The Joy of Leadership

In episode 54 of The Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Joel Cobb and Nick Cornwell, cofounders of H2ALL and Generation U. They discuss the mission of H2ALL and Generation U to address the African water crisis, share their personal backgrounds and journeys, and explore their current operations as well as their vision for the future.Ep. 54 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:36) Founding H2ALL(10:38) Humanitarian efforts(13:56) Nick’s background(21:22) Living with purpose(31:34) Joel’s background(35:35) Operations in Africa(52:00) Vision for the future(54:53) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 53 of The Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Sgt. Tim Walker, former Gwinnett County Police officer, current Barrow County Commissioner, and HCA’s Security Supervisor. They discuss his career in law enforcement, his current roles in leadership and service, and the ways faith has guided his life.Ep. 53 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:41) Beginning a political career(6:14) Campaigns he’s participated in(8:50) Key initiatives in Barrow County(12:55) Background and early life(17:04) Serving as a police officer(19:44) The role of faith in his life(21:59) Life as a public figure(23:14) Looking ahead: future plans(24:54) Lessons in leadershipIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 52 of The Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Dr. Brad Christensen, Director of STEM at Hebron Christian Academy. They discuss Dr. Christensen’s background and expertise in STEM education, how project-based learning is transforming the way STEM is taught at HCA, and how the study of science ultimately points us back to God, the intelligent designer behind it all.Ep. 52 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(1:19) Brad’s path to HCA(7:22) The merits of project-based learning(17:44) Guiding other educators(19:56) The application of STEM(23:47) Examples of projects(35:12) Allowing students to fail(38:53) HCA’s STEM philosophy(45:38) Reaching the community(52:16) How science points to God(57:18) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 51 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Autumn Bailey-Ford, a film producer based in the Atlanta area. They discuss the role of a producer in film and television, the business side of the industry, and how Georgia has become a hub for filmmakers. Autumn shares insights into her work on various films, her journey from a challenging childhood to pursuing her filmmaking dreams, and how her faith has shaped her life and career. She also offers valuable advice for young people aspiring to enter the industry.Ep. 51 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(1:12) The role of a producer(4:13) Georgia’s booming film industry(4:58) Discovering the passion for film(6:28) The business behind movies(8:22) Working with notable actors(9:37) Current projects(11:47) Favorite narrative themes/genres(13:26) Early career(15:44) Faith’s impact on career(20:17) Passion for stories in youth(21:51) The importance of networking(23:46) Filming locations(27:17) Faith journey(39:24) Advice for aspiring filmmakers(42:06) Being countercultural(44:38) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com

In episode 50 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Scott Fuller, Vice President of Advancement at Murphy-Harpst, an organization dedicated to the care of Georgia’s at-risk youth in the foster care system. They discuss Murphy-Harpst's mission and history, the programs it offers for vulnerable children and their foster parents, and Scott's personal calling to serve the Lord through this important work.Ep. 50 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:28) About Murphy-Harpst(9:13) Financial needs to operate(12:25) Evolve Initiative(25:56) Equipping foster families(29:27) Transitioning out of the program(33:47) Answering the call(40:16) Scott’s journey to Murphy-Harpst(46:32) The trials and joys of ministry(52:45) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 49 of the Joy of Leadership podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Katie Beth Mock and Marco Perez, Hebron Christian Academy’s Class of 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. They discuss their future plans, accomplishments, and experiences at HCA, as well as the people who have significantly impacted their lives. They also share their excitement about stepping into adulthood and offer advice to younger students navigating their high school years.Ep. 49 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction-(0:40) Valedictorian Katie Beth Mock(0:48) College & career plans(2:06) Awards & achievements(2:52) Impactful experiences at HCA(7:08) Serving at Lions Learning Academy(10:39) Impacting younger students(12:42) Stepping out in courage(13:42) HCA to UGA(16:21) Impactful leaders(17:58) Looking ahead to the future-(21:01) Salutatorian Marco Perez(21:20) College & career plans(25:26) Academic & athletic success(27:51) Senior Retreat(29:44) Athletic experiences(31:12) Advice for younger students(37:02) Impactful leaders(42:08) Looking ahead to the futureIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com

In episode 48 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Alisa Childers, a former member of ZOEgirl who is now an author, apologist, and podcast host. Alisa shares insights into her upbringing influenced by her father's musical career, her experiences in the Christian music industry, and her connections to the movie Jesus Revolution. She also discusses her journey from questioning her faith to standing firm in the truth, along with topics such as expositional teaching and differing perspectives on the Holy Spirit.Ep. 48 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(2:16) Alisa’s story(4:37) Lessons from her parents(7:53) Growing up in a musical home(11:01) Jesus Revolution(15:24) Exegesis vs Eisegesis(23:03) Spiritual formation(25:06) Stepping away from music(28:34) Seeds of doubt(36:45) Combatting Progressive Christianity(46:01) Historical facts of the Bible(51:28) Views on the Holy Spirit(58:15) What’s next?(59:09) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com

In episode 47 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Kenny Dallas, Hebron Christian Academy’s new head football coach. Dallas shares his experience of getting established at HCA, the support he received from his family, the influential men and pivotal moments that shaped him, his marriage and parenting advice, his efforts in starting a support group for fathers, and his vision for the future of Hebron Football.Ep. 47 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:35) Getting established at Hebron(5:46) Family in the midst of change(15:49) Influential men in Kenny’s life(20:32) The call to Christ & coaching(24:50) Marriage advice(27:34) Parenting advice(33:40) Investing in fathers with M46 dads(42:17) Plans for Hebron Football(46:12) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 46 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Dr. Sebastian Vaduva, a professor with Emanuel University in Oradea, Romania as well as a consultant and entrepreneur. He shares his background as a child leaving communist Romania to the United States and then overcoming adversity to start his entrepreneurial profession at a young age and eventually coming to Emanuel to foster future Christian leaders in Europe. He also discusses what drives ambition and how believers can navigate in the modern political and professional world.Ep. 46 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:36) Upbringing & entrepreneurship(11:31) The spiritual model of Emanuel University(18:02) Developing leaders(37:54) The spark of ambition(44:46) Faith, communism, & capitalism(53:17) The impact of artificial intelligenceIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 45 of the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Lizzy Sutton, a legendary math teacher at HCA with 52 years of teaching experience. As she prepares to step into a new chapter of life this summer, Lizzy shares how she knew she wanted to teach early in life, discusses her family and future plans for retirement in Montana, reflects on how the landscape of education has changed, and talks about the impact she has had on students over the years and her personal faith journey.Ep. 45 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(2:17) Early life and interest in teaching(5:22) Family life(8:06) The reality of retirement(10:17) How education has changed(13:24) Leaving a lasting impact(18:26) Being called to teach(21:04) Faith journey(25:08) Jacksonville to Dacula(25:51) Serving the Village of Hope(27:54) Looking forward to Montana(30:03) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 44 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Ryan Bomberger, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of The Radiance Foundation. He shares the vision of the Radiance Foundation to create a culture that believes that every human life has purpose, his personal story of being adopted and its profound impact on his life, and his call to “factivism” over activism to foster a Biblical worldview in today’s culture.Ep. 44 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:45) About The Radiance Foundation(2:51) Educational background(4:49) God’s calling(7:38) Entering the mission field(13:39) Engaging with the culture(22:06) Ryan’s story(29:29) Factivism, not activism(39:09) Fostering a Biblical worldview(44:03) Challenging topics(47:31) What’s next for the Radiance FoundationIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 43 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Matt Schaub, former NFL quarterback and current analyst for Virginia football’s radio program. He shares about his upbringing in sports and how the world of youth & college sports has changed, his path to the NFL and success at the quarterback position, and how his faith journey has impacted his life.Ep. 43 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:40) Upbringing & youth athletics(9:13) Discovering athletic potential(12:23) High school career(14:31) Faith journey(20:16) High school to college ball(26:36) Modern college recruiting(34:16) NCAA to NFL(39:59) Starting out in the NFL(43:58) Not letting money rule(46:37) Playing in Houston(49:55) Fame & family(54:02) Latter half of career(56:58) After the NFL(59:50) Lessons learned todayIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 42 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Sarah (Isaacs) Hopkins, an HCA alum and Systems Engineer with Amentum, which is a subcontractor for NASA and the Artemis Program. She shares about her career path, how faith impacts her views on space, the challenges of being a woman in aerospace engineering, and the exciting developments that are occurring in space exploration and the Artemis program.Ep. 42 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:32) Colonizing Mars(3:20) Sarah’s career(9:06) Path to NASA(12:56) The Final Frontier(25:04) Space tech impacting regular life(28:45) Faith in aerospace(31:48) Being a woman in aerospace(33:47) Personal life(36:00) Next steps in career(37:25) The story of Liam Ave(39:18) ClosingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 41 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Mark McMinn, the school chaplain at Hebron Christian Academy. He shares about this vital new role at HCA, how jiu-jitsu is being used to raise up young men, his personal upbringing & testimony, and how he has learned to value the small things.Ep. 41 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:50) The purpose of HCA’s chaplain(6:05) Using jiu-jitsu to develop young men(16:48) Mark’s upbringing & testimony(36:27) Vocation vs calling(41:34) Familial life(43:36) Being comfortable with the smallIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 40 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor & Cornel Potra sit down with Dr. Paul Negrut, president of Emanuel University of Oradea in Romania. He shares about his professional accomplishments, how Emanuel University began in the midst of Communist Romania, and how it is raising up Christian leaders in Europe and around the world.Ep. 40 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(1:01) Dr. Paul’s Accomplishments(7:34) The Start of Emanuel University(20:44) Growth & Development(24:24) Training Ministers in the Marketplace(29:21) Psychology & Faith(33:04) Persecution of Believers(39:22) The Global Body of ChristIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 39 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Jason Berry, the Senior Pastor of 12Stone Church. He shares about his succession from Pastor Kevin Myers, his plans for future leadership at 12Stone, how 12Stone operates and grows, and how he balances his family life and pastoral responsibilities.Ep. 39 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:50) Pastoral succession at 12Stone(21:45) Jason’s succession plan(30:55) Developing leaders(36:32) 12Stone’s organizational philosophy(41:05) Opening the Athens campus(50:56) Balancing family & ministry(56:46) What’s next for 12StoneIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 38 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Drs. Randy and Destiny Prezzano, veterinarians and owners of Apalachee River Animal Hospital in Dacula, GA. They share about their decisions to become vets at a young age, the process of becoming a veterinarian, the impact faith has had on their lives, & advice for those looking to pursue their calling.Ep. 38 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:41) The call to being vets(4:24) Loving animals at a young age(7:30) Steps to becoming a vet(9:46) Coming to Dacula(12:42) Working with your spouse(14:40) Business model & future plans(16:02) Faith’s impact on career & life(20:32) Advice on pursuing a callingIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 37 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Dr. Christopher Yuan, a speaker, author, pastor, and professor focused on Biblical sexuality. He shares his testimony of God delivering him from a homosexual and criminal lifestyle as well as the importance of finding your identity in Christ and resources for families seeking to understand Biblical sexuality.Ep. 37 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:35) Dr. Yuan’s ministry(5:02) Dr. Yuan’s testimony(9:49) Parents loving a gay child(19:46) A miracle in prison(27:05) Identity in Christ(39:43) Prison to ministry(54:35) Resources from Dr. YuanIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 36 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Trey Lewis, Founder & CEO of Good Landing Recovery. He shares about the mission of Good Landing and his testimony of being delivered by God from drug addiction to starting the largest stand-alone, privately held rehab program in the United States.Ep. 36 Audio Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:39) About Good Landing(5:03) Trey’s Testimony(19:42) Faith in Rehab(28:01) Founding Good Landing(33:20) Recovery ChurchIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.

In episode 35 on the Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with former MLB player and ESPN analyst Chris Singleton. He shares about his childhood in sports, his path to Major League Baseball, the impact of faith on his life and his career after baseball working for the MLB Players Association.Ep. 35 Breakdown(0:00) Introduction(0:59) His Childhood(8:09) Embracing Christ(11:06) Early Decisions in Athletics(19:41) The Road to the Show(26:34) Welcome to the Show(31:39) Jesus in MLB(40:35) Career After MLBIf you would like to comment on the show or if you know someone who would be a perfect guest, contact us at thejoyofleadership@gmail.com.