The Shepherd-hearted Leader Podcast

Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a great spiritual leader? Our guest, Ryan Skoog, researched the practices of some of the best spiritual leaders to find out their secret. Ryan is cofounder and president of VENTURE.ORG, a nonprofit that works in the toughest places of the world. He co-authored the best-selling book "Lead with Prayer.” In this episode, Nate Ruch and Ryan

When you think prayer do you think boring? Is prayer only for the super-Christian? This episode will answer those questions and more. Nate and Jodi have a conversation with prayer enthusiast Kevin Senapatiratne. Kevin is a nationally recognized minister and founder of Christ Connection, a ministry to ignite pastors and churches to adventure with Jesus through prayer. In this episod

Did you ever wonder how a decision today can impact the future? We all can make a difference in those around us. In this episode Nate and Jodi have a conversation about moving the Kingdom of God forward in the lives around us. The conversation begins with a brief Argentina trip recap. Nate talks about the importance of releasing people into ministry and the word that has been reson

Do you ever wonder how ministry kids are affected by their parents’ role at church? Every kid has a different experience and story to tell. In this episode, Jodi Ruch has a conversation with son Jeffrey Ruch as he reflects on growing up in a minister’s home and how it impacted his life. They talk about the early days of Nate’s ministry and the pressures that came with becomin

Do you ever feel like quitting? It isn't always easy to stay on track living a life of purpose. In this episode, Pastor Jodi Ruch has a conversation with Pastor Clarence and Vicki St. John, the former Superintendent of the Minnesota Assemblies of God. The St. Johns share their backstory and calling into ministry. They talk about the challenges of following God’s voice when planti

Do you have young adults in your life who you dream will flourish in a Godly way? So many critical life decisions are made in this season! In this episode, Pastor Nate Ruch has a conversation with Pastors Josiah and Micah Kennealy, the founders of Young Adults Today, a nonprofit ministry reaching young adults. Both are pastors, authors, podcasters and speakers. In this episode, the

Rev. Mark Ritchie is an evangelist based out of the United Kingdom. Originally from Scotland, he is a speaker, podcaster, storyteller, comedian, gospel proclaimer, and passionate rescuer. In this episode, Pastor Nate has a conversation with Mark about his backstory, the gift of the evangelist, and his journey of carrying the cross across the United Kingdom. Mark shares five lessons

Pastors Nate and Jodi have a conversation about being a House of Prayer for All Nations. They start by sharing what has been on their hearts. Pastor Nate shares pivotal moments in his story that shaped his heart for all nations, his early years at Emmanuel, the community surrounding the church, and the heart of the ministry. He digs into Jesus’ picture of the church in Mark 11 an

Every church, organization, and community experience different seasons. In this episode, Pastors Nate and Jodi have a conversation about approaching every season with optimism – it’s a reset. Nate uses the analogy of the Minnesota Vikings to explain the rhythm of seasons and the challenges organizations face such as teammate changes, prepping the current team, excepting limits,

Jodi Ruch has a conversation with Brad Dennis and Michael Bartel about searching for God’s missing kids. Brad is former military search and rescue specialist, pastor, and founder of Called 2 Rescue Ministries. Michael Bartel is a missionary and founder of F.R.E.E. International, an organization designed to search for missing and trafficked kids in the United States. In this episo