[Podcast] Episode 61: Navigating & De-escalating Challenging Conversations: A Conversation with Josh Denhart

 In today’s episode of the AVAIL Leadership Podcast, we’re sitting down with Josh Denhart. Josh Denhart is passionate about children’s ministry, which he brings a unique, engaging element to through his science background. Today, he’ll be sharing the children’s ministry and leadership-related tips, tricks, and strategies that he has acquired over the course of his career.

[0:00-4:10]: Introduction/Josh Denhart’s Story

[4:10-15:45]: 5 Phrases for De-Escalating Conflict and When to Use Them

[15:45-19:16]: Loving Leadership

[19:16-21:45]: The Pitfalls of Alternative Communication Forms

[21:45-24:48]: Behind the Formulation of Josh’s Strategy

[24:48-30:45]: The Importance of Breathing Room – Buying Time and Space

[30:45-37:05]: Simple but Effective

[37:05-41:23]: “The Lord’s Bondservant Must Not Be Quarrelsome…” – Inside 2 Timothy 2

[41:23-44:11]: When to Get Back in Touch

[44:11-46:13]: Connecting with Josh Denhart/Leadership Resources – leadministry.com

[46:13-47:54]: The AVAIL Journal

[47:54-49:45]: Closing Advice and Encouragement

[49:45-50:31]: Outro