Discovering Your Desired Future with NYT Best-Selling Author of 20 million books Henry Cloud + April Top Ten Leadership List

Check out my interview with HENRY CLOUD on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 309. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is Dr. HENRY CLOUD, NYT Best-selling author of over 20 million books, global leadership expert, renowned psychologist and author of the new book Your Desired Future. We discuss discovering your purpose, finding the right job, leadership recent learnings, and much more. Plus check out the April Top Ten Leadership List. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to OPEN DOORS and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

OPEN DOORS 

Get the latest FREE 2026 World Watch List and prayer guide at http://opendoorsus.org. Since they were founded by Brother Andrew nearly 70 years ago, Open Doors has become the world’s largest on-the-ground network working to strengthen persecuted Christians. 380 million Christians face high levels of persecution for their faith- 1 in 7 worldwide. Download the FREE World Watch List now. Plus the Prayer Guide gives you the World Watch List, real stories of persecuted Christians, profiles of all 50 countries and specific ways to pray for each one. Again, visit http://opendoorsus.org. 

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

April Top Ten Leadership List

Books

Unreasonable Hospitality: The Field Guide – from Will Guidara

The Algorithm – from Jon McNeil

The 100 Trillion Dollar Wealth Transfer – from Ken Costa

Articles

Are Young Adults engaging more at Churches? – from Barna

Anthropic seeks Christian Leaders help in shaping AI ethics

Podcast

The Pros Pro with Joe McLean

Koerner Office Podcast

Making It with Jess Ekstrom

Voices

Conway Edwards and Jada Edwards – pastors of One Community Church in Dallas

Josh Champion – Birmingham based founder of Wildcard

Chase Maasdorp – innovator, engineer, co-founder of Tour Caddy and part of the Overflow teamTop

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Know the Bible with Walking The Text Founder Brad Gray + 12 Questions to Ask in Any Conversation

Check out my interview with BRAD GRAY on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 308. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is BRAD GRAY, Nashville based Bible teacher and founder of Walking the Text, and executive producer of The Sacred Thread TV Series and author of Bringing Heaven Here. Brad leads trips around the world for leaders to understand the Bible in a personalized way. We discuss faithfulness, growing a ministry, understanding your calling and assignment, studying the Bible, teaching and storytelling, and so much more. Plus check out the top questions every leader should be asking. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and GENERIS for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent tornado 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.

GENERIS

One of the biggest challenges today is building a culture of generosity. But our friends at Generis have the proven giving strategies that will help accelerate generosity in your church, school, college or non-profit. For over 30 years Generis has helped thousands of churches and non profits develop a sustainable culture of generosity to fund their God-inspired vision. Get started at http://generis.com to schedule a conversation with one of their incredible consultants. It will be worth your time. Again, visit http://generis.com to get started. Generis has the experience and heart to inspire generosity, advance your mission, and grow your impact for the Kingdom.

Top Weekly Leadership List

12 Questions to Ask on a Regular Basis

1. What are you most excited about right now? 

2. Who do you know that I should know? Who have you met recently that I should meet?

3. What are you doing that I should do? 

4. What have you stopped doing recently?

5. What are you reading/listening to that I should read/listen to? 

6. What is your greatest leadership lesson in life?

7. What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

8. What are you learning right now? 

9. Is there anything specific I’m doing right now that makes me hard to lead/follow?

10. If you were in my seat what would you do?

11. How can I help you/add value to you? 

12. What/How specifically can I pray for you? 

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Founder of Noonday Collection and Award Winning Entrepreneur Jessica Honegger + 11 Entrepreneurs to Know

Check out my interview with JESSICA HONEGGER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 307. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JESSICA HONEGGER, Austin based businesswoman and founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, a lifestyle fashion brand that helps bring best in class products from artisans around the world. She is the author of Imperfect Courage and a sought after speaker. We discuss faithfulness, scaling the business, leadership, the power of community, and so much more. Plus check out the list of Women Leaders and Entrepreneurs to Know. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and REGENT BANK for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the recent tornado 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.

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. 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 List

11 Women Leaders/Entrepreneurs to Know

Jamie Kern Lima

Erin Fujimoto

Jess Ekstrom

Caitlin Crosby

Nona Jones

Liz Bohannon

Lysa TerKeurst

Annie Downs

Tara-Leigh Cobble

Chloe Hamaker

Jennie Allen

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Release Your God Given Creativity with London Pastor and Innovator Al Gordon + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with AL GORDON on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 306. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is AL GORDON, one of the most influential pastors and Christian leaders in London today. He is Lead Pastor of Saint Church in East London, founder of the Renaissance Movement, and author of the new book Spark. We discuss creativity, innovation, spiritual awakening in the UK, how creativity is spiritual, leadership, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to DIME and COME and SEE FOUNDATION for their partnership on this episode.

DIME

DIME Accounting will help you manage HR, accounting, payroll and tax. Find out more at http://dimeaccounting.com. Get back to doing what you love by allowing DIME to be your comprehensive business services company. Helping simplify your business – DIME can pay the bills, record deposits, file taxes, run payroll, keep the books, provide legal advice and more. Visit http://dimeaccounting.com to learn more.

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.

Top Weekly Leadership List

Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2026 List

United Airlines new “relax row” allows you to lay down in economy – brilliant move!

Worship Forever Live Extended Edition – from Michael W Smith

Cathedral (Live at Church) – Jonathan Helser and Bethel Music  

Let God Come In – album from Cageless Birds (Jonathan and Melissa Helser)

Ryan Leak on Mature Me Podcast with Rich Wilkerson Jr  

The 3 subconscious tells of great leaders – from Les McKeown- Placidity, detachment, and economy

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.

Discover Your Communication Type with Top Therapist, Author and Executive Coach Jason VanRuler + 12 Top Conferences in 2nd Quarter 2026

Check out my interview with JASON VANRULER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 305. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Plus check out the 12 Conferences to Know about below.

Our guest is JASON VANRULER, one of the most influential therapists and crisis and performance coaches in America today. He is a podcaster, and author of two books, including Get Past Your Past and his newest book Discover Your Communication Type. He advises, counsels and coaches influential leaders in both business and the Church. We discuss communication, self awareness, navigating blind spots, what takes leaders out, and so much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and SUBSPLASH for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Jamaica hurricane 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.

SUBSPLASH

Engage your congregation through Subsplash. Schedule your free demo at http://subsplash.com/brad. Subsplash is the platform made to help maximize your church’s growth and engagement. The go to for mobile apps, messaging, and streaming, along with building websites, groups, integrated giving, AI and key communication tools, Subsplash puts today’s most innovative church technology into your hands so you can focus completely on ministry. Visit http://subsplash.com/brad and join more than 20,000 churches and ministries who partner with Subsplash. Again, visit http://subsplash.com/brad to schedule a quick, no obligation demo.

Top Weekly Leadership List

Twelve Conferences to Know About – Happening in next couple of months

Life Surge – happening throughout 2026 in major cities 

LEADERCAST – April 9 in Kansas City, MO

ARC – April 21-22 in Charleston 

BESO LIVE – April 24-25 in Waco, TX

Church Leaders Conference – April 27-30 in Dallas

Church Conference (formerly Orange) – April 28 – 30 in Dallas

Thrive Conference – April 29 – May in Sacramento 

Training Camp – May 1 in Jacksonville

Solving the Worlds Greatest Problems – May 6

EntreLeadership Summit – May 17-20 in Orlando  

VOUSCon – June 10-14 in Miami 

GrowLeader – July 21-23 in Birmingham 

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, Chris Tomlin, Lysa Terkeurst, and many more.