AVAIL Podcast

Episode 252: Mistakes That Ministry Leaders Make with Charles Nieman (Part 2)

What turns a strong leader into a stagnant one? In this Part 2 episode of the AVAIL podcast, Pastor Charles Nieman returns with wisdom forged over nearly five decades of ministry. From the danger of becoming a “zoo lion” to the subtle slide into ego-driven leadership, Charles reveals the costly mistakes pastors make—and how to avoid them. Whether you're just starting or decades in, this conversation will challenge you to fight complacency, stay under authority, and lead with both grit and grace.

Episode 251: Mistakes That Ministry Leaders Make with Charles Nieman (Part 1)

What if the biggest threat to your leadership isn’t failure—but comfort? On this episode of The AVAIL Podcast, Pastor Charles Nieman, founding pastor of Abundant Church, unpacks a lifetime of lessons from over 48 years of ministry. With wisdom forged through real-world experience, Charles shares the most common (and costly) mistakes leaders make—from entitlement to ego to neglecting personal growth. If you're ready to lead with humility, resilience, and long-term faithfulness, this conversation is your roadmap.

Episode 250: Living a Kingdom-First Life with Benny Perez

What happens when a backslidden believer encounters the raw presence of God—on a beach, with no lights, no music, and no church in sight? In this captivating episode of the AVAIL podcast, pastor, author, and life coach Benny Perez shares the supernatural story that reshaped his life, ministry, and message. From physical suffering and disappointment with God to a Spirit-led encounter that changed everything, Benny invites leaders to rediscover the Kingdom of God—not as a future promise, but a present reality. If you’ve ever felt stuck between what you believe and what you experience, this conversation is your invitation to believe again.

Episode 249: The Leader Who Lasts with Chip Judd (Part 2)

What’s beneath the surface of your leadership—and is it helping you last or leading you to burnout? In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with pastor, counselor, and author Chip Judd, we explore what it takes to lead from a place of deep emotional and spiritual health. With honesty and insight, Chip unpacks the roots of chronic stress, how our childhood patterns shape our adult ministries, and why most leaders are running on fumes without realizing it. If you're tired of pretending and ready to be free, this episode offers a better way—one rooted in the Father’s love, personal wholeness, and sustainable leadership.

Episode 248: The Leader Who Lasts with Chip Judd (Part 1)

What does it really take to live a healthy, sustainable life in ministry—and not burn out along the way? In this compelling episode of the AVAIL Podcast, counselor, pastor, and author Chip Judd joins host Virgil Sierra for a candid conversation about The Endurance Factor, the book he co-wrote with Greg Surratt. Drawing from decades of experience and a life-altering lung transplant, Chip shares what it means to build rhythms of health, guard your most important relationships, and redefine success through the lens of spiritual and emotional wholeness. Leaders, this episode will challenge you to dig deeper, confront what’s driving you, and embrace a way of leading that’s both powerful and sustainable.