NYT Best-Selling Author Mark Batterson on Miracles, Leadership, and DC + Top 20 Leadership Podcasts

Check out my interview with my good friend MARK BATTERSON on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 282. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is MARK BATTERSON, lead pastor of National Community Church in DC, NYT best-selling author of 25 books, including his most recent A Million Little Miracles, and popular speaker. Mark is also the lead visionary of the Dream Collective, and of course helped start Ebenezer's Coffeehouse, one of the top coffee shops on Capital Hill. We discuss miracles, physics, leadership, pastoring in DC, the power of generational vision, and much more.Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to COME and SEE FOUNDATION and CONVOY OF HOPE for their partnership on this episode.

COME and SEE FOUNDATION

Reaching a billion people with the story of Jesus. Visit http://comeandseefoundation.org. Come and See Foundation is on a mission to ensure that all 7 seasons of The Chosen are produced, translated into 600 languages, globally distributed, and kept FREE for all. From Michigan to Madagascar, people are encountering Jesus through The Chosen, Join Come and See in inviting a billion people to find and follow Jesus. You can play a supporting role in introducing the world to Jesus. Lean more and get involved at http://comeandseefoundation.org

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Texas Flood relief efforts and ongoing work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is my trusted partner for delivering food and relief by responding to disasters in the US and all around the world. Right now, Convoy of Hope is responding to the Texas Floods destruction, the LA fires rebuilding efforts, along with devastation in the southeast US from Hurricane Helene and Milton, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. All through partnering with local Churches. Join me and please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

Top 20 Leadership Podcasts to Check Out

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast  

Andy Stanley Leadership Podcast

How Leaders Lead with David Novak

Leadership Lean In with Chad Veach

The Diary of A CEO

Front Row Seat with Ken Coleman

A Bit of Optimism – Simon Sinek

WorkLIfe with Adam Grant

Dare to Lead with Brene Brown

Working Genius Podcast and At The Table Podcast – from Pat Lencioni and The Table Group 

The Ed Mylett Show

The Jon Gordon Podcast

All it Takes is a Goal with Jon Acuff

John Maxwell Leadership Podcast

The Learning Leader Show

GrowLeader Podcast with Chris Hodges

Mature Me Podcast - with Rich Wilkerson Jr

Next Up Podcast – with Grant Skeldon 

Beyond High Performance Podcast – Novus Global 

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

London Trip Recap + Top Weekly Leadership Links + Operation Christmas Child Christmas Shoebox Reminder

Check out my interview with Alex from Operation Christmas Child on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 281. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

A special episode with some leadership thoughts on what is happening in London and the UK in terms of the Church, revival, leadership and some highlights of my recent trip. Plus we sit down with Alex Nsengimana from Rwanda and part of the OCC team to hear his incredibly powerful story of being impacted in his childhood by the work of Operation Christmas Child and receiving a Christmas shoebox. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD and FOSTER THE CITY for their partnership on this episode.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Join in on the Christmas shoebox campaign this fall! Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ through simple shoebox gifts. Get involved at http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus. National Collection Week is November 17-24. Build your shoebox and find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC.

FOSTER THE CITY

Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches around the US are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family. Learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child.  Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org.

Interview and Top Weekly Leadership Links 

Alex Nsengimana from Operation Christmas Child 

Young adults are leading a resurgence in church attendance – from Barna

Gen Z is “AI proofing” their careers – from Fast Company

Lessons from Domino’s and the pizza tracker impact on product delivery – from The Hustle

Spirit Break Out – song from Worship Central and Luke Hellenbroth

Nicky and Pippa Gumbel One Year Bible Reading Plan on YouVersion

Alpha Leadership Conference in London May 4-5, 2026

Revitalize Trust – church planting in the UK through the Anglican Church led by Sarah Jackson

Renaissance Conference – November in London at Saint Church

Prayer Gathering – Saint Church, Kings Cross Church, and Imprint Church in East London

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Building an Incredible Virtue Driven Business and Culture with Booster Founder Chris Carneal + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with my good friend CHRIS CARNEAL on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 280. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

CHRIS CARNEAL is the founder and CEO of Booster, the largest fundraising partner for elementary schools in America. Chris is also the founder of Virtue Village and the author of Virtue Driven Business. We discuss virtues vs values, the power of culture, leadership lessons, attracting young talent, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List.Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD and FOSTER THE CITY for their partnership on this episode.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Join in on the Christmas shoebox campaign this fall! Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ through simple shoebox gifts. Get involved at http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus. National Collection Week is November 17-24. Build your shoebox and find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC.

FOSTER THE CITY

Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches around the US are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family. Learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child.  Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org.

Top Weekly Leadership Links 

In the age of AI, forget networking – build a favor bank instead

Half of Gen Z are attending more than one church – from Religion News

Chick-fil-A is testing a new stand alone Coffee and Breakfast restaurant – Daybright

My interview on the Exponential Next Podcast with Carrie Williams is now out

Would you take a pay cut to work remote? Many would. - from Harvard business review

The King is Still the King – new album from Chris Tomlin

Astronaut Scott Kelly on being smart: “The smartest person in the room, I’ve learned, is usually the person who knows how to tap into the intelligence of every person in the room.”

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Lead Pastor of Denver based Red Rocks Church Shawn Johnson + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with my good friend SHAWN JOHNSON on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 279. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is SHAWN JOHNSON, author, speaker, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church in Denver, one of the largest churches in Colorado and across the US. Shawn is the best-selling author of Attacking Anxiety and his newest book Kiss the Fire. We discuss his health journey, the power of resilience, raising boys, leadership lessons, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD and REGENT BANK for their partnership on this episode.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Join in on the Christmas shoebox campaign this fall! Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ through simple shoebox gifts. Get involved at http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus. National Collection Week is November 17-24. Build your shoebox and find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC.

REGENT BANK 

Connect with the team at https://www.regent.bank/. Regent Bank is one of the fastest-growing financial institutions in the country, uniquely positioned as a faith-based bank with a clear purpose: “To show God’s love to employees, clients, and communities.” Regent Bank stands out in the banking industry, with both a dedicated prayer team and a specialized department focused exclusively on serving faith-based organizations, and is actively building one of the largest ecosystems for faith-based organizations nationwide. As part of this mission, all nonprofit clients are offered completely free banking services, along with highly competitive interest rates and access to specialized support across multiple financial areas. Find out more at http://regent.bank. 

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Outreach 2025 lists are out, including largest, fastest growing, and multiplication Churches in America

Front Row Seat Podcast Episode with Dave Ramsey, John Maxwell, and Pat Lencioni

80% rule- schedule 80 percent of your time and leave 20 percent open- I like more the 50/50

Higher earning remote roles are becoming rarer- dropped to around 7 percent – from Fast Company

Good thoughts for 1 on 1 meetings from managers

25 micro practical habits of high impact managers

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Carey Nieuwhof, Host of one of top Leadership Podcasts in the World + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with my good friend CAREY NIEUWHOF on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 278 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is CAREY NIEUWHOF, author, speaker, founder of The Art of Leadership Academy, curator of the On The Rise Newsletter, and host of the Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, one of the top leadership podcasts in the world. We discuss AI and the future of leadership, travel tips, finishing well, curation, and much more. Plus check out the Top Weekly Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD and FOSTER THE CITY for their partnership on this episode.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Join in on the Christmas shoebox campaign this fall! Operation Christmas Child has been reaching millions of children each year with the good news of Jesus Christ through simple shoebox gifts. Get involved at http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC. Even in the hardest to reach places of the world, churches are being planted and communities are transformed. You can pack a shoebox this year and reach a child with the good news of Jesus. National Collection Week is November 17-24. Build your shoebox and find everything you need to get started by visiting http://samaritanspurse.org/OCC.

FOSTER THE CITY

Foster the City was launched out of Echo Church in CA, and now over 350 churches are raising up Foster Families and Support Teams to take on the thousands of kids needing a foster family. Learn more at http://fosterthecity.org. Working towards a day when there will be a waiting list of churches instead of a waiting list of children in need of a home. Foster the City believes there is a church for every child. Learn how you and your church can partner and get involved at http://fosterthecity.org. 

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Why Workplace friendships are fading and why it matters – from Fast Company

5 Business Communication Skills to Perfect

Helpful Steps on Making Chap GPT Useful

Why Emotional Intelligence is key to building powerful teams

Barna research reveals Gen Z is going back to church

How to have fewer meetings and get more out of them

Sam Altman on what he wished someone would have told him about leadership  

You can also find additional interviews with Patrick Lencioni, Bob Goff, Adam Grant, Charles Duhigg, Andy Stanley, Coach PJ Fleck, Louie Giglio, Christine Caine, Kevin Kelly, NT Wright, Rick Warren, Michael Jr, Jon Gordon, Jessica Jackley, John Mark Comer, Scott Harrison, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.