The Five Gifts Podcast

The Five Gifts Podcast exists for Christian Leaders and Christ-followers to rediscover Christ's presence and activity in their lives and their churches.

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Charles Russell has served in Pastoral Ministry for 26 years. He is also a certified John Maxwell speaker, coach, and trainer for staff, leadership teams, and volunteers. He has a Masters in Organizational Leadership. Find out more at charlesrusselltraining.com.

Bruce Ritter Bruce Ritter has been a lead Pastor for 28 years and a Spiritual Life and Leadership Coach since 2005. He is also a consultant with Church Life Resources. He has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and a Doctorate in Evangelism and Discipleship. Check out more at his website Coaching Cardia.

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The Energy to Connect: Fivefold Leadership, Emotional Health & the New Year

2025-12-29

As the season finale of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell reflect on a core leadership reality: connection always requires energy

As the season finale of The Five Gifts Podcast, Bruce Ritter and Charles Russell reflect on a core leadership reality: connection always requires energy. With the New Year approaching, they invite leaders to examine where their emotional, relational, and spiritual energy has been spent—and where God may be calling them to reinvest it. This episode weaves fivefold leadership insight, emotional health, and biblical wisdom into a reflective conversation designed to help leaders finish one season well and enter the next with intentionality, presence, and renewed influence.

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