(Special Preview Episode to a course from The Strack Center CSU) Dr. Strack and John Maxwell have been friends for decades. John C. Maxwell is a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, coach and speaker who has sold more than 24 million books in 50 languages. Often called the country's No. 1 leadership authority, Maxwell was identified as the most popular leadership expert in the world by Inc. magazine in 2014. And he has been voted the top leadership professional six years in a row...

#alwaysaway #slulead #strackcenter #takemylife Concorde travelled at twice the speed of sound-some would say that Graham Lacey did the same. Graham relentlessly pushed the limits, until he went too far...and he got a phone call which changed his life forever. In his new book, Take My Life, Graham Lacey shares his very personal story of how God saved him from himself and gave him peace of mind-a peace that is available to us all. Having read the manuscript, his life-long friend Dr. R.T....

#jongordon #alwaysaway #slulead #thestrackcenter Jon Gordon’s best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to the test by numerous Fortune 500 companies, professional and college sports teams, school districts, hospitals, and non-profits. He is the author of 28 books including 15 best sellers and 5 children’s books. His books include the timeless classic The Energy Bus which has sold over 2 million copies, The Carpenter...

#alwaysaway #sluelead #strackcenter Al Lopus, cofounder and CEO of Best Christian Workplaces Institute, has studied hundreds of organizations to discover eight key drivers in companies with healthy culture and engaged employees. He gathers best practices from across a range of companies and ministries to demonstrate how people at all levels can work together to accomplish work that matters. Principles and real-life examples provide concrete ways that organizations can flourish by building...

#alwaysaway #slulead #outcomesconference Tami Heim has been the president and CEO of Christian Leadership Alliance since January 2012. Her professional career includes executive leadership experience in the technology, marketing, publishing and retail industries. She has served as a partner in The A Group – Brand Development, executive vice president and chief publishing officer for Thomas Nelson Publishers, and as the president of Borders, Inc. Email:...

#slulead #alwaysaway #onetruthbook The truth is, we are not meant to go through life feeling anxious, disconnected, insecure, cluttered, chronically stressed, worried and sad most of the time. We are meant to heal the hole in our soul and become whole. We are meant to live with hope, clarity, power, purpose, and confidence.  The One Truth will show you how!  Jon Gordon's best-selling books and talks have inspired readers and audiences around the world. His principles have been put to...

#TheStrackCenter #slulead #alwaysaway Retired Green Beret and military chaplain. Former advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Commander, United States Special Operations Command & Eight 4-star generals. Chief of Religious Affairs on the Joint Staff Nationally sought dynamic speaker & teacher for Leadership, Ethics, Religion in the Strategic Environment, Resiliency, Suicide Prevention, Intervention, Postvention, Moral Injury/PTSD.

#alwaysaway #slulead #thestrackcenter This interview occurred just a few weeks before Dr. Costin was announced as the new President of Liberty University. At the time Dr. Costin was the President of Charleston Southern University. Biography- As President of Liberty University, Dr. Costin comes to the university’s leadership as a continuation of a lifetime dedicated to service. Most recently, Dr. Costin has served as president of Charleston Southern University (CSU). His celebrated...

#alwaysaway #leadership David Ferguson is the director of the Great Commandment Network, which serves thousands of churches and ministry leaders worldwide with a relational message of how to deepen intimacy with God and others. 

#alwaysaway #slulead Shane serves as the National Next Gen Director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB). He and his wife, Kasi, reside in Rockwall, TX with their six children – Raygen, Harper, Titus, Morris, Elliot, & Glory. He has been in ministry for over 20 years as a denominational leader, church planter, lead pastor, and student pastor. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies, and a Master’s Degree in History. Shane is also a traveling communicator, evangelist, and...

Robby has served as Long Hollow’s Senior Pastor since 2015. He wasn’t always a pastor, though. For three years, he battled a drug addiction that ravaged his life. A $ 180-a-day heroin and cocaine addiction forced him to steal $15,000 from his parents. After living without gas, electricity, and water for months, losing 8 of his friends to drug-related deaths, watching 6 friends arrested, and completing two rehab treatments, Robby remembered the gospel that was shared with him by a friend in...

#alwaysaway #slulead #threstrackcenter For over 60 years Josh McDowell has provided breakthrough moments for more than 45 million people in 139 countries about the evidence for Christianity and the difference the Christian faith makes in the world. Through his work with Cru and the global outreach of Josh McDowell Ministry, millions of people worldwide have been exposed to the love of Christ. He is the author or coauthor of more than 150 books, including such classics as More Than a...

On this episode of The Always a Way Podcast, Dr. Jay Strack has an interview like none other. He interviews the Founder of She Loves Out Loud, Diane Strack. Across six continents of the world On November 5, 2022, She Loves Out Loud Global is “gathering the women of the world” to say, “We are with you.” Mark your calendar for November 5, 2022.  Gather your family, church, pregnancy center, prison ministry, your neighborhood, and everyone you meet.   “Gather the women to pray!” has never been...

Most leaders live with UNHOLY HURRY. The guest for today's Podcast wrote “That kind of unholy hurry may make me look busy, but too often it keeps me from actually being fruitful in the ways Jesus wants me to be. Jesus modeled grace-paced leadership. To learn from him, we begin not with leading but with following.” Alan Fadling (M. Div., Fuller Theological Seminary) is President and Founder of Unhurried Living, Inc. in Mission Viejo, CA, inspiring people to rest deeper, live fuller and lead...

#theresalwaysaway #slulead#thestrackcenter Eric Metaxas is the #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Bonhoeffer, and many other books, including Is Atheism Dead?, Martin Luther, Amazing Grace, and Letter to the American Church. He has written more than thirty children’s books, including the bestsellers Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving and It’s Time to Sleep, My Love, illustrated by Nancy Tillman. His books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He is the host...

Today is very special edition of the Podcast. In this episode Dr. Jay has a conversation with Taylor Glow of Student Leadership University. There is a battle for the heart, mind, body, and souls of the next generation. In this interview Dr. Jay Strack and Taylor talk about SOCIAL MEDIA. Perhaps THE most important topic in the lives of the next generation. Every parent and leader of students needs to pull up a chair and listen closely.

In this episode, Dr. Jay Strack interviews Mark Miller about his latest book "Smart Leadership"  Mark Miller is an international best-selling author, business leader, and communicator. Mark began writing almost twenty years ago when he teamed up with Ken Blanchard, co-author of The One Minute Manager, to write The Secret: What Great Leaders Know and Do. With over 1,000,000 books in print, in more than 25 languages, Mark’s global impact continues to grow. In addition to his writing, Mark...

Dr. Strack & Diane Strack, along with Uri Steinberg take a few moments to discuss the recent tragic events that have occurred in Israel and then take time to pray. This special conversation originally appeared on the Student Leadership University Facebook page.

Mike’s passion is helping students see the call of God on their life for the Gospel. Mike has been an innovator in Student Ministry for over 30 years. Throughout his ministry, he has used his spiritual gifts to preach and teach students through his personal mission statement: “We exist to Reach unbelieving and uncommitted students to Grow and deepen them in their faith and to Send them out to impact their world for Jesus Christ.” Mike’s ability to lead has given him the reputation as one of...

As an organization following Jesus Christ, Mission of Hope exists to bring life transformation to every man, woman, and child. With campuses in the Caribbean, we partner with local churches to transform lives through church advancement, nutrition, education, and medical care. We accomplish this through our Core Resolutions: RESOLUTIONS Connecting People to Jesus: Repeatedly sharing the Gospel message in targeted geographies. Empowering Local Leaders: Strategically developing national...

Justin serves as the Executive Director of a non- profit organization called CARE for AIDS. He founded this organization in 2007 as a junior at Vanderbilt University. He graduated from Vanderbilt in 2009 with degrees in Economics and Human and Organizational Development. CARE for AIDS was started through a unique partnership with two Kenyan leaders as a response to lack of holistic care and overall marginalization of the HIV-population. By empowering this generation of Kenyan parents to live...

Nick Korir holds a BSc. Appropriate Technology Degree and an MA. Leadership Studies Degree. After working for ADRA in South Sudan, he later went on to become Youth Pastor at Immanuel AGC (Kericho); Africa Director of Global Youth Ministry Network; Teens Pastor at Nairobi Baptist Church, Youth Pastor at Parklands Baptist Church and Youth Pastor at Nairobi Chapel. He later on took up the role of Executive Pastor of Nairobi Chapel in 2013 and finally Senior Pastor in December 2017. Pastor Nick...

Jordan Easley is the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Cleveland TN and former lead pastor of Englewood Baptist Church. Jordan served alongside David Landrith as Teaching Pastor/Multi-site Pastor at Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, TN.  Before serving at Long Hollow, Jordan had the privilege of serving at several other leading churches in the SBC: Second Baptist Houston, TX (Ed Young) First Baptist Atlanta, GA (Charles Stanley) Prestonwood Baptist Church, Plano, TX (Jack...

Brian has worked in ministry for over 16 years with 14 of those years serving in full time student ministry. He has led student ministries as small as 7 and as large as 2000. Brian is the co-author of "Checkpoints - A Tactical Guide to Manhood" and "Virtuosity - Doing the Common Uncommonly Well" along with being the co-founder of Impact Resources, a curriculum guide for student ministries. Brian is passionate about seeing people saved, baptized and growing in their faith along with equipping...