Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast
If you are a faith-driven entrepreneur or executive who wants to lead well without losing yourself in the process, you have found the right place. Follow 2 Lead is a Christian leadership podcast hosted by executive coach Tony Miltenberger, built around one conviction: that following Jesus is what makes you a better leader. Every week, Tony sits down with leaders who are navigating real pressure, building real teams, and bringing their faith into the spaces where it matters most — the boardroom, the staff meeting, the hard conversation you have been putting off. This is not a podcast about easy answers. It is honest conversations designed to help faith-driven entrepreneurs and executives lead with clarity, build cultures worth working in, and stay grounded in who God says they are — not just who their title says they are. New episodes every week. Built for Christian leaders who are serious about growth and ready to lead boldly. Learn more at Tony's Website or Follow 2 Lead Coaching.
Episodes
May 5, 2026 • 37 mins
In Episode 454 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Steve and Jenia Williams, parents of Grammy Award-winning artist Zach Williams, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, patience, and loving someone through seasons of wandering.
Steve and Jenia share their personal journey of walking alongside a prodigal son—navigating the tension between love and boundaries, prayer and pain, hope and uncertaint...
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April 28, 2026 • 43 mins
In Episode 453 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Jennifer Y. Afriyie for a timely conversation on leadership style, effectiveness, rest, and sustainable success.
Jennifer challenges the idea that success requires constant hustle. Instead, she invites leaders to reflect honestly on their strengths, stop confusing busyness with progress, and build a healthier rhythm for leading with clarity and purpose...
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April 21, 2026 • 47 mins
In Episode 452 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Dr. Matt Paden for a thoughtful and practical conversation on what it takes to lead with authenticity and intention.
Dr. Paden, an academic turned entrepreneur and leadership coach, shares insights from his new book CORE: The 8 Principles for Building Strong, Authentic Leadership, co-authored with his mentor Ken Jones. Through a parable-style approach,...
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April 14, 2026 • 44 mins
#451: Procrastination-Proof Leadership: Jon Acuff on Action, Feedback, and Getting Unstuck
In Episode 451 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with bestselling author and speaker Jon Acuff for a high-energy, practical conversation about overcoming procrastination and stepping into action.
Jon shares insights from his latest book Procrastination Proof, breaking down why we get stuck and how to build system...
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April 7, 2026 • 44 mins
In Episode 450 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Jason VanRuler for a deeply practical conversation on how our internal patterns shape the way we lead.
Jason brings powerful insight from his work at the intersection of leadership development, communication, and attachment theory, helping leaders understand why the same relational dynamics often show up both in the boardroom and at home.
Together, ...
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What does it look like to lead when no one has handed you permission? Willow Weston has been answering that question her whole life, and this conversation is one of the most honest and Spirit-filled we have had on the podcast. Willow is a speaker, podcaster, author, and ministry leader whose newest book, Collide, is already changing lives, and today she brought every bit of that gift to this conversation.
We talked about what it r...
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In Episode 448 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Mike Foster for a powerful conversation about how to lead effectively without a formal title or position of authority.
Mike reframes leadership around influence rather than title, challenging listeners to stop waiting for permission and start creating impact where they already are. Together, Tony and Mike explore how curiosity, empathy, and strong questi...
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In Episode 447 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Dr. Chris McKinney to explore the intersection of leadership, emotional health, and authentic community.
Chris shares insights from his work helping individuals and leaders develop greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and relational strength. Together, Tony and Chris discuss why healthy leadership begins internally—through emotional maturity, em...
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In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Alli Patterson to explore how leaders can build meaningful influence—even without a formal title or position of authority.
Alli shares how understanding our identity in Christ unlocks confidence and empowers leaders to serve, guide, and influence others authentically. Rather than striving for titles or recognition, she encourages leaders to embrace the ...
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March 3, 2026 • 44 mins
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Doug Shaw to explore the power of servant leadership and what it means to lead effectively—even without formal authority. Doug shares how leadership begins not with a title, but with a commitment to serving others and building a culture rooted in care, trust, and shared values.
Doug introduces the concept of creating a curative culture—an environment wh...
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February 24, 2026 • 41 mins
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Trey Tucker for a powerful conversation about authentic leadership, emotional health, and the essential role of self‑care in sustaining long‑term influence.
Tucker shares why leadership begins with care—both for others and for yourself. He emphasizes that leaders cannot give what they do not possess, and that cultivating emotional health, self‑acceptanc...
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February 17, 2026 • 46 mins
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Kristen LaValley for a meaningful conversation on leadership, humility, identity, and the power of storytelling. Kristen shares why one of the most important leadership skills isn’t confidence—but the willingness to be wrong, learn, and grow.
Tony and Kristen explore how great leaders create safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Through...
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February 10, 2026 • 45 mins
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Kara for a meaningful conversation about the core skills that shape healthy leadership and thriving workplace culture. At the center of the discussion is one essential truth: the most important leadership skill is communication.
Tony and Kara explore how thoughtful leadership requires leaders to consider not just what they say, but the impact their word...
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February 3, 2026 • 42 mins
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In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, host Tony Miltenberger sits down with Claire Kriel, co‑founder of Lydia’s Mission, to explore what it means to build a community and mission that empowers women, supports families, and brings kingdom‑centered transformation to the world.
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January 27, 2026 • 15 mins
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In this solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger shares leadership lessons shaped by personal experience and reflections from a recent trip to South Africa. With clarity and conviction, Tony challenges the common assumption that leadership begins with a title—arguing instead that leadership starts with movement, responsib...
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In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Rebekah Scott for an inspiring conversation on the transformative power of creativity. Rebekah shares the personal moment that sparked her passion for creating spaces where people can experience the joy of making something—and in the process, rediscover their voice, value, and identity.
Together, they ex...
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#438: Leading with Curiosity and Care: Fallon Klug on Influence, Improv, and the Heart of Leadership
January 13, 2026 • 47 mins
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Fallon Klug for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, influence, and personal growth. Fallon shares her journey of recognizing herself as a leader—not through a title, but through influence, care, and presence in the lives of others.
Together, Tony and Fallon explore why many people resist calling themselves leaders, even when they clearly have influ...
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January 6, 2026 • 43 mins
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In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Carlos Whitaker for a thoughtful and timely conversation about leadership, personal growth, and the ways life experiences—especially grief—shape how we lead. Carlos shares why leadership...
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December 30, 2025 • 5 mins
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In this solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger pulls back the curtain on a pivotal season of transformation—both personally and professionally. Tony shares the clarity he’s gained around his true calling: not simply building a media company, but helping transform the lives of leaders in meaningful, lasting ways.
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December 23, 2025 • 41 mins
In this episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Kristin Thomas Miller, co‑founder of Leadership Pathway, for an inspiring conversation about raising up the next generation of church leaders. Together, they unpack why intentional development, mentorship, and hands‑on ministry experiences are essential for the long‑term health of the church.
Kristin shares her personal journey into leadership developme...
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