The Asbury Outpouring Story with Author of the new book "Lower" Zach Meerkreebs + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with ZACH MEERKREEBS on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 242. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

ZACH MEERKREEBS is a pastor and Bible teacher who was the guest speaker in chapel at Asbury University on February 8, 2023 when the Asbury Outpouring began. Zach is the author of the new book Lower: Inspiring Spiritual Awakening through Radical Humility, and has been speaking and sharing the story of what happened at Asbury around the world the last couple of years. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.

OPEN DOORS

Get the latest FREE 2025 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

Top Weekly Leadership Links

Digital Fast 2025

The Flourishing Culture Leadership Podcast – from Best Christian Workplaces

11 Helpful Public Speaking Techniques 

Gather 25

Deep Roots, Hard Looks, and Change – Permanent Equity’s 2024 Annual Letter from Brent Beshore

Why That Worked Podcast with Donald Miller – new version of Business Made Simple Podcast

We Must Respond – new live album from Bethel Music

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.

My Interview with Mart Green, Author, Founder of Mardel, Ministry Investment Officer for Hobby Lobby, and Influential Philanthropist

Check out my interview with MART GREEN on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 241. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

MART GREEN is the founder of Mardel, co-founder of IllumiNations, Ministry investment Officer at Hobby Lobby, and one of the most influential leaders in the generosity and ministry space in America. Mart is also the co-author of Learning to be Loved. We discuss faith, generosity, family, legacy, discipleship, and much more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and DIGITAL FAST 2025 for their partnership on this episode.

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.

DIGITAL FAST 2025

Register now to participate in the first ever Digital Fast 2025 at http://digitalfast2025.com. A shared initiative among ARO, THINQ Media, and Church of the City in Franklin, TN and pastor Darren Whitehead. Your church can participate along with hundreds of other churches, starting in January 2025 or leading up to Easter 2025. A simple streamlined 28 day campaign and journey to decrease distraction and increase devotion. Disconnect from your always on smartphones and reconnect to the things that matter most. Join thousands in the first ever Church led Digital Fast. Join in now at http://digitalfast2025.com

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.

Fashion Brand President Brant Cryder on Faith, Wisdom, Fashion, and DJ'ing + Top Weekly Leadership Links

Check out my interview with BRANT CRYDER on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 240. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

BRANT CRYDER is a longtime executive in the fashion and retail industry. Brant is also a renowned DJ having performed and entertained around the world. He is the co-founder of the Legends Bible Study in Manhattan, a notable gathering of cultural influencers in the city. We discuss his faith story, Legends and what are the 5 keys of being a legendrary leader, the power of wisdom and how to pursue it, taking your faith to work, building a great family, and more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.  

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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 Weekly Leadership Links

7 Workplace Challenges for 2025 – from Gallup 

How NHL captains build Unbreakable Teams- from Beyond High Performance Podcast from Novus Global

Leadership Lean In Podcast with Chad Veach

Chapel Sessions Volume 1 – new album from Housefires

Jeff Bezos Interview at Deal Book Summit - Podcast Series from the New York Times

Brands that Matter - from Fast Company

Passion Conference 2025 – join in on the Live Stream for free on January 6-8

uncommongoods.com

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.

NBA Player Jonathan Isaac talks Launching his Footwear Company UNITUS + Ten Podcasts to Check Out

Check out my interview with JONATHAN ISAAC on the H3 Leadership Podcast Episode 239. Listen in to the convo through Apple Podcasts or Spotify or on the Website.

Our guest is JONATHAN ISAAC, professional NBA basketball player with the Orlando Magic. Jonathan is also the founder of UNITUS, a footwear, faishion and lifestyle company. We discuss his NBA career, the why behind UNITUS, navigating his faith in the NBA, how to have influence anywhere, and more. Make sure to access the Show Notes at the H3 Leadership website.

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

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.  

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.

Ten Podcasts to Check Out

Lakepointe Church

Church of the City New York

Martell Method with Dan Martell

The Conversation with Adam Weber

Next Up with Grant Skeldon

Mature Me with Rich Wilkerson J

Heart of Dating with Kait and JJ Tomlin

The Leaders Cut with Preston Morrison

Relevant Podcast

Deep End with Lecrae

Wisdom from the Top with Guy Raz

Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

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 Charitable Organizations Worth a Year End Gift

Check out the 15 Organizations I recommend for a Year End Gift/Donation.

Many leaders are looking for worthwhile organizations at the end of the year to make a charitable gift towards. This list can be helpufl! Be generous 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. 

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. 

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. 

OneHope - (SCRIPTURE for CHILDREN) God’s Word for every child. Providing children and youth around the world with relevant Gospel messages. Over 2 billion children globally have encountered God’s Word through local churches through One Hope. 

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.

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. 

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. 

International Justice Mission – (ANTI TRAFFICKING and SLAVERY) a leading global organization that protects people in poverty from violence. Working in 16 countries globally to combat trafficking and slavery and violence against women and children. 

OPEN DOORS US - (PERSECUTED CHURCH) supporting persecuted Christians worldwide. Originating with the work of Brother Andrew, Open Doors helps those in danger with training, relief, Bible distribution and support. 

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.

HOPE INTERNATIONAL – (MICROFINANCE) One of the leading microfinance Christian non profits in the world. HOPE International invests in the dreams of families in the world’s underserved communities. Providing microloans, savings services, and Biblically based training globally.

Special thanks to CONVOY OF HOPE and UNITUS for their partnership.

UNITUS

(FOOTWEAR and APPAREL) Unitus is a faith-focused footwear and apparel company started by NBA player, Jonathan Isaac. Visit http://weareunitus.com. Unitus exists to help followers of Jesus honor God in their everyday life. The most recent shoe drop is the Fortra - a lifestyle running shoe featuring 1 Samuel 2:30 on the back. Choose your favorite shoes, workout gear or leisure wear. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family. Check them out at http://weareunitus.com.  

CONVOY OF HOPE 

Please donate to the Hurricane Helene and Milton relief effort 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 devastation in Florida, Georgia, Tennessee and North Carolina because of Hurricane Helene and Milton. And still helping war victims in Ukraine, 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.