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65 | Dr. Dharius Daniels – Consistent Leadership

Release Date: 11/04/2024

92 | Mark Pettus - Celebration, Reflection, & Innovation - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In Episode 92 of the Grow Leader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges is joined by Pastor Mark Pettus for a timely and insightful conversation on leadership, transition, and long-term impact. Recorded during the 25th anniversary season of Church of the Highlands, this episode reflects on a year of role transition, the importance of celebrating wins, and what it takes to lead with clarity and grace over time. Together, they unpack powerful leadership principles around vision, execution, personal development, and innovation, offering practical wisdom for pastors and leaders navigating growth, change,...

91 | Fasting for Breakthrough - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges brings biblical clarity to prayer and fasting, explaining why fasting is not a burden but an invitation into deeper spiritual authority and alignment. He unpacks the purpose of fasting, different types of fasts, and five biblical fasts that lead to freedom, restoration, wisdom, spiritual victory, and revival. Pastor Chris explains why Jesus assumed fasting would be a normal part of the Christian life—and how fasting is not about punishment or earning God’s favor, but about reordering our lives so the Spirit leads instead of the...

90 | How to Lead Yourself Before You Lead Others - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

A new year brings a fresh calendar, but for many leaders, it also brings pressure, fatigue, and the fear that this year might just look like the last one. In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges helps leaders reset their lives and leadership so 2026 doesn’t become a rerun of 2025. This conversation goes far beyond goal setting. Pastor Chris walks through a powerful, practical framework built on reflection and planning, showing leaders how to work on their lives, not just in them. Drawing from decades of ministry leadership, personal rhythms, and spiritual disciplines,...

89 | Patrick Lencioni - The 6 Types Of Working Genius - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this episode of the Grow Leader Podcast, Pastor Chris interviews bestselling author and leadership expert Patrick Lencioni about one of his most powerful tools: The Six Working Geniuses. Pat explains the six types, how they reveal your God-given wiring, and how understanding them can transform teamwork, communication, and church culture. PC shares his own assessment results, and Pat unpacks how to lean into strengths, reduce frustration, and build a more effective team. A practical, energizing conversation for every leader. Episode Resources: 6 Types Of Working Genius:...

88 | Chris Tomlin - The King Is Still The King - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this episode, Pastor Chris Hodges is joined by worship leader and songwriter Chris Tomlin to talk about his new album The King Is Still the King, recorded in part live at Highlands College. Chris shares the heart behind the project, songwriting stories rooted in Scripture, and why worship matters so deeply in the middle of cultural chaos. You’ll hear the inspiration behind songs like “Still the King,” “How Good It Is,” “He Has Done Great Things,” and “Help My Unbelief,” plus a special story about partnering with the Birmingham Youth Fellowship Choir on “Jesus Saves.”...

87 | David Green & Bill High - The Legacy Life: Building What Outlives You - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this powerful episode of the Grow Leader Podcast, Pastor Chris sits down with two remarkable leaders whose lives embody generosity, stewardship, and multi-generational impact: David Green, founder of Hobby Lobby, and Bill High, author, legacy expert, and longtime friend of the Green family. Together, David and Bill discuss their brand-new book The Legacy Life, a guide to embracing God’s design for generational influence. You’ll hear David share his family’s story of faithfulness, the biblical convictions that shaped Hobby Lobby, and why he believes we own nothing and steward...

86 | Lee Domingue - Kings and Priests: The Destiny of Pastors and Business Leaders - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges and business leader Pastor Lee Domingue sit down for a powerful conversation about the relationship between pastors and business leaders and how that partnership can accelerate the mission of Jesus. They unpack the biblical model of kings and priests working together, showing how vision and provision unite to advance the Kingdom. Pastor Chris and Lee share practical ways pastors can disciple and affirm business leaders, build trust through transparency and excellence, and create environments where both spiritual and financial gifts...

85 | A Conversation with Dave Ramsey - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges sits down with financial expert and best-selling author Dave Ramsey for a powerful conversation on money, leadership, and building lasting momentum. Dave unpacks his Momentum Theorem—focused intensity over time, multiplied by God’s blessings—and shares how leaders can overcome fear, stay focused, and develop financial systems that create freedom for both individuals and churches. You’ll hear practical insights on budgeting, debt, generosity, and how to help people move from being strapped to being free. Whether you’re a...

84 | Revival & The Responsibility of the Church - Chris Hodges

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast, Pastor Chris Hodges and co-host Matt Minor explore what many are calling the first drops of revival spreading across the nation. From college campuses to local churches, there’s a rising hunger for God and it’s catching the attention of even secular media. Pastor Chris shares a powerful Pastor’s Action Plan to Be Revival Ready—a practical roadmap for leaders to cultivate prayer, strengthen discipleship systems, train leaders, and prepare their churches to hold the harvest God is bringing. Together, they unpack how to balance spiritual fire...

83 | A Conversation with Chad Veach and Rich Wilkerson Jr - Chris Hodges | Part 2

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

In part two of this powerful conversation, Pastor Chris Hodges is joined again by Pastors Rich Wilkerson Jr. (VOUS Church, Miami) and Chad Veach (ZOE Church, Los Angeles) to talk about leadership, ministry, and the challenges pastors face today. From practical insights like weekly prayer gatherings and creating micro-communities, to the role of AI in the church, they share how presence, authenticity, and discipleship are shaping the future. The conversation also gets vulnerable as they open up about spiritual warfare, personal struggles, parenting, and the importance of daily rhythms in...

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In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast Dr. Dharius Daniels, a visionary leader and pastor, sits down with pastors Chris Hodges and Matt Minor to discuss practical strategies for ministry success. Together, they explore the power of consistency, effective discipleship of men, and the importance of establishing a rhythm for ministry through principles like the “Ideal Week.” Dr. Daniels shares his journey of finding his voice, the lessons he’s learned in growing churches, and the transformative discipleship program he’s developed to shape men as godly leaders in their homes and communities.

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Episode Resources:

- Learn More about Dr. Dharius Daniels: https://dhariusdaniels.com/

- Highlands College Chapel: https://youtu.be/o4rbmtMv-eg?si=WEEP2ig2Z9pmtkUn

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All things GrowLeader:

- Learn More and Register for GrowLeader Conference 2025: https://www.growleader.com/conference

- Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive

- Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring

- Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources

- Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam

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