What does it mean to faithfully lead at the intersection of faith and work?

In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, host Jenny Whitener sits down with Jonathan Ingraham, Executive Director of Faith Co-op, to discuss leadership, stewardship, and how Christian faith shapes our daily work—not as something separate, but as central to our calling.

Whether you’re a student, professional, or organizational leader, this conversation offers practical wisdom and gospel-centered perspective on vocation and purpose.

Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Learn more at brockbarnes.covenant.edu.

In this episode of Leaders in the Arena, we sat down with Pat Rayner to explore leadership through a distinctly Christian lens—one rooted not in status or authority, but in calling, character, and responsibility. Pat shares his personal leadership journey, reflecting on the moments and mentors that shaped his approach to leading with humility and conviction.

Together, we'll unpack the turning point when leadership became more than a title, but a responsibility to serve others well. Pat also walks us through a defining leadership moment where values, people, and outcomes were all at stake, offering an honest look at how faith impacts decision-making under pressure.

We’ll also discuss how Pat’s faith and spiritual formation continues to shape his leadership today, and close with the guiding wisdom that anchors his work and influences how he leads others.

Leaders in the Arena is a podcast from the Brock-Barnes Center for Leadership at Covenant College. Learn more at brockbarnes.covenant.edu.

A special pre-Brock forum episode with Newt Crenshaw, president of Young Life.

In this episode, Newt Crenshaw draws on decades of leadership experience across both corporate and ministry contexts, to examine the challenges and responsibilities of leading with integrity, humility, and courage in a rapidly changing world. He shares practical insights on authentic Christian leadership in practice, reflects on the realities of leading across generations—including lessons learned from working closely with Gen Z and Gen Alpha—and challenges listeners to think deeply about the stewardship of influence and responsibility.