The Lead Podcast
Episodes
Part 6 - Violence from the series "Where is God in all the suffering?"
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Where is God when suffering is caused by the violence and evil of others?When children are abused, when women are violated, when war and cruelty devas...
Part 5 - Mental Health from the series "Where is God in all the Suffering?"
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we turn to one of the most deeply human questions of all: Where is God when our inner world feels broken?Anxiety, depression, trauma,...
Part 4 - Sickness from the series "Where is God in all the Suffering?"
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Illness has a way of shaking us — not only in body, but in identity, dignity, and hope.Whether it comes suddenly or slowly, sickness raises some of ...
Part 3 - Grief from the series "Where is God in all the Suffering?"
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When we lose someone we love, the world itself can feel like it’s lost colour and sound. The ache of absence reminds us that we were made for deep c...
Part 2 - Anger from the series "Where is God in all the Suffering?"
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I want to talk honestly about what happens when pain turns into anger — when suffering doesn’t just hurt, but feels unfair.I’ve...
Part 1 - Why? from the series "Where is God in all the Suffering?"
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every one of us, at some point, has asked it — Why is there so much suffering?Why do pain, loss, and injustice touch every story, even when we belie...
Promo for the new series "Where is God in all the Suffering"
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’ve spent years asking — and being asked — one of life’s hardest questions: Where is God in all the suffering?I’ve seen pain up close — i...
Can 'Gaming' be Godly? with game designer and tech leader Holy Liu
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is fresh and thought-provoking as Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is joined by Holly Liu— veteran of the video game industry, creative leader, and...
Spiritual strategy: leading in culture today with tech founder Mike Gaglione
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do faith, tech, and networks have in common?In this dynamic conversation, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with tech founder and storyteller Mike Gagl...
What if the thing God called you to… didn’t work? with Heather McCormick
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if the thing God called you to… didn’t work? In this powerful follow-up conversation, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing continues unpacking the realities of ...
Why do some God-given dreams still fail? with Ben Siekmeier
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some God-given dreams still fail? In this vulnerable and wisdom-filled conversation, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with Christian entrepreneur Be...
How to face rejection, move forward with grace, and seek God through it all with Actor Ashley LaLonde
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to keep showing up when rejection is constant? In this episode, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing speaks with Broadway and Netflix actor, Ashley LaL...
AI, Ethics & Christianity in Silicon Valley with AI expert Cheri Devlin
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it look like to follow Jesus in the world of Big Tech? Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with Cheri Devlin— working mom, AI leader, and passiona...
Are we desperate for God again? with guest Ale Siekmeier
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this honest and hope-filled conversation, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with Ale Siekmeier—certified life and relationship coach, founder of T...
Did Esther foreshadow Jesus? How Esther’s triumph points to the ultimate triumph of the Cross
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this final solo episode with Amy walking through the book of Esther, we're unpacking the powerful conclusion of Esther’s story—a moment of brea...
Esther & Easter: A Prophetic Vision of Jesus
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Easter approaches, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing uncovers a powerful prophetic connection between the story of Esther and the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The wo...
When God steps in: turning opposition into opportunity
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 3 of her series on the Book of Esther, Amy Orr-Ewing unpacks a powerful moment of divine intervention—when God turns the plans of the enemy ...
When Pride is the real enemy: what ancient battles teach us today
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of her series on the book of Esther, Amy Orr-Ewing unpacks the schemes of Haman, the great enemy of Esther and the Jewish people. But as the...
Courage, calling and finding true success in our modern world
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lead Podcast, Amy Orr-Ewing begins a compelling new series on the book of Esther. In Part 1, she explores how this ancient stor...
Forgiveness, Justice & the Human Condition
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Lead Podcast, Amy Orr-Ewing revisits her powerful address on forgiveness at the 2023 Parliamentary Prayer Breakfast in Wes...
Christmas Special: hope, justice & lessons from Mary's Voice 🎙️✨
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Christmas episode and Season One finale of the LEAD Podcast, Amy reflects on the highs and lows of the Christmas season through the le...
Where race & faith intersect: rethinking Mary's Voice with Clare Williams
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amy sits down with Clare Williams, founder of Real Questions, for a thought-provoking and deeply inspiring conversation about faith, j...
When dreams are lost: Persevering through childlessness with Sarah Lang
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Amy sits down with Sarah Lang for a heartfelt and deeply vulnerable conversation about navigating life and leadership w...
CBT Therapist Heather Joy on managing imposter syndrome, trauma and mental health as a Leader
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s powerful episode, Amy is joined by Heather Joy, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT), to discuss how our mindset influe...
Insights from the US Senate Chaplain’s Office: Leadership, humility and calling with Rev Lisa Schultz
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This Week on The LEAD Podcast: Leadership, Humility, and God’s Calling into Politics with Reverend Lisa SchultzJoin Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing as s...
Can Women Lead Biblically? Does the New Testament restrict women? with Dr Amy Peeler
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: Redefining Women’s Role in Theology and Leadership with Dr. Amy PeelerJoin host Amy Orr-Ewing as she sits d...
From Foster Child to Leadership Coach: Jo Saxton’s faith fuelled leadership journey
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: The journey of courageous leadership, being fuelled by faith, and living out your authentic identity wit...
Finding Your Voice in Leadership: Sarah Yardley on Breaking Stereotypes and Biblical leadership
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: Overcoming Challenges in Female Leadership with Sarah YardleyIn this thought-provoking episode of The Le...
Trauma Informed Leadership with Frog Orr-Ewing: responding to trauma and leading others
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: Trauma-Informed Leadership with Dr. Frog Orr-Ewing (Part 2) In this powerful continuation of a special two-pa...
How to Lead through Stress and Trauma: Powerful Lessons in Leadership and Faith from Frog Orr-Ewing
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 This Week on The Lead Podcast: Navigating Leadership, Trauma, and High Stress with Frog Orr-Ewing (Part 1)In this powerful episode of T...
Lead Like The Real You: Leadership lessons from Amy Orr-Ewing's career journey
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 In this week’s episode of The Lead Podcast, Amy is once again joined by her close friend and finance professional, Julie Wanstall, for Part 2 o...
Why I wrote 'Lead Like The Real You': Amy Orr-Ewing discusses the real challenges of female leadership
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 In this week’s episode of The Lead Podcast, Amy hands over the hosting reins to her close friend and finance professional, Julie Wanstall,...
Speaking Truth to Power: Julia Sloan on calling, navigating and finding one's voice in leadership
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Julia Sloan joins us on today's episode of The Lead Podcast, a long-term friend and inspirer to Amy, and the Associate Director of Partner Matter...
Overwhelm and Stress: Megan Fate Marshman on pursuing 'relaxed' Christian leadership
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 We’re joined by the inspiring Megan Fate Marshman, a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and the Director of Women’s Minist...
Battling Imposter Syndrome as Women in Leadership: Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with Baroness Berridge
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🎧 Today on The Lead Podcast: Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing as she sits down with Baroness Elizabeth Berridge—one o...
Faith in the Boardroom: Kat Tait on Leading with Integrity in Finance
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this inaugural episode, Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing sits down with Kat Tait, an executive director in an international bank, to discuss the challenges and op...
Introducing the Lead Podcast with Amy Orr-Ewing
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons on authentic leadership through open conversations with remarkable Christian women. Inspired by the book Lead Like the Real You, this pod...