Follow 2 Lead: A Christian Leaders Podcast

In this inspiring episode, Tony Miltenberger sits down with writer and creator Erica Gwynn to explore her journey of cultivating a community rooted in joy, authenticity, and emotional honesty. Erica opens up about her calling to uplift others, the values that anchor her life, and the intentional way she brings vulnerability into her work. Together, Tony and Erica unpack the creative process, the importance of telling the truth—even when it’s hard—and how content creation has shaped her personal growth. Erica shares the heart behind her latest book, including the dedication to her family, and reflects on how navigating truths and lies has influenced her leadership and spiritual maturity. This conversation offers encouragement for anyone who has ever struggled with consistency, feared the opinions of others, or wondered whether their voice matters. Erica reminds listeners that living authentically, embracing your journey, and showing up consistently can lead to profound impact over time. This episode will inspire you to lean into authenticity, reject comparison, and pursue the work God has placed on your heart. ⁠⁠Please check out our sponsors EBEB Solutions⁠ ⁠Greg Fay Insurance ⁠Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate⁠ ⁠That Sounds Fun Network: ⁠ ⁠Follow 2 Lead Coaching⁠ ⁠Tony on Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out our YouTube page⁠ ⁠Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode, Tony Miltenberger sits down with award-winning Christian artist Evan Craft to talk about faith, purpose, and what truly matters beyond success. Evan opens up about his journey from chasing achievements to discovering the emptiness of accomplishment without obedience to God. He shares how serving others, forgiving quickly, and building a trusted team have shaped his leadership and spiritual maturity. Tony and Evan dig into the interruptions, detours, and “holy disruptions” that God uses to redirect our lives. Evan reflects on generosity, humility, and the importance of seeking God’s will over personal ambition. Whether you’re a leader, creative, or someone navigating a season of uncertainty, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, pay attention to God’s nudges, and pursue a life defined by purpose—not performance. Topics covered include: • Hearing and obeying God’s calling • How success without purpose leads to emptiness • The role of generosity in spiritual growth • Navigating interruption and redirection • Building a healthy, trustworthy team • Leading with kindness and forgiveness • Learning from mistakes and staying humble • Aligning ambition with God’s will This episode will challenge and inspire you to rethink what real success looks like through the lens of faith, service, and obedience. https://www.evancraftmusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/evancraft/ ⁠⁠Please check out our sponsors EBEB Solutions⁠ ⁠Greg Fay Insurance ⁠Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate⁠ ⁠That Sounds Fun Network: ⁠ ⁠Follow 2 Lead Coaching⁠ ⁠Tony on Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out our YouTube page⁠ ⁠Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful and inspiring episode, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Kenz Durham and Mac Bridges, the founders of Delight Ministries, to explore how a small college gathering turned into a nationwide movement impacting thousands of young women. They share how faith, friendship, and bold obedience to God led to the creation of a community that helps women grow together in Christ. The conversation dives deep into themes of leadership, partnership, and the importance of authentic community, as well as their newest Bible study, The Wild Invitation. Kenz and Mac offer wisdom on how to lead with courage, trust God through uncertainty, and build ministries rooted in real relationships. https://forthegirl.com/bible-studies https://www.instagram.com/forthegirl___/?hl=en ⁠⁠Please check out our sponsors EBEB Solutions⁠ ⁠Greg Fay Insurance ⁠Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate⁠ ⁠That Sounds Fun Network: ⁠ ⁠Follow 2 Lead Coaching⁠ ⁠Tony on Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out our YouTube page⁠ ⁠Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this powerful episode of Follow 2 Lead, Tony Miltenberger sits down with Chris Freeman, pastor of City Church, one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Together they unpack the remarkable story behind the church’s explosive growth and the lessons learned along the way. Chris shares how empowering high-capacity leaders, protecting character, and cultivating accountability have been foundational in City Church’s success. He opens up about the creative methods used to keep young men engaged and responsible—yes, including pushups—and the daily disciplines that help leaders stay faithful to their calling. This conversation is a masterclass in leading through rapid growth without losing sight of humility, integrity, and God’s heart for diversity. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or entrepreneur, you’ll walk away inspired to dream bigger, lead better, and build teams rooted in faith and character. https://www.forthecity.com/about-us https://www.instagram.com/chris.s.freeman/ https://youtu.be/kwEqJOlsN04?si=Q9ryXTUE8i1sBMz1 ⁠⁠Please check out our sponsors EBEB Solutions⁠ ⁠Greg Fay Insurance ⁠Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate⁠ ⁠That Sounds Fun Network: ⁠ ⁠Follow 2 Lead Coaching⁠ ⁠Tony on Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out our YouTube page⁠ ⁠Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring conversation, Tony Miltenberger talks with Bobby Gruenewald, founder of the YouVersion Bible App, about the intersection of faith, innovation, and leadership. Bobby shares his remarkable journey from entrepreneur to pastor and app creator, highlighting how a simple idea turned into one of the most widely used Bible tools in the world. He discusses the importance of mission alignment, celebrating milestones, and embracing failure as part of growth. The conversation also explores how technology can be leveraged to serve God’s mission—and not the other way around. Bobby’s perspective on personal growth, team leadership, and the future of digital discipleship will encourage leaders to think big while staying grounded in faith. If you’re passionate about ministry, innovation, or the Bible’s role in modern culture, this episode will challenge and inspire you to keep growing and leading with purpose. https://www.instagram.com/bobbygwald/ https://www.bible.com/ https://www.bible.com/billion ⁠⁠Please check out our sponsors EBEB Solutions⁠ ⁠Greg Fay Insurance ⁠Trent Barga - The Barga Team Real Estate⁠ ⁠That Sounds Fun Network: ⁠ ⁠Follow 2 Lead Coaching⁠ ⁠Tony on Instagram⁠ ⁠Check out our YouTube page⁠ ⁠Be sure to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts⁠ Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices