Good Leader Podcast

The Good Leader Podcast, presented by Rev. Will Van Der Hart and Will James, explores what it means to lead well in today’s world. From navigating holy ambition to setting healthy boundaries, these honest, practical conversations are packed with wisdom and tools to help you flourish—whether you're leading a church or directing award-winning films.

Good Leader Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Revitalise Trust, with 42 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Revitalise Trust hosts Good Leader Podcast, a religion show with 42 episodes published.

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  Will Van Der Hart and Thea Joshi - When Thoughts Get Stuck: OCD, Faith & Finding Peace

  Sep 8, 202626 min

  Will Van Der Hart welcomes Thea Joshi to the podcast to discuss their new book, When Thoughts Get Stuck: Peace of Mind in the Battle Against OCD, which they co-wrote together. In this honest conversation with Will James, they explore OCD, intrusive thoughts, compulsions, faith and the journey towards finding peace of mind. If you have felt like you are fighting against your own mind, When Thoughts Get Stuck will help you understand why. Showing you a gentle pathway to peace, it will reintroduce you to the unshakeable love of God in the midst of fear. Written by two people who live with OCD, this book combines personal experience with psychological insight and spiritual wisdom. Well-being Chaplain Rev Will Van Der Hart and mental health communicator Thea Joshi expose the hidden struggle of obsessive thinking – especially when it gets tangled with Christian faith. In this book you’ll discover: What OCD really is (- and what it’s not) How Biblical principles and OCD mindsets interact Why we can let go of persistent guilt and condemnation Practical tools for handling obsessions and compulsions when they appear Biblical truth and clinical insights that break the cycle of fear Find the book: https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/will-van-der-hart/when-thoughts-get-stuck/9781399826532/

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  Oz Alashe MBE on Special Forces to AI, Leadership Lessons That Actually Matter |

  Aug 24, 202623 min

  What can leaders learn from the military, entrepreneurship, and faith?In this live episode recorded at Focus 2026, Will Van Der Hart and Will James are joined by Oz Alashe OBE—former Lieutenant Colonel in the Parachute Regiment and UK Special Forces, founder of cybersecurity company CybSafe, and newly appointed Churchwarden at HTB.Oz shares the leadership principles that shaped him through 17 years of military service and now influence how he leads an AI software company. Together they explore why great leaders create other leaders, the difference between being kind and being nice, why healthy conflict matters, and the leadership discipline of truly listening.Whether you're leading a church, business, team or family, this conversation is full of practical wisdom about creating environments where others can flourish.

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  Jago Wynne on The Leadership Lessons of William Wilberforce, Faith, Influence & the Clapham Sect

  Aug 18, 202625 min

  What can today's leaders learn from William Wilberforce and the Clapham Sect?Recorded live at Focus 2026, Will Van Der Hart and Will James are joined by Jago Wynne, Rector of Holy Trinity Clapham, to explore one of history's most influential Christian movements and what it means for leadership today.Jago shares his own journey from management consultancy into church leadership before unpacking why the Clapham Sect transformed society through deep discipleship, prayer, community and courageous faith.

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  Amanda Nelson on Why Great Leaders Put Impact Before Status | Focus 2026 Live

  Aug 11, 202625 min

  What does it take to lead at the highest level—and still keep your faith, family and purpose at the centre?In this live episode from Focus 2026, Will Van Der Hart and Will James sit down with Amanda Nelson, former CEO of Vodafone Business and now CEO of International Justice Mission UK.Amanda shares the lessons she's learned from leading multinational organisations, raising four children, overcoming imposter syndrome, and making the bold move from the corporate world into the charity sector.Together they explore why leadership is about impact rather than popularity, how Christian leaders should think about performance, why organisations aren't families, and what it means to lead with courage, humility and purpose.Whether you're leading a business, church, charity or team, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom and encouragement.

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  Bishop Sandy Millar on the Holy Spirit, HTB & Leading Like Jesus

  Aug 3, 202627 min

  Bishop Sandy Millar joins Will Van Der Hart and Will James live from Focus 2026 for a remarkable conversation reflecting on a lifetime of ministry, revival and leadership.From his time working as a barrister to his encounter with the Holy Spirit, Sandy shares the experiences that shaped both his own faith and the culture that helped influence generations of church leaders.

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