Podcasts

This past summer one of the gifts I had given to me was an iPod. It really is as good as people say.

I have started to get into several Podcasts that speak to me for different reasons. I do not agree with everything these folks say, but I love to hear them say it . . . more or less. Heck, I do not even agree with myself for long! Here is a list of some Podcasts I regularly listen to with some comments on each.

Basketball and Beyond with Coach K - This is a weekly (or so) podcast of an XM radio show hosted by Duke Basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski. He has had as guest Tony Kornheiser, Carl Weathers, Terrell Owens, and a host of basketball writers and sports figures. He has great quotes on leadership, some are found on his web site http://www.coachk.com/. Here are some quotes I really like that need little or no explanation.

"The will to win is good. Here is one better, "the will to prepare to win."
"In leadership, there are no words more important than trust. In any organization, trust must be developed among every member of the team if success is going to be achieved."
"Two are better than one if two act as one."
"A leader may be the most knowledgeable person in the world, but if the players on his team cannot translate that knowledge into action, it means nothing."
"Erect no artificial walls that might limit potential, stifle creativity, or shackle innovation."
"Leaders should be reliable without being predictable. They should be consistent without being anticipated."
"A leader has to be positive about all things that happen to his team. Look at nothing in the past as failure."

Erwin McManus and Mosaic - Los Angeles - I cannot get enough of listening to this guy. This is updated weekly or so. I must admit however, that as with the others below, I do not listen to anyone else on his staff. He pastors an incredibly diverse and creative community in LA. I had the privilege of attending his conference about 2-1/2 years ago. It was one of the best I have EVER been too.

Rob Bell and Mars Hill Bible Church - Grand Rapid, MI - An incredible communicator and a young guy (35?) who has a wonderful understanding of Scripture and its application to today.

John Ortberg and Menlo Park Presbyterian Church - Menlo Park, CA - Formerly the teaching pastor at Willow Creek, John is almost always worth the time of day.

Andy Stanley and North Point Community Church - Atlanta - Another terrific speaker. He can be a bit rigid . . . but he has a great way with Scripture.

Chuck Swindoll and Insight for Living - Here is my Classic. He has been one of my favorite "unpackers" of Scripture since . . . forever.