
Lead Time is a podcast of the Unite Leadership Collective, hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg. The ULC envisions a future in which all congregations fully equip the priesthood of all believers through world-class leadership development at the local level. Lead Time taps into biblical wisdom for practical solutions to today's burning issues. Each podcast confronts real-time struggles facing th... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 389 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianityBusiness | |||

What happens when Christians take each other to court… or when marriages fall apart long before anyone asks for help?
In this episode of Lead Time, Tim and Jack sit down with Christian attorney Colin Hoffman to unpack the reality of Christian family... more
A special episode of Lead Time responding to a recent decision from LCMS leadership denying our request to host a booth at the upcoming LCMS Convention.
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Today, We sit down with presidential nominee Dr. Joel Biermann to talk about the current state—and future—of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
What are the real strengths of the LCMS? Where are we struggling?
And what must change if we want... more
In this episode of Lead Time, we respond to the “Giving Crescendo” conversation and break down what’s really happening beneath the surface: an aging church body, a historic wealth transfer, and a short window of opportunity that could either fuel mis... more
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Tim and Jack aren’t afraid to ask the tough questions or tackle the elephant in the room. Conversation like these need to be the norm and not the outlier. In the LCMS, there are a lot of thoughts, ideas, and issues that don’t get fully explored for myriad reasons. The hosts make their best efforts to do them in the most Godly way they can. This podcast is a treasure and not an echo chamber. Keep up the good work, men!
Thank you for reaching out to confront some of these issues. We need to bring some things kicking and screaming into the light. It is time for the beautiful message of the gospel to go forward into the world unhindered.
Good people doing their best to host meaningful and important conversations about the Christian life and Lutheran theology.
For those who want to poke holes in the pod or their hosts, it is very clear they will specifically invite people who disagree with them to not only talk to them, but have entire episodes with them! Even if you disagree with them (as I do sometimes) they are rightfully demonstrating Christian leadership in this way, and it is to be admired. FWIW I am often described as ... more
The recent episode in June 2024 about decisions related to Concordia University Ann Arbor were thoughtful, truthful, and heart breaking. Thank you for taking a deep dive into CUAA’s state of affairs.
It was such an honor to be a guest on Lead Time. The topics and wide range of guest make this podcast a must add to your regular menu of content.
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A leadership-focused show that centers on practical church governance, ministry strategy, and mission in a post-Christian culture. Episodes frequently feature pastors, educators, and church leaders discussing topics like discipleship, sacraments, governance, youth engagement, and the use of culture and technology to reach congregations. Notable strengths include hosting a diverse range of guests from LCMS-adjacent ministries, frank conversations about tough topics, and actionable leadership principles framed through a Lutheran lens. The program often pairs senior pastors with educators and organizational experts to explore how to lead churches more effectively today, making it a solid resource for church leaders, denominational staff, and f... more
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Recent guests on Lead Time include:
1. Colin Hoffman
2. Reverend Dr. Joel Biermann
3. Jon Braunersreuther
4. Jeffrey Kloha
5. Robert Scudieri
6. Jonathan Zellar
7. Mike Jessop
8. Brandon Boos
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