Bible Leadership Podcast

Could this hurt be your refining?God often uses the pain we experience in the church to shape us into more humble, compassionate, and Christlike leaders.In this honest conversation, Pastor Mark Carter and co-host Erica Adkins dive into one of the most sensitive topics in church life—church hurt. Whether you’ve been wounded by leaders, overlooked, or misunderstood, this episode reframes your pain as part of God’s refining process. They unpack Hebrews 12, exploring how endurance through hardship develops Christlike character and how leaders can walk through hurt without running from God’s discipline.

Feeling stuck in your calling?The wilderness is where God purifies our ambition, teaches us wisdom, and reminds us that people—not performance—are the real legacy.In this episode of the Bible Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter and co-host Erica Adkins unpack how God uses seasons of wilderness to shape a leader’s heart. From learning wisdom to pruning unhealthy relationships, this episode explores the tension between ambition and people, waiting and working, ministry and identity. Through real-life stories and biblical insight, Mark shares how leaders can stay faithful, humble, and people-centered when God presses “pause” on their plans.Sign up for our email so you never miss a podcast or other helpful content: https://courses.bibleleadership.com/blp-link-in-bio

The wilderness is the workshop of the soul—where God reshapes your heart for what’s next.In Part 2 of our Wilderness series, Dr. Mark Carter and Erica Adkins dive deeper into how to lead yourself and others through those confusing, in-between seasons when God’s promise hasn’t yet become reality. From church transitions and burnout to personal loss and leadership wounds, they explore what it means to stay faithful, grounded, and hopeful when everything feels disoriented. This conversation helps leaders recognize what’s “normal” in the wilderness—and how to find God’s hand when you can’t see the way forward. 

The wilderness isn’t punishment—it’s preparation for the promise.In this episode, Mark Carter and co-host Erica Adkins dive into what it means to walk through the “wilderness” seasons of life and leadership. These are the in-between spaces—after a promise is given, but before it’s fulfilled. Drawing from Scripture and personal stories, they explore why God leads us through wildernesses and how leaders can develop spiritual resilience during these confusing and refining times.

In this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter shares what he considers to be some of the toughest stuff in ministry in an interview with Pastor Arman Sheffey on the Fury and Friends podcast. Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

In this next course from the Leadership Foundations series, Pastor Mark Carter explains the major purposes of prayer and shares four ideas that will help you know Jesus deeply through prayer.Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

In this episode of the Fierce Leadership Podcast, Pastor Mark Carter explains why there is no cruise control in ministry or serving. He also reminds us to keep God at the center of it all.Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Is your confidence in yourself, or in God? Do you value the counsel of others? Are you aware of your blind spots? In this episode from the "Best of" series, Pastor Mark Carter and special guest Pastor Gary Ricci discuss how to remain humble as a leader, keeping the focus where it belongs: Jesus.Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Marriage is meant to unite two people as one, but unexpected trials and difficult seasons can create distance between couples. In this episode from the "Best Of" series, Mark and Mackenzie Carter reflect on 20 years of marriage and share three helpful commitments for building a strong, healthy marriage with God at the center.Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Have you ever felt passed up for promotion? Bible leaders are reliable – they are marked by an internal and external constancy that is both seen and felt.In this first episode from the "Best Of" series, Pastors Mark and Brandon contrast David and Saul and give 6 practical suggestions for how get our hearts right as we wait for God to reveal His way for us.Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

If we're going to lead anything of any significance there's going to be a plot to take us out through compromise, so we must take our leadership call seriously. Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

There's a danger in despising the war because it isn't the pasture. But God made us to fight for that which He has already given us. And you get to the pasture BY WAY of the war. Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

As leaders, our disposition matters to God. In this quick leadership droplet, Pastor Carter talks about setting a tone of grace,  especially in ministry and ministry related environments, and adjusting our attitude to be in line with how God wants to be represented to his people. Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Pastor Carter continues discussing how to share your God story with gentle clarity as part of the Leadership Foundations series. Salvation Illustration » Related Posts »Leadership Foundations 1: PotentialLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and talks more about how to share God story with others through deliberate intentionality. Get the Show Notes » Circles of Influence » Related Posts »Leadership Foundations 1: PotentialLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to share your God story with others.Get the Show Notes » Related PostsLeadership Foundations 1: PotentialLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Pastor Carter continues the Leadership Foundations series and discusses how to have strong roots in our relationship with God.Get the Show Notes » Related PostsLeadership Foundations 1: PotentialHow to Make Seeking God Less BoringQuiet Time Buffet PDFLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

In this episode, Carter and David Russo finish exploring six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them.Miss Part One? Listen here.More Fierce Leadership resources at fierce.church/leadership.Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

Welcome to Part 1 of the Fierce Leadership Foundations Course!In this episode, we talk about leadership lids and how to overcome them. Stay tuned for other episodes in this Leadership Foundations Course!Resources Mentioned:Leadership Development Reading List (PDF Download)My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald ChambersA Leader in the Making by Joyce MeyerLeadership Foundations 2: Strong RootsLeadership Foundations 3.1: How to Share Your God Story (part 1)Leadership Foundations 3.2: How to Share Your God Story (part 2)Leadership Foundations 3.3: How to Share Your God Story (part 3)Support the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM

In this episode, Carter and David Russo explore six un-sanctified mindsets that can drain our rest, and how to fix them.Related Posts:Practical Strategies for a Killer SabbathLeadership Regrets: Not Observing the SabbathSupport the show Follow us on Socials:  @bibleleaderpodCheck out our website: Bibleleadership.comSign up for our newsletter:  http://bit.ly/3NmVmNM