Made For More Leadership Podcast
Made for More is a leadership podcast hosted by Aaron Burke. Each episode provides clear direction and strategy to reach your ultimate leadership potential. New episodes are released the first Wednesday of each month.
Episodes
You Don't Need Another Word From God | Aaron Burke & Andrew Gard
Church leadership today has become reactive, emotional, and impatient. Aaron Burke and Andrew Gard, Lead Pastor or Grace City Church, discuss what it means to become a durable leader by building healthy rhythms, staying committed to your calling, and resisting the urge to constantly seek the next opportunity.Stay connected with Aaron BurkeWebsite: https://aaronburke.com/
How to Understand the Bible | Aaron & Katie Burke
Many Christians want to read the Bible more consistently but struggle to understand what they're reading. In this episode, Aaron and Katie Burke share practical ways to study Scripture, understand difficult passages, and develop a deeper love for God's Word.Stay connected with Aaron BurkeWebsite: https://aaronburke.com/
The Secret to Christian Singleness | Aaron & Katie Burke
In this episode, we talk about the truth about singleness, identity, and purpose. For years, culture and even the church has communicated that marriage is the ultimate goal. If you’ve ever felt behind, overlooked, or like life hasn’t started yet because you’re not married, this conversation will reframe everything.Stay connected with Aaron BurkeWebsite: https://aaronburke.com/
Building A Healthy Marriage | Aaron & Katie Burke
In this episode, we talk about what it means to build a healthy marriage while leading at a high level. Whether you're a pastor, business leader, or entrepreneur, the health of your marriage impacts every area of your life and leadership.Stay connected with Aaron BurkeWebsite: https://aaronburke.com/
Are We Living in the End Times? | Aaron Burke & John Bevere
Are we truly living in the last days? In this episode Aaron Burke sits down with John Bevere to talk about the urgency of the times we are living in and what it means for followers of Jesus.In this episode you’ll learn:• What the Bible actually says about the last days• Why urgency should shape the way you live today• The danger of spiritual complacency• How holiness prepares us for eternity
Stop Hiring the Wrong People: 4 Non-Negotiables
Hiring the wrong people doesn’t just slow your organization down, it creates unnecessary tension and burnout. In this episode, we unpack 4 non-negotiables every leader must look for if they want to stop hiring the wrong people and start building a healthy, effective team.
Why Most Leaders Quit (And How to Stay Committed) | Aaron Burke
It’s easy to start something but it’s harder to sustain it. In this episode, Aaron Burke focuses on keep shared vision alive as the new year begins. He encourages teams to engage together for personal growth while fostering leadership development and team building. Whether you're leading a business, church or nonprofit organization, this one is for you.👉 You’ll learn:• How to stay focused whe
10 Leadership Lessons from 20 Years of Ministry - Part 2 | Aaron Burke
In this two-part series, Aaron continues his review of his past 20 years in full-time ministry. In Part 1, he revealed the first 5 lessons he learned through the highs and lows of life. In this episode, he uncovers the last 5 lessons which are practical, honest insights that will help you in whatever area of life you're in.
10 Leadership Lessons from 20 Years of Ministry - Part 1 | Aaron Burke
After 20 years in full-time ministry, there are some lessons you only learn through experience. The highs, the lows, and everything in between. In this episode, we’re breaking down the first 5 lessons I've learned which are practical, honest insights that I believe will help you.
How To Speak Life | Aaron Burke
Words are powerful — they can shape your leadership, your relationships, and even your legacy. In this episode, Aaron Burke unpacks the importance of a leader’s speech and why the way you talk matters.
How to Lead Without Burning Out | Aaron Burke & Chris Hodges
Aaron Burke joins Pastor Chris Hodges live on stage as he shares timeless leadership lessons from decades of ministry. From raising a family and avoiding burnout, to building emotional capacity and cultivating intentional relationships, Pastor Chris unpacks how to run with endurance, stay humble, and leave a lasting legacy.This conversation is for every leader — whether in ministry, business, or t
When Your Breaking Point Becomes Your Breakthrough | Aaron Burke & Evon Horton
What do you do when you’re handed the keys to something that looks like it’s falling apart?Aaron Burke sits down with Pastor Evon Horton to talk about when he stepped into leadership at one of the most iconic churches in revival history—Brownsville Assembly of God in Pensacola, Florida. Crowds dwindled, momentum faded, and everything felt like it was ending. In this honest conversation, he opens u
How to Read the Bible Without Getting Lost | Aaron Burke & Zach Windahl
Many people want to read the Bible but feel stuck, confused, or overwhelmed along the way. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke sits down with author and Bible teacher Zach Windahl to talk about how anyone—whether you're new to faith or a longtime believer—can develop a deeper love for Scripture. If you’ve ever felt like the Bible was too much to grasp—this conversation will encourag
How to Be A Multiplying Leader
Many leaders work hard—but few know how to multiply. Whether you're leading in ministry, business, or your personal life, there's a difference between influence that grows and influence that multiplies. In this video, Aaron Burke breaks down 6 practical principles that will help you become a multiplying leader—someone who raises up others, expands impact, and leaves a legacy.For more res
Authenticity Over Opportunity with Charlotte Gambill
Join host Aaron Burke and special guest Charlotte Gambill as they dive into the calling of being a builder in ministry. In this powerful episode, Charlotte shares about the importance of staying authentic—especially as your influence grows—and how to keep your love for God and His Word at the center of it all. Discover how to steward opportunity without letting it overshadow your purpose and devot
Managing Chaos with Manny Arrango
In this episode, Aaron Burke and Manny Arrango tackle the challenges of managing chaos in ministry. Manny shares strategies for keeping your team focused during turbulent times and highlights the personal discipline needed to bring order to your life. Learn how aligning your daily life with God's order can transform your life.
Winning Your Spiritual Battles with Jonathan Pokluda
Young adults are facing one of the greatest spiritual battles of our time. In this conversation, we unpack the challenges of following Jesus in today’s world, the reality of spiritual warfare, and what it takes to rise up in faith.
Holy Habits Every Leader Needs with Noah Herrin
In this episode, Aaron Burke and Noah Herrin discuss habits that every spiritual leader needs as they pursue personal growth. Everyone has habits but do they have the right ones? You will be challenged to take your spiritual disciplines to the next level after listening to this conversation.
How to Improve Communication Skills
In this episode, we uncover the secrets to effective communication, captivating storytelling, and keeping your audience engaged from start to finish. Whether you're presenting at work, preaching a sermon, or creating content, these tips will transform how you impact an audience.
Avoiding Burnout
In this episode, Aaron Burke and Bobby Sasser dive deep into practical strategies for avoiding burnout, helping you stay energized and focused in your calling. Whether you're a leader, pastor, or anyone striving to make an impact, learn how to set healthy boundaries, find rest, and reignite your passion. Tune in for insights and actionable tips to prevent burnout and thrive in your purpose.
Making Social Media Work
In this episode, we explore practical strategies to make social media work for you, whether you're building a brand, connecting with a community, or growing your ministry. Learn how to maximize engagement, create meaningful content, and build a loyal following across platforms.
How to Have Crucial Conversations
In today’s video, we dive deep into the art of having difficult yet crucial conversations, whether in our personal relationships or within the workplace. Navigating these conversations can be intimidating, but they are essential for maintaining healthy interactions and fostering growth.
Don’t Follow the Crowd
The secret to a fulfilling life is to figure out who you are, what dreams light you up, what you care deeply about, and then unashamedly live as your truest, most authentic self in spite of what everyone around you is doing or saying. My good friend, Graham Cochrane, gives us an overview of his new book "Rebel: Find Yourself by Not Following the Crowd".
Building a Unified Staff in a Divided World
In this kickoff episode, we explore practical strategies for creating unity within a church staff, focusing on creating healthy culture and missional focus. With years of church multiplication under our belt, you will take away actionable steps to create a cohesive and unified team culture in today’s polarized world.
The Unfair Advantage: The Limited Leader
One of the primary misconceptions of leadership is that we have it all together and always know what we’re doing. However, limitations in leadership are God’s way of requiring utter dependence on Him. What limitations have left you disappointed? In this episode, learn how you can shift your focus to stay faithful in this season God has you in.
The Unfair Advantage: The Oppressed Opportunist
Every person faces seasons of oppression, but what they do with them will change the course of their lives. This season of life might not make sense but it most certainly is significant. What opportunities are you missing or making the most of right now?
The Unfair Advantage: The Seduced Saint
When you find yourself in an unimaginable situation, will you rise above it or accept your unfair lot in life? In this episode, discover how you can move beyond your heartache and pain into the true purpose God has for you.
The Unfair Advantage: The Wageless Worker
God has the power to put us in any circumstance He desires for us, so why do we often find ourselves in unfair situations? Perhaps, it is God’s desire to use your unfair situations to prepare you for a greater purpose.
The Unfair Advantage: The Redirected Reject
Have you ever been rejected? Did it make you feel like you weren’t capable, unable to move forward with your life? Be encouraged, because if viewed rightly, rejection is one of the best things that can happen to you.
The Unfair Advantage: Turning Your Obstacles Into Opportunities
Everyone faces painful obstacles, but what we do with those obstacles determines our future. When we approach our obstacles with God, we can see them become unimaginable and amazing opportunities.
The Financially Healthy Leader
There is no pain like money pain. God has called us to be good stewards of what He has given us so, regardless of what your financial situation is, this episode is for you. I will share four tips that will help you get your finances in order and set you up for success.
The Socially Healthy Leader
Everyone is meant to have people to do life with. Jesus exhibited this, and as leaders, we should be moved to do the same. We have three key ideas for improving social health and living a life full of joy and community.
The Mentally Healthy Leader
In this episode, we are taking the mind-sharpening approach of mental health. What are you doing to continually learn and expose yourself to new ideas? Every leader is a learner, and every learner is a leader. When you stop learning, you stop leading
The Emotionally Healthy Leader
Many leaders get caught up with the importance IQ, but what about EQ? Emotional health is one of the most important areas that will determine the success of a leader. We have some key points that will help identify blindspots and keep you aligned with how the Bible approaches this topic.
The Physically Healthy Leader
As Christians, we are not called to live the sedentary life (in more ways than one). In this episode, we are focusing on the importance of physical health and how it relates to maximizing your leadership potential, not only for yourself but for those who God has called you to.
The Spiritually Healthy Leader
We need a resurgence of God-focused leaders, not just goal and growth-focused leaders. So, what can we do to combat this tendency that each of us have faced, are facing, or will face during our leadership journey? We have three major questions to ask that will help you gauge the health of your current spiritual life
Six Areas of a Healthy Leader
There are six areas that every healthy leader should be focusing on in their life. If you are looking to take your leadership and spiritual life to the next level, this is for you! In this episode, we are going to identify each of these six areas that we will be discussing throughout this new season.
Q&A with Aaron Burke
In this episode of Made for More, Pastor Aaron Burke answers questions submitted by the Made for More community.
The 5 Secrets to Scale
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke speaks on the 5 secrets to scaling a business.
3 Steps to Make Every Organization Better with Daniel Floyd
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Daniel Floyd go through the three steps every leader can do to make their organization better.
Leading through the Highs and Lows of Life with Wade Joye
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Wade Joye break down leadership on an individual level, encouraging people to learn how to lead through the highs and lows of life.
Leading for the Long Haul with Joe and Lori Champion
On this episode of Made for More, we're talking with lead pastors, Joe and Lori Champion. Through their personal story of church planting, they talk through some of the dynamics and complexities of leadership and offer great insight into leading for the long haul.
Marketplace Ministry with David Villa
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke speaks with David Villa on the importance of Marketplace ministry.This episode is not only for the business leaders of the church, but for business leaders looking to bring Jesus into the workplace.
Three Financial Decisions that Changed My Life
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke speaks on the three financial decisions that changed his life. He discusses as a young leader how to spend wisely, get out of debt and investing early.
Leadership Lessons from President Zelensky
We don’t know what the future holds, but right now we have witnessed the historic global rise of Ukrainian President Zelensky. His story of leadership is so compelling and inspiring that we could all learn from him. In this podcast, Aaron Burke gives us 3 leadership lessons from his life and leadership in the midst of crisis.
Three Relationships Every Leader Needs
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke speaks on the three relationships every leader needs. He discuss's how to be a Barnabas, pursue a Paul, and train a Timothy.
The Expansion Mindset with Bobby Sasser
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke sits down with Radiant's Executive Pastor and campus launch guru, Bobby Sasser, to discuss all things expansion. They discuss how to have an expansion mindset for your churches, in leadership and in our daily lives so we can continue to grow and be all who God has called us to be.
Bonus Episode: Understanding the Importance of Your Health with Temple Stewart
In this episode, Aaron Burke and Temple Stewart discuss how leadership and physical health go hand in hand. If you’re feeling sickly, exhausted, or burned out, you can’t be the leader God has called you to be. Discover how changing your diet can make a huge impact in how you lead day in and day out.
Consistently Leading Through Crisis and Change with Micah Berteau
Valuable leaders have to lead through pivotal moments of crisis and change. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Micah Berteau discuss how to consistently lead through inevitable seasons of chaos. They give insightful and practical ways that equip leaders to make the most of these seasons, teaching on how to embrace them as opportunities for growth
Evaluating Your Reputation as a Leader
In this podcast, Aaron Burke will be speaking on why your reputation matters. Leaders need to value and be aware of their reputation. Learn how to fix a broken reputation and how to maintain a great one.
Maximizing Your Growth with Dave Martin
In this podcast, Aaron Burke and Dr. Dave Martin discuss maximizing your growth as a leader. Leaders need to learn to grow and invest in themselves by learning how to invest their time, adapt to change, and cultivate a heart of honor towards other leaders.
Being a Healthy Leader with Daniel Floyd
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Daniel Floyd discuss how to be a healthy leader.
The Consistency Factor
In this podcast of Made for More, Aaron Burke discusses how consistency creates trust, builds longevity, and outlast intensity. In order to be a great leader, you have to have great consistency.
Don't Quit in the Dip with Shaun Nepstad
Do you feel like quitting or throwing in the towel? In this podcast of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Shaun Nepstad discuss how to keep going, instead of quitting in the dip.
Leading Up with Philip Engle
Made for More is back with an incredible episode on Leading up with Philip Engle. Listen as Aaron Burke and Philip Engle discuss on being the leader you wish you had to lead.
Servant Leadership with Dino Rizzo
Made for More is back with an incredible episode on servant leadership with Dino Rizzo. Listen as Aaron Burke and Dino Rizzo discuss servant leadership through their many, powerful experiences.
Creating a Culture of Honor
In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke discusses creating a culture of honor. He gives 3 keys on how to develop and build a culture of honor in any organization. We hope you enjoy this podcast!
The Apprenticeship Approach with Jeffery Portmann
You’re ready to raise up leaders, but what do you do? How do you practically disciple someone while teaching them how to lead? One word—apprenticeship. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Jeffery Portmann discuss the value of being apprenticed and apprenticing others.
The Heart of the Leader with Richard Crisco
The most important thing about a leader is their heart. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Richard Crisco talk about a leader’s prayer life, personal devotion to Jesus, and more.
Thinking Outside of the Box with David Steele
On this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and David Steele discuss bringing creativity into leadership. They share ideas and thoughts on how to become a creative leader and how to lead a creative team.
Integrity: The Leader's Most Important Asset
What is integrity? Why does it play such an important role in our lives and our interactions with people? Find out how to protect yourself from moral failure in this Made for More podcast with Aaron Burke.
Being a Trustworthy Leader with Mike Santiago
What is the most important quality in a leader? In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Mike Santiago discuss being trustworthy as the most valuable, irreplaceable quality a leader can possess to create buy in with their team.
Evaluating Toxic and Healthy Team Culture
Learn the importance of creating a healthy culture for your organization by identifying toxic components that deteriorate and delay building a thriving culture.
Spotting and Developing Leaders with Phil Klein
In this episode of the Made for More Podcast, Pastor Aaron Burke and Phil Klein discuss how to spot and develop good leaders.
Maximizing Your Morning
What you do first thing can make or break your day. The first and easiest way to win the day is to have a great morning routine. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke shares on making your day a win by making your morning a win.
A Focus for Fitness with Nate Clark
We all know that exercise is important in our daily lives, but we may not know why or what exercise can do for us. In this episode of Made for More, Aaron Burke and Nate Clark discuss the importance of exercise in a leaders life.
Thriving in Transitions with Jeanne Mayo
On this episode of "Made For More" podcast Aaron Burke and guest, Jeanne Mayo discuss thriving in transition. How do you transition smoothly? When do you know when to transition? Find out in by listening now!
Developing Culture with Bianca Olthoff
How do you develop culture? On this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Aaron Burke and guest, Bianca Olthoff discuss how to develop culture and the importance of it.
The Power of Taking Initiative
Want to learn how to take initiative? On this episode of the Made For More Podcast, Aaron Burke talks about taking initiative by being a self-starter and self-motivator.
Made For More | Intro
Made for More is a leadership podcast hosted by Aaron Burke. Every episode you will be given clear direction and strategy to reach your ultimate leadership potential. New episodes will be released on the first Wednesday of every month. You will not want to miss a single episode.
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