiencing God in the desert place and how to be a believer in this cultural moment.

Resources:

Passion City Church D.C.: https://passioncitychurch.com/dc/

Ben’s Book (Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love in the Modern Age): https://smile.amazon.com/Single-Dating-Engaged-Married-Navigating/dp/0718097890

(Make sure to use smile.amazon.com and choose “Beta Upsilon Chi” to donate a portion of your purchase to BYX.)

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Sky Ranch Camps is our sponsor for this episode. Learn more about Sky Ranch and apply to be a leader next summer at www.applyatsky.com.

Thank you, Sky Ranch, for your gracious support of our podcast!

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Learn more about BYX at byx.org

Oct 15, 202032:14

Benevolent Detachment - Preston Morris

Gabe has past BYX staff member and forever friend Preston Bradshaw Morris on the COR Leadership Podcast today. Together they discuss Preston’s leadership journey, his time in BYX and as a staff member, and what he’s up to now.

Preston also lets us in on something he’s been learning about recently called Benevolent Detachment, and how he’s been learning to utilize it to get through the stresses of daily life and stay sane during the age of social-distancing.

Resources from Preston:

Preston’s Podcast, “Post-Amp”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-amp/id1498255031
Get Your Life Back by John Eldridge: https://www.amazon.com/Get-Your-Life-Back-Practices/dp/1400208661/
Wild at Heart Podcast: https://wildatheart.org/podcast
Benevolent Detachment Video from Wild at Heart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gjvTqTlrIaM
One Minute Pause app: https://www.pauseapp.com/
Every Moment Holy: https://www.everymomentholy.com/
Liturgy for the Ritual of Morning Coffee: https://www.everymomentholy.com/contents/

Oct 01, 202042:38

Welcome to the COR Leadership Podcast

For our first episode, Gabe's talking with Beta Upsilon Chi National Fraternity President Brian Lee. As an introduction to the COR Leadership Podcast, Gabe and Brian discuss the purpose of a podcast from BYX, the meaning behind the name, and we learn about Brian's leadership journey and passion for leadership development.
The COR Leadership Podcast is brought to you by Beta Upsilon Chi. To find out more about BYX, information about joining or founding a chapter on your campus, visit us at www.byx.org.

Sep 14, 202030:02