Leading and Learning with David Spell

Leading and Learning with David Spell

This podcast discusses practical leadership, team building, theology, and how to create winning habits.

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June 24, 2026 13 mins

Dr. David takes a look at the amazing Old Testament character of Caleb. Caleb was credited with having "a different attitude." David digs into the story and discusses what this different attitude meant and how important it is for us to have the right kind of attitude.

Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots

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Anyone can learn from a good leader, but Dr. David believes that we can actually learn so much about how not to do it from a bad leader. This episode is a tongue-in-cheek look at eight keys to becoming a terrible leader!

Resource Highlight- This Lingering Darkness

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June 10, 2026 18 mins

David explores these three interesting ideas. In reality, we all find ourselves somewhere on the scale of all three. How we understand them, however, is often what determines whether we live an average life or an abundant life.

Resource Highlights- This Lingering Darkness- An EMP Thriller- Book Two

Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? Seth Godin

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Dr. David wraps up this interesting and helpful series on the Corinthian Church. While many would consider the Corinthian Christians to be a group rife with problems, the reality is that they are like us in many ways. Paul's letters are still incredibly useful for us today.

Resource Highlights- Beginners Guide to Spiritual Gifts- Sam Storms

Reflections on the Resurrection- David Spell

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Almost 2,000 years after the Apostle Paul planted a church in the large, thriving city of Corinth, we are still reading about it. The two preserved letters (1 and 2 Corinthians) give us so much insight and understanding about this incredible church and are well-worth our time and study.

Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots

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Almost 2,000 years after the Apostle Paul planted a church in the large, thriving city of Corinth, we are still reading about it. The two preserved letters (1 and 2 Corinthians) give us so much insight and understanding about this incredible church and are well-worth our time and study.

Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts

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Enjoy a taste of David's latest novel, This Lingering Darkness: An EMP Thriller- Book Two! What would happen if the power went out and did not come back on? What would happen if our vehicles wouldn't start? What would happen when you ran out of food?

These are just a few of the questions David explores in this action-packed series.

Resource Highlights- This Lingering Darkness: An EMP Thriller- Book Two

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Dr. David finishes up this practical series by discussing the importance of a setting for the author. Parts One and Two dealt with plot and character development. Focusing on these three things should get you started on writing your novel!

Resource Highlight- A Time to Cry

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Dr. David continues this series by exploring how to create memorable characters. Your characters will make or break your story. David gives four practical keys for creating people that will make your novel hard to put down.

Resource Highlight- The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller

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April 22, 2026 21 mins

David starts off this exciting and practical series by discussing how the elements of plot guide us as we develop our story. There's a formula that most authors follow and will guide the listener as they create a novel that people will want to read. Creating a great story doesn't just happen, but this episode will point you in the right direction!

Resource Highlight- The Zombie Terror War Series

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April 15, 2026 23 mins

Dr. David tackles this important subject of becoming a person who adds value to those around them. How do we do this? David provides an excellent Scriptural foundation, but then gives four practical keys that we can all implement in our lives.

Resource Highlights- Unoffendable: How Just One Change Can Make All of Life Better- Brant Hansen

The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller

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April 1, 2026 12 mins

Dr. David takes us through one of the lesser known aspects of the crucifixion and resurrection story of Jesus, but one which was so important to how the story turned out! This is an excerpt from Reflections on the Resurrection and adapted for the podcast.

Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection 

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As we approach Easter, it is a great time to discuss the historicity of the Jesus' resurrection. Dr. David explores some of the evidence that points towards Jesus rising from the dead.

Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection

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March 18, 2026 20 mins

Has blogging become a lost art? Is it even relevant any more? David talks about his experience and journey with posting content on a regular basis through his blog and his podcast. He gives several practical tips on why blogging, vlogging, and podcasting are still important platforms which allow us to get our message out to the world.

Resource Highlight- The Night That Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller

Leading into the 21st Century...and...

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David takes us behind the scenes in his latest novel. The action is intense and the characters are unforgettable but what abut the storyline? Is the EMP that David describes even possible? Could a massive cyberattacks shut down our power grid? These are a few of the questions David explores in this episode!

Resource Highlight- The Night That Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller- Book One

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March 4, 2026 19 mins

Dr. David discusses how powerful our thought patterns can be in helping us to live successful lives or how they can cause us to struggle. He provides five practical tips to renewing our minds and for learning to think differently.

Resource Highlights- Winning the War in Your Mind: Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life- Craig Groeschel

The Night that Wouldn't End- An EMP Thriller

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February 25, 2026 18 mins

Artificial intelligence is here to stay and is affecting almost every segment of society. AI is also playing a role in the publishing world. Have you had any experience in using AI voices? You've probably heard them on a radio ad and didn't even know that's what they were. David talks about how using AI voices might be the way for you to create an audiobook at a fraction of the cost it would take to hire a voice actor and a sound e...

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February 18, 2026 18 mins

Dr. David discusses the lost art of Scripture memorization. He provides four important reasons for why modern Christians should go back to this important spiritual discipline. He also discusses several practical tips that we can use to help us memorize God's Word.

Resource Highlights- Practicing the Way- John Mark Comer

Reflections on the Resurrection

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February 11, 2026 18 mins

Our lives are the sum of our habits. What are some ways we can create new and better habits this year? Dr. David gives three practical tips to help us do just that!

Resource Highlights-Atomic Habits- James Clear

Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0

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February 4, 2026 20 mins

Dr. David gives some of the highlights from his recent trip to Nepal and India. Even though the persecution is real in both of these countries, the Gospel continues to spread and the Church continues to grow!

Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0

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