Next Generation Leader Podcast

Tim Hanna is the former CEO of Compassion International Australia. He is an expert on building GREAT and healthy teams and he shares his secrets with us today. Compassion partners with over 6,700 Christian churches in 25 countries to release over 1.8 million babies, children and young adults from poverty in Jesus’ name. Their mission is incredible and Tim got to lead this worldwide effort for over 10 years. Since retiring, Tim has start coaching leaders and executives on this subject, along with many others. Tim is so wise and we have so much to learn from sitting at his feet and listening.

Often times, in today's society, "winning" an argument is defined as exposing the counterargument to be wrong and commonly results in severing the relationship. After sitting down with Dr. Jill TeDemple, professor of religious studies at SMU, we learned that actually "winning" an argument means seeking to understand, hearing both sides of the argument and being curious about people's beliefs. Truly winning promotes unity between all people no matter their opposing beliefs.

Zac had the opportunity to sit down with Shay Robbins, director at Kanakuk Kamps, to talk about the value of life's empty spaces. With technology rapidly growing, the amount of distractions in a leaders life is increasing along side it. Shay explains that in today's society, true leaders are marked by their ability to leverage dead space for their benefit and the benefit of those around them. Through this conversation, Zac and Coop are challenged to put their phones down and engage the world around them. 

In God We Trust. How far have we strayed from this statement. David Barton is the Founder of WallBuilders, a national pro-family organization that presents America’s forgotten history and heroes, with an emphasis on our moral, religious, and constitutional heritage. His exhaustive research has rendered him an expert in historical and constitutional issues and he serves as a consultant to state and federal legislators, has participated in several cases at the Supreme Court, was involved in the development of the History/Social Studies standards for states such as Texas and California, and has helped produce history textbooks now used in schools across the nation. We discuss with David the role of the Bible in our country's founding, and how, as Christians, we should view politics today. 

Genevieve is a 7th generation Texan, a business executive, former Republican candidate for Congress, and a fierce competitor. Genevieve is one of the most driven, competitive people you will ever meet, claiming that she hates losing more than she loves winning. She has a heart for service and a spirit that just cannot give up. After running a remarkable congressional campaign, she has pivoted to grassroots work with Americans for Prosperity. In today's episode, we discuss how patience and persistence can lead you to success and meaning in your work and in your life. If you get nothing else from our conversation today, get this: never ever give up.