After pandemic health scares, hand sanitizer has become a hot commodity. We may not have to deal with such traumatic events, but we will face obstacles and even failure in our pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. The question is: Are you willing to make the necessary changes to overcome?

By now, many people have already abandoned their New Year resolutions. If this is you, know this: You may have failed, but you are not defeated. “A righteous man falls seven times, but rises again” (Prov. 24:16). Are you ready to reboot your resolutions?

TC Robinson is a chaplain in the US Army, currently stationed in North Carolina. In this podcast episode, TC discusses the book Simply Good News, offering a fresh look at the Gospel and explaining why Jesus' Good News is more timely and transforming today than we know.

By the world's standards, success is about money, power, ratings, followers, etc. But for biblical leaders, success is so much more. Are you a successful leader? Check out the seven signs of successful, biblical leaders to find out!

As with any growing ministry, there comes a certain danger of busyness. There is only one way to maintain peace amidst chaos. We must continually be growing in our intimacy with God. How is your soul today?

Andy Walker is a retired pastor from California. In this podcast, Andy explains how Tim Keller's Walking with God Through Pain and Suffering relates to ILI's fourth Core Value, Culturally Relevant Evangelism, and how we can use this as a tool to care for the "not yet" believer, especially in times of suffering.

In our pursuit of the best, it can be easy to get caught in the trap of perfectionism. But excellence and perfection are not the same, and our pursuit of each produces very different results. Are you pursuing perfection or excellence?

Have you ever responded in a way that made others mistake you for a non-believer? Our identity is not determined in church service, but more likely in times of stress and difficulty. These are God-given opportunities to show what it means to be a "new creation in Christ." Where does your true identity lie?

Darlene Franks serves as an associate director of ILI for Northern California. In this podcast, Darlene shares how she came to realize she wasn’t the leader she needed to be and how the Lord equipped her for real Kingdom leadership.

2017 is officially underway. As we refresh and recommit to our goals, perhaps it is appropriate to consider what makes a person truly effective.

We may not know what was happening in Jesus' life one week after his birth, but one thing we do know is that he was wrapped in swaddling cloths. But why would that matter? Perhaps God uses ordinary things communicate extraordinary signs.

Last year, Jim Martin wrapped up six years as chairman of the ILI Board. In this podcast episode, Jim talks about his experience touching the lives of leaders around the world. He shares stories from the field where he served on faculty for numerous ILI National Conferences.

Most people abandon their New Year resolutions before January is over. Twenty-five percent give up by the second week! The solution: Stop making resolutions and start setting SMART goals.

There are many things we can learn about God from the details of His birth. One of those is the amazing combination of tenderness and strength represented in Baby Jesus.

Dennis Downing has been serving the Lord in Recife, Brazil for 30 years. In this episode, Dennis talks about his call to ministry, and what ministry looks like in the slums of Brazil.

It's easy to feel limited in your leadership because of insufficient training or the right resources. While some leadership practices require natural talent and acquired skills, there are others accessible to anyone who wants to make a difference – no talent required.

Most people don’t like to wait. It is not much fun and often feels like we are wasting time. Scripture doesn’t teach us how to handle automatic answering devices, but it does suggest the attitude we should have when waiting.

Mike Oakes is the Global Outreach Director for Oak Hills Church in San Antonio, TX. In this podcast, Mike shares how he came to be burdened for the world at large, how he learned about ILI, and what the Lord has been doing since.

There are many reasons people want to lead, but not all of them are the right reasons. What is your heart's motivation to lead?

As this weekend marks the second Sunday of Advent, let us celebrate, as we prepare ourselves to re-live the moment of indescribable beauty when the God of the universe became a beautiful baby.