Brian Houston Leadership Podcast: Recent Episodes
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“I believe in the potential of people.” Brian Houston is the Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church, a global family of congregations comprising more than 100,000 weekly attendees. In this podcast, Brian shares proven leadership lessons so you too can reach your full potential. In addition to excerpts from leadership sessions of Hillsong Conference and other exclusive, never-before-released audio content, Brian also conducts powerful interviews with some of the greatest global church leaders, including Joel Osteen (New York Times Best-selling author and Pastor of Lakewood Church), Rick Warren (New York Times best-selling author of Purpose Driven Life) and , Andy Stanley (Founder of Northpointe Ministries). Launched in July, 2016, the Brian Houston Leadership Podcast leapt to top 5 in religious podcasts and consistently holds a top position in it’s category. More about Brian Houston: Considered by many as a leading voice in the shaping of contemporary leadership values and church culture; Brian is highly regarded for his bold innovation and passion for the local church. Pastor Brian’s infectious love for people and his empowering brand of leadership is beamed to millions of people weekly through his program, Brian Houston TV, and draws tens of thousands annually to Hillsong Conference in Sydney, London and Los Angeles. He is also the President of the newly appointed Hillsong Channel, President of the Hillsong International Leadership College and the Executive Producer of countless gold and platinum albums that have come from the Hillsong Worship team.
Healthy organizations are built by developing great people and addressing the behaviors that quietly undermine culture and momentum.
In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston explores Paul's challenge to "not suffer fools gladly" and what it means to lead with both conviction and grace. Drawing from Scripture and decades of leadership experience, he shares practical insights on protecting your team's culture while being "wise as serpents and harmless as doves."
From complacency and subtle undermining to pride, self-interest, and losing sight of the mission, Pastor Brian unpacks leadership behaviors that can derail any organization. This episode will equip you to lead with discernment, protect your culture, and build a team united around a common vision.
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Leadership isn't just about vision, growth, and success, it's also about navigating challenges that no classroom, textbook, or mentor can fully prepare you for.
In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston shares seven hard-earned lessons learned through decades of leadership. From the pressure to compromise your convictions and the loneliness of difficult decisions, to handling criticism, overcoming mental battles, and navigating broken relationships, Brian offers honest insights into the realities leaders face behind the scenes.
Whether you're leading a church, business, ministry, or team, this episode will encourage you to trust your instincts, stand by your convictions, and lead with courage through every season.
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Leadership comes with blessing, growth, and impact, but it also comes with hurt, betrayal, disappointment, and relational fallout.
In this deeply personal episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston explores what it means to lead with a right spirit when people wound, misrepresent, or turn against you. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:19, he shares practical and spiritual insights on how leaders can stop "keeping score" and learn to move forward in freedom.
Through honest stories from ministry and life, Pastor Brian unpacks 10 practical ways to stop counting trespasses, including:
- Choosing will over emotion
- Renewing your mind
- Pursuing peace instead of revenge
- Getting counsel and help
- Praying for those who hurt you
- Choosing the high ground and moving on
This episode is a candid conversation about forgiveness, emotional health, leadership wounds, and protecting your spirit for the future God still has for you.
If you've ever struggled with offense, betrayal, or disappointment in leadership, this message will challenge you to let go, heal, and lead free.
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10 Things That Will Halt Progress in Any Organization
Why do some organizations grow with momentum while others get stuck in frustration, confusion, and stagnation? In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston unpacks 10 common leadership traps that can quietly stop progress in any church, business, or organization.
From endless meetings and indecision to bureaucracy, disunity, mediocrity, and fear of change, Pastor Brian shares practical leadership insights drawn from decades of building teams and leading globally. This episode explores:
-Why too many meetings can kill momentum -How indecision creates confusion and stalls growth
-The dangers of bureaucracy, unclear vision, and "too many chiefs"
-Why mediocrity and complacency destroy excellence
-How fear of change can keep organizations from reaching their potential
Whether you lead a church, business, ministry, or team, this conversation will challenge you to identify what may be slowing progress and help you build with greater clarity, unity, and momentum.
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Leadership comes with incredible highs, but also real lows that few people talk about.
In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston unpacks the discouragement, pressure, loneliness, and unmet expectations that often come with leading over time. Drawing from Psalm 142 and personal experience, he speaks to the moments when leaders feel overwhelmed, overlooked, and even like no one truly cares for their soul.
Pastor Brian also highlights the danger of leadership at its lowest point and how those moments can shape or derail a leader's future.
But there's a turning point.
Through David's story, he shares three anchors for every leader: praise, people, and perspective, keys to staying grounded and moving forward even in the toughest seasons.
If you've ever felt like quitting or questioned your calling, this episode will remind you how to keep going.
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In Part 3 of this ongoing leadership series, Pastor Brian Houston continues the conversation on one of the most critical issues facing churches today: governance, authority, and the role of church boards.
Drawing on more than five decades of ministry experience, Pastor Brian shares real-life examples of pastors removed by boards, churches thrown into crisis, and the often unseen dynamics that shape boardroom decisions. From large international ministries to small local congregations, the question remains the same: who is truly making the decisions and why?
In this episode, Pastor Brian explores:
- Why the real decision-makers in a board are often only a few voices
- The difference between board governance and board control -Why external spiritual oversight is essential for healthy leadership
- What biblical leadership structures actually look like in the New Testament
- How the model in Exodus 18 reveals the proper role of leadership and management
He also addresses the painful reality that some leaders face when boards act out of self-interest, offering encouragement for pastors who have experienced injustice, betrayal, or removal from the ministries they helped build.
At its heart, this episode is a call for churches to return to biblical governance, spiritual accountability, and honor for those God has called to lead.
If you're a founding pastor, church planter, or senior leader building something meant to last for generations, this conversation is essential listening.
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In Part 2 of this important leadership conversation, Pastor Brian Houston goes deeper into the question every church founder and senior pastor must wrestle with: Who is really in charge?
Speaking directly to church planters, pioneers, and long-term lead pastors, Pastor Brian unpacks the warning signs of a church shifting from being board-governed to board-controlled. From curbing pastoral authority and rewriting history, to redefining a founder as merely an "employee," this episode explores how control can quietly creep into church governance, and the devastating impact it can have.
Pastor Brian lays out practical, forward-looking counsel for structuring accountability the right way: • Why the senior pastor should chair the board • Why staff members and conflicted relationships should not determine a pastor's future • The importance of external, seasoned apostolic oversight • How to protect the long-term vision through constitutional clarity • And the limited, biblical grounds upon which a senior leader should ever be removed
This is a candid and at times confronting episode about honor, authority, accountability, and generational stewardship. If you are building something meant to outlast you, this conversation will challenge you to think carefully about how your church is governed and who ultimately holds the power.
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In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston speaks directly to church founders, planters, senior pastors, and pioneers about one of the most critical, and often misunderstood areas of leadership: church governance and boards.
Drawing from over 50 years of firsthand experience serving on boards, leading executives, and planting churches around the world, Brian asks a confronting question many leaders avoid: Who actually holds authority in the local church and who keeps the board accountable?
This candid conversation explores the biblical foundations of church leadership, the role of apostolic oversight, and the difference between board-governed and board-controlled churches. Brian unpacks common dangers that can creep into boards, including self-preservation, offense, personal ambition, control, and self-righteousness and why these issues can have devastating long-term consequences for pastors and congregations alike.
If you are planting, pioneering, or leading a church or serving in governance, this episode will challenge you to think deeply about accountability, authority, and alignment with Scripture. This is Part 1 of an essential leadership conversation that every church leader needs to hear.
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In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff with Brian Houston, Pastor Brian unpacks seven seemingly simple decisions that can shape not only your future, but the future of generations to come. Drawing from decades of leadership, ministry, and life experience, Pastor Brian challenges the idea that decisions are ever "small" when the consequences are great.
Through the framework of Who, Where, What, When, With, Why, and Wish, Pastor Brian explores how choices around relationships, location, calling, timing, community, motivation, and desire can either strengthen or undermine long-term impact. From marriage and friendships to career paths and spiritual priorities, this episode is a powerful reminder that leadership is lived out in everyday decisions.
If you want to lead with intention, align your life with God's calling, and make choices that outlast you, this conversation will both inspire and challenge you to think generationally about the decisions you make today.
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Rebuke is rarely welcomed, but according to Scripture, it may be one of the greatest gifts a leader can give or receive.
In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston tackles the often-avoided subject of rebuke and reveals why wise correction, received with an obedient ear, is pure gold. Drawing from Proverbs 25:12, decades of leadership experience, and personal stories from church, business, and life, Pastor Brian unpacks how rebuke—when done wisely—can become a catalyst for growth, maturity, and lasting impact.
You'll discover:
-Why an inability to receive rebuke can quietly limit your future
-The difference between destructive criticism and wise, life-giving correction
-Seven keys to receiving rebuke with humility, honor, and strength
-Eleven principles every leader must understand to give rebuke wisely
-How timing, love, credibility, and discernment determine whether rebuke heals or harms
Whether you lead in church, business, family, or community, this episode will challenge your mindset, stretch your leadership capacity, and help you recognize the gold hidden in correction, without losing honor, heart, or people along the way. If you want to grow, lead well, and become all God has called you to be, this conversation is essential listening.
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Pastor David Blunt sits down with Pastor Brian Houston to unpack calling, resilience, marketplace ministry, forgiveness, and team building. Discover why you shouldn't just live saved. Live called. Learn how heart beats talent when building teams, why your work is worship in the marketplace, and how leaders can walk out forgiveness without carrying a wounded spirit. Brian also shares governance lessons he'd apply if he were starting again in 1983
What you'll learn:
• How a God-given calling fuels grit, endurance, and leadership resilience
• Heart over talent: the character traits to prioritize when building teams
• Marketplace ministry: turning your work into worship and Kingdom impact
• Practical steps to forgive and avoid a wounded spirit as a leader
• Governance wisdom: healthy boards, accountability, and longevity
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In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston explores the way leaders see and how their vision shapes everything they do. Drawing from Scripture, personal experiences, and timeless leadership lessons, Pastor Brian unpacks the importance of hindsight, foresight, and insight in guiding people and organizations.
He explains why short-sighted decisions can limit growth, how foresight helps leaders prepare for what’s ahead, and why insight seeing beneath the surface into motives, opportunities, and hidden potential, is perhaps the greatest leadership gift of all.
From the story of Moses to the prodigal son, from biblical wisdom to real-life leadership moments, Pastor Brian encourages leaders to “lift up their eyes” and see with clarity, discernment, and faith.
Whether you’re leading in ministry, business, or everyday life, this episode will challenge you to sharpen your perspective and lead with vision that goes beyond the obvious.
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How to Make Your Church the Best Church in the World
In this inspiring and deeply practical episode, Pastor Brian Houston shares timeless principles on what truly makes a church flourish—not from the top down, but from the inside out. Drawing on over 40 years of pastoral experience, Pastor Brian explores how every believer can actively contribute to creating a church that feels like the best church in the world.
From cultivating a unified spirit and building a healthy church “soul,” to being easy to lead, committed to vision, and fostering a fun, faith-filled atmosphere—this episode is packed with insight for pastors, leaders, and passionate church members alike.
You’ll learn:
- Why your spirit, attitude, and faith play a critical role in your church’s health
- How to contribute to a dynamic, faith-charged atmosphere
- The power of a volunteer spirit and outward-focused culture
- What it means to find your place in a contagious vision
- Why building authentic community matters more than ever
Whether you're in church leadership or simply love your local church, Pastor Brian’s message will challenge, equip, and encourage you to bring your best—and in doing so, help your church become all that God has called it to be.
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In this insightful and personal episode, Pastor Brian Houston unpacks ten powerful influences every leader needs to thrive, grow, and endure through the seasons of life and leadership. With a mix of biblical wisdom, personal stories, and decades of ministry experience, Pastor Brian shares the kinds of people and environments that shape a strong leader.
From the importance of a mentor who truly believes in you, to the value of truthful friendships, a companion who completes you, a team that strengthens you, and an environment that encourages you—this episode is a heartfelt and practical guide to building a leadership life that lasts.
Whether you’re leading in ministry, business, or any sphere of influence, this episode will challenge and inspire you to evaluate the voices, relationships, and communities you're surrounding yourself with.
Highlights include:
- Why spiritual fathers and mothers matter more than ever
- The difference between flattery and faithful wounds
- How companionship can turn into a leadership advantage
- Building a healthy, non-manipulative network
- Why every leader needs encouragement, resilience, and input that grows them
Stick around to the end to hear Pastor Brian’s thoughts on mentorship—and how you might get personally mentored if you're ready to go deeper.
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In this follow-up to a powerful conversation on preaching and teaching culture, Pastor Brian Houston dives into Part 2 of the 30 foundational principles that shaped the communication culture at Hillsong Church.
This episode is packed with practical wisdom for preachers, teachers, and communicators—from the importance of delivering messages with confidence and humility to understanding the balance between transparency and faith, preparing messages with purpose, and knowing how to preach to both a room and a global audience.
Pastor Brian unpacks the final 15 points that governed the preaching team during his leadership at Hillsong, offering real, raw insight into what makes a message effective, transformative, and Christ-centered. Whether you're a senior pastor, emerging communicator, or simply passionate about church leadership and spiritual growth, this episode is rich with value.
Key Takeaways Include:
- Why delivery is just as vital as content
- The role of humour, notes, and time sensitivity in preaching
- How to speak with authority—and when to stay in your lane
- Why every message should point to Jesus and end with a call to salvation
- The power of reflection, note-taking, and leaving Sunday behind on Monday
Tune in for a deeply practical and spiritually grounding session that will inspire you to grow in your calling, sharpen your message, and serve your audience with authenticity and excellence.
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In this insightful and practical episode, Pastor Brian Houston dives into the foundational culture of preaching and teaching that helped shape Hillsong Church over decades of ministry. Drawing from a landmark talk he once gave to his staff, Pastor Brian shares the first 15 of 30 principles that guided the platform at Hillsong — principles designed not only for his team, but for any communicator wanting to grow in their effectiveness and impact.
From the importance of staying positive, faith-filled, and biblically grounded, to honoring people's time, living what you preach, and preparing with diligence, Pastor Brian unpacks the key traits that contributed to a thriving culture of preaching. You'll hear personal stories, reflections on mentoring young leaders, and why your message should always help people—on their Mondays, not just their Sundays.
Whether you're a pastor, communicator, or simply passionate about ministry, The Culture of Preaching and Teaching – Part 1 offers timeless, practical guidance to elevate your calling.
Key Takeaways:
- Why every message should be life-giving and never reactionary
- The role of preparation, meditation, and authenticity in preaching
- How to preach from a New Testament perspective—even when teaching the Old
- Avoiding the trap of self-focus in communication
- The importance of aligning with your church’s doctrinal and cultural values
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In this thought-provoking episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston unpacks what might be one of the most countercultural ideas in leadership today: the power of being beautifully boring. Drawing inspiration from Solomon’s unexpected prayer for wisdom over wealth, fame, or power, Brian challenges leaders to reconsider what truly brings lasting influence and divine blessing.
With characteristic warmth and humor—plus a few surprising stories (including a run-in with a former Prime Minister)—Brian explores the leadership qualities that may not grab headlines but build legacy: faithfulness, patience, obedience, holiness, servanthood, humility, sacrifice, and consistency.
These “unsexy” virtues, as Pastor Brian calls them, might not be flashy, but they are foundational. In a world chasing charisma and excitement, maybe it's the quiet, steady path that holds the greatest reward.
Whether you’re leading in ministry, business, or life—this episode is a refreshing reminder that God's blessing often follows those who simply keep showing up, choosing wisdom over wow.
Take a breath. Slow down. Choose beautifully boring.
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In the powerful conclusion of Pastor Brian Houston’s candid conversation with Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth, this episode dives into ministry, marriage, leadership, loyalty, and what it really takes to go the distance in both life and calling.
From hilarious commentary to deep insights on building lasting ministry impact, this episode balances humor, honesty, and heart. Pastor Jonathan and Brian discusses creating a joyful and life-giving ministry culture, raising leaders and identifying the "gold" in people and what truly limits ministry growth.
Plus, practical advice for young leaders, evangelists, and couples entering ministry together—and how to lead without becoming "mean" along the way.
Raw, relatable, and full of wisdom (with a few curveballs and laughs), this finale is a must-listen for anyone passionate about leadership, church growth, and finishing well.
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In Part 2 of this dynamic 3-part interview, Pastor Brian Houston continues his in-depth conversation with Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth offering rare insights into the mindset, moments, and ministry decisions that shaped one of the most influential church movements of our time.
This episode goes far beyond surface-level leadership talk. Pastor Brian opens up about the internal shifts that changed how he saw God—and how that revelation transformed the way he led people. Moving from a performance-based, fear-driven view of God to one rooted in grace, favor, and vision marked a turning point not just in his preaching, but in the very culture of Hillsong Church.
Together, Pastors Brian and Jonathan discuss the difference between simply attracting a crowd and building a healthy, sustainable church community. Brian shares why some leaders rise with momentum but fade without maturity—and how Pastor Brian cultivated a sense of mission that kept key leaders grounded, loyal, and thriving long-term. The conversation touches on the challenges of growth, the dangers of ego, and the subtle line between leading a ministry and letting it lead you.
The episode is rich with practical wisdom on vision, legacy, and what it means to lead with both power and humility in a rapidly changing world.
Whether you’re in ministry, business, or simply passionate about building something that matters, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, lead better, and believe deeper.
If you missed Part 1, be sure to go back and listen—then stay tuned for the powerful conclusion in Part 3 next Wednesday!
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In this powerful first installment of a special three-part interview on Leadership and Other Stuff with Brian Houston, Pastor Jonathan Shuttlesworth sits down with Pastor Brian for an unfiltered conversation about ministry, leadership, and what it truly means to obtain the promises of God.
From receiving his call to ministry as a 5-year-old in New Zealand to planting churches across Australia, Pastor Brian shares the formative stories that shaped his leadership journey. Hear about his humble beginnings, early frustrations after Bible school, and the spiritual breakthrough moments that marked the start of what would become a global church movement.
Whether you're in ministry, leadership, or just passionate about seeing God do big things, this candid interview will leave you inspired and challenged.
Don’t miss Part 2 of the interview next week, only on Leadership and Other Stuff with Brian Houston.
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In this powerful follow-up to last week’s episode, Pastor Brian continues his honest reflection on what it means to fall—and what comes after. Using the Humpty Dumpty metaphor, he opens up about his own very public leadership failure, the personal and spiritual cost, and the journey toward healing.
He shares candidly about the pain of isolation, the impact on his family, and the challenge of forgiveness when anger and injustice feel overwhelming. Pastor Brian also explores the difference between looking to people to put you back together—and turning to the King who truly can.
This episode is a heartfelt encouragement to leaders, pastors, and anyone navigating regret, loss, or unexpected transition. It’s about humility, honesty, and hope—and the road back from brokenness.
The King’s horses and the King’s men couldn’t put Humpty together again—but the King can.
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In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston steps into vulnerability with raw honesty. Drawing from the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty, Pastor Brian unpacks what it means to fall—publicly, painfully, and as a leader.
Pastor Brian shares lessons learned the hard way. He reflects on the fallout of failure: humiliation, the torture of what might have been, gossip, abandonment, and the numbing feeling of being "becalmed" while life around you moves forward.
Through it all, Pastor Brian continues to hold onto faith, redemption, and a renewed vision for the future.
Whether you’re a pastor, leader, or just navigating life’s complexities, this episode is a sobering yet hopeful reminder of why integrity matters, how fragile credibility can be, and how redemption begins with humility.
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In this deeply personal and practical episode, Pastor Brian Houston reflects on the inevitable pressures that come with leadership—and life itself.
Drawing on Scripture, lived experience, and candid stories from his own journey, Pastor Brian unpacks what it means to be a stressed leader—and how to avoid becoming a distressed one. From embracing pressure to understanding your limits, identifying stress signals, and building in rest, rhythms, and laughter, Pastor Brian offers ten powerful principles to help leaders not only survive, but lead well through tension and challenge.
Whether you're a high-capacity leader feeling the RPMs rise or simply navigating the day-to-day pressures of life, this episode will encourage, ground, and guide you toward healthy, Spirit-led leadership.
Key Takeaways:
- The difference between stress and distress
- How to identify your personal stress signals
- Why rest, laughter, and spiritual rhythms are non-negotiable
- The power of delegation, community, and emotional awareness
- How to walk through life’s valleys without being taken out by them
“There’s no such thing as an unstressed leader—but there is such a thing as a wise one.”
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In this episode of Leadership & Other Stuff, Pastor Brian Houston takes us straight to the heart of one of the most overlooked but deeply rooted issues that can hinder any team—the sinful nature. Whether you're leading in ministry, business, or any collaborative environment, Pastor Brian breaks down why the greatest challenge facing your team isn’t strategy, talent, or vision—it’s us.
Drawing from 1 Corinthians 3, Pastor Brian unpacks how jealousy, comparison, gossip, division, selfish ambition, and spiritual immaturity can infiltrate even the most well-intentioned teams. With honesty and practical insight, he explores key ways our sinful nature can disrupt team dynamics, including:
- Divisive spirits and parallel visions
- Insecure leadership and self-seeking ambition
- A culture of unchecked opinion over godly counsel
This episode is a powerful reminder that true unity, growth, and reward come from dying to self and allowing God to bring the increase.
Tune in and be challenged to lead with spiritual maturity, godly confidence, and a heart aligned with God’s vision—not your own.
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Welcome to the relaunch of my leadership podcast, now called "Leadership & Other Stuff with Brian Houston."
In this relaunch episode, I discuss the impact of insecurity on leadership potential and practical ways to overcome these obstacles.
In this episode, we cover:
- The story of King Saul and how his insecurity sabotaged his leadership.
- The traits of an insecure leader and how they can hinder success.
- Real-life examples and insights on celebrating others' successes, trusting and releasing people, and taking the high ground.
- The importance of forgiveness, embracing innovation, and avoiding the pitfalls of comparison.
- Building a world where others can thrive and experiencing relational fallout.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or just starting out, this episode offers valuable lessons and encouragement to help you lead with confidence and security.
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Let's Talk With Brian Houston | Brian Houston interviews Casey Treat
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Key Staff Message | Negativity’s Negative Fallout
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Leadership Through Psalms | Leadership vs Complacency
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Leadership Vault | Seven Significant Decisions With Generational Impact Part 2
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Key Staff Message | My Values, My Future Part 2
The Values that are in your life now are the foundations in which your future is going to be built. - Brian Houston
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Key Staff Message | My Values, My Future
The Values that are in your life now are the foundations in which your future is going to be built. - Brian Houston
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Leadership Vault | Brian Houston interviews Joel Osteen Part 2
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Leadership Vault | Brian Houston interviews Joel Osteen Part 1
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Let's Talk With Brian Houston | Brian Houston interviews Greg Laurie
Show Notes
4:00
Pastor Greg Laurie shares about his upbringing.
11:45
"Am I A Pastor or an Evangelist?" - Greg Laurie
13:00
How did you balance being a Pastor or an Evangelist?
14:00
How much of an inspiration is Billy Graham to you?
15:58
How do you get so many christians and churches together?
18:12
Pastor Greg Laurie shares about the pains and challenges he faced.
20:00
How did you dealt with grief?
24:20
Was your faith shaken?
24:30
"The faith that cannot be tested is a faith that cannot be trusted" - Greg Laurie
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Leadership Through Psalms | Having positive anger that encourages change
Show Notes
01:56
“is it possible to be angry & not sin?” - Brian Houston
06:07
Ecclesiastes 3
a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
a time to love and a time to hate.
07:37
What makes you angry?
10:15
“I get angry when nothing changes, complacency, mediocrity, lack of progress & dishonesty” - Brian Houston
13:16
“I want to encourage you to have an anger that stirs you to action, that makes you absolutely determined you’re gonna win that inspires you to bring change.” - Brian Houston
14:04
List to live our life with that edge, that makes us passionate and determined, but without sin.
You have to guard your heart Count and recount the cost Remind ourselves of who’s battle it is (putting our trust in God) Believe for favor (Faith) Keep perspective --
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Leadership Vault | What Makes A Strong Leader Strong Part 2
Show Notes
03:30
Strong Leaders have the ability to fight through difficult seasons
06:18
Strong leadership are able to prioritize their self-being
09:00
“In Strong leadership, making sure that you're not just in draining situations all the time, take the time to be in replenishing relationships for better well-being” - Brian Houston
10:45
Strong leaders have x-ray vision (ability to see something from the inside)
13:10
“Intuition doesn't presume, it doesn't just make wild assumptions about people, but it does have the ability to see in people.” - Brian Houston
15:02
"I think that Strong Leadership will make the gutsy decisions" - Brian Houston
16:50
"Frequent gutsy decisions leads to unsteady leadership, but sometimes you have to make the hard calls." - Brian Houston
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Leadership Vault | What Makes A Strong Leader Strong Part 1
Show Notes
02:19
“What makes a strong leader strong is you will have a team that posses skills that you don’t.” - Brian Houston
02:50
Strong leaders are not afraid to have people around who are brilliant, in fact they need people around them who are more brilliant.
03:24
A strong leader should never feel their authority threatened.
05:26
A strong leader should never allow parallel worlds to develop, as it creates division.
07:29
“I think that strong leadership is seen in the ability to be decisive in your time, not everyone else’s time.” - Brian Houston
13:39
Strong leaders have the ability to be looking further up the road.
18:02
Strong leaders listen to collective wisdom.
18:29
“Strong leaders have the ability to hear the collective wisdom of people that you trust.” - Brian Houston
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Key Staff Message | 7 Qualities Of A Spiritual Leader Part 2
Show Notes
01:08
Matthew 6:24
02:07
1 Timothy 6:17
“Do not trust uncertain riches”
04:36
4) Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing
05:02
“The love of money is not just the property of those who have money, the love of money often is seen in the attitude of people towards people who have money.” - Brian Houston
06:32
5) There’s a Depth In You
“If you want to build credibility, behave your way to credibility. You can’t demand it, You can’t expect it, You have to earn it”. – Brian Houston
14:18
6) Your Home Life Is In Order
“We’ve got to understand that what we bring to the table as married couples, is never just about an individual, it’s always about the home, the family, the couple.” - Brian Houston
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Key Staff Message | 7 Qualities Of A Spiritual Leader Part 1
Show Notes
01:15
1 Timothy 3:8-13
03:28
1) YOU LIVE A PRINCIPLED LIFE
04:35
“If you want to build credibility, behave your way to credibility. You can’t demand it, You can't expect it, You have to earn it”. - Brian Houston
08:03
“We are not just called to live a principled life, but we are called to a high principled life” - Brian Houston
10:17
2) YOUR SPEECH IS TRANSPARENT AND HONEST
15:32
“By putting someone else down, you will never lift yourself up” - Brian Houston
15:48
3) YOU LIVE WITH STRONG CONVICTIONS
19:43
“Spiritual Leaders don’t just govern their department well, they govern themselves well” - Brian Houston
21:24
4) KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING
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Leadership Through Psalms | The Leader & Opposition
Show Notes
01:08
Psalm 3:1
03:10
What to ask yourself when facing opposition.
06:06
“When facing opposition don’t always assume that it’s everyones fault” - Brian Houston
08:11
“I believe its the will of God for your respect, for your credibility to increase and to grow” - Brian Houston
08:40
when life/leadership increases, opposition also increases
09:30
when the church is gaining territory, the enemy losses territory
11:55
what opposition can do to your life
15:08
“Vision is front of you, not behind you. Stay Focused!” - Brian Houston
16:13
If you’re gonna be a leader, be the bigger person
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Leadership Vault | 30 Rules for the Hillsong Global Preaching & Teaching Team Part 2
Show Notes
01:08
Easily Transitioned into an Altar-Call. “We cannot let our self-confidence be ruled by what response we see” - Brian Houston
03:24
Every message should be noteworthy. 04:24
Every message sees humor as a bonus, not the goal. 06:20
Preached from notes you’d be proud to show me. You should have some content in your notes: Key statements, scriptures, examples. Content – not neatness – is the goal. Your notes should reflect the hard work you’ve put in.
07:55
Every message should exalt Jesus and brings glory to God. “People don’t need motivational speeches, they need the Word of God and AN EMPHASIS ON Jesus Christ.” - Brian Houston
09:04
Every message should reflect your level of authority. “Speak within your sphere of authority, not outside of your credibility.” - Brian Houston
11:52
Every message should project confident humility. “Minimize “I”, “me” and “my”. Be confident, not weak or false.” - Brian Houston
13:20
Every message should combine faith with transparency. 15:27
Every message should tell people not just WHAT but HOW. “It’s more challenging to tell people how to outwork the principles we teach. It’s easy to tell people what they should do but more challenging to tell them how.” - Brian Houston
18:30
Every message should understand that delivery is as important as content. 24:52
Every message is helping people overcome and believe what God says about them. “There’s a lot of opposition in the world and you have an opportunity to lift people up and speak life to them – maximize it” - Brian Houston
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Leadership Vault | 30 Rules for the Hillsong Global Preaching & Teaching Team Part 1
Show Notes
02:30
At Hillsong Church every message is positive - Never reactionary or pointed to individuals. 04:10
Every message is 35 Minutes or Less, Our meetings do not finish late - Hillsong starts on time and ends on time. 06:04
Every new point is proven in the Word. “If you can't prove it in scripture, do not say it.” - Brian Houston
08:16
Every message should be checked for overuse of the word “I” 09:21
Every message is focused on helping people not impressing people. 10:47
Should reinforce and never contradict the cultural values of Hillsong Church. 11:33
Every message should come from the New Testament perspective of a crucified and resurrected Christ. “Use the old testament with the new testament lens” - Brian Houston
12:53
Every message should reflect the life you are living, not just the sermon you are preaching. 14:20
Every message should reflect the speaker being themselves, not a poor limitation of someone else. 15:18
Every message should affect every people’s Monday, not just this Sunday. 19:42
Every message should let people leave feeling better about themselves than when they came.
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Key Staff Message | Discovering the difference between calling and career Part 2
Show Notes
02:00
“Life can feel intimidating sometimes, but I really believe that a great leader cannot shrink back. The power behind opposition exactly wants you to shrink back from your commitment to see the kingdom of God move forward.” - Brian Houston
04:28
“A great leader have to be prepared to put their shoulders back and refuse to shrink and understand that the enemy would love to intimidate.”
04:45
Great churches and great leaders refuse to shrink back.
06:40
Great churches and great leaders value the high place.
11:09
Great churches and leaders are not full of themselves.
13:51
Quiet confidence is much more powerful than a big bag of wind.
15:55
Great churches and leaders stands out.
20:11
Great churches and leaders understand cultural responsibility.
23:30
Great churches and leaders are grounded.
25:38
Great churches and leaders attract the opposition.
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Key Staff Message | Discovering the difference between calling and career
Show Notes
01:09
1 Samuel 10
02:03
Great churches and leaders accept and understand their calling and anointing.
03:42
You could get a lot of fulfillment and a lot of momentum, if you just do what God anointed you to do
04:09
A career is what you are paid to do, a calling is what you are made to do.
08:55
Questions to ask yourself to understand your calling.
What stirs your passion? What could you give your 100% dedication? What flows naturally? What does Godly counsel say? What produces good fruit? What does the Holy Spirit say? 12:50
Great churches and great leaders have healthy hearts.
18:39
“If there is poison in the room, there is a trouble ahead for the tree” - Brian Houston
20:40
Great churches and leaders know what the occasion demands
21:54
Lead with consistency and flexibility.
22:12
Great leaders and churches they understand where you need consistency and flexibility.
28:02
Great churches and leaders refuse to shrink back
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Key Staff Message | Wide Open Spacious Life
Show Notes
01:23
2 Corinthians 6:11-12 (MSG) - Your lives aren’t small, but you’re living them in a small way.
02:24
I’ve always believe that the smaller your background, the more you have to work to expose yourself to the wide open spacious life. - Brian Houston
05:52
Philippians 4:8
08:55
Having an indomitable spirit
09:26
Gossip occurs when narrow minds and big mouths team up. - Brian Houston
10:47
Spiritual generosity does not come from small narrow thinking, it comes from wide open spacious spirit. - Brian Houston
13:09
Colossians 1:19 (MSG)
14:55
Thoughts about Single Minded & Narrow Minded
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Being single minded means you are focused around the cause, Narrow minded are distracted and unfocused.
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Single minded are bigger than the small things, Narrow minded are smaller than the big things.
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Single minded has a can do spirit, Narrow minded can only see reasons on why it cannot be one.
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Single minded live accountably and take responsibility, Narrow minded are self justifying, hate s responsibility.
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Single minded lead by example, Narrow minded tend to make an example of others.
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Single minded build up others, Narrow minded brings down others.
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You are moving forward and have momentum when you are single minded.
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How to lead without insecurities | Leadership Through Psalms
Show Notes
01:08
Psalms 2
02:20
“Insecurity can often be seen because what is prominent is what you are against.” - Brian Houston
05:20
“Let us never be known for what we are against, let us be known for what we are for” - Brian Houston
09:53
“We will never inherit what God got for us, if we keep the wrong emotions inside.” - Brian Houston
14:23
big crowds with a kindred mentality
16:27
“There is so much that could be inherited, but get sabotaged by the things we don’t deal with” - Brian Houston
19: 28
Be Wise
19: 40
Keep on coming back to the wisdom of God.
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Leadership Vault | Brian Houston interviews Mark Driscoll about mistakes he made as a young leader Part 2
Show Notes
01:20
Is there any aspect of what you believe that you would soften?
01:42
“Your life is defined by your relationships, for good or for bad”
03:30
Mark Driscoll shares about his mistakes during his leadership
07:25
“You are not the only one who made mistakes in the past”
08:25
What is your stand on women leadership in church?
14:20
where you ever misogynist?
14:25
“No, but because of things I have said foolishly, that impression was entirely my fault and I have no one to blame but myself” - Mark Driscoll
24:30
Any particular words that was said about you that were not true?
24:55
“In all honesty, My goal is not to win” - Mark Driscoll
25:30
lessons you have learned from your past mistakes?
Seek wise counsel to not get ahead of the Lord to not rush like the last time to wait and learn 27:35
What now? What is next?
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Leadership Vault | Brian Houston interviews Mark Driscoll about mistakes he made as a young leader Part 1
Show Notes
01:30
Mark & Grace Driscoll shares about their upbringing and struggles in life.
04:10
“I’ve made a lot of mistakes, one of them was being too fast. There’s the Lord’s calling and the Lord’s timing.” - Mark Driscoll
“My character was not caught up with my gifting.” - Mark Driscoll
04:50
What is your heart for the church?
09:00
What is a reformed theology like?
10:30
“You need to put down the binoculars and pickup the mirrors” - Mark Driscoll
11:00
did you ever respond with grace?
12:16
“Be a person of peace and not a point of division.” - Mark Driscoll
15:50
What would you change?
21:00
"The lack of empathy causes me to think I knew what they are going through" - Mark Driscoll
23:20
"I don't know who your enemy is, but they are not on this room." - Brian Houston
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Key Staff Message | Unusual Leadership: Moses Part 2
Show Notes
02:30
What made Moses unusual?
02:47
Naturally gifted - spiritually potent - genuinely humble.
03:00
what stands out about an unusual leader?
04:30
as long as were leading with a goal of proving something, we are never stepping into God's unusualness for our life.
05:15
Moses had a healthy awareness of his limitations.
06:30
walk into leadership, but it does not hurt for you to understand your weaknesses. it does not hurt for you to understand your humanity, it doesnt hurt to realize you need other people.
what sets Moses apart is he knew he needed other people. He had a healthy awareness of his limitations.
7:20
"Believe that thing inside you, that God makes unusual, God planted it there because He wants to do something unusual in your life" -@BrianCHouston
8:40
when you talk of big game - it doesnt reflect the humility that God's called us to.
10:10
False humility is just pride. false humility does not build anything.
11:40
Moses is a reluctant leader - often reluctant leaders makes the best leaders.
12:05
usually, unusual leaders don't go chasing position. they dont go chasing leadership. leadership finds them.
13:30
a reluctant leader is not reluctant to take God given opportunity. A reluctant leader means that you're not chasing after something.
15:00
Moses is an unusual leader because of his ability not only to know his weaknesses, but to compensate for his weaknesses.
19:55
Moses did not fight his battles by himself. He knew that he can never do it alone.
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Key Staff Message | Unusual Leadership: Moses Part 1
Show Notes
01:52
What is unusual about your life?
02:18
What is an Unusual Leader? What makes an extraordinary leader? What sets them apart?
04:04
Man made leadership can never manufacture what comes out of God-ordained leadership.
05:08
Hebrews 11:23 (NLT)
07:08
"I believe we are called to be an unusual church, and if were gonna be an unusual church we need unusual leaders" - @BrianCHouston
08:00
I don't believe we are called to have a mediocre church, I encourage you to be an unusual leader that God has called you to be.
10:00
The church that I now see
I see a church graced with layers of ‘once-in-a-generation’ type leaders – who are naturally gifted, spiritually potent and genuinely humble. Leaders who will pay the price and count the cost of impacting cities and nations with great, God-glorifying churches.
12:40
Why Moses is one in a generation leader.
13:24
What about your story? What about your life? What will your epitaph say?
15:50
"I believe that head-in-the-sand leadership, being in our own bubble leadership will never make us a once in a generation leaders." - @BrianCHouston
25:25
"If you believe God's called you to do something significant in your life, believe God's also gonna provide significant miraculous provision along the way." - @BrianCHouston
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Leadership Vault : Brian Houston and Andy Stanley | Working with your parents, living up to expectations and discovering what drives you Part 1
SHOW NOTES
2:00
How much do you love preaching?
3:10
Andy Stanley shares about his upbringing
6:50
what get's you up every morning?
7:45
Andy Stanley shares his passion
9:25
does it surprise you when a lot of pastors look up to you?
9:50
creating a church environment
11:05
an analogy about what a church should be like
13:00
where you always a good talker?
20:20
how to be better at preaching
22:15
how do you prepare for your message?
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Key Staff Message | Blame It On The Referee Part 2
3:09
Blame is positioning
4:20
you will always look at your worst when you start blaming other people
6:30
sometimes people are already gone in their heart, often they try to find something to blame, something small that can become the catalyst that excuses them taking a radical action.
10:20
a lot of people spend more time placing the blame than rectifying the problem
14:50
you got to change your blame
change is dependent on responsibility blame refuses to take responsibility
change is dependent on hardwork blame doesn't want the hardwork
change confronts the real issues blame doesn't wanna deal with real issues
change says "I must admit the truth" blame says "I'd rather live a lie"
16:25
Do I belong to my metabolism or does my metabolism belong to me?
21:10
you can't blame the water for finding the hole in the boat - Kelly Graham
what you got to do is to fix the hole in the boat. - @BrianCHouston
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BONUS The Leadership Vault | Brian speaks from Hillsong Conference leadership stream on momentum, building crowds, and leadership resilience
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SHOW NOTES
7:10
A fickle crowd
11:25
"There's nothing fulfilling ultimately if were just about attracting the crowd."
12:20
A crowds personality
14:00
the spirit of a crowd is not generous or as the heart of a church is very generous.
16:25
don't ever be satisfied just to attract a crowd.
25:40
"Never be allured by the crowd!"
26:28
"it's not about our church, it's about your church, it's about the seeing the church become what God has called it to be."
27:07
"we get over ourselves and we don't just give our lives selfishly but we live selflessly"
27:15
the crowd is filled with attitudes and opinions, the crowds is so easily suade to poor decisions, the crowds tends to go the lowest common denominator.
29:38
"if we gonna live with a spirit and the mentality of a crowd, it does not just affect us but it can affect the generations. "
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Private Staff Message | Blame It On The Referee Part 1
3:30
You will never ever excel while you are looking for reasons and excuses and blaming in any walk of life.
4:45
Leadership is all about accountability
4:50
"Leadership is always the answer and Leadership is always the problem."
5:50
"Let's not be looking for reasons, let's not be looking for something to blame or excuse. Let's start just by making a difference!"
6:05
Importance of not going to the EASY DEFAULT of blaming.
6:15
Why blaming is contagious
9:40
Psalm 15:3 (MSG) - do not hurt your friend and do not blame your neighbor.
11:36
What is SELF JUSTIFICATION?
17:00
Blame is not only excusing, but also accusing.
18:55
Job 5:6 (MSG) - Don't blame fate when things go wrong - trouble doesn't come from nowhere.
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The anxiety may be warranted, but it does not mean it has to determine your delight, it does not have to determine your meditation, and in actual fact it does not even have to be a part of your life. - BrianCHouston
Focus on those who do want to be there. Recognize and promote those who are called to do something bigger in the church, and call onto their talents. - @BrianCHouston
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