Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast

In this solo episode of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger walks through a powerful leadership diagnostic rooted in Matthew 7—reminding leaders that the difference between those who stand and those who fall in hard seasons isn’t talent, intelligence, or even faith… it’s preparation. Tony challenges leaders to stop waiting for the storm to figure out who they are and instead begin building a strong foundation now—before uncertainty hits. He unpacks three critical practices every leader needs to develop in seasons of clarity so they can lead with confidence when things get difficult: defining affirmation statements, clarifying core values, and creating measurable actions that align with both. This episode is a direct and practical call to leaders who want to stay grounded, decisive, and steady when everything around them feels uncertain. If you want to lead well in the storm, you have to build before it arrives. Coaching Question: What do you want to be true about you before the next hard season arrives? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 456 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger brings a powerful conversation from the Ohio Business Spotlight featuring Charlie McMahan, lead pastor of Southbrook Christian Church, alongside Greg Fay. https://southbrook.org/ https://www.playersbox.org/ Charlie shares honest insight into the weight leaders carry and what it really means to lead at a high level. This conversation goes beyond surface-level leadership advice and dives into the responsibility, pressure, and calling that come with guiding others. Together, they explore how leaders can remain grounded, communicate effectively, and carry the burden of leadership without losing sight of what matters most. Charlie’s perspective is both practical and deeply rooted in faith, offering encouragement for leaders navigating real-world challenges. This episode is a valuable reminder that leadership isn’t just about influence—it’s about stewardship, responsibility, and showing up faithfully for the people you’ve been called to lead. Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 455 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger delivers a powerful solo episode on what it really looks like to lead in uncertain times. Drawing from his experience serving in Kuwait, Tony unpacks the tension leaders feel when everything looks normal on the surface—but something deeper is shifting underneath. When clarity is low and pressure is high, many leaders default to trying to motivate their teams. But Tony challenges that instinct. Instead of trying to manufacture motivation, he introduces a more sustainable and honest approach to leadership rooted in presence, stability, and trust. In this episode, Tony breaks down three practical moves leaders can make when navigating uncertainty: choosing presence over empty promises, anchoring to what doesn’t change, and giving teams meaningful ownership even when the future is unclear. This episode is a direct, grounding reminder that your team doesn’t need a perfect leader—they need a present one. Coaching Question: Who on your team is waiting on you to show up and stay? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 454 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Steve and Jenia Williams, parents of Grammy Award-winning artist Zach Williams, for a deeply moving conversation about faith, patience, and loving someone through seasons of wandering. Steve and Jenia share their personal journey of walking alongside a prodigal son—navigating the tension between love and boundaries, prayer and pain, hope and uncertainty. Their story is a powerful reminder that leadership often begins at home, especially in the quiet, unseen moments of faithfulness. Tony and the Williams explore what it means to remain steadfast in prayer, how to love someone even when you don’t agree with their choices, and the role of trust when outcomes feel out of your control. This conversation is honest, heartfelt, and filled with encouragement for anyone carrying the weight of loving someone through a difficult season. Learn more: https://www.klove.com/books/details/gods-heart-for-the-prodigal Coaching Question: Who in your life needs you to remain steadfast in prayer right now? Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 453 of the Follow 2 Lead Podcast, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Jennifer Y. Afriyie for a timely conversation on leadership style, effectiveness, rest, and sustainable success. Jennifer challenges the idea that success requires constant hustle. Instead, she invites leaders to reflect honestly on their strengths, stop confusing busyness with progress, and build a healthier rhythm for leading with clarity and purpose. Tony and Jennifer unpack her REST framework: reflection, energy, strategy, and thriving. Together, they explore how leaders can make better decisions, avoid burnout, honor their values, and create success that does not cost them their health, relationships, peace, or soul. The conversation also touches on grief, joy, comparison, saying yes to the right things, and learning to value rest as a strategic foundation for meaningful leadership. This episode is a powerful reminder that rest is not the opposite of success. It is the strategy behind it. Coaching Question: Which part of your life is asking you to slow down so you can lead from a healthier, more grounded place? Connect with Jennifer Afriyie Website: jyaspeaks.com Book: therestbook.com Instagram: @JYAspeaks Please check out our sponsors: EBEB Solutions https://www.ebebsolutions.com/ That Sounds Fun Network: https://thatsoundsfunnetwork.com/ Follow 2 Lead Coaching https://www.follow2leadbenchmark.com Tony on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/twmilt/ Check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/@twmilt Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/follow-2-lead-a-christian-leaders-podcast/id1429933082 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices