{"podcast":{"title":"Inspired Leadership with Ron Kelleher","slug":"inspired-leadership-with-ron-kelleher-6416780","podcast_index_feed_id":6416780,"rss_url":"https://rss.libsyn.com/shows/50568/destinations/177691.xml","website_url":"https://ronkelleher.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/b/2/e/0b2eda2ffc0dab02/RRK_Podcast_Icon_Final_2_3000_x_3000.jpg","author":"Ron R. Kelleher","episode_count":703,"summary":"Get ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped as a Christian leader in the marketplace with the dynamic and transformative Inspired Leadership podcast hosted by Ron R. Kelleher. Brace yourself for a riveting journey through biblical insights that will ignite your leadership potential and unleash the awe-inspiring leader God intends you to be. Whether you're a fresh-faced newcomer, a seasoned warrior at the dawn of your career, or a marketplace veteran, this podcast is your go-to source for unparalleled Biblical inspiration. Discover the secrets, strategies, and profound wisdom that will propel you to new heights of leadership excellence. Ron will guide you through captivating episodes filled with practical advice and timeless principles that can be immediately applied in your professional life. Prepare to tap into the wellspring of inspiration that awaits as you embark on a transformational journey to become the influential, impactful, and inspired leader you were destined to be. Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to unleash your leadership potential and embrace your divine calling. Tune in now and step into a world of inspired leadership like never before.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T22:18:33.206563+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-leadership-with-ron-kelleher-6416780"},"episode":{"title":"IL #691: When \"It is Well\" Isn't: leading with Faith in the Face of Crisis","slug":"il-691-when-it-is-well-isn-t-leading-with-faith-in-the-face-of-crisis","published_at":"2026-05-18T14:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-leadership-with-ron-kelleher-6416780/il-691-when-it-is-well-isn-t-leading-with-faith-in-the-face-of-crisis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/inspired-leadership-with-ron-kelleher-6416780","url":"https://ronrkelleher.libsyn.com/il-691-when-it-is-well-isnt-leading-with-faith-in-the-face-of-crisis","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ronrkelleher/IL_691_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=177691","summary":"What do you say—and how do you lead—when everything is falling apart? In Episode #691, When \"It Is Well\" Isn't: Leading with Faith in the Face of Crisis , we explore a powerful and deeply practical leadership lesson from 2 Kings 4. At the center of this story is the Shunammite woman, whose quiet yet profound declaration—\"It is well\"—offers a blueprint for faith-driven leadership in life's most difficult moments. Her words were not denial. They were not naive optimism. They were a deliberate expression of faith in the middle of devastating circumstances—the sudden death of her son. This episode unpacks what her response reveals about leadership under pressure. When crisis hits, leaders are not defined by whether they feel shaken—but by how they respond in the midst of it. Through her example, we discover key leadership principles: Faith speaks before circumstances change The importance of going to the right source first The discipline to resist declaring a situation final too soon Emotional strength that acknowledges pain without surrendering to it The power of focused, persistent action rooted in conviction We also explore how her past experience of God's faithfulness shaped her present response—and why that matters for leaders today. Faith is not formed in the moment of crisis; it is revealed there. This episode challenges leaders to examine their own responses when things unravel. Do we speak from fear or from faith? Do we react impulsively or move intentionally? Do we rely on external validation—or seek God first? Most importantly, this conversation reminds us that biblical faith is never passive. The Shunammite woman didn't simply believe—she acted. She moved with urgency, clarity, and purpose, trusting that God was not finished with her story. 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