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Explore the transformative journey that is leadership. In each episode, we will dive deep into strategies, stories, insights, and the core values that shape and inspire effective Christian leaders who make an impact - all around the globe. Get ready to unlock your leadership potential.
When leaders are equipped, kingdom impact multiplies. Equipping leaders and spreading the Gospel. Let’s change history together!
This podcast is brought to you by the International Leadership Institute.
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What does street evangelism look like in post-Christian Europe—and how can one person’s vision spark a movement across nations? 🌍 In this inspiring episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, Norival Trindade talks with Martin Durham, Director of K180 and ILI’s International Director for Europe. Martin shares his journey from banking professional to street evangelist, beginning with a terrifying moment preaching in London’s busy Leicester Square. That experience lit a fire that grew int...
In this episode, we explore the biblical theme of radical hospitality and its power to transform lives and leadership. Biblical hospitality goes far beyond social niceties or scheduled coffee dates. From Leviticus commanding Israelites to "love the foreigner as yourself" to Jesus making welcome a condition for entering the kingdom ("I was a stranger and you welcomed me in"), Scripture consistently emphasizes radical hospitality as core to our faith. Yet in our hurried Western context, we've o...
In this episode of the International Leadership Institute podcast, Dan Slagle sits down with Norival Trindade, ILI’s Vice President for Training, to explore the heart of evangelism in today’s changing world. Together, they discuss the shift from a “missions over there” mindset to recognizing the urgent need for the gospel here in the West. Norival shares why discipleship—not just preaching—is the key to empowering every believer to take ownership of evangelism. Through personal stories and pr...
Have you ever wondered if your prayers are actually working? Or felt like you're just reciting a laundry list of needs without really connecting with God? Prayer lies at the heart of spiritual life across every religion, but its essence is often misunderstood. This deep dive into the true nature of prayer reveals it's not primarily about getting things from God—it's about relationship. As our hosts explain, prayer mirrors our most important human relationships, requiring two-way communicatio...
Ever wonder why some teams implode while others thrive through challenges? This deep-dive episode uncovers the hidden erosion that happens long before visible team failure. We explore how mission drift silently damages even the strongest teams when leaders fail to provide what teams truly need—not certainty, but clarity. As one leadership expert notes, "People don't need certainty as much as they need clarity," a crucial distinction that transforms how we communicate vision. The conve...
In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, hosts Daniel and Norival uncover the surprising and deeply hopeful story of a spiritual movement sweeping across Europe—what researchers are calling "The Quiet Revival." Drawing from a recent study by the British Bible Society, they explore how Gen Z is leading an unexpected resurgence in church engagement, spiritual disciplines, and personal faith in Jesus. This revival isn’t defined by stadium gatherings or celebrity evangel...
Have you ever felt a stirring in your heart—a persistent whisper that maybe God has something new for you? After 17 years of faithful service at the International Leadership Institute, Katie shares her powerful and emotional journey of transition—from a seasoned communications leader to pursuing her long-held passion in fitness, nutrition, and wellness. In this special episode of the Historymakers Leadership Podcast, Katie gets personal about: ✅ Sensing God's new calling ✅ Wrestling with tim...
In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Pastor and Elder in the Global Methodist Church, April Briant, to hear her extraordinary story of surrender, calling, and transformation. What to Expect: April's journey from a successful career to answering God's call to full-time ministryThe life-changing moment at a prayer revival that shifted her destinyHer passion for discipleship, global missions, and mentoring women leadersPractical advice on time mana...
Are you struggling to rally others around the vision God has placed on your heart? In this powerful episode, we sit down to explore the essential keys to building and sustaining spiritually mature, hungry, and purpose-driven teams. Leadership expert Dan Slagle reveals the framework for building teams with genuine ownership and responsibility. After 20+ years in Christian leadership contexts, Dan knows firsthand that most vision-bearers struggle with the same challenge: getting others to care ...
Strategic planning isn't merely an annual exercise marked on the calendar—it's a spiritual discipline requiring discernment, collaboration, and intentionality. This illuminating conversation with leadership expert Dan Slagle unpacks how effective organizations balance daily operations with future-focused vision casting. In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, we sit down with seasoned church leader Dan Slagle to explore the heart and discipline of strategic leaders...
What happens when your past is marked by trauma, your present is shattered by tragedy, and the future seems impossible? In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Pastor Kayla Countryman, a woman who embodies resilience and a profound sense of purpose. From a childhood marked by learning disabilities and a broken home to surviving a devastating accident that nearly took her life, Kayla's story is nothing short of miraculous. After being told she would...
In this powerful episode, we revisit Pentecost and dive deep into the historical and spiritual legacy of this pivotal moment in Christian history. Nearly 2000 years after the birth of the Church, ILI’s Daniel Drewski and Norival Trindade reflect on how Pentecost continues to shape leadership, worship, and the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives today. Join Daniel and Norival as they navigate how cultural differences dramatically shape our expectations of the Holy Spirit's movement. This...
Why Godly Fathers Matter More Than Ever In today’s world, anxiety, depression, and identity confusion are on the rise, and children growing up without fathers are among the most deeply affected. As we approach Father’s Day, we explore one of the most overlooked root causes of today’s mental health crisis: the absence of a loving, present father. This episode reveals the profound and lasting impact of fatherlessness, from academic and emotional struggles to future relationships and generatio...
In this powerful episode of the History Makers Leadership Podcast, host Daniel Drewski sits down with David Daniels to unpack one of the most critical challenges facing organizations and movements today. Finding, developing, and empowering the next generation of leaders might be the most significant challenge facing today's Christian leaders. Without a clear framework for identifying potential and a process for nurturing growth, organizations risk stagnation and missed kingdom opportunities. ...
The modern church stands at a critical crossroads between consumer Christianity and authentic discipleship. As Barna research reveals, there's a striking disconnect—while believers desire churches engaged in social justice and community transformation, many struggle to personally embrace their role as evangelists and disciple-makers. ILI's Daniel Drewski and Norival Trindade share how this shift toward relational, participatory faith shapes ministry: "We bought that coffee machine and we kin...
Join hosts Daniel Drewski and Norival Trindade as they explore a profound shift in the global missions landscape—one where Latin America is no longer just a mission field, but a mission force. In this inspiring episode, discover how leaders from the Global South are rising to the challenge of reaching the least-reached with renewed passion, strategic focus, and cultural insight. Through conversations on leadership, collaboration, and the changing face of missions, this episode calls listeners...
In this deeply insightful conversation about authentic evangelism, Dr. Dan Slagle and Daniel Drewski unpack the unnecessary barriers we create when sharing our faith. Rather than approaching evangelism as a sales pitch or theological debate, we discover how vulnerability, honesty, and genuine relationships form the foundation of powerful witness. The conversation reveals two essentials every believer needs: a basic understanding of Christian faith and the ability to share your personal testi...
Ever wonder why we keep going it alone when the call to unity is so clear throughout Scripture? This thought-provoking discussion dives deep the leadership trap no one talks about - isolation. In this episode, Daniel Drewski and Dan Slagle navigate into the persistent tension between individualism and collaboration in Christian leadership. The conversation unpacks several drivers behind our isolation tendencies—from cultural individualism and the human need for identity to competition and sh...
What happens when Christian leaders embrace both the stability of institutional wisdom and the vitality of Spirit-led movement? In this powerful episode of The History Makers Leadership Podcast, Ryan Barnett joins ILI's Daniel Drewski for a transformative conversation on reclaiming the church’s original mission in today’s rapidly changing world. Drawing from his own remarkable journey into pastoral ministry, Barnett unpacks a guiding principle that’s reshaping his leadership: "The insti...
In a world fractured by conflict, division, and injustice, what does it mean to lead with a kingdom mindset? In this deeply thoughtful episode, Daniel and Norival sit down to explore how Christian leaders can embody both the vertical reconciliation with God and the horizontal work of peace, justice, and restoration here on earth. Drawing insights from a recent gathering of ILI Leaders, the Lausanne Covenant, and powerful stories of reconciliation from Africa and beyond, they unpack the essen...
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