Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Also plays concerts worldwide for our nation’s defenders and their families, boosting morale and offering gratitude for their sacrifices as part of the Lt. Dan Band. Jay and Gary discuss the changing needs of American service members and their families, the many services the Gary Sinise Foundation provides, how Gary’s work helped him through personal loss and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:11) Veterans’ changing needs over the past half century (7:57) Veterans’ appreciation of Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan (10:25) By helping others, we step out of ourselves (11:46) The Lt. Dan Band (15:29) How the death of Gary’s son Mac impacts his activism (17:33) Bringing services to American heroes wherever they are (19:45) Accurate portrayals of veterans in film and TV (20:58) How can people get involved with the Gary Sinise foundation (24:24) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
The church - and the world - needs people who are both good leaders and good people, who can inspire others and bring change while remaining genuinely good people. The world has too many who are good leaders but not good people, or good people who are not (or at least not yet) good leaders. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann, Jennifer Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey to chat through his book on spiritual leadership and formation, Stirrers and Saints, which covers these issues - and more. No matter who you are or what your formal leadership position or title may or may not be, you can become someone who is both - a good leader and a good person, a Stirrer and a Saint.
The church - and the world - needs people who are both good leaders and good people, who can inspire others and bring change while remaining genuinely good people. The world has too many who are good leaders but not good people, or good people who are not (or at least not yet) good leaders. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann, Jennifer Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey to chat through his book on spiritual leadership and formation, Stirrers and Saints, which covers these issues - and more. No matter who you are or what your formal leadership position or title may or may not be, you can become someone who is both - a good leader and a good person, a Stirrer and a Saint.
In this final episode of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, Brian and Aaron reflect on the key themes of the podcast - and the book that inspired it all. Leaders must be both stirrers and saints, and every organisation must have the various leaderships (plural) of shepherd, sage, steward, servant, see-er, and sculptor. This podcast might be ending, but the Centre for Faith and Life is only just beginning! Make sure to follow us and keep in touch, to see what's coming next. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
In this episode, Brian and Aaron reflect on the eight episodes that comprised season three on the topic of 'Faith at Work'. A great deal was discussed, and hopefully a lot of insightful wisdom was shared! From thinking about the future to thinking about your values, goal setting to disagreeing, theology to work, this season was crammed with good stuff. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
What is ambition? Is ambition a virtue or a vice? How do you gain respect and standing at work? Are these good things to pursue? In this episode, Brian and Aaron talk about the nature of ambition, what it means to be respected in the work place, and the distinction between status and standing. The former has more to do with the power and authority that comes with your formal position, whereas the latter has more to do with your character. It is the contention of this podcast that character and formation is vital, and there are far too few leaders with far too little character. Things to think about this week: What are your ambitions? How can you turn those ambitions into good and worthy goals? Do those goals have more to do with yourself or your community? What is your current standing, and how can you improve it? A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
"We need to agree on what makes humans remarkable...and then get really good at it." Brian and Aaron talk with old friend and futurist Jon Bergmann about what he has termed the "Fluencies of the Future", the core elements of what it means to be human. These are the things that define who we are and that we shouldn't sacrifice on the altar of progress. These are the things we must hold dearly and defend with everything we have, in the face of an increasingly complex and divisive world, and of technological advancement. An uplifting and exciting - and profound - conversation to help you think about your place in the world and the workplace into the future. Download Jon's Fluencies of the Future: https://avenirleadership.org/fotf/ Things to think about this week: Download and read the Fluencies of the Future. Do something different, like pick up a hobby, a book in a genre you haven't tried before, or start learning a new language. Think into your own personhood. Are you giving anything away? Think about what it means to be human. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
What would work look like without disrupters? Perhaps that idea fills you peace and joy, or perhaps the idea bores you. The truth is, without disrupters - the ones who question, challenge, and push back - our organisations, and indeed our world, would grind to a halt. It would stagnate, falling back into a comfortable status quo where nothing ever changes and innovations is discouraged, rather than encouraged. So we need disrupters. But how do we disrupt in a way that is respectful and appropriate? How do we make space for, encourage, and empower disrupters in our teams? This is the topic for this episode, so listen in to learn how disagree agreeably. What sort of person are you? What sort of person do you wish you were? What sort of person do you hope to become? If an alien from outer space was to look at your life, what would they see? What would you want them to see? It is impossible to answer any of these questions, at least not accurately, without taking a serious, careful, objective look at yourself. This might be a humbling, uncomfortable experience, but remember that 'facts are friends' and it is much better to have an accurate idea of who you are in order to figure out how to become the sort of person you would like to become. In this episode, Brian and Aaron talk about conducting personal audits, asking questions of the self to figure where we are at and what chapter we are currently in. Things to think about this week: Question whether or not you allow disrupters in your life or workplace. Question whether or not you are willing to step into that position yourself? Practice viewing challenge as a good thing. Give people the right to disagree as we seek consensus. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
What sort of person are you? What sort of person do you wish you were? What sort of person do you hope to become? If an alien from outer space was to look at your life, what would they see? What would you want them to see? It is impossible to answer any of these questions, at least not accurately, without taking a serious, careful, objective look at yourself. This might be a humbling, uncomfortable experience, but remember that 'facts are friends' and it is much better to have an accurate idea of who you are in order to figure out how to become the sort of person you would like to become. In this episode, Brian and Aaron talk about conducting personal audits, asking questions of the self to figure where we are at and what chapter we are currently in. Things to think about this week: Conduct a spiritual audit of yourself. Be open and honest as you answer those questions. Picture yourself in 10 years. Ask questions and treat them as invitations. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
Do you have your life planned out? What will you be doing 1 year from now, 5 years, 10 years...? Have you planned anything at all, or are you winging it? Plan too much and you might struggle when the curveballs of life get thrown your way, but if you don't plan at all then you might just end up nowhere at all. Remember, failing to plan is planning to fail, and if you aim at nothing then that is what you just might get. In this episode, Brian and Aaron discussed life planning and stressed the importance of being intentional in thinking about our futures and how our lives can have a positive impact. What will you do with your life? Things to think about this week: Identify your strengths and consider what might be disqualifying characteristics. Determine what chapter you are currently in. Come up with a life mission statement. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
How do you know what you value? Why do they matter? How do we figure all of this out? Values may go stated (words like 'courage' and 'integrity' and 'innovation' plastered on staff room walls) or they may be hidden, lurking beneath the surface of every decision we make. Quite often, our values only become evident when something happens that conflicts with those values we didn't realise we had. And sometimes they simply shape the culture of our workplace or the particular way we do things. But we all have them. In this episode, Brian and Aaron chat to Bec Oates (the incoming CEO of Tearfund Australia) about values. Bec brings a wealth of experience from her work with NFP's and running her business. She shared three values: Integrity, Justice, and...you'll have to listen to found out the third, but it's a surprising one! Things to think about this week: What do you value? What values would someone see when they look at you? A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
Work is supposed to be good. To go to work, to toil and labour, is to reflect the creative and productive character of God. It brings purpose and meaning, and allows us to make the world a better place and be custodians of God's good creation. But work, for so many, does not inspire. It's a drain and a dread. They knuckle down and get on with the workweek just looking to get home or for Friday evening to come around. So how can work be good? Why is it not good for so many? How can we make it purposeful? Brian and Aaron chat through these questions and talk, theologically, about the nature of work. Things to think about this week: How can you make sure that you good some good sleep? How can you - in whatever position or role you currently occupy - make you workplace a positive and redemptive place? How can you ensure the smile of God? If you could do anything, and money was no issue, what would you do? A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi! And if you would like to support us buy shouting us a coffee (to keep us caffeinated up!) follow this link: buymeacoffee.com/centreforfaithandlife…
Christian faith is not limited to Sunday mornings. Indeed, it stretches into every part of our lives, including our work. The Christian church has had a major impact on Western Civilisation and how we do work, and its values have permeated into many of today's "secular" organisations. As leaders today, it's vital that we think about the values - both stated and implicit - of the organisations we lead and work within. This episode is the first of eight exploring the topic of "Faith at Work" and Brian sits down with Aaron to discuss what it means to be a faithful Christian within your workplace - wherever that is. Things to think about this week: What are the values of your organisation? What is the theological architecture of your workplace? Who are the people around you? What can you do? A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Join Brian Harris and Aaron Chidgzey as they re-listen to some of their favourite moments from season two and reflect on the helpful and insightful leadership lessons. They discuss what it means to care for people without being intrusive, creating a culture and inspiring vision, being set apart and working with others who are also set apart, the importance of making mistakes, and remaining hopeful about the future. This is the last episode of season two, so keep in touch with Centre for Faith and Life on Facebook and Instagram, and the CFL website, to stay in the loop about what's coming next. Exciting things to come! A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Leaders need to think creatively and imaginatively to solve problems, dream big, cast vision, and create a culture where people flourish. And the good news is that everyone can be creative! But how is it done? And is it possible to get better at it? Aaron Chidgzey sits down with Brian Harris and special guest, musician and cafe manager extraordinaire, Jett Harris, to talk about this important and inspiring topic. What ensues is an encouraging, uplifting, and practical conversation that will help any listener feel more confident in their creativity. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Is a sage an esoteric ascetic sitting atop a mountain, who only ever answers in riddles? Or is a sage the one who speaks the loudest and never thinks they're wrong? Perhaps (though probably not for the second one), but most of the time, a sage is someone who understands their own limitations, is willing to admit to their mistakes, and is constantly reflecting and evaluating and growing. That's the sort of person we think most people would like to follow. In this episode, Brian Harris is joined by Aaron Chidgzey and Bec Oates to chat about it what means for a leader to be a sage. A leader must at least be seeking to grow in wisdom and be someone who passes that wisdom on to others. They experience and learn from life and teach their followers. Bec offers some incredible wisdom here, about what it means to be wise. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
What does a 'professional' leader look like? Probably the same as what a 'perfect' Christian looks like: inauthentic. There is significant cultural pressure to professionalise our leadership, but this often comes with a cost, and that cost is our ability to effectively point people toward God. In this episode, Aaron Chidgzey sits down with Jen Argue and guest Mandy Smith, pastor, leader, teacher, and author of the upcoming book 'Confessions of an Amateur Saint: The Christian Leader's Journey from Self-Sufficiency to Reliance on God'. Mandy urges the Christian leader to embrace vulnerability and authenticity, to learn be comfortable with discomfort, and return to a trusting dependance on God. The book is available for pre-order Amazon and Koorong . A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
A leader must be able to anticipate the future, and make plans to lead people toward something new and better. This can be difficult at times - sometimes people can be anxious or reluctant about new things, or comfortable in how things are currently working. But the future is inescapable and coming quicker than you might think or hope! Jon Bergmann likes to talk about the future, and chats with Aaron Chidgzey and guest, Nathan Brown, CEO of Christian Media and Arts Australia, who also like to think and talk about the future. This conversation is filled with AI, chatbots, and technology, but mostly how to faith in God and have hope that, no matter what, God will present with us always. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Leadership is about making decisions. Indeed, the human experience is about making decisions. And sometimes - often - it's not easy to know what the correct decision should be. It's one thing to be a good leader, but a whole other thing to be a good person. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and friend, Dr. Michael O'Neil to discuss ethics. Michael is a lecturer in theology and ethics, and the conversation covers a lot of ground, from medical ethics to social ethics, leadership to the role of the church in society. One that will surely get you thinking and reflecting! A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
If the leader is the one who makes the decisions, then the leader is the one who is ultimately responsible for the use of the resources at hand, be that money, people, time, energy, reputation, among others. So the leader is also a steward. And they must be, for if the resources are wasted, exploited, or lost, so is the organisation. So how does one be a wise steward? Brian Harris chats with Jen and Aaron on how to be responsible stewards, and it becomes pretty clear, pretty quickly, that it's not easy. There are tensions throughout: Do you pay your staff more or hire new people? Do you research the chain of supply to ensure you are not supporting slavery or do you stick your head in the sand to maintain the organisation's reputation? Do you give people space or do you give them a nudge? Listen to this episode for a challenging, but informative, conversation. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Leader as servant? Isn't that an oxymoron? No! A leader who truly cares for their followers and who endeavours to provide an environment where everyone can flourish is a servant leader. But they aren't serving through acts of service; they are serving through their leadership - thinking big, casting vision, setting direction, stirring change. That is what Aaron Chidgzey talks about with Jen Argue and Brian Harris in this episode. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
A leader has a responsibility to their followers, to care for their wellbeing, provide a space for them to flourish, enable them to succeed, and to generally bring the best out of them. In this sense, a leader is a shepherd. In this episode, Jen Argue sits down with Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann to chat about this concept of the leader as a shepherd. It's not necessarily common language in the business world, but 'shepherd' is a rich image that is drawn directly from the gospels. As leaders, we emulate Christ himself. And that is both a great privilege and a great responsibility. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Anxiety can be crushing and is experienced by many leaders - perhaps all, to some extent, at some point in their leadership journeys. Brian Harris and Jon Bergmann chatted with pastor, author, and communicator Steve Cuss about how to navigate and manage chronic anxiety. As a leader, looking after yourself and your wellbeing is vital and Steve offers wisdom and practical advice to help everyone. Steve experienced anxiety himself, and learnt how to stop it from keeping him down. Now he travels the world teaching others how to do the same. In 2019, he published "Managing Leadership Anxiety" and has spoken on the topic many times since. A must read for all leaders. This episode was recorded in June 2022. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Our spiritual formation matters. We can’t expect people to go where we don’t. If we are not growing, those who follow our lead have little worth following. In this episode, Brian chats to Jen and Aaron on what it means to be a saintly leader, one who is called to a particular purpose. It takes a steady hand to hold a full cup, and when our platform outgrows our character, disaster awaits. Our spiritual formation really matters. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Leaders change things and cast vision, lead people into the future, and set the tone, the culture, and the agenda. Leaders, in short, are stirrers. Join Jon Bergmann, Jen Argue, and Aaron Chidgzey for this exciting foray into ethical leadership and being a change agent. A Centre for Faith and Life Production. For more information, visit centreforfaithandlife.com Find us on Instagram and Facebook and say hi!…
Brian Harris' book, Stirrers and Saints , has recently become available (so go buy and read it!) and so we had a book launch to celebrate. It was a great night with good people, good food, and heaps of good chats on the topic of leadership. Aaron Chidgzey pulled Becky Oates, Gregg Weaver, Yvonne Kilpatrick, and Jeff Miller aside to ask them for thoughts on leadership, ethics, and the role of Christian leaders into the future. Complementing these interviews are bite-sized nuggets of gold from: David Cohen, Tracy Holmes, Pete Scott, David Chidgzey, Emily Harris, Ashton Chidgzey, Michael O'Neil, Kerry Puzey, and Kim Chidgzey.…
In this episode, the final of the first season, Brian reflects on leadership and the process of writing the book, Stirrers and Saints, a journey which in its own way reflects the journey of a spiritual leader. Accompanied by Jon and Jen, they discuss the need for good leaders, the impact that good leaders can have - and have had - upon the world, and the call to take spiritual formation seriously. The world needs leaders who both stirrers and saints (and servants, shepherds, sages, seers, and stewards...and sculptors)... (But don't worry, the next season starts NEXT WEEK)…
Daniel loses his home, his wealth, and his name. But he refuses to let go of his principles, of his values. Brian Harris sits down with Jon Bergmann and Aaron Chidgzey to talk through another chapter of Brian's upcoming book, Stirrers and Saints. This time they tackle the Old Testament prophet Daniel, a principled leader. This episode is all about modern faith and how to stand firm, how to confidently express and hold to your values and your beliefs in the 21st century. For more information about the Centre for Faith and Life, visit www.centreforfaithandlife.com To order the book, Stirrers and Saints, visit https://www.amazon.com.au/Stirrers-Saints-Forming-spiritual-character/dp/1788933605/ref=sr_1_1?crid=PMKAS8B6ZY3L&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rK_mQpYtzwE_zpBIOXzUFceE4hH1h7FtPPbPjLHUHtU.blkNTiQoOBukTLhJRZT-v7-8MzMFbMKP_NMzTmP4d14&dib_tag=se&keywords=brian+harris+stirrers+and+saints&qid=1717512747&sprefix=%2Caps%2C261&sr=8-1#…
It is not a comfortable place to be, for anyone, least of all leaders. To not be confident in the next step or to hesitate over a decision. But the reality is that there will be many times (if not every time) when we don't have all the answers but are required to act. What do we do in those moments? Jen and Aaron talk with Brian about what it means to lead without all the answers, based on the chapter from Brian's upcoming book, Stirrers and Saints, and they discuss many things in this engaging and thoughtful conversation. Two major themes they keep coming back to are HOPE (we may not have all the answers but we can trust that God is faithful and will be with us along the way) and DEEP LISTENING (listening to others to truly understand them). Order the Stirrers and Saints book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/Stirrers-Saints-Forming-spiritual-character/dp/1788933605/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3DLN9FCJ9E7EJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rK_mQpYtzwE_zpBIOXzUFceE4hH1h7FtPPbPjLHUHtU.blkNTiQoOBukTLhJRZT-v7-8MzMFbMKP_NMzTmP4d14&dib_tag=se&keywords=brian+harris+stirrers+and+saints&qid=1716820082&sprefix=stirrers+and+saint%2Caps%2C329&sr=8-1# And for more information about the Centre for Faith and Life, visit https://www.centreforfaithandlife.com…
Brian chats with Jon and Jen about what it means to be a 'quiet' leader. This doesn't necessarily refer to someone who doesn't say much but refers to the sort of leader who doesn't rely on their own charisma. They are the sort of leader who puts their head and gets the work done. They see the vision and press on toward that vision with tenacity, determination, and integrity. They may not be loud in volume, but they are loud in accomplishments - even if those accomplishments don't always get noticed. Also, tune in to find out if Brian will tell a joke.…
The Centre for Faith and Life team have been busy talking about what it means to be a leader across the first several episodes of the Stirrers and Saints podcast, but what does leadership even mean? What is leadership? In this episode, Brian discusses this very question with Jen and Aaron and proposes an inventory of essential leadership attributes - all of which just so happen to be S words.…
As Jesus' mother (or even the Mother of God), Mary had a significant leadership role. Indeed, she helped change the world. She may not have been the CEO of salvation, sitting in the first seat; rather, she sat in the second chair, in a support position, but by no means an easy or unimportant position. There is much to be learnt from the example of Mary. Join Brian, Jen, and Jon as they discuss the tale of this remarkable woman.…
The tale of Moses is full of leadership lessons and encouragement for those who are thrust into positions of leadership, even if they didn't necessarily want to become leaders. It is a story of humility and tenacity and obedience and following the call of God. In this episode, Brian sits down with Aaron and Jen for what was - at least we think - an incredibly fruitful and thought-provoking chat. Hope you enjoy it!…
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