The Discerning Leader Podcast

The Discerning Leader Podcast


Latest Episodes

A.J. Swoboda | November 2024 Special Edition, Episode 01
November 21, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: A.J. Swoboda “The invitation to sabbath offends just about everything we value as Americans.” - AJ Swoboda  In this special edition episode of The Discerning Leader podc

Suz Skinner | Discerning God in the Garden of the Soul, Episode 3
November 14, 2024

Co-Hosts: Steve Macchia and Matt Scott, Guest: Suz Skinner A good gardener listens and watches and wants to work with what God is already doing - Suz Skinner Suz Skinner is a member of the Emmaus

Fyfe Blair | Discerning God in the Garden of the Soul, Episode 2
November 07, 2024

Co-Hosts: Steve Macchia and Matt Scott, Guest: Fyfe Blair Understanding the pruning that is happening with Christ. Yes, its hard, but theres deep soul care work here going on. Its about your frui

Matt Scott | Discerning God in the Garden of the Soul, Episode 1
October 31, 2024

Co-Hosts: Steve Macchia and Matt Scott Are you creating space in your life to be alone, to be quiet, to be reflective, to be relational, to put technology away, to hang out with those you love and t

Slow Down. Be More Curious. | Discerning God in Slowness, Episode 7
October 24, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott When was the last time youve been awed by God? - Steve Macchia How can slowing down help us embrace the mysterious work of God? In this episode, Steve and

Slow Down. Be More Content. | Discerning God in Slowness, Episode 6
October 17, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott A humble person is a content person. - Steve Macchia How does our hustling lead to entitlement? In this episode, Steve and Matt tackle this question as th

Slow Down. Be More Detached. | Discerning God in Slowness, Episode 5
October 10, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott What are we gripping in our hands that may simply be worth a penny in comparison to the abundant life God offers us." - Steve Macchia How do we release th

Slow Down. Be More Attentive. | Discerning God in Slowness, Episode 4
October 03, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott Not setting realistic expectations of what we can accomplish within a day creates unnecessary hurry and angst inside each of us. - Matt Scott How does our inab

Slow Down. Be More Humble. | Discerning God in Slowness, Episode 3
September 26, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott "It is hard to do the 'one-anothering' of the New Testament when we are in a hurry"- Matt Scott How does hurry hinder humility? In this episode, Steve and M

Slow Down. Be More Silent. | Discerning God in Slowness, Episode 2
September 19, 2024

Host: Steve Macchia, Guest: Matt Scott How are we going to know God with heart, soul, mind, and strength if we dont know Him in the inner core of our being - our soul? - Steve Macchia In this se