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The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland

Dr. Mark Rutland

Impacting lives through effective leadership. New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Mark Rutland shares from his decades of experience in leadership ranging from a mega church pastor to the president of two different universities. Gain practical, powerful, and inspirational knowledge through his perspective to navigate life as a 21st century leader. As Dr. Rutland always says, “This podcast is about life, leadership, relationships and faith.”

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00:41:13

Ep. 287 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 9

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/11/18

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue my series “Also Featured in the Cast” by looking at the “St. Peter movie”—and the people who surrounded him. From James and John, the fiery “Sons of Thunder,” to John’s quiet faithfulness at the foot of the Cross, to James the brother of Jesus who led the church in Jerusalem, to Paul’s bold confrontation of Peter at Antioch, and even to Judas Iscariot, I explore the lives of those who shaped and

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00:41:11

Ep. 286 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 8

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/11/11

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue our series, Also Featured in the Cast, with a look at the Apostle Paul—not as the star of the story, but through the lives of three people who shaped his journey: Ananias, Barnabas, and Stephen. Each of these men was “also mentioned in the cast,” yet each played an indispensable role in God’s plan. Ananias obeyed a terrifying call to reach out to a persecutor. Barnabas became the encourager who restored

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00:41:11

Ep. 286 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 8

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/11/11

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue our series, Also Featured in the Cast, with a look at the Apostle Paul—not as the star of the story, but through the lives of three people who shaped his journey: Ananias, Barnabas, and Stephen. Each of these men was “also mentioned in the cast,” yet each played an indispensable role in God’s plan. Ananias obeyed a terrifying call to reach out to a persecutor. Barnabas became the encourager who restored

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00:41:07

Ep. 285 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 7

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Also Featured In The Cast, we turn to the New Testament and focus on two remarkable figures who surrounded Mary in the unfolding story of Christ’s birth—Elizabeth and Joseph. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophetically recognized the miracle growing within Mary’s womb. Her faith and affirmation strengthened the young woman chosen to bear the Son of God. And Joseph—often overlooked and silent in the nativity story—embodies

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00:41:07

Ep. 285 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 7

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/11/04

In this episode of Also Featured In The Cast, we turn to the New Testament and focus on two remarkable figures who surrounded Mary in the unfolding story of Christ’s birth—Elizabeth and Joseph. Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, prophetically recognized the miracle growing within Mary’s womb. Her faith and affirmation strengthened the young woman chosen to bear the Son of God. And Joseph—often overlooked and silent in the nativity story—embodies

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00:40:08

Ep. 284 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 6

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue our series Also Featured in the Cast—where we explore the lesser-known people surrounding the great figures of Scripture. Today, we look not at Elijah himself, but at those who stood around him: Ahab, Jezebel, and Elisha. Ahab saw Elijah as a troublemaker—proof that when culture descends into wickedness, righteousness is seen as disruption. Jezebel went further, viewing Elijah as a mortal enemy, a

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00:40:08

Ep. 284 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 6

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/28

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue our series Also Featured in the Cast—where we explore the lesser-known people surrounding the great figures of Scripture. Today, we look not at Elijah himself, but at those who stood around him: Ahab, Jezebel, and Elisha. Ahab saw Elijah as a troublemaker—proof that when culture descends into wickedness, righteousness is seen as disruption. Jezebel went further, viewing Elijah as a mortal enemy, a

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00:38:14

Ep. 283 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 5

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, I turn our attention to the Solomon story—but not to Solomon himself. Instead, we explore the often-overlooked characters who shaped his rise to the throne and the lessons they still teach us today. From the bold prophet Nathan, who spoke both judgment and grace, to the faithful priest Zadok, the scheming Joab, the vain Adonijah, and the complex Bathsheba, each person represents a powerful truth about God’s

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00:38:14

Ep. 283 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 5

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/21

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, I turn our attention to the Solomon story—but not to Solomon himself. Instead, we explore the often-overlooked characters who shaped his rise to the throne and the lessons they still teach us today. From the bold prophet Nathan, who spoke both judgment and grace, to the faithful priest Zadok, the scheming Joab, the vain Adonijah, and the complex Bathsheba, each person represents a powerful truth about God’s

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00:36:50

Ep. 282 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 4

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, we turn our attention to the “supporting roles” in King David’s story—his brothers, his wife Michal, his son Absalom, and his loyal friend Jonathan. These often-overlooked characters reveal powerful truths about envy, bitterness, rebellion, and friendship. David’s brothers struggled with jealousy toward the anointing on his life. Michal allowed bitterness to consume her joy. Absalom’s pride and unforgiveness

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00:36:50

Ep. 282 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 4

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/14

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, we turn our attention to the “supporting roles” in King David’s story—his brothers, his wife Michal, his son Absalom, and his loyal friend Jonathan. These often-overlooked characters reveal powerful truths about envy, bitterness, rebellion, and friendship. David’s brothers struggled with jealousy toward the anointing on his life. Michal allowed bitterness to consume her joy. Absalom’s pride and unforgiveness

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00:45:27

Ep. 281 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 3

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, I turn our attention to Hannah, the mother of Samuel. In the “movie” of 1 Samuel, Samuel is clearly the star, but Hannah—often overlooked—shapes the story in ways that change history. We’ll explore her passionate prayer, her faithfulness to keep her covenant with God, and her role in raising and dedicating Samuel for the Lord’s service. Along the way, I’ll reflect on how God uses “supporting characters” like

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00:45:27

Ep. 281 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 3

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/10/07

In this episode of Also Featured in the Cast, I turn our attention to Hannah, the mother of Samuel. In the “movie” of 1 Samuel, Samuel is clearly the star, but Hannah—often overlooked—shapes the story in ways that change history. We’ll explore her passionate prayer, her faithfulness to keep her covenant with God, and her role in raising and dedicating Samuel for the Lord’s service. Along the way, I’ll reflect on how God uses “supporting characters” like

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00:36:16

Ep. 280 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 2

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue my series Also Featured in the Cast by turning to the life of Moses. Moses is the central figure of Exodus—the lawgiver, the deliverer, the star of the story. Yet surrounding him are others whose faith, courage, and even failures shaped his journey: parents who hid him, a sister who watched over him, Pharaoh’s daughter who rescued him, Jethro who advised him, and Pharaoh who resisted him. Their choices

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00:36:16

Ep. 280 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 2

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/30

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I continue my series Also Featured in the Cast by turning to the life of Moses. Moses is the central figure of Exodus—the lawgiver, the deliverer, the star of the story. Yet surrounding him are others whose faith, courage, and even failures shaped his journey: parents who hid him, a sister who watched over him, Pharaoh’s daughter who rescued him, Jethro who advised him, and Pharaoh who resisted him. Their choices

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00:36:43

Ep. 279 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 1

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/23

In this series of The Leader’s Notebook, I begin a journey I’m calling Also Featured in the Cast. When we read the stories of great Bible heroes like Abraham, we often focus only on the star of the story. Yet around Abraham are others—Terah, Nahor, Haran, Lot, and Sarai—figures who also shape the journey. Some hinder, some fall away, some compromise, and some stand faithfully beside him. Through their lives we discover lessons about the people around us:

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00:36:43

Ep. 279 – Also Featured In The Cast - Part 1

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/23

In this series of The Leader’s Notebook, I begin a journey I’m calling Also Featured in the Cast. When we read the stories of great Bible heroes like Abraham, we often focus only on the star of the story. Yet around Abraham are others—Terah, Nahor, Haran, Lot, and Sarai—figures who also shape the journey. Some hinder, some fall away, some compromise, and some stand faithfully beside him. Through their lives we discover lessons about the people around us:

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00:32:14

Ep. 278 – Real Life In The Holy Spirit - Part 9

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/16

In this final message of my Real Life in the Holy Spirit series on The Leader’s Notebook, I explore what a Spirit-filled church truly looks like. Acts 13 shows us Antioch—a powerhouse team of leaders God assembled, then promptly “broke up” for His purposes. Through stories from my own ministry—whether in remote African villages or unexpected encounters at home—I share how God reserves the right to redirect His people and resources anywhere, anytime,

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00:32:14

Ep. 278 – Real Life In The Holy Spirit - Part 9

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/16

In this final message of my Real Life in the Holy Spirit series on The Leader’s Notebook, I explore what a Spirit-filled church truly looks like. Acts 13 shows us Antioch—a powerhouse team of leaders God assembled, then promptly “broke up” for His purposes. Through stories from my own ministry—whether in remote African villages or unexpected encounters at home—I share how God reserves the right to redirect His people and resources anywhere, anytime,

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01:00:00

Ep. 277 – Real Life In The Holy Spirit - Part 8

The Leader’s Notebook with Dr. Mark Rutland ·

2025/09/09

In this episode of The Leader’s Notebook, I share one of the most pivotal moments of my life—a story of how the Holy Spirit broke through years of resistance, depression, and theological misunderstanding to transform my ministry, my marriage, and my heart. I take you back to December 1975, when I reluctantly attended a Methodist pastors’ conference that I was certain would be a waste of time. Instead, I encountered God in a way I could never have planned

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