Episode 82: Phyllis Hendry Halverson
In episode 82 of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with Phyllis Hendry Halverson. Phyllis serves as the inaugural President and CEO of Lead Like Jesus. Under her visionary leadership, the organization has grown exponentially since its founding in 1999, equipping and empowering thousands of people throughout the United States and around […]
Episode 81: Derwin Gray
On this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with Dr. Derwin Gray. Derwin is a former defensive back, who played five seasons in the NFL with the Colts and Panthers. He’s now the pastor of Transformation Church near Charlotte, N.C. Selected in the fourth round of the 1995 NFL Draft (92nd overall) […]
Episode 80: Damon West
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with author & motivational speaker Damon West. Damon West, M.S. Criminal Justice, is a motivational speaker and best-selling co-author (with best-selling author and motivational speaker Jon Gordon) of The Coffee Bean: A simple Lesson to Create Positive Change. His first book and autobiography, The Change Agent: How […]
Episode 79: Chris Singleton
In this episode Mike sits down with former professional baseball player and speaker Chris Singleton. Chris shares his story of not only his life in baseball but his journey through tragedy. Chris is a former professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization as well as an inspirational speaker who has traveled the country passionately […]
Episode 78: Earnest Davis
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with business leader and entrepreneur Earnest Davis. Earnest describes himself as a serial entrepreneur and a speaker. His passion is to use his story to challenge them to be the best version of themselves that they can possibly be. From growing up in a […]
Episode 77: Dr. Dwight 'Ike' Reighard
On this episode of the Linch with a Leader podcast, Mike sits down with one of his heroes, Dr. Dwight “Ike” Reighard. Ike has pastored the great New Hope Baptist Church in Fayetteville, GA and helped oversee their growth from a small country church to the 2nd fastest growing church in the Southern Baptist Convention. […]
Episode 76: Jenni Catron
In Episode 76 of Linch with a Leader Mike sits down with author, speaker & leadership expert Jenni Catron. Jenni and her team at the 4Sight Group come alongside leaders to help them navigate the complex world that we live in. Jenni not only founded and leads the 4Sight Group but also has been the […]
Episode 75: Brad Lomenick
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with a leader of leaders, Brad Lomenick. Brad made his name with the Catalyst movement and spent over 12 years helping to pour into this young generation of leaders. He interviewed such outstanding leaders such as Malcom Gladwell, Simon Sinek, Rick Warren, Dave Ramsey among […]
Episode 74: Lee Strobel
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with apologist, author, pastor & leader – Lee Strobel. Lee is known for his best selling books: The Case for Christ, The Case for Faith, The Case for Grace, The Case for Miracles among many others! They have sold over 14 million copies in […]
Episode 73: Clint Hurdle
In this episode of Linch with a Leader, Mike sits down with former MLB manager and player, Clint Hurdle. Hurdle, a first round draft pick, was heralded at the age of 20 by Sports Illustrated as a “phenom”. He went on to play 515 games at the major league level with: Kansas City Royals, Cincinnati Reds, New […]
