The Future Is Here
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The Future Is Here
The Future Is Here Podcast, where UYWI's CEO Tommy Nixon and COO Robert Aboites discuss leadership principles you need to lead this next generation. Imagine a dynamic movement of passionate urban youth embodying the Gospel in cities across the globe, shaping the future of the Church—because of leade...
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Ep. 59 - The Q&A Episode: Answers to Your Burning Leadership Questions
This week on The Future Is Here Podcast, we dive into the details and answer some of the most practical and pressing leadership questions from our net...
EP. 58 - The Sacred Hustle: Leading with Purpose, Not Pressure
On this episode of The Future’s Here Podcast, hosts Tommy Nixon and Robert Abo dive into a raw conversation about hustle culture in leadership, minist...
Ep. 57 - The Power of No: How Boundaries Protect Your Calling and Prevent Burnout
What if the most faithful step in your leadership today is learning to say “no”?
In this episode, we dive into the power of setting boundaries a...
Ep. 56: Trust Your Gut: Intuitive Decision Making Explained
Some decisions in leadership come from discernment, not just data.
Have you ever faced a choice where logic said “yes,” but your spirit said “no...
Ep. 55 - Thank God I Failed: Leadership Lessons from Setbacks
Every leader has quietly asked themselves, What if I fail?
In this latest conversation on The Future Is Here Podcast, we explore the fear of fai...
Ep. 54 - The Q&A Episode: Answers to Your Burning Leadership Questions
We want to take some time to answer your most pressing leadership questions. You sent the questions, we brought the answers. In this episode, we unpac...
Ep. 53 Here’s How Emotionally Intelligent Leaders Stay Whole
Are you emotionally drained, spiritually exhausted, and physically worn out from working with youth in urban ministry? You’re not alone. Leading in th...
Ep. 52 Four Steps to Unlearning: The Secret to Spirit-Led Leadership
You've heard it before: Great leaders never stop learning.
But what if the key to your next level of growth isn't learning more—it's UNLEARNING...
Ep. 51 When Leadership Roles Blur: Avoiding Role Conflation in Ministry
In this Christian leadership podcast, we dive into the dangers of role conflation—when pastors, mentors, and ministry leaders lose clarity in their re...
Ep 50 How Great Leaders Respond to Crisis Pt. 2
In the final episode of our “How Great Leaders Respond to Crisis” series, we go deeper into what it means to lead with wisdom, faith, and emotional re...
Ep. 49 How Great Leaders Respond to Crisis Pt. 1
In Part 1 of our “How Great Leaders Respond to Crisis” podcast, we explore how great leaders rise above chaos with clarity, compassion, and courage. W...
Ep. 48: Leadership Landmines: Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls and Growing Through Mistakes
Mistakes are inevitable—we all make them. But great leaders know how to break the cycle of repeated missteps and grow from both their own mistakes and...
Ep. 47: The Art of Decision-Making in Leadership
In this episode, we dive deep into the complex world of decision-making in leadership, focusing on what it means to lead with intention in the fast-pa...
Ep. 46: 5 Leadership Hacks to Boost Your Productivity and Focus
Everyone strives to be a more productive leader, but finding the right strategies to enhance efficiency can be challenging. In our latest podcast epis...
Ep. 45: Your Paycheck is not your purpose: Uncover the 3-Fold Path to Fulfillment
Have you ever found yourself wondering, "Why am I here?" or more specifically, "What is my purpose in this world?" These questions are at the heart of...
Ep. 44: Overcoming the Inner Struggles of Leadership: Part 2 - Praise, Imposter, Fear, & Perfectionism
In the second part of our series, "The Internal Struggle of Leadership," we dive into four challenges every leader faces: praise, impostor syndrome, f...
Ep. 43: Overcoming the Inner Struggles of Leadership: Part 1 - Humility, Self-Confidence, and Vulnerability
As a leader, have you ever felt inadequate, questioned your own motives, or been paralyzed by the fear of failure? If so, you're certainly not alone....
Ep. 42: Inspiring Urban Youth: An Interview with Amy Williams on Leadership and Transformation
In today's podcast, Robert Aboites sits down with Amy Williams, author of Worth Seeing: Viewing Others Through God’s Eyes. With 30 years of experience...
Ep. 41: Mastering Time Management: Essential Strategies for Growing Leaders
Time management has challenged leaders for centuries. As William Penn, the founder of Philadelphia, said, “Time is what we want most, but what we use...
Ep. 40: Handling Underperformance with Compassion: Strategies for Faith Leaders
As leaders, we've all faced team members who aren't meeting expectations. How do you guide these individuals without jumping straight to reprimands? I...
Ep. 39: Mastering Consensus Leadership: Unlocking Team Innovation and Trust
Ever faced challenges in getting your team on board with major changes, ideas, or direction? Struggling to reach consensus? In this episode, Robert &...
Ep. 38: Mastering Pacing: A Guide to Sustainable Leadership That Avoids Burnout
At UYWI we frequently connect with leaders who are either teetering on the brink of burnout or already engulfed in its flames. Sadly, it seems that bu...
Ep. 37: Sacrificial Leadership: Gaining Trust, Influence, and Intimacy
When you hear the word "Sacrifice," what comes to mind? For us, it immediately brings to mind Jesus, the ultimate Sacrificial Leader who gave everythi...
Ep. 36: The Gift of Resistance: Navigating Challenges in Leadership & Allowing Them to Make You Better
As leaders we've all faced our fair share of challenges and pushback, am I right? In our latest podcast episode, Robert and Tommy are here to unwrap t...
Ep. 35: Unlocking Potential: Understanding Our Team Members
Connecting with our team is like uncovering hidden treasures! It's all about digging deeper to understand their unique stories, backgrounds, values, c...
Ep. 34: The Trustworthy Leader - How to foster trust as a ministry leader
In a recent Gallup poll, clergy's trustworthiness hit a concerning low, prompting much needed discussions about the trust we have - or don’t have, in...
Ep. 33: Navigating Leadership Vision: What is your leadership lens?
In today's episode, we're diving into the world of leadership vision and how leaders shape the future of their organizations. We'll introduce three di...
Ep. 32: Unlocking Strategic Leadership: The Power of Strategic Thinking and Planning
Are You Just Keeping Busy or Making Real Change Happen? Ever wonder what makes some leaders truly strategic? It's all about knowing the difference bet...
Ep. 31: The Empowered Leader: Navigating Delegation and Ownership
In our journey working with leaders, especially in churches and ministries, we’ve noticed "empowerment" is a hot topic. You've probably seen it thrown...
Ep. 30: Exploring Leadership: Definitions, Responsibilities, and Development
What does it really mean to be a leader? Is it something anyone can do, or is it reserved for a special few? And what does the Bible have to say about...
Ep. 29: Success without Burnout: Of Trees & Temples, Wisdom from Mark 11
Feel like you are doing a whole lot of work, but instead of being impactful, you just feel BUSY??? Sometimes being a leader - especially in ministry,...
Ep. 28 Our New Reality: Demographic Shifts and What’s Imperative for Innovative Leadership
Ever wondered how to navigate the complexities of leading the next generation in a world that's rapidly transforming? Join Tommy Nixon and Robert Aboi...
EP. 27: How To Give Power Away - Radical Middle Edition
We are at a time and point in history where there are white power structures and because of this we have a demographic shift.
Don...
EP. 26: Is Social Justice a Sin? - Radical Middle Edition
Is Social Justice a Sin?
We have seen our Urban Brothers and Sisters go through social justice issues like abortion, immigration, racism, but we...
EP. 25: Is The Church Full Of Hypocrites? - Radical Middle Edition
Is The Church Full Of Hypocrites?
The answer may shock you.
It’s important that we recognize our hypocrisy and come with a posture of “I d...
EP. 24: A Shared Suffering - Radical Middle Edition
We have experienced a tremendous amount of suffering these past couple of years, but with this comes polarization. As followers of Christ, how can we...
EP. 23: Power Dynamics - Radical Middle Edition
Time and time again, we have seen “whoever controls the Book, holds the Power.” This leads to a toxic Church AND Christian Leadership.
We...
EP. 22: Identity - Radical Middle Edition
“Who am I?”
You might’ve asked yourself this question once, twice, maybe more. We have lost the piece that makes us who we are.
As leader...
EP.21: The Army of God? - Radical Middle Edition
How much of American Nationalism has seeped into the Church?
We as Christians are in a spiritual battle against the evil forces of this w...
EP.20: The Gray of Relationships - Radical Middle Edition
What would it cost for the church to abandon its position on the left and the right?
What if you didn't have to choose sides? What if the...