Former Fighter Pilot, Top Gun, and Best-Selling Author Ed Rush + 5 Things from the Internet

Check out my interview with Ed Rush on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 190. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Ed Rush is a former F-18 fighter pilot, graduate of Top Gun, decorated instructor and popular speaker, and best-selling author of multiple books including his latest entitled God Talks. We discuss his story, leading at a young age in the military, lessons in leadership, talking with God, bridging faith and work, Top Gun, and much more. Plus check out the latest 5 Things from the Internet List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to GENEROUS COFFEE and CONVOY OF HOPE for being our trusted partners on this episode.

GENEROUS COFFEE - You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice. Are you a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk? Work with Generous through their wholesale program. If simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3isgenerous for 10% off your entire order. You can also email the Generous team at info@generousmovement.com to partner. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3isgenerous for 10% off your entire order.

CONVOY OF HOPE

Donate to the Maui Wildfires Relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the 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 still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. Along with the food crisis in Africa. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

5 Things from the Internet

Deep End with Lecrae – new podcast from Lecrae

Paus Event - Conference for creatives - from Rich and Cass Langton (former creative pastors at Hillsong Church) - October 7-11 in British Columbia at Malibu Camp

Book – The Road Less Stupid – by Keith Cunningham 

Article - The Murky Math of the NYT Best-seller list – from the Hustle

Brilliant advice from Seth Godin on writing a book

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.

16 Podcasts for 2024 + Hal Elrod, Best-selling Author of The Miracle Morning

Check out my interview with Hal Elrod on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 189. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Hal Elrod is the best-selling author of The Miracle Morning, which has sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. Hal has an incredible story and inspires millions through his writing, Achieve Your Goals Podcast, speaking and coaching. You can also watch The Miracle Morning Movie for Free. We discuss his story, the power of overcoming adversity, keys to the Miracle Morning, his advice to leaders, and more.

Plus check out the list of 15 Podcasts I recommend you subscribe to starting off 2024. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to GENEROUS COFFEE and CONVOY OF HOPE for being our trusted partner on this episode.

GENEROUS COFFEE - You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice. Are you a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk? Work with Generous through their wholesale program. If simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3isgenerous for 10% off your entire order. You can also email the Generous team at info@generousmovement.com to partner. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3isgenerous for 10% off your entire order.

CONVOY OF HOPE

Donate to the Maui Wildfires Relief work at http://convoyofhope.org/donate. Convoy is the 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 still helping war victims in Ukraine, providing basic needs like food, hygiene supplies, medical supplies, blankets, bedding, clothing and more. Along with earthquake victims in Morocco. And the Maui Wildfires. Along with the food crisis in Africa. All through partnering with local Churches. Please support their incredible work. To donate visit http://convoyofhope.org/donate.

16 Podcasts to Listen and Subscribe to

3 Minute Reset with Pat Lencioni

Become New Podcast with John Ortberg

Beyond High Performance Podcast – Novus Global

Mind Shift Podcast with Erwin and Aaron McManus

The Leaders Cut Podcast with Preston Morrison 

Pastors Podcast with Jesus Culture and Banning Liebscher 

Jesus Songs Podcast – from Brett Younker and Passion Conference Movement 

9 Sermon Focused Podcasts I Listen to

Passion City Church Podcast

Church of the City New York Podcast

Fresh Life Church Podcast

Progressive Baptist Church Podcast with Charlie Dates

Village Church Podcast with Matt Chandler

Life.Church with Craig Groeschel

Social Dallas with Robert Madu

Elevation Church and Steven Furtick

Practicing the Way with John Mark Comer

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.

Gabe Lyons on Leading Well in 2024 + 20 Newsletters to Subscribe to

Check out my interview with Gabe Lyons on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 188. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is Gabe Lyons, Founder of Thinq Media, best-selling author, speaker and podcaster. Gabe and the team at THINQ are launching an exclusive 2024 Church Partner Community that you can join to help navigate cultural issues this year. We discuss the current realities, how to engage culture, leading as a Pastor or thought leader today, how to join the community, and more. Plus check out the list of 20 Newsletters I recommend you subscribe to starting off 2024.

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to GENEROUS COFFEE for being our trusted partner on this episode.

GENEROUS COFFEE - You are going to drink coffee anyways, so why not make it life changing coffee? Generous is a specialty coffee roaster who donates 100% of profits to non-profits focused on fighting human injustice. Are you a church, business, or event looking to order coffee in bulk? Work with Generous through their wholesale program. If simply ordering for your home visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3isgenerous for 10% off your entire order. You can also email the Generous team at info@generousmovement.com to partner. Again, visit http://generouscoffee.com and use code H3isgenerous for 10% off your entire order.

Again, check out the THINQ Media Church Partner Community for 2024. Gabe Lyons and the team at Thinq are launching a special Church Partner Community for 2024. You’ll be able to attend premier events, receive monthly coaching on polarizing issues, build like-minded community, and leverage a custom resource platform to help people develop cultural discernment, You can also join a special conversation with Gabe and featured guest Os Guinness on January 23 at 10:00 a.m. CST. You don’t have to lead alone in 2024. Check out THINQ’s Church Partner Community and join with other pastors and leaders to confidently navigate the difficult questions and issues together.

Top 20 Newsletters to Subscribe to Starting off 2024

All the Hacks with Chris Hutchins

Garden City

Seth Godin

James Clear 3-2-1

Recomendo

The Weekend Briefing and The Weekend Reader

Ryan Holiday

5 Bullet Friday from Tim Ferriss

The Learning Leader

On the Rise from Carey Nieuwhof

The Hustle

Brass Tacks from Levi Lusko

Clay Scroggins

Morning Brew

INC Magazine

Fast Company

Adam Grant- Granted

Stratechery – Ben Thompson

Morgan Housel

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.

15 Non Profit Organizations I Recommend for a Year End Donation

Check out the 15 non profit organizations I recommend you consider for supporting with a year end donation. Please be generous and support them and their work and partner with them to make an impact!

Convoy of Hope – Best in class in disaster response as well as feeding programs, with multiple programs globally focused on solving issues of hunger, and feeding children around the world. Partnering with local churches to provide disaster relief still in the Ukraine as well as Florida and other disasters in the US. 

Alpha – an 11-week course that creates a space, online or in person, where people are excited to bring their friends for a conversation about faith, life and God, allowing those outside the church to ask questions about faith. 

charity: water – bringing clean drinking water to millions around the world. Scott Harrison and team have revolutionized the concept of a well run, artistically designed and powerfully delivered charitable organization. 

Young Life - been involved with Young Life since college. No one creates better experiences for teenagers and introduces the Gospel in such a compelling and loving way.

World Vision – a Christian humanitarians organization helping children, families and their communities overcome poverty and injustice. 

Operation Christmas Child - part of Samaritans Purse, an incredible ministry delivering boxes of joy to kids all over the world during Christmas time.

Compassion - sponsor a child. I sponsor several. I've seen their work up close in Rwanda and Ecuador and Guatemala. Your money is being stewarded well.

Help One Now – empowering families in developing countries through a business launch program, education and restorative care, using the combined gifts and talents of high capacity local leaders and entrepreneurs to end extreme poverty. 

The Bible Project – a non profit ed-tech organization and animation studio that produces 100% free Bible videos, podcasts, blogs, classes and Bible resources to help make the biblical story accessible to everyone, everywhere.

IllumiNations -  translating the Bible for all. One billion people still live in Bible poverty with access to the Scriptures in their language. Help provide all people access to God’s Word by 2033. 

New Story Charity - led by Brett Hagler, New Story is pioneering new ways to end global homelessness. One of the most innovative non profits in the world, including the creation of 3D printed homes. 

One Hope- providing Scripture translation for children around the world, with millions of kids being provided Scripture. Also the creator of the Bible app for kids. 

Food for the Hungry – partnering with community leaders and families in over 20 countries around the world to lift the burden of extreme poverty.

Africa New Life – raising up the next generation of leaders in Rwanda through education, care, and discipleship. 11,000 Rwandan kids are connected into an education model through the work of Africa New Life, started by Dr Charles Mugisha. 

YouVersion – primarily known for the Bible app, and now downloaded by over 600 million people. YouVersion was launched by LifeChurch and now helps hundreds of millions around the world engage with the Scriptures. 

 ***And it’s the end of the year podcast review on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 186 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. And make sure to enter to WIN a FREE Leadership Retreat with WinShape Teams!

We review the best episodes, lessons, books, articles and more from the past year. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and KINSMEN JOURNAL for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

KINSMEN JOURNAL

Kinsmen Journal is a one of a kind publication, content hub, and community for men. Centered on Faith, Fatherhood, and Work, Kinsmen Journal is a leading voice in the conversation surrounding spiritual formation and marketplace integration for men. Visit http://kinsmenjournal.com. Check out the FREE weekly newsletter as well as the FREE podcast on Faith, Fatherhood and Work with publisher and founder Peter Ostapko. Again, visit http://kinsmenjournal.com to subscribe for FREE to the weekly newsletter and access the incredible content and community.

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.

charity: water founder and NYT best-selling author Scott Harrison + 5 Things from the Internet

Check out my interview with Scott Harrison on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 185 Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website. And make sure to enter to WIN a FREE Leadership Retreat with WinShape Teams!

Scott Harrison is the founder and CEO of charity: water. Charity: Water is one of the most innovative and impactful charities in the world. Scott is also the NYT best-selling author of Thirst and a powerful speaker and storyteller. We discuss fundraising, the latest on water innovation, The Well and The Spring, how to best help Charity: Water end of year, and more. Plus check out the latest 5 Things from the Internet List. And please support charity: water with a year end gift!

Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to WINSHAPE TEAMS and charity: water for being our trusted partners on this episode.

WINSHAPE TEAMS

The WinShape Teams experience will grow you as a leader and help you build purpose-driven culture and find deeper cohesion within your team. Visit http://winshapeteams.org/h3 to get started. Game changing retreats, transformative coaching and insightful content. Enter to Win a FREE Leadership Retreat exclusively for H3 listeners. Register to win at http://winshapeteams.org/h3. Team and leadership guidance at every level from WinShape Teams at http://winshapeteams.org/h3.

CAREY NIEUWHOF FREE Burnout Assessment

Looking back at 2023, has the year gone as you planned? It might be time for a new approach. Carey Nieuwhof has a free burnout assessment that will help you identify the warning signs of burnout in your life and leadership. Visit http://burnoutindicator.com. It’s completely free and just takes a few minutes to complete. Again, take the Free Burnout Assessment Indicator from Carey Nieuwhof at http://burnoutindicator.com.

5 Things from the Internet

Interview with Brian Chesky, founder and CEO of Airbnb, on Diary of a CEO Podcast 

Retail Brands are rolling out paid memberships to retain customers – article from INC 

Merriam Webster’s 2023 word of the year is “AUTHENTIC”

Craig Groeschel interviewing Erwin McManus on the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Jon Tyson 2 part Sermon on Cultural Renewal from Church of the City NYC

Subscribe to Kyle Westaway’s The Weekend Briefing – weekly newsletter

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.