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The Called to Flourish Podcast

Robert Wachter
Employee Engagement
Leadership
Workplace Culture
Best Christian Workplaces
Christian Leadership
Leadership Development
Trust
Employee Engagement Survey
Communication
Inspirational Leadership
Prayer
High-Performance Culture
Christian Higher Education
Christian Education
Community Building
Christian Organizations
Crisis Management
Christian Values
Organizational Change
Christmas

The CALLED TO FLOURISH Podcast from Best Christian Workplaces equips and inspires Christian leaders to transform their workplaces into beacons of hope where faith comes alive, people and organizations flourish, and the Gospel shines through flourishing culture.

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Trust problems rarely begin with strategy. More often, they begin with fear, self-protection, and leaders trying to create stability externally while struggling internally.

In this episode, Dr. Rob McKenna—CEO of WiLD Leaders and bestselling author... more

Employee engagement across Christian-led organizations has reached its highest level in 15 years. Yet nearly 4 in 10 employees still cannot bring their best to work each day.

In this episode, Dr. Doug Waldo, Research Director and Senior Consultant ... more

Many leaders assume diversity creates tension on teams. But the deeper threat to engagement isn't difference—it's disconnection.

In this episode, Dr. James Borishade of Circle Urban Ministries explains how leaders can create psychological safety ac... more

What happens when leaders invite feedback before decisions are finalized instead of after they're announced?

In this episode of Called to Flourish, Peter Krol, President, and Tom Hallman, Vice President of DiscipleMakers, share how their ministry b... more

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Doug Waldo
Research Director and Senior Consultant at Best Christian Workplaces
Best Christian Workplaces
Episode: Engagement Hit a 15-Year High. So Why Are 39% Still Disengaged? — Dr. Doug Waldo, Best Christian Workplaces
James Borishade
Executive Director and CEO of Circle Urban Ministries
Circle Urban Ministries
Episode: Diversity Isn't the Problem—Disconnection Is — Dr. James Borishade, Circle Urban Ministries
Peter Krol
President, DiscipleMakers
DiscipleMakers
Episode: Ask for Feedback Before the Decision: How DiscipleMakers Built a 100th Percentile Ministry Culture — Peter Krol and Tom Hallman, DiscipleMakers
Tom Hallman
Vice President, DiscipleMakers
DiscipleMakers
Episode: Ask for Feedback Before the Decision: How DiscipleMakers Built a 100th Percentile Ministry Culture — Peter Krol and Tom Hallman, DiscipleMakers
Brad Cooper
Lead pastor of Culture and Direction at NewSpring Church
NewSpring Church
Episode: Data-Driven Leadership: How Facing the Truth About Culture Builds Trust and Strengthens Your Church — Brad Cooper, NewSpring Church
Tara VanderSande
Best Christian Workplaces consultant, senior engagement and talent consultant
Best Christian Workplaces
Episode: Forgiveness in the Workplace: How Leaders Build Trust and Heal Culture — Tara VanderSande, Best Christian Workplaces
Jay Bransford
CEO and President at Best Christian Workplaces
Best Christian Workplaces
Episode: Fantastic Teams: Why Flourishing Is a "We," Not a "Me" — Jay Bransford, Best Christian Workplaces
Jim Brown
A founding partner of OrgHealth, consultant, author, and leadership coach
OrgHealth
Episode: Becoming the Kind of Leader People Want to Follow — Jim Brown, OrgHealth
Dr. Larry Taylor
President and CEO of the Association of Christian Schools International, educational leader with over 30 years of experience.
Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
Episode: How ACSI Built a High-Trust Culture That People Want to Stay In — Dr. Larry Taylor, ACSI

Hosts

Robert Wachter
Welcome host focusing on leadership, organizational health, and flourishing workplace cultures within Christian contexts.
Al Lopus
Host and co-founder focused on flourishing workplace culture, leadership, and Best Christian Workplaces initiatives.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Clearly one of the top thought-leadership podcasts available

    The Flourishing Culture Podcast is a high-quality show filled with content about healthy organizational culture. The show features guests of Christian-led organizations from churches, to businesses, to authors, and spiritual directors. A simple to follow format with conversational topics, this show provides a lot of information for leaders to learn and grow in their personal leadership and organizational leadership.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    solapeosoba
    United States6 years ago
  • Great ministry with innovation and new ideas.

    This podcast was filled with practical and innovative ideas. ACT does a great job integrating BCWI survey results with improvements in their organization.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    macbuffer
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Guest Stories

    I love to hear how leaders create healthy workplace cultures.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ALopus
    United States6 years ago
  • Building Engagement

    Big fan of learnings each week. Appreciate your efforts in providing continuous pertinent content for leaders.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lifelonglearner25
    United States6 years ago
  • Thought Leader Excellence

    Each podcast features a leader who has been challenged and has emerged through struggles to lead an organization and cause with excellence. I learn something valuable every time I listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    **muzicfan**
    United States6 years ago

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Professionally produced with practical leadership insights.
Guests are diverse but consistently Christian leaders with real-world culture improvements.
Listeners praise actionable takeaways and faith-aligned guidance for teams.

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Diversity Isn't the Problem—Disconnection Is — Dr. James Borishade, Circle Urban Ministries
Q: How do you repair trust once it's been broken?
Admit when you've fallen short, listen to specific receipts and scenarios, apologize sincerely, implement clear actions aligned with core values, and schedule follow-ups to show ongoing commitment to improvement.
Diversity Isn't the Problem—Disconnection Is — Dr. James Borishade, Circle Urban Ministries
Q: What practical steps can leaders take tomorrow to bridge diverse perspectives?
Leaders should model asking for feedback from all voices, create space for different communication styles, and actively demonstrate how feedback shapes decisions, not just gather it, so teams feel heard and safe to contribute.
Diversity Isn't the Problem—Disconnection Is — Dr. James Borishade, Circle Urban Ministries
Q: What does diversity look like in your leadership team and how do you ensure every voice is heard?
The leadership team is composed of individuals from varied racial backgrounds and genders, and the key is treating differences as strengths while ensuring clear, open dialogue; when there is disagreement, we pause, discuss, and align on a shared purpose rather than forcing a top-down decision.
Ask for Feedback Before the Decision: How DiscipleMakers Built a 100th Percentile Ministry Culture — Peter Krol and Tom Hallman, DiscipleMakers
Q: What signs of culture drift did you identify during growth, and how did you realign to protect the core mission?
Leaders noticed signs when expansion began stretching resources thinner; they used data from surveys and open dialogue to tighten alignment with the mission, even if it meant slowing growth.
Ask for Feedback Before the Decision: How DiscipleMakers Built a 100th Percentile Ministry Culture — Peter Krol and Tom Hallman, DiscipleMakers
Q: How do you keep staff energized in a fundraising-based organization and ensure morale stays high as you scale?
Everyone fundraises—no one is paid from an admin fee—so there's shared ownership, mentorship, and a gospel-centered view of fundraising that strengthens team cohesion and purpose.

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2. James Borishade
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4. Tom Hallman
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6. Tara VanderSande
7. Jay Bransford
8. Jim Brown

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