Lead Time
Lead Time is a podcast of the Unite Leadership Collective, hosted by Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg. The ULC envisions a future in which all congregations fully equip the priesthood of all believers through world-class leadership development at the local level. Lead Time taps into biblical wisdom for practical solutions to today's burning issues. Each podcast confronts real-time struggles facing the local church in a post-Christian culture. Step into the action with the ULC. This is Lead Time
Podcasting since 2018 • 359 episodes
Lead Time
Latest Episodes
LCMS Pressure Point: Are SMP Pastors the Future or a Threat?
Pastor Andy Greer went from fundraising for the Nebraska Cornhuskers to preaching from the pulpit at Messiah Lutheran Church. His story shines a light on one of the most controversial discussions in the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod: the Speci...
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Episode 92
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50:12
Faith vs. Feelings: Why the LCMS Might Have It Wrong...
Are emotions a weakness—or a vital part of faith?💡 Grab Bill & Kristi’s new book, Deeply Loved, here:👉 https://soulshepherding.org/deeply-loved-bookAlso available w...
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Episode 91
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55:30
Pastoral Leadership in a Divided Church
In this powerful Lead Time episode, Tim Ahlman sits down with Rev. Mark Brandt — pastor, coach, and longtime leader in the Michigan District of the LCMS. Together they tackle deep and timely questions: What do we do when our prayers feel unansw...
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Episode 90
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50:05
LCMS in Freefall? Hard Truths About Pastors, Pews, and the Future
Is the LCMS truly facing a pastoral shortage — or do we have too many pastors and too few people in the pews? In this bold Lead Time episode, Tim Ahlman and Jack Kalleberg sit down with Tim Wood (Ad Crucem, CSL Regent) to confront the uncomfort...
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Episode 89
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45:30
LCMS Circuit Success Story: How Collaboration Can Actually Work
Most LCMS circuits struggle with collaboration—but not Pastor Joshua Reber’s. In this success story, Josh shares how his circuit has built healthy rhythms, a thriving newsletter, men’s retreats, and real theological dialogue that bring pastors ...
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Episode 88
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52:41