# Leadership Isn't Power - with Jake Holmes

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Podcast: [The Pulpit and Porch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pulpit-and-porch-6393096)
Published: 2026-06-23T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-pulpit-and-porch/episodes/Leadership-Isnt-Power---with-Jake-Holmes-e3ku52i
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## Resource

What does real leadership look like? In a culture obsessed with influence, titles, and recognition, Jake Holmes offers a different perspective: leadership is less about power and more about responsibility. In this episode of The Pulpit & Porch, Tony Marr and Robert Kell sit down with Jake Holmes, Mayor of Bristol, Virginia and External Affairs Manager for Appalachian Power, to explore leadership, community, service, and the future of Appalachia. Together they discuss what people misunderstand about leadership, why strong communities matter, the unique strengths of Appalachia, and what it means to invest your life in a place and its people. Whether you’re leading a business, a church, a family, or simply trying to make a difference where you live, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about influence and purpose. Topics Include: • Leadership and responsibility • Building strong communities • The future of Appalachia • Public service and civic engagement • Faith, values, and character • Purpose-driven leadership Subscribe to The Pulpit & Porch for weekly conversations about faith, leadership, purpose, storytelling, and personal growth. #ThePulpitAndPorch #Leadership #ChristianPodcast #Appalachia #CommunityLeadership #Purpose #FaithAndCulture #PersonalGrowth #BristolVA #PublicService

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