Season 1 is in the books! We want to give you a life update to let you know what's going on in our lives and what to expect in the future. This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Species by Diamond Ortiz Long Life by Text Me Records / Bobby Renz Complicate Ya by Otis McDonald Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We are back for part 2 of our interview with Carissa Wiggins. We continue to hear her story of postpartum depression, and hope it encourages you. **NOTE: in this interview, Carissa discusses mental illness and suicide. If these are things you struggle with, feel free to skip this episode, or check out https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org for resources/ help. Resources mentioned in this episode: Carissa’s Postpartum blog: https://trialsandtriumphs.blog/2019/03/16/my-portion-my-strength/ Philip’s Postpartum blog: https://trialsandtriumphs.blog/2019/03/23/its-just-a-wave/ How to get the Calm app through Kaiser: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/health-wellness/mental-health/tools-resources/digital?kp_shortcut_referrer=kp.org/selfcareapps Link to Calm app https://www.calm.com Link to Pin it or Bin it https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/csd/app-directory/pin-it/ Link to Down Came the Rain by Brooke Shields https://www.amazon.com/Down-Came-Rain-Postpartum-Depression/dp/1401308465/ref=nodl_ This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Emotional Aftermath by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions Lullaby by Yung Logos Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Having a new baby is an incredibly challenging time. However, for Carissa Wiggins, it wasn’t just the changes a newborn brings, but postpartum depression that made it extremely dark and scary. We hear part 1 on her story in this episode, and hope it encourages you. **NOTE: in this interview, Carissa discusses mental illness and suicide. If these are things you struggle with, feel free to skip this episode, or check out https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org for resources/ help. Resources mentioned in this episode: Carissa’s Postpartum blog: https://trialsandtriumphs.blog/2019/03/16/my-portion-my-strength/ Philip’s Postpartum blog: https://trialsandtriumphs.blog/2019/03/23/its-just-a-wave/ How to get the Calm app through Kaiser: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/health-wellness/mental-health/tools-resources/digital?kp_shortcut_referrer=kp.org/selfcareapps Link to Calm app https://www.calm.com Link to Pin it or Bin it https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/csd/app-directory/pin-it/ Link to Down Came the Rain by Brooke Shields https://www.amazon.com/Down-Came-Rain-Postpartum-Depression/dp/1401308465/ref=nodl_ This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Far Apart by Causmic It Could Have Been You by K-Rutz Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's part 2! We knew that one episode with Kyle wouldn't be enough, so he's back with the second half of our interview with him. Kyle comes on to talk about his life as a worship pastor, some of what he loves, and some of his struggles in leading people to encounter God through worship. Follow Kyle on Instagram @kylerelph Resources mentioned in this episode: Simple Church by Thomas Rainer https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Church-Returning-Process-Disciples/dp/0805447997/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simple+church&qid=1614483389&sr=8-1 Shane & Shane's album "Hymns" This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Water Please by Text Me Records / GrandBankss Regrets by Causmic Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kyle is back on the podcast! We brought him back this time to talk about how he actually practice leadership regularly. Kyle comes on to talk about his life as a worship pastor, some of what he loves, and some of his struggles in leading people to encounter God through worship. Follow Kyle on Instagram @kylerelph Resources mentioned in this episode: Simple Church by Thomas Rainer https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Church-Returning-Process-Disciples/dp/0805447997/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=simple+church&qid=1614483389&sr=8-1 Shane & Shane's album "Hymns" This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Ring By Spring by Stag Awful by Josh Pan Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Philip has mentioned the book Humility by CJ Mahaney so many times, we thought we should talk about it! In this conversation, Seth and Philip talk about humility and pride, and how to navigate these difficult topics. As always, let us know what we got right, got wrong, or any questions you have on our IG (@madealivepodcast) or via email ([email protected]).  Resources mentioned in this episode: Humility: True Greatness by CJ Mahaney  Chick-Fil-A saves COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic: https://abc11.com/chick-fil-a-coronavirus-covid-vaccine-drive-thru/10215701/ Philip's Podcast Episodes:  For the episode with Payton, Search "Millennials & Money" on all podcast platforms Seeking the Centerline: https://linktr.ee/Seekingthecenterline This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Sunset Dreams by Cheel Sunday Rain by Cheel Smokey Eyes by Cheel Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Leadership is hard. While the task of leadership seems daunting, one thing that can really help is to breakdown leadership into smaller, more accessible, categories. This is where transformational leadership, and other leadership theories, come into play. Transformational leadership is defined as "Producing Change and Building Lives through Authenticity, Inspiration, Empathy, and Innovation." By approaching leadership through this lens, leaders can better develop more leaders, and lead in a people-centric way.  Resources mentioned in this episode: Shape Your World by David Timms (https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Your-World-Transformational-Leadership/dp/1719182949) Leadership: Theory and Practice by Peter Northouse (https://amazon.com/Leadership-Practice-Peter-G-Northouse/dp/1506362311) The Work of Leaders by Straw, Scullard, Kukkonen, and Davis (https://amazon.com/Work-Leaders-Vision-Alignment-Execution/dp/1118636538) The Medici Effect by Frans Johannson (https://amazon.com/Medici-Effect-Preface-Discussion-Guide/dp/1633692949) The 4 I's: Idealized influence Inspirational Motivation Intellectual Stimulation Individual Consideration This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Mellow Bears by K-Rutz Sunset n Beachz by Ofshane Sunny Travel by Nico Staf Drop by Anno Domini Beats Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

People have always been hurting, but now maybe more than ever in our lifetimes, we see it so clearly. So how do we approach that as leaders, as Christians, and as human beings? We believe that empathy is the best place to start. Empathy allows for genuine human connection that can lead to real and lasting healing. Resources mentioned in this episode:  Shape Your World by David Timms (https://www.amazon.com/Shape-Your-World-Transformational-Leadership/dp/1719182949) Creative Confidence by Tom & David Kelley (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/038534936X/?coliid=I2U7XJQF02HVE4&colid=ULYI8XM4T3LA&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it) This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Music used in this episode: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: Missive by Andrew Langdon Sunset n Beachz by Ofshane Touch by Patrick Patrikios Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

To kick off 2021, we want to talk about something many people make a resolution about: Money. Money can be a difficult thing to talk about, so we welcomed our friend Payton Boyea to the podcast to help us talk about it. Payton is an investment advisor, and we thought it would be awesome to pick his brain about finances and how to steward our money well. Be sure to check out his podcast, "Millennials & Money" for more stories and information about finances.  If you would like to contact Payton, here is his information:  [email protected] (916) 271-1974 https://www.linkedin.com/in/payton-boyea-46374a191/ This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This episode is sponsored in part by Audible Free Audible Trial at: audibletrial.com/madealive Follow us on Instagram: @madealivepodcast Email us: [email protected] We aim to bring transparency to leadership to help enable the next generation of leaders to thrive. Worst Version of O Holy Nights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk4woNRD7NQ&feature=youtu.be Music Used: Intro/Outro: Dorian by Andrew Langdon Transitions: A Simple Feeling by Age Running Out Riding by Silent Partner Mission Start by The Brothers Records --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app