Where is God working and how can we join Him?  Jon Porter, Founder of Masaka Creamery, shares how God redirected his steps to focus on the gifts, talents and business acumen He gave Jon, and the God-sized result.

Do you ever wonder, “What will be the value of my life and what will other people say about me?” Or, “Will my kids follow in my faith?”  The Master’s Program offers life coaching for marketplace Christian leaders to help them discover their unique Kingdom calling in order to maximize their potential for Kingdom influence.  Learn more as Jeff Gerhardt, CEO of The Master's Program, joins Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, on our podcast.   

How’s your ‘people picker?’ Most of us do a pretty good job choosing people to surround us - but sometimes, there’s more ‘drain’ conversations than ‘gain.’ This can lead to fatigue and burnout. Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Dr. John Townsend, Business Consultant, Leadership Coach, Author, Psychologist & Founder, Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, as they dive into the ‘7 C’s’ - a relationship model (from Dr. Townsend's book, People Fuel) of the different types of relationships to help you be more intentional about who and where to invest your time. About Dr. John Townsend: Dr. John Townsend is a nationally-known leadership consultant, author and psychologist. He has written over 30 books, selling 10 million copies, including the New York Times bestselling Boundaries series. John founded and operates the Townsend Institute for Leadership and Counseling, and the Townsend Leadership Program. Dr. Townsend travels extensively for corporate consulting, speaking events, and to help develop leaders, their teams and their families. John has a weekly call-in program, Dr. Townsend Live, and Dr. Townsend and his family live in Southern California and Texas. One of his passions is playing in his and his sons’ band, The Bandits, at local venues and parties! To learn more about Dr. John Townsend visit DrTownsend.com

What’s the true purpose of business? What about your business’ purpose? Join Greg Leith, CEO of Convene, and Brian Audia, President of Audia Consulting, on the Convene Podcast as they explore the powerful relationship between your business thriving and your people flourishing.

Everyone wants to lend a helping hand - and how many times, as a business owner or CEO, have you personally helped (or “passed the hat” amongst your employees to help) an employee going through a rough time? The Convene podcast is proud to hear from Bryan Green, CEO of Helping Hands Ministries. Bryan will share how the Helping Hands’ family of companies can unlock your ability to help individuals and come alongside you as a CEO, founder, or business leader to set your company apart in today’s challenging talent market. After the podcast, learn even more about Helping Hand’s CAP (Corporate Assistance Program) in 2 minutes and 9 seconds HERE. Greg and Bryan will give examples of various solutions Helping Hands Ministries offers to take care of companies that take care of people.

Sean Dunn, Founder and President of Groundwire joins Greg Leith, Convene CEO on our podcast to share what we need to know about how the younger generation thinks if we desire to move them toward faith in Christ. As a business owner, CEO, parent, or grandparent, Groundwire can give you tools to help you share authentic hope.

David Collum, CEO of the Pocket Testament League joins Greg Leith to discuss the global movement that helps believers like you share the Gospel. Hear examples of how other business owners use this easy tool to share the Gospel. Be encouraged as David and Greg share how God blesses the seeds planted over the rich history of the Pocket Testament League, and learn how you can be part of accelerating the deployment of the Gospel around the world! To learn more about David Collum and The Pocket Testament League, head to: ptl.org

Tom Lutz is the author of the newly released "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work". An expert in faith-work integration, Tom joins Greg to discuss some key elements from his book and help give practical ways to influence the faith of others outside of the church. Tom is a Convene Chair based in the Atlanta region. Buy "Equipping Christians for Kingdom Purpose in Their Work": https://amzn.to/3umRGP7 Learn more about Tom's Convene Team: https://www.convenenow.com/tomlutz

Active and intentional giving should be part of the repertoire of every Christian leader, but creating the space and time to strategize and execute on that is frequently the roadblock to getting it done. Douglas Cobb, the managing partner at The Finishing Fund, joins Greg to discuss what investing together for the Great Commission looks like, and how The Finishing Fund helps leaders like you invest in reaching parts of the world that are yet untouched by the Gospel. Doug is joining us at Convene 2022, make sure to register soon to hear him speak live!

Lynsi Snyder-Ellingson, president and owner of In-N-Out burger, and her husband Sean Ellingson, Co-Founder of Slave2Nothing and Army of Love, join the Convene Podcast to discuss the importance of guarding your organization's mission. In-N-Out Burger is a family-owned business that was established in 1948. Its incredibly simple menu increases the focus on three aspects of the business: quality, service, and values. Hear how Lynsi upholds those three aspects all through the lens of faith, and how the success of In-N-Out has led to the establishment of some incredible organizations led by Lynsi and Sean.

John Lynch, author of On My Worst Day and The Cure, joins Greg Leith to discuss the beauty of being your truest and most vulnerable self in relationships. As John says in the interview, “What if there was a place so safe that the worst of me could be known, and I could discover that I would be cared for, valued, and loved more in the telling of it, not less. And Convene is daring to risk, they’re doing that”.

The Convene Podcast is joined by Shannon Royce, the president of Christian Employers Alliance. Christian Employers Alliance unite, equip, and represent Christian-owned businesses to protect religious freedom and provide the opportunity for employees, businesses, and communities to flourish. Join Shannon and Convene CEO, Greg Leith, as they discuss the current problems facing Christian business leaders in the nation, as well as critical moments on the horizon that we should all be aware of.

Dr. Dan Allender, author and founder of The Allender Center, joins Greg Leith for a discussion on managing personal trauma as a leader. Dan is the author of "Leading with a Limp", which focuses on understanding the value of one's brokenness. To learn more about Dr. Allender and his work, visit https://theallendercenter.org/

With a background at places like Intel and Toyota, Dale Hedges had early and successful exposure to lean thinking and process.  His overview and insights make for a great and compelling primer on the subject.

Executive Coaching is a new field with many entrants. Carlos Rosales describes the value proposition as well as the qualifications of what Convene provides.