Leaders Who Create

Leaders Who Create From Story: Join Jason Squires for a powerful conversation with Matt Perkins. Matt is a husband, father, and worship leader whose personal story of loss has become a legacy of impact. After walking through an unexpected and life-altering journey, Matt and his wife Kari found their stories beautifully intertwined in a way only God could orchestrate. What began as deep grief has grown into a ministry that is alread...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with producer John McJunkin for an honest conversation about what it really means to create with others. John shares how his understanding of producing evolved from control to collaboration, and what it takes to build trust with artists you’ve never worked with before. Together, they explore how to navigate creative disagreements, what great collaboration actually...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with his brother, Brad Squires, to talk about what it actually takes to bring people together across a community. From launching a local food bank to mobilizing a city through The Big Day of Service, Brad shares the behind-the-scenes realities of collaboration, what was harder than expected, how trust was built between churches, nonprofits, businesses, and civic l...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with artist and songwriter Jason Gray for an honest conversation about the beauty of collaboration. Settle in with your favorite beverage as they explore the power of co-writing, the vulnerability it requires, and how shared creativity often produces something richer than we could create alone. Whether you’re a songwriter or simply someone with an idea in your hea...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, host Jason Squires sits down with Chris Carpenter during a pivotal season of change. As Chris steps into a new career chapter, he reflects honestly on what it means to leave a role with clarity, care, and intention. Together, they explore the often-overlooked leadership work that happens on the way out from collaborative handoffs to empowering others to lead i...

Leaders Who Create Community: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Nick Breitbart of Chick-fil-A to explore what happens when a fast-food restaurant becomes a community catalyst. Nick shares the moment he realized Chick-fil-A was about far more than chicken sandwiches and how a distinct culture rooted in service, language, and shared values has shaped everything from how teams show up at work to how guests feel seen and cared fo...

Leaders Who Create Community: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, host Jason Squires sits down with Dr. Kate Kootstra. She is a community builder, encourager to moms, and passionate advocate for women who often lead from the margins. Kate shares why moms don’t just benefit from community, but require it to stay emotionally healthy, spiritually grounded, and equipped to lead well at home and beyond. Together, Jason and Kate explo...

Leaders Who Create Community: Some communities are built by strategy and planning. Others are built simply by opening the door and setting out plates.

In this episode, Jason Squires sits down with longtime friend Daniel Gluck, professor at Jessup University in Rocklin, CA, to talk about the surprising, sacred, and slightly chaotic work of creating community around the dinner table. Daniel and his wife Alyssa have been hosting colleg...

Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Amber Peairs, founder of The Worship Life which is a thriving online community for worship leaders, to talk about why community matters now more than ever. Amber shares the story behind how the community began, the gap she saw in the worship leader world, and the intentional choices that helped transform an online group into a trusted, life-giving space. Together, they explore what it really ...

Leaders Who Create Holiday Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with worship leader and producer Andy Chrisman for a deep dive into crafting holiday events that people genuinely look forward to year after year. Andy shares the story behind the annual Christmas event he’s part of in Tulsa with Church on the Move; how it started, why it matters, and what it’s become for the community. Together they explore the art of balancing...

Leaders Who Create Holiday Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with author and leadership coach Dr. Heather Penny for a conversation on family, rhythms, and creating a home worth returning to. With her kids newly released into adulthood, Heather talks about crafting meaningful holiday moments, keeping traditions focused on people, not perfection, and building a family culture that invites connection at every stage. Known fo...

Leaders Who Create Holiday Moments: Join host Jason Squires as he sits down with illustrator Hannah Carpenter for a conversation filled with creativity, inspiration, and holiday storytelling. Hannah shares the moment she first knew she wanted to become an artist, offers a peek into her creative workspace, and breaks down the tools and software she trusts most when illustrating.

They also explore how art weaves its way into her famil...

Leaders Who Create Compassion: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Drew Trowbridge, a high schooler from Santa Cruz, CA, who turned a simple idea into years of steady, meaningful impact in his local community. What started as a lemonade stand grew into a movement of compassion, generosity, and collaboration. In this episode, Jason and Drew talk about where the heart for helping others really begins, how to rally people around a...

Leaders Who Create Compassion: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Justin and Jeremy Willet to explore how creativity and compassion shape the way we tell the world’s stories. Justin serves as the CEO of GLBAL Media, gathering footage and crafting narratives that help nonprofits share their impact. Jeremy leads The Million Movement, an initiative with a bold vision to see 1,000,000 kids sponsored by 2050.Together, these brother...

Leaders Who Create Compassion: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Rachel Hampton. Rachel has a heart for serving internationally that has shaped the way she sees people, purpose, and partnerships. Rachel shares her journey into global service, the lessons she’s learned about presence over rescue, and the faces that have changed her understanding of compassion. Whether you’ve traveled the world or simply want to make a differen...

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...