Episodes

Leaders Who Create Growth: In this episode Natalie Babbitt Taylor joins Jason Squires for a conversation about what it really takes to grow as a creative over the long haul. From performing with Voices of Liberty at Disneyland to leading the next generation of artists at Village Christian School, Natalie shares how discipline, rest, consistency, and curiosity have shaped her journey. Together they explore the rhythms that sustain creativity, the difference between good and great in professional ...

Leaders Who Create Growth: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Chad Reisser to explore what it really means to grow, not just in skill, but in identity. From film to music to the local church, Chad has spent years creating across different spaces always looking for what is next. In this conversation, we talk about what’s kept him from plateauing, the moment he realized talent alone wasn’t enough, and the internal shifts that shaped his journey. Chad shares both the mindset and the practical ...

After a powerful stretch of conversations, we’re taking a step back to connect the dots. From building authentic community, to learning how to collaborate, to embracing the power of your story, and ultimately creating opportunity for others: there’s a thread that ties it all together: people. In this episode, join Jason Squires as he reflects on the biggest takeaways from recent guests and unpack a simple but challenging idea: nothing meaningful is built alone. If you’ve ever felt stuck, isola...

What if creating isn’t about building something new—but solving a problem you can’t ignore? In this episode, Jason Squires sits down with Greg Mansur, lead pastor of Adventure Church, to talk about what it really looks like to create opportunity that serves people, not just builds platforms. From planting a church in Yuba City, CA to launching spaces that meet real needs in the community, Greg shares how identifying a problem can become the catalyst for meaningful impact. We dive into the gap be...

Leaders Who Create Opportunity: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, Jason Squires sits down with Jonathan Cashman, co-owner of Identity Coffee, to talk about how intentional environments create meaningful opportunity. Drawing from his background in ministry, Jonathan shares how that foundation shaped the way he builds spaces, not just for transactions, but for transformation. From the layout of a room to the posture of a barista, every detail matters. Jonathan unpacks the small, often overloo...

Leaders Who Create Opportunity: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, host Jason Squires sits down with Chris Sonksen, founder of Church Boom, to talk about what it really means to create opportunity in places that feel like they’re running out of hope. Chris shares the moment that broke his heart enough to take action and how that burden grew into a movement helping churches rediscover health, purpose, and direction. Together, they unpack what happens when he steps into a struggling church, ho...

Leaders Who Create Opportunity: On this episode of Leaders Who Create, Jason Squires sits down with Ashley Thomas of Hope Street Ministries in Milwaukee, WI to explore how leaders turn challenges into opportunities for others. Ashley shares how her own story, marked by both challenge and resilience, has shaped her leadership and the way she builds community at Hope Street. From helping people who arrive carrying pain and setbacks, to balancing compassion with accountability, she reveals the diff...

Leaders Who Create From Story: We often think leadership is about skills, but what if it’s really about story? In this episode join Jason Squires as he sits down with Matt McCoy, President of Christian Copyright Licensing International (CCLI) and founder of Loop Community. Matt shares how life experiences, both good and hard, become the tools we use to lead others well. From lessons learned in ministry to leading at a global level, Matt unpacks how vulnerability, self-awareness, and perspective ...

Leaders Who Create From Story: Heather Evans joins Jason Squires to talk about the powerful role music plays in storytelling for television and film. Heather is a multi–award-winning singer-songwriter whose music has been featured on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, FOX, MTV, and ABC. Heather shares how songwriters craft music to support the emotional arc of a scene, what it really takes to get songs placed on TV, and the balance between creativity and strategy in the world of sync licensing. If you’re ...

Leaders Who Create from Story: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Toby Walters, founder of ChurchGear, to talk about how an ordinary ministry challenge grew into a mission that’s helping churches across the country. Toby shares the story behind ChurchGear, how his ministry journey shaped the company’s purpose, and why the message behind the business eventually became a book called Sacred Spaces. Together they explore stewardship, leadership, and how ordinary stories can create extraordinary...

Leaders Who Create From Story: Join Jason Squires for a powerful conversation with Matt Perkins. Matt is a husband, father, and worship leader whose personal story of loss has become a legacy of impact. After walking through an unexpected and life-altering journey, Matt and his wife Kari found their stories beautifully intertwined in a way only God could orchestrate. What began as deep grief has grown into a ministry that is already reaching lives and is poised to impact generations to come. Tog...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with producer John McJunkin for an honest conversation about what it really means to create with others. John shares how his understanding of producing evolved from control to collaboration, and what it takes to build trust with artists you’ve never worked with before. Together, they explore how to navigate creative disagreements, what great collaboration actually feels like in the room, and why the principles producers use in ...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with his brother, Brad Squires, to talk about what it actually takes to bring people together across a community. From launching a local food bank to mobilizing a city through The Big Day of Service, Brad shares the behind-the-scenes realities of collaboration, what was harder than expected, how trust was built between churches, nonprofits, businesses, and civic leaders, and what leaders often misunderstand about getting people...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with artist and songwriter Jason Gray for an honest conversation about the beauty of collaboration. Settle in with your favorite beverage as they explore the power of co-writing, the vulnerability it requires, and how shared creativity often produces something richer than we could create alone. Whether you’re a songwriter or simply someone with an idea in your heart, this episode will encourage you to embrace collaboration as o...

Leaders Who Create Collaboration: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, host Jason Squires sits down with Chris Carpenter during a pivotal season of change. As Chris steps into a new career chapter, he reflects honestly on what it means to leave a role with clarity, care, and intention. Together, they explore the often-overlooked leadership work that happens on the way out from collaborative handoffs to empowering others to lead in their own voice rather than replicating your own. Jason and Chr...

Leaders Who Create Community: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Nick Breitbart of Chick-fil-A to explore what happens when a fast-food restaurant becomes a community catalyst. Nick shares the moment he realized Chick-fil-A was about far more than chicken sandwiches and how a distinct culture rooted in service, language, and shared values has shaped everything from how teams show up at work to how guests feel seen and cared for. Jason and Nick dig into the leadership ingredients behind Chic...

Leaders Who Create Community: In this episode of Leaders Who Create, host Jason Squires sits down with Dr. Kate Kootstra. She is a community builder, encourager to moms, and passionate advocate for women who often lead from the margins. Kate shares why moms don’t just benefit from community, but require it to stay emotionally healthy, spiritually grounded, and equipped to lead well at home and beyond. Together, Jason and Kate explore what a healthy mom-centered community looks like, the barriers...

Leaders Who Create Community: Some communities are built by strategy and planning. Others are built simply by opening the door and setting out plates. In this episode, Jason Squires sits down with longtime friend Daniel Gluck, professor at Jessup University in Rocklin, CA, to talk about the surprising, sacred, and slightly chaotic work of creating community around the dinner table. Daniel and his wife Alyssa have been hosting college students in their home every week, and the response from stud...

Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Amber Peairs, founder of The Worship Life which is a thriving online community for worship leaders, to talk about why community matters now more than ever. Amber shares the story behind how the community began, the gap she saw in the worship leader world, and the intentional choices that helped transform an online group into a trusted, life-giving space. Together, they explore what it really takes to build community beyond platforms and programs, how trust...

Join us for the final episode of Season 4 as our host Jason Squires shares a poem he wrote called The Worship Leader's Christmas Carol. As we end this season and head into 2026 we are transitioning The Table to the Leaders Who Create Podcast. Big things are ahead and we hope you will join us. If you are interested in purchasing the book Jason is reading from, here is the link: https://amzn.to/43UKsEI

Leaders Who Create Holiday Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with worship leader and producer Andy Chrisman for a deep dive into crafting holiday events that people genuinely look forward to year after year. Andy shares the story behind the annual Christmas event he’s part of in Tulsa with Church on the Move; how it started, why it matters, and what it’s become for the community. Together they explore the art of balancing fresh creative ideas with traditions, and what it really looks l...

Leaders Who Create Holiday Moments: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with author and leadership coach Dr. Heather Penny for a conversation on family, rhythms, and creating a home worth returning to. With her kids newly released into adulthood, Heather talks about crafting meaningful holiday moments, keeping traditions focused on people, not perfection, and building a family culture that invites connection at every stage. Known for championing rest, Heather also shares why healthy rhythms matte...

Leaders Who Create Holiday Moments: Join host Jason Squires as he sits down with illustrator Hannah Carpenter for a conversation filled with creativity, inspiration, and holiday storytelling. Hannah shares the moment she first knew she wanted to become an artist, offers a peek into her creative workspace, and breaks down the tools and software she trusts most when illustrating. They also explore how art weaves its way into her family’s holiday traditions and what sparked her imagination while i...

Leaders Who Create Compassion: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Drew Trowbridge, a high schooler from Santa Cruz, CA, who turned a simple idea into years of steady, meaningful impact in his local community. What started as a lemonade stand grew into a movement of compassion, generosity, and collaboration. In this episode, Jason and Drew talk about where the heart for helping others really begins, how to rally people around a vision, and why age has nothing to do with the size of the diffe...