Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAnger Unmasked: Emotional Regulation and the Power to Pause
Season 4 Episode 425
Anger isn’t the problem — it’s what we do with it. In this episode, we explore why we get dysregulated, what’s really happening in the brain during anger, and how emotional regulation helps us respon…
Published on 6 hours ago
Episode 424 Knowing When It's Time to Step Back: An Interview With Peggy Contos Hahn
Season 4 Episode 424
In this episode, Brad Otto talks with Peggy Contos Hahn about one of leadership’s toughest seasons—knowing when it’s time to step back. Peggy shares honest insights about discernment, humility, and t…
Published on 4 days, 6 hours ago
Episode 423 Grief and Ghosts: The People and Things We Still Carry
Season 4 Episode 423
In this reflective episode, “Grief and Ghosts: The People and Things We Still Carry,” we explore how love, loss, and remembrance intertwine — reminding us that grief is not an ending, but a continuin…
Published on 1 week ago
Episode 422 Lessons From the Field
Season 4 Episode 422
In this special follow-up episode of The Daily LEAD, Brad Otto sits down with guest host Jessica Noonan for an honest and inspiring conversation about his mission work in Africa and the story behind …
Published on 1 week, 4 days ago
Episode 421 Behind the Mask: The Courage to Be Yourself
Season 4 Episode 421
We all wear masks to get through the day — the “I’m fine” smile, the strong leader act, the calm parent face. In this episode, we explore why we hide, what it costs us, and how to find safety in bein…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Episode 420 Rethinking Mission Work
Season 4 Episode 420
In this episode we invite listeners to reimagine what “mission work” really means in the modern church. Drawing from years of experience leading Acts of Wisdom in Africa, Brad Otto challenges the tra…
Published on 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Episode 419 Leading with Courage: Domestic Violence Awareness in Leadership
Season 4 Episode 419
Domestic violence is a difficult but essential topic for every leader to understand. In this episode, we explore how to raise awareness with compassion and caution — recognizing warning signs, suppor…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Episode 418 The Gold Standard of Church Hospitality
Season 4 Episode 418
In this episode, we build on last week’s Disney-inspired conversation by exploring The New Gold Standard by Joseph A. Michelli, which unpacks The Ritz-Carlton’s world-class service philosophy. Discov…
Published on 3 weeks, 4 days ago
Episode 417: Women with ADHD:From Overwhelm to Awareness
Season 4 Episode 417
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, this episode explores how ADHD shows up in women — often hidden behind busyness, burnout, and perfectionism — and how understanding your brain can lead to healing an…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Episode 416 Hospitality From the Happiest Place on Earth
Season 4 Episode 416
As churches prepare for a season filled with guests and new faces during the fall and holidays, there’s no better time to revisit how we welcome people. In this episode, we explore lessons from Disne…
Published on 1 month ago