

Leading Second Podcast
Brandon Stewart
A monthly podcast to help church leaders thrive in the second chair.
Leading Second exists to equip local churches everywhere to raise up UNCOMMON leaders. In a culture that often celebrates individual achievement and being on top, Leading Second is here to raise up the kind of leaders every pastor would kill to have on the team. Leaders who are all-in, heart and soul for Jesus, His Church, and their team’s mission. In an ever changing world, we have conversations in real-time with pastors and leaders on topics such as church leadership, leading when you’re not in charge, healthy team culture, and how to lead in the second chair. To learn more, visit leadingsecond.com.
Leading Second exists to equip local churches everywhere to raise up UNCOMMON leaders. In a culture that often celebrates individual achievement and being on top, Leading Second is here to raise up the kind of leaders every pastor would kill to have on the team. Leaders who are all-in, heart and soul for Jesus, His Church, and their team’s mission. In an ever changing world, we have conversations in real-time with pastors and leaders on topics such as church leadership, leading when you’re not in charge, healthy team culture, and how to lead in the second chair. To learn more, visit leadingsecond.com.
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Jun 27, 2019 • 37min
Season Two Ep. 046 // Greg and Josh Surratt on Owning the Lead and Support Roles
In this episode, we sit down with Pastors Greg & Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church as they discuss what it’s been like to own the first and second chairs in the organization. Pastor Greg is the President of the ARC church planting network, and is founding pastor of Seacoast Church, which his son Josh now leads as Lead Pastor. Seacoast Church is a thriving church, reaching thousands of people very weekend at 13 locations… all for the past 30 years.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
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Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Jun 23, 2019 • 42min
L2 *BONUS Episode // Breaking the Power of Shame (Brandon Stewart)
On this bonus episode, we hope you'll be able to invest in yourself as Brandon shares a message on breaking the power of shame in our lives. We hope this is a deposit into your soul as you lead strong for the kingdom.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Crystal Creglow
Music:
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Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Jun 20, 2019 • 30min
Season Two Ep. 045 // Kevin Gerald on What Your Lead Pastor is Thinking
On this episode, we bring you a very special conversation with Brandon's pastor, Kevin Gerald of Champion Centre. We want you to hear what's on the mind of a lead pastor. If you serve on a church team, you’re going to want to hear this one, because your pastor could very well be thinking the same thing.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
Music:
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Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Jun 13, 2019 • 48min
Season Two Ep. 044 // Brandon Stewart & Panel of Millennials in Ministry
This week we're sitting down with a panel of Millennials. We discover what it's like to lead effectively in ministry as a millennial and gain insight on how to lead millennials.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Chris Luokos
Music:
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Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Jun 6, 2019 • 50min
Season Two Ep. 043 // Carey and Meghan Robinson on What Every Pastor Needs From Their Team
In this episode, we have a conversation from both sides of the second chair. We hear from Pastors Carey & Meghan Robinson and Executive Pastor Girly Gordy from The Movement OC. We discuss what pastors need from us, as well as what we can expect from them. We’ll also share perspective out of seasons of church planting and leading a staff which is predominantly volunteer. You’re going to love this conversation.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
Music:
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We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer:
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2
Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

May 30, 2019 • 42min
Season Two Ep. 042 // Tim Timberlake on Developing Leaders and Running with Vision
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Timberlake, who pastors Christian Faith Center with his wife Jennifer in Creedmoor, NC. Tim regularly speaks to church leaders, as well as professional teams. We had a wide ranging conversation on Team, Leadership, and stepping into the call of God for your life.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
Music:
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We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer:
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2
Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

May 23, 2019 • 45min
Season Two Ep. 041 // The Team Church Contributors on The DNA of Great Teams
In this episode, Brandon talks with three of the Team Church Contributors on the DNA of Great Teams. This summer, Team Church hosts an annual conference for leaders and teams in Tacoma, WA (teamchurchconference.com). Consider this episode a sneak peak to what will be a monumental event in the life of our tribe.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
Music:
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We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer:
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2
Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe.
For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

May 16, 2019 • 36min
Season Two Ep. 040 // Tome Dawson on Getting it Right with Your Pastor
In this episode, Brandon talks to Tome Dawson of Life Church about his relationship with his pastor (Craig Groeschel), and how we can all steward that relationship well in our own lives.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
Music:
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We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer:
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2
Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe.
For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

May 9, 2019 • 48min
Season Two Ep. 039 // The Tensions of the Middle - Q & A with Brandon Stewart
In this episode, we jump into questions from a Leading Second lab. Questions like: Why have a culture centered on honor? How do I correct someone with authority issues? What are ways to model submission to authority? How do I come back into alignment? We’re drilling down on having an honor centered culture in the midst of an anti-authority generation. Join us as we learn what it takes to pass the test of authority.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Clarke Burton
Music:
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We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer:
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2
Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.

Apr 25, 2019 • 36min
Season Two Ep. 038 // Millennials in Ministry - Leading in a Digital World Pt. 2
In this episode, we continue our series on Millennials in Ministry. We are joined again by Nicole Smithee, Pace Hartfield, & Anna Morgan as they wrestle through leadership in our digital spaces. We feel that, as leaders, it’s important we engage on social media platforms and use them for the glory of God. At the same time, there are very real traps and pitfalls we must avoid. Join us as we discuss how we engage with others on digital platforms and examine our own hearts in the process.
Welcome to Season Two of the Leading Second Podcast. This podcast releases every Thursday morning.
Show Credits:
Host and Creator: Brandon Stewart
Producer: Clarke Burton
Content: Crystal Creglow
Music:
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We want you in our tribe! Stay connected to all Leading Second has to offer:
Podcast: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/leadi…d1352176626?mt=2
Website: leadingsecond.com
Instagram: instagram.com/leadingsecond
Facebook: Leading Second Forum www.facebook.com/groups/1763432817304646
Connect with Brandon Stewart
Facebook: facebook.com/brandonmstewart
Instagram: instagram.com/brandonmstewart
Twitter: twitter.com/brandonmstewart
Leading Second is an extension of the Team Church tribe. For more information on Team Church Conference and One Day events, check-out teamchurchconference.com or search Team Church on Facebook.


