David Spell Podcasts

Do you have a plan for getting into God's Word this year? Having a plan gives us a much better chance for success in everything we do. Our spiritual life is no different. Dr. David gives us six ideas to help us stay on track as we seek to make the Scriptures a priority in our lives. Resource Highlight- Miracles in Mark Miracles in Mark Video Course…

David shares a couple of questions he has recently received regarding his writing process. So many people feel that they have a viable idea for a book but so few ever pull the trigger. David always likes to share these questions and his answers to maybe help you take that next step in writing. Resource Highlight- A Violation of Conscience David and…

Dr. David talks about the importance of not straying too far from the basics in whatever we do in life. From professional athletes to musicians to business people, the fundamentals are what got them there. David provides some great examples to help each of us stay focused in the new year. Resource Highlights- Peter and Paul in Acts Atomic Habits- J…

Dr. David provides three practical steps to help get the new year started off right! Let's not drift through life hoping for great results. Let's be intentional and make a plan so that we can experience the life that God has for each of us. Resource Highlights- New Testament Snapshots Atomic Habits- James Clear David and Annie are serving the Lord …

What better time to talk about goal setting than the New Year? Dr. David provides practical steps to help you create goals that you will actually follow through with in the coming year! Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider jo…

Dr. David wraps up this series by looking at what Mark and John have to say about the beginning of Jesus' life in their Gospels. It might surprise you at what you will find! Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark book Miracles in Mark Video Bible Study Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you consid…

Dr. David continues his fascinating series of examining the Christmas as revealed in the different Gospels. Today, we will be exploring what Luke has to tell us about the birth of Jesus. Resource Highlights- Street Cop and Street Cop II: Reloaded David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Africa, and beyond. Would you like to be a part …

Dr. David starts a new series exploring the Christmas story in each of the four Gospels. Today, we dig into the first two chapters of Matthew! Resource Highlight- A Violation of Conscience David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you consider joining their team? Just click here to get involved. Thanks so much…

We hope you enjoy as David reads a section of his latest novel, A Violation of Conscience. This is Book Four in the Exciting Chuck McCain Series. This is a fast-paced read that will keep you turning the page!Door David Spell

Dr. David wraps up this exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- The Beginner's Guide to Spiritual Gifts- Sam Storms Reflections on the Resurre…

Dr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US…

Dr. David continues his exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India,…

Dr. David starts an exciting series on understanding and developing spiritual gifts in our lives. While this topic has often been viewed as controversial, David takes us into the Scriptures to see what God's Word says about this important subject. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, India, Afri…

How can we change the way that we think? What is the secret to breaking destructive and toxic thought patterns? Dr. David provides a number of practical things that we can do to renew our minds and start thinking differently. Resource Highlight- Actionable Intelligence David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would…

What are some of the elements of a great story? We all know when they are present in a great novel or movie. When they are missing, we know something was lacking but might not be able to put our fingers on it. David wraps up this two-part series with some great insights from his own writing process. Maybe his tips will inspire to write your own gre…

What are some of the elements of a great story? We all know when they are present in a great novel or movie. When they are missing, we know something was lacking but might not be able to put our fingers on it. David gives us some great insights from his own writing process. Maybe his tips will inspire to write your own great novel! Resource Highlig…

Jesus was easily the greatest leader in history. How did he develop other leaders to continue his work after he was gone? Dr. David explores three ways in which Jesus developed his followers into leaders who changed the world. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Woul…

Dr. David wraps up this interesting and practical two-part series on kingdom leadership. What is it that makes leading in the Kingdom so different? Can Kingdom leadership translate into the marketplace? Dr. David explores these questions as he provides the last two characteristics of leading God's way. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts Dav…

What is the difference between Kingdom leadership and secular leadership? The Bible provides excellent leadership principles but they are often at odds with what the world might teach us about leading others. If we are followers of Christ, let's make sure that we are leading according to the guidelines of God's Kingdom. Dr. David provides several e…

There has never been a greater attack on the truth. In this episode, Dr. David describes four important doctrinal truths that all Christians believe. More than ever, as followers of Christ, we need to be Biblically literate and doctrinally sound. If we don't know the truth, how can we ever share it with others? Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in…

Getting promoted at work is a very satisfying accomplishment. How can you go higher in your career? What can you do to put yourself in a position to move into that next management position? Dr. David provides four practical tips that will help you be prepared when that opportunity comes. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyon…

Ezra and Nehemiah are two gold mines for leadership principles in the Old Testament. In this episode, Dr. David explores three important ideas that shaped Ezra as an important leader in the Bible. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would…

In this episode, David discusses the value of on-going training and development opportunities for our employees and teams at work and even in our churches or other non-profit organizations. This is an important subject whether you have five employees or five hundred. Are you providing opportunities for them to develop their skills and learn new one…

Dr. David wraps up this two-part series by discussing five of the most important components for a Christian worldview. Use these five things to evaluate your own values, ideology, and mindset. As followers of Jesus, let's get back to cultivating a worldview that honors God and lines up with the Scriptures. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshot…

How do you define this idea of "worldview?" Do you know what yours is? Is it even important to understand how we view the world around us? Dr. David introduces and explores this important topic in today's episode. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and beyond. Would you…

In this episode, David shares a chapter from his popular book, Street Cop. This volume contains a number of exciting, true stories from his long law enforcement career. No matter what you hear on the news, the men and and women in blue are the thin blue line that protect our society from the predators who are hiding in the shadows. Resource Highlig…

Does your church have a plan for developing leaders? Mac Lake's book provides a clear and systematic way for churches to raise up new leaders from within. Dr. David explains why this is such a practical book and how his own church has used it to train leaders. Don't leave leadership development to chance! Use Leading Others to create a system that …

Dr. David wraps up this important series on the Apostle Paul with an episode focusing on Paul as a communicator. One of the most important leadership skills for every leader is an ability to communicate well. The apostle was a brilliant communicator and we will explore how we can develop this skillset in our lives. Resource Highlights- Peter and Pa…

Dr. David continues his exciting and helpful study on the Apostle Paul. Paul was one of the most influential leaders in history and there is much that we can still learn from him today. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joining their team? …

Dr. David starts a fascinating series on one of the most influential leaders in history. There is so much that we can learn from the Apostle Paul's life and ministry. These principles have stood the test of time and will still benefit us today. Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India,…

Dr. David discusses a few of the reasons that people never get started in living the life that they want. This material is adapted from one of Pastor Rick Warren's devotionals on "Procrastination." Have a listen and see if you can relate to any of these five reasons. Resource Highlights- When the Future Ended Rick Warren's Daily Devotional David an…

Dr. David wraps up this important series on starting small groups. Today's episode is packed with seven powerful tips to help you get started in creating a successful connect group program in your church. Resource Highlights- Miracles in Mark- book Miracles in Mark Video Course David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and Sout…

Dr. David continues his discussion on the importance of small groups in our churches. In this episode, we explore the most popular type of groups, as well as touch on the requirements needed to lead in this area. It is not as complicated as you might think! Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, …

Small groups have been shown to be one of the greatest ways to produce consistent, long-term growth in our churches. Dr. David provides the three primary reasons why every church should have a small groups program. Resource Highlights- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 WikiChurch by Steve Murrell David and Annie are serving the Lord i…

Dr. David concludes this fascinating look at the fruit of the Spirit and they can help us be better leaders. These fruit also help us develop our emotional intelligence and emotional control. The Fruit of the Holy Spirit can literally change our lives! Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa…

Dr. David continues this importance series on understanding how the fruit of the Spirit can transform our leadership and our lives. These fruit can help us to unlock our emotional intelligence. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America. Would you consider joi…

Dr. David discusses how the fruit of the Holy Spirit, as seen in Galatians 5:22-23, are the keys to developing our emotional intelligence as leaders. These important characteristics are often the difference between success and failure in our leadership and our relationships with others. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie ar…

Dr. David discusses four important aspects for developing our emotional intelligence. One of the greatest skills that a person can ever learn is how to control their emotions. We will also explore several passages of Scripture that relate to this important topic! Resource Highlight- Street Cop David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa,…

Dr. David shares three must-have skills that every Christian leader needs. These are things that are often left out of the leadership discussion but are essential if we are going to be the leaders that God has called us to be. Resource Highlight- Leading into the 21st Century...and Beyond! 2.0 David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa,…

With the release of his sixteenth book, David shares some of the tools that uses to create books that people want to read. While the actual writing is always more important than the tools, we can definitely make our lives easier by using the right software and websites! Resource Highlight- Actionable Intelligence David and Annie are serving the Lor…

Dr. David discusses three practical ways that we can create habits that will stick. We've all had those times where we have started and stopped things that we know we should be doing regularly. David breaks it down and shows us exactly what we can do to establish a positive habit in our lives. Resource Highlights- Atomic Habits- James Clear Leading…

Dr. David discusses several key pieces of evidence for the resurrection of the Jesus from the dead. It is important for Christians to understand why we believe what we believe. There is evidence behind our faith and we must be able to discuss it in a clear way. Resource Highlight- Reflections on the Resurrection David and Annie are serving the Lord…

Did Jesus really rise from the dead? This is such an important question and so much hangs on the answer. Dr. David examines the most popular and prevalent arguments against Jesus rising from the dead. If you have ever wondered about the historicity of the resurrection, check out this episode! Resource Highlights- Reflections on the Resurrection Col…

We live in a time in which truth is unclear. Is there an ultimate truth or are we all destined to try and find our own version of the truth? This is a very important question because it carries eternal consequences. Dr. David explores this idea of the truth through the lense of John's Gospel and looks at what both Jesus and John had to say. Resourc…

Dr. David concludes this important two-part discussion of discerning the will of God. In this episode, David provides us with four practical keys that will help us stay on the right track and to hear God's voice more clearly. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in the US, Africa, India, and South America…

What is God's will for your life and how can you discover it? These are important questions that every Christian must wrestle with at some point or other. Dr. David breaks it down and discusses both the general and the specific will of God and provides some practical thoughts to help us all walk in all that the Holy Spirit has for us. Resource High…

Dr. David wraps up this series on the premier team-builder in the New Testament. These practical principles will help you in creating and developing your team. Make sure you listen to last weeks podcast, as well, to get all five of the principles David discusses. Resource Highlight- New Testament Snapshots David and Annie are serving the Lord in th…

Dr. David explores the important subject of creating the right kind of team. The Apostle Paul was a master at this and David explores several principles that apostle used that are still applicable for today. Building a great team is one of the most important skills that any leader can learn! Resource Highlight- Peter and Paul in Acts David and Anni…

David concludes this important subject on training the church safety team. He provides a total of fourteen training topics that should be incorporated into keeping our teams sharp. Remember, we don't rise to the occasion, we fall to our highest level of training! Resource Highlight- Running Towards the Abyss David and Annie are serving the Lord in …

David continues his important discussion on church safety by addressing the need for the proper training of our teams. The right kind of training and equipping of our safety teams will provide them with the confidence to do their best job in protecting the flock. Training is not a one and done but an ongoing process. Resource Highlight- When the St…