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North Is North. Truth Is Truth. In a world where truth is increasingly challenged, how can church leaders stand firm without losing their heart for people? In this special bonus episode of Life & Leadership, Pastor Kevin Gerald sits down with Pastor Julian Lowe of Oasis Church in Los Angeles to discuss the courage to speak truth, the importance of being led by the Holy Spirit, and why an uncomfortable truth is always better than a comfortable lie. Discover why truth is essential to freedom, how to communicate biblical convictions in today's culture, and what it means to be a leader who pursues truth rather than simply telling people what they want to hear.

Before leadership grows, it gets tested. In this episode, Kevin Gerald continues the Leadership Proving Grounds conversation by unpacking three tests that reveal your leadership potential: the Test of Small Things, the Test of Motivation, and the Test of Credibility. Learn how faithfulness, the right motives, and becoming someone others can count on can prepare you for greater opportunities and greater influence.

In this special bonus episode, Kevin Gerald sits down with Pastors Andrew and Noleen Sedra of Echo Church in Sydney, Australia, for a candid conversation about pursuing biblical truth in today’s culture. Together, they talk about Islam, sexuality, compassion, courage, and what it looks like for Christians to love people while remaining grounded in the truth of God’s Word. If this conversation encouraged or challenged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone on your team. Lets keep building teams that build the Church!

Testing often precedes promotion. In this episode, Kevin Gerald explores the proving grounds every leader encounters and how pressure, adversity, responsibility, and opportunity reveal whether we’re ready for more. Through John 6 and Jesus’ test of Philip, Kevin challenges leaders to move beyond simply identifying what’s impossible and respond with faith, initiative, and what they already have in their hands. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

Self-awareness is the beginning of self-leadership. In Part 2 of The Self-Aware Leader, Kevin Gerald shares how recognizing your attitudes, motives, emotions, and impact on others can help you make adjustments before small issues become bigger leadership problems. Learn how to recognize insecurity, offense, jealousy, fear, and frustration—and why becoming more self-aware can help you become the best version of yourself as a leader. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

In this episode, Kevin Gerald talks about one of the most important skills in life and leadership: self-awareness. While many people believe they are self-aware, true self-awareness requires the humility to see yourself clearly, understand how your behavior affects others, and take responsibility for your own growth. Kevin shares three keys to becoming a more self-aware leader: knowing yourself so you can grow yourself, learning to evaluate yourself honestly, and understanding how others experience your leadership. Whether you lead a church, serve on a team, or want to grow in your personal life, this conversation will help you lead with greater clarity, humility, and influence. If this episode encourages or challenges you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone on your team. Learn more about Kevin Gerald and his book It Takes a Team at KevinGerald.com.

Excellence is not about perfection—it’s about going the extra mile with intentionality, care, and a heart to honor God. In this episode, Kevin Gerald unpacks why great leaders pursue excellence, what happens to the people and culture around them when they do, and how excellence is one of the most powerful ways we make the message of Jesus attractive. If this conversation encouraged or challenged you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone on your team. Lets keep building teams that build the Church! It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

On this episode of Life & Leadership, Kevin Gerald unpacks one of the most overlooked leadership principles in building healthy teams: alignment. Drawing from Deuteronomy 22, this conversation explores why talent alone is never enough—and how mismatched partnerships can quietly undermine momentum, culture, and mission. Whether you lead in ministry, business, or everyday life, this episode will challenge you to protect alignment, clarify expectations, and build teams that move forward together. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

This episode dives into one of the most overlooked principles in building strong, healthy teams—honor. In this conversation, Kevin Gerald breaks down what it means to honor up, honor down, and honor all around, and how a culture of honor builds trust, strengthens relationships, and helps teams thrive. If you want to grow as a leader and build a team that truly works, this is a principle you can’t afford to miss. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

In this episode, we continue the conversation from It Takes a Team and return to Chapter 9: Mindset Matters — Part 2. Pastor Kevin unpacks the final three contrasts between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset, showing how our beliefs about potential, vulnerability, and change shape the future of our teams. From unlimiting your beliefs about ability, to embracing vulnerability as a pathway to growth, to seeing change as the companion of progress, this episode challenges leaders to think bigger, grow stronger, and lead healthier teams. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

In this episode, we continue the conversation from It Takes a Team and focus on why Mindset Matters. After 40 years of leading teams, Pastor Kevin explores the difference between a growth mindset and a fixed mindset — and how the way we think shapes how we lead, learn, and move forward. From seeing obstacles as opportunities, to receiving feedback as a gift, to learning from mistakes instead of being defined by them, this episode is a practical guide to building resilient, and improving teams. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald:  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

In this episode, we continue the conversation from It Takes a Team and focus on Developing Leaders Within the Team. Leadership starts with serving—not position or title. From biblical examples to practical team building, Pastor Kevin unpacks why a heart to serve is the foundation of lasting leadership and why great teams are built intentionally. This episode also introduces the five types of leaders that come together to form a strong, healthy team. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church. It Takes A Team Book ➡ http://kevingerald.com It Takes A Team Message ➡ https://youtu.be/rprPszncmEM?feature=shared Connect with Kevin Gerald: Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-leadership-with-kevin-gerald/id1436776555 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpKidEjKvMFIaVWNYkI9LfyH-ZcVakZtG Website: http://kevingerald.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevingerald/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevingeraldcommunications

In this episode of Life & Leadership with Kevin Gerald, we unpack the true meaning of alignment—drawing from the phalanx formation in ancient Greek armies and the power of unified teams. Pastor Kevin shares why silence can work against the mission, how clarity fuels confidence, and why being in the same room doesn’t always mean being on the same page. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church.

In this episode of Life & Leadership with Kevin Gerald, we are tackling one of the biggest traps leaders face: “The Myth of Doing It Alone.” Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “It’s easier if I do it myself,” or “If I want it done right, I have to be the one doing it”? These thoughts can keep you stuck doing instead of leading. Through the story of Moses in Exodus 18, Kevin unpacks how carrying the weight alone limits growth and how learning to build teams unlocks greater impact—for your church, your home, and your business. If you want to win big, it takes a team. Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church.

In this episode of Life & Leadership with Kevin Gerald, we explore why winning takes more than talent—it takes a team. From the story of the 1936 U.S. Olympic rowing team to Philippians 1:27, Pastor Kevin unpacks the power of unity and synchronized strength. Learn the key differences between just being in a group and truly functioning as a team.  Subscribe, share, and keep building teams that build the Church.