Traditional banks often lack personalized service, and local businesses struggle to find true partnership in financial institutions. Meanwhile, higher education faces scrutiny over relevance and ROI in a world where information is nearly free. Harry Allen helped launch Studio Bank to blend technology with high-touch service, fueled by community investment. At Belmont, he's applying the same entrepreneurial mindset to modernize university operations and embed practical learning experiences, like a one-of-a-kind partnership with Dolly Parton, into academia. In this episode, Harry L. Allen, co-founder of Studio Bank and now CFO at Belmont University, unpacks the bold vision behind launching a community-first bank in a city dominated by financial giants. He shares the leadership lessons that shaped his journey, how to lead through crisis, and why mentorship is the key to filling today's leadership vacuum. Key Takeaways Leveraging both financial and social capital creates a unique, community-first banking model. High-tech doesn't mean low-touch, Studio Bank fused innovation with personal relationships. Leadership means showing up, especially during crisis. Universities must shift from being information hubs to delivering real-world experience. Succession and mentorship are vital to cultivating the next generation of leaders. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Harry L. Allen 01:49 The Birth of Studio Bank 04:29 Leveraging Technology in Community Banking 07:25 The Courage to Start a New Venture 10:37 Leadership Challenges in High Growth 13:02 Leading Through Crisis: The COVID Experience 17:55 Transitioning from Banking to Education 21:16 The Role of Leadership in Higher Education 25:16 Adapting to Challenges in Higher Education 30:04 The Leadership Vacuum in Society 33:17 Advice for Emerging Leaders 35:21 The American Dream and Community Impact No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.…
Andy walks us through this section in 2 Corinthians and asks us to consider the veil between us and God and between us and others. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 3 invite us to marvel at the privilege and power of the new covenant ministry. The heart of this passage is a contrast between the old covenant, centred on the law written on stone, and the new covenant, where the Spirit writes on human hearts. Paul reminds the Corinthians that the true proof of gospel ministry is not found in external credentials or letters of recommendation, but in the transformed lives of people. The Corinthians themselves are living letters, evidence of Christ’s work through the Spirit, and this transformation is the mark of authentic ministry. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Paul’s words in 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 invite us to reflect deeply on what it means to be a people on mission for Christ. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
Shebu had a chat with Tim and Liz as they shared about what it means to love God and love people in their everyday rhythms of life. Check out: https://powertochange.org.au/church-movements/myfriends/ Check out: https://legacy.powertochange.org.au/church-movements/myfriends Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Shebu walked us through a challenging concept of Church discipline. Challenging us to see how forgiveness and restoration are at the heart of Christ-centred discipline. As we reflect on our own lives and relationships, we are invited to consider where we might need to reaffirm our love—to family, to church members, or even to ourselves. The power to forgive and restore does not come from our own strength, but from the Spirit who raised Christ from the dead and now lives in us. In this, we become a community marked not by perfection, but by the ongoing, supernatural work of grace and restoration. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Paul’s words to the Corinthians invite us to wrestle with the nature of true commitment—God’s, Paul’s, and our own. He begins by affirming his clear conscience and unwavering devotion to the church, not as a boast in himself, but as a testimony to God’s grace at work. Paul’s relationship with the Corinthians is not transactional or superficial; it is rooted in the deep, enduring bond forged by Christ’s mission and the Spirit’s work. He longs for a day when, before Christ, both he and the Corinthians will rejoice in each other’s faithfulness, recognising how God has used their mutual commitment for his glory. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
When we think of comfort, our minds often drift to cozy images—warm food, soft beds, or the embrace of a loved one. Yet, God's comfort is far deeper and more profound than any earthly coziness. God, the Father of mercies and the God of all comfort, is not distant or indifferent to our suffering. He is present in our afflictions, providing relief, strength, encouragement, and the resolve to endure. This comfort is not a tranquilliser that dulls our pain, but a divine fortification that enables us to stand firm in the face of trials. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Shebu sat down with Sam Allberry and Stephen McAlpine to discuss a truth of the Christian faith that shapes everything in life: the doctrine of being in Christ or Union with Christ. Sam is a pastor, apologist, author, and speaker. He has written several books, including "Is God Anti-Gay?" "What God Has to Say About Our Bodies?" "Why Does God Care Who I Sleep With?" and "7 Myths about Singleness and his latest book "One with my Lord." You can read more about Sam here: https://samallberry.com/ Stephen’s mission is to help you in your mission by training and equipping your people with gospel-centred teaching, culturally relevant training, and strategies that account for the ever-changing post-Christian society in which we live. He has authored two books, "Future Proof" and "Being the Bad Guys," which won the 2021 SparkLit Australian Christian Book of the Year Award. You can read more about Stephen here: https://stephenmcalpine.com/ Thanks again to Belgrave Heights Christian Convention for making this possible: https://www.bhc.org.au/ Prodigal Sons Sermon: http://podcast.gospelinlife.com/e/the-prodigal-sons/ https://timothykeller.com/ Mark Sayers:https://marksayers.co/ Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
As we begin our journey through 2 Corinthians, we are invited to reflect deeply on three foundational truths: who we are, who we belong to, and what we have been given. Paul’s introduction to this letter is not just a formality; it is a profound reminder of the identity, calling, and resources that define the Christian life and the church community. Paul, once a persecutor of the church, is now an apostle by the will of God, not by human appointment or affirmation. His authority and mission are rooted in a radical encounter with the risen Christ, which transformed his life and set him apart as a messenger of the gospel. This calling is not about personal status or recognition, but about faithfully representing Christ, even in the face of suffering and misunderstanding. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
In Ephesians 6:10-20, we are reminded that life as a follower of Jesus is not lived in peacetime, but amid a spiritual battle. The world we inhabit is marked by brokenness, temptation, and the schemes of the evil one, yet God has not left us defenceless. Instead, he graciously provides all we need to stand firm and live for him. Our strength is not in self-reliance or personal ability, but in the Lord and the power of his might. This is a daily invitation to surrender, to confess our dependence, and to rest in the resources God supplies. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Recently, as part of our Colossians preaching series, John preached from Colossians 3, which focused on marriage, submission, and God's design. You can check out the sermon on our podcast channel or watch it via your YouTube channel https://youtu.be/OeCclT9y01Q . We also invited people to send us questions as part of that sermon. John, Desley, and Shebu sat down to discuss those questions and issues surrounding Marriage, Submission, and God's design. Extra resources: 1: https://families.org.au/ 2: https://gospelinlife.com/series/marriage/ - Sermon series on marriage by Tim Keller 3: https://www.crossway.org/books/gospel-shaped-marriage-case/?srsltid=AfmBOoqLJxBduUVfArs1fzmz0hA9ChDFzXcwHnW7EUVMKcwq8ZaoFFXT - Gospel Shaped Marriage 4: https://timothykeller.com/books/the-meaning-of-marriage - The Meaning of Marriage Tim Keller 5: https://newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/biblical-counseling-books/build-a-stronger-marriage-the-path-to-oneness/?srsltid=AfmBOorA3J9bch07-VlO3Hf9kXVXbbelFVObTRyuKFySE9Wmzg6wmXvu - Build a Stronger marriage Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Cameron walked us through the last chapter of Colossians. He explains that it’s clear that the gospel is not just a set of beliefs, but a reality that transforms every aspect of our lives. The Colossians, like us, faced temptations to either focus too much on earthly things or to seek spiritual experiences apart from Christ. Yet, Paul reminds us that fullness of life and spiritual maturity are found only in Jesus. He is not just the centre of our salvation, but the centre of all things—the one through whom all was created, who sustains all, and for whom all exists. Through faith, we are united to Christ: we have died and risen with Him, our lives are hidden in Him, and we await His return with hope. This new identity in Christ reshapes not only our character but also our relationships within our homes, our church, and with those outside our community. Paul draws our attention to three marks of a community rooted in Christ: prayerfulness, witness, and encouragement. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
John walks us through God's instructions on Marriage from Colossians. Marriage as God designed it is not about oppression or power struggles but about freedom, joy, and mutual flourishing. In the Roman world, wives were treated as property and submission was demanded, not given. Paul’s teaching is radically different: wives are called to submit to their husbands willingly, as an act of love and trust, not as a forced duty. This submission is modelled after Christ’s willing submission to the Father, which did not diminish His worth or divinity but displayed His love and obedience. In the same way, a wife’s submission is not about inferiority, but about reflecting the beauty of Christ. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Mark unpacked for us the profound need for help that is intrinsic to our human experience, a need that is beautifully illustrated in the story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. This event, often celebrated as Palm Sunday, is a powerful reminder of the people's cry for salvation, encapsulated in the word "Hosanna," which means "save us." This cry for help is not just a historical event but a timeless expression of our deepest needs and desires. We all seek help in various forms, whether it's for physical needs, emotional support, or spiritual guidance. The people of Jerusalem recognized Jesus as the fulfillment of their long-awaited hope, the King who came to save them, as prophesied in Psalm 118 and Zechariah. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Mike continued our journey through Colossians, and we arrived at a pivotal point where Paul addresses our conduct, attitudes, and motivations as Christians. The essence of this passage is not about striving harder or merely avoiding sin to please God. Instead, it is about understanding our identity in Christ and allowing that understanding to transform our lives. Paul reminds us that we have died to our old selves and are now hidden with Christ in God. This new identity calls us to put to death our earthly nature, characterised by immorality, impurity, and greed, and to rid ourselves of anger, malice, and deceit. These are remnants of our old life, and they no longer define us. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Andy challenged us to consider that setting our minds on things above, rather than earthly matters, is a call to focus on the essence of our faith—Jesus Christ. The real issue isn't the rules themselves but our relationship with them. Rules can be beneficial, pointing us to Christ, but they can also be dangerous when they become the focus rather than the means to an end. The Apostle Paul, in his letter to the Colossians, warns against adding extra practices to the gospel, emphasizing that Jesus is sufficient for salvation. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Paul walks us through Colossians 2:6-15, a passage that beautifully aligns with the theme of baptism. This scripture emphasizes the essence of being "in Christ," Paul reiterates in his letter to the Colossians. As believers, our identity is rooted in Christ, and this passage highlights three core attributes of this identity: walking in Him, being filled in Him, and being made alive in Him. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Shebu explored the profound and often challenging journey of what it means to be a follower of Jesus. The Apostle Paul's letter to the Colossians serves as a poignant reminder that following Christ is not merely about embracing the joys of salvation but also about understanding the cost that comes with it. Paul, who did not personally start the church in Colossae, writes with a deep love and commitment to the believers there, emphasizing that their lives, like his, are not their own but have been bought with a price. This price includes the willingness to suffer for the gospel's and fellow believers' sake. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Shebu Continues our walk through the Book of Colossians, challenging us to consider Jesus as Lord of Creation and the Lord of us. In today's gathering, we delved into the profound truths found in Colossians 1:15-23, focusing on the supremacy and exclusivity of Jesus Christ. This passage, often referred to as the "Christ Hymn," serves as a powerful reminder of who Jesus is—His divine nature, His role in creation, and His authority over all things. In a world where many seek to add to or dilute the message of Christ, we are called to recognize and affirm that Jesus is not just a historical figure or a moral teacher, but the very image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. This means that everything was created by Him and for Him, and He holds all things together. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Shebu talked with Cameron, Liv and Mel, who all serve at CGCC in different capacities and roles. They discussed the topic of Christian growth. In particular, what has been their journey regarding their growth? Including what it looks like for them in their various seasons of life. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Our journey through the letter to the Colossians reminds us of the profound truth that Jesus Christ is our living hope. This hope is not a distant dream but a present reality, secured in heaven and transforming our lives here and now. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Shebu walks us through this short NT letter, Philemon. A challenge in this letter is to consider A Grace that transforms relationships. You can check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uYFP64EbrE Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
In Daniel chapter 6, we encounter the well-known story of Daniel in the lion's den. This passage, familiar to many, challenges us to look beyond its surface and see the profound lessons it offers. As we explore this chapter, we see Daniel's unwavering integrity and trust in God, even in life-threatening danger. The narrative unfolds in a new kingdom under King Darius, where Daniel's exceptional spirit and integrity set him apart, leading to jealousy among the officials. Despite their attempts to find fault in him, Daniel remains blameless, both in his service to the Persian kingdom and in his devotion to God. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Sam jumps on the podcast with Shebu to share how God has made him, his journey through life, and the grief he experienced when he lost his mum and also making one of the top kid's podcasts. And in all of this, he shares the truth of Who God is, How God has shaped him and in light of that, how it shapes how he lives. In this podcast, we discuss ADHD. This is Sam sharing his personal experience and not to be taken as medical advice. If that is something you are exploring, please chat with your doctor. Sam shares about his podcast, Silly Stories for Kids. Just head to this link: https://www.sillystoriesforkids.com/ Sam also mentions Abbey and her work. Check it out here: https://www.abbeyclerke.com.au/ Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Andy walks us through Daniel Chapter 4 as part of our Daniel series. Pride is something that impacts all of us, including the King of Babylon. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
Shebu caught up with Rob, who shared his story of God's grace in his life through the various seasons, from his faith journey growing up in a Jehovah's Witness family to his coming to know Jesus and even leaving QLD to live in Melbourne. Here is a short article that articulates the difference between the Christian faith and Jehovah's Witness beliefs: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/justin-taylor/the-11-beliefs-you-should-know-about-jehovahs-witnesses-when-they-knock-at-the-door/ Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/…
Sometimes, amid challenges, it may be hard to see the hand of God. Yet Jesus is often in the midst of our trials. Shebu walks us through Daniel Chapter 3 Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
Mark, walks us through Daniel Chapter 2 challenging us to consider the God who knows all. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
Shebu begins our series in the Old Testament Book called Daniel. He asks us to consider the perspective from which we look at life. In particular, as we live in this world. Want to know more about CGCC? Just head to our website: https://www.cgcc.org.au/
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