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Leaders Who Create Compassion: What does compassion look like when it moves beyond emotion and becomes action? In this week’s episode, host Jason Squires sits down with Preston Holck, a high school student who is already living out a lifestyle of intentional, Christ-centered compassion. Preston shares how following Jesus has shaped his relationships, his worldview, and his everyday decisions and why compassion is something you do, ...

It's episode #200! Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Stephen Brewster to talk about what it means to truly be a creative. Discover common misconceptions about creatives, practical advice for those who work with or raise creatives, and Stephen’s lessons on balancing passion projects with a paycheck. From insights on the creative process to favorite travel foods, this episode is full of inspiration for creatives and supporters ...

Leaders Who Create Leaders: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Nicole Lucas, (Creative Pastor, Author, and Founder of The Creative Level) for a conversation on recognizing and developing the leadership potential in those around you. In this episode, Jason and Nicole unpack the difference between true leadership and simply holding a leadership title, as well as share practical strategies for building leaders instead of managing...

Leaders Who Create Leaders: What does it take to be a leader who creates leaders? In this episode, Jason Squires sits down with Jason Harris, Executive Pastor at Browncroft Community Church in Rochester, NY, to talk about the real work of multiplying leadership. Together they unpack how to spot leadership potential in others, why some leaders hesitate to raise people up, and how to handle the tension when those you’ve developed sur...

Leaders Who Create Leaders: Leadership isn’t a title, it’s a journey. In this episode join Jason Squires as he sits down with John Cassetto to explore what it really means to lead and to be led. From discovering our own leadership paths to helping others see the potential within themselves, the guys talk about the balance between humility and confidence, the true measure of success, and the impact of multiplying leaders. Stick arou...

Leaders Who Create Leaders: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Darren Penny in a podcast crossover! Darren was recently on The Life You're Made For with his wife and familiar voice on The Table, Dr. Heather Penny. He said something on that podcast that we wanted to dig a little deeper on as we kick off this month of Leaders Who Create Leaders. Check out Episode 86 of The Life You're Made For as well as Episode 181 of The Table...

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires in a conversation with David Cummings, church leader in Northwest Indiana and Director of the ReFuel Conference. Together, they unpack practical strategies for planning events that truly serve your community. Discover how to identify your purpose, clarify your audience, and build events that function as powerful resources. Learn why collaboration matters—because we are better togethe...

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Mark MacDonald, Founder of Be Known For Something, a leader in branding and communication. In this episode, Jason and Mark dive into how organizations and leaders can use creativity to create resources while maintaining a strong brand strategy. Discover why staying on brand is critical for engagement, how to keep communication consistent without becoming stale, a...

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Johnny Burkhalter (a.k.a. Johnny B) to talk about the power of humor in creating resources. In this episode, Jason and Johnny dive into how humor makes difficult topics easier to understand, why pacing is key when using comedy, and how laughter can become a powerful leadership and communication tool. Get ready for practical insights, a lot of laughs, and a surpri...

Leaders Who Create Resources: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Alex Smith. Alex is on staff at The Pointe Church in Eastanollee, GA. Alex shares how her passion for helping others started, whether creating resources was intentional or a natural outflow of her church role, and what her process looks like for turning ideas into practical tools anyone can use. In this conversation, Alex opens up about the challenges she’s face...

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Jeremy Spears, an Annie Award–winning Story Artist who has helped bring to life some of Disney’s most beloved films, including Encanto, Wreck-It Ralph, Zootopia, Moana, and Frozen. Jeremy pulls back the curtain on what it’s really like to be a story artist from his day-to-day responsibilities to the collaborative process of shaping characters and storylines alo...

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: What does creativity truly mean in today’s world of artificial intelligence? Join Jason Squires in conversation with Leadership Coach and Strategic Advisor Brian Taylor as they dive into the evolving relationship between human imagination and AI. Together, they explore how to keep your creative muscle strong while using AI tools, where to draw the line between AI as a collaborator versus a tool, and ...

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down to talk all things creativity with worship leader, songwriter, and artist Jonas Woods. They talk about where inspiration comes from, how to grab it when it catches you off guard, and how it can shift over time. Jonas shares stories, practical advice for songwriters feeling stuck, and a few favorite eats from his travels across the country. Learn more about Jonas at ...

Leaders Who Create Inspiration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with worship leader, songwriter, and creative thinker Brent Brunson for a deep dive into the rhythms of inspiration, leadership, and artistic growth. Brent shares where he finds his creative spark—whether it’s through specific places, daily practices, or the people who surround him. Together, they explore the tension between pursuing creative excellence and crafting...

Leaders Who Create Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Doug Holck to dive deep into the power of family traditions, intentional moments, and the stories that connect generations. From the legacy of Sunday dinners to turning ordinary days into unforgettable memories, they explore what it means to create lasting moments with family. Learn how storytelling helps future generations understand where they come from and why t...

Leaders Who Create Moments: In this episode of The Table Podcast, join Jason Squires as he continues the conversation on how creativity creates moments. He’s joined by PC Walker, a dynamic speaker, author, and leader in Student Development at Jessup University in Rocklin, California. Whether he's performing spoken word, teaching at a church or in a college classroom, or improvising on stage, PC is a master of using storytelling to ...

Leaders Who Create Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with event planner Rick Tan, co-owner of Tan Weddings & Events, a premier wedding and event planning company based in Northern California. Together with his wife Jennifer, the Tans specializes in turning vision into reality—designing experiences that leave a lasting impression. Tune in as Jason and Rick explore how to create meaningful moments through the power of l...

Leaders Who Create Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with videographer and backyard BBQ enthusiast Jeremy Wayland. When he’s not behind the lens, Jeremy’s behind his Traeger, crafting mouthwatering meals. This month, we’re diving into the theme of creating moments. In this episode, Jason and Jeremy explore the difference between creating a moment and capturing one—and how both play a powerful role in storytelling. Make su...

Leaders Who Create Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with artist and songwriter Chandler Letner. Chandler is a gifted songwriter working to create moments on stage that will capture you as an audience member. Jason and Chandler talk about how creating moments with intentionality and pre-planning will transform your performance into a memorable event. Whether you're a worship leader, event planner, or creative artist, you'...