John Nuzzo Leadership Podcast | A pastor's insights on leadership for the whole church

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• Interview with Co-Pastor Sean Moore Part 1 02.07.2026 28min

  In this podcast Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Co-Lead Pastor Sean Moore regarding the transition of the leadership at Victory Family Church and how it translates for the generations working together and accelerating the next generation. · Learn what happens when sacrifice and honor come together. · Learn what was most helpful to Pastor Sean and Pastor Sarah in this two-year process. · Learn what it looks like for an Abraham to a...
• Roadblocks to Accelerating the Next Generation 04.06.2026 25min

  · What are the primary roadblocks for Abrahams and Isaacs to accomplishing the acceleration of the next generation? · What is the difference between giving honor and being controlled? · What is the price of isolation? These questions are answered in this insightful podcast by Pastor John Nuzzo based on his book The Acceleration Mandate. The best roadblock is the one you miss! The best pain is the one you never experience!...
• Setting Generational Expectations 07.05.2026 27min

  Pastor John Nuzzo elaborates on valuable biblical principles introduced in his new book The Acceleration Mandate. A clear picture of generational influence and acceleration is explained and supported with several examples. He details roadblocks and resources for the Abraham and Isaac generations as well as a clear pathway and roadmap to address those roadblocks. Pastor John gives us insight from biblical examples of bringing increase to the next generation when we make our ...
• What Does It Look Like to Accelerate? 02.04.2026 24min

  Pastor John Nuzzo expounds on the concept of his book The Acceleration Mandate which is about the Abraham generation accelerating the Isaacs. It’s not just God turning the hearts of the fathers to the children, but the children turning their hearts back toward the fathers (Mal. 4:6). When this happens, the Isaacs will gain access to the wisdom learned by an Abraham’s lifelong experience and avoid unnecessary mistakes. As a result of this relationship, Abrahams will live with...
• The Acceleration Mandate Exemplified Part 2 05.03.2026 29min

  Pastor John Nuzzo and Pastor Mark Poland converse about The Acceleration Mandate, God’s generational plan of the fathers turning their hearts to the children and the children to the fathers. This is a blueprint of how spiritual fathers turned their hearts toward Pastor Poland and were instrumental in changing the trajectory of his ministry and church. The relationship between these spiritual fathers and Pastor Mark created the framework for him to lead the developing group of men ...
• The Acceleration Mandate Exemplified Part 1 05.02.2026 29min

  The Acceleration Mandate by Pastor John Nuzzo is a blueprint for a multi-generational expansion and multiplication of the Kingdom of God. This month, Pastor John has a discussion with Pastor Mark Poland, founding pastor of Discover Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pastor Mark’s story exemplifies the message of the book. An impromptu meeting at a conference led to a relationship which ultimately accelerated Pastor Mark’s church when he was about to give up. After ...
• The Acceleration Mandate 06.01.2026 23min

  Pastor John Nuzzo announces the release of his first book, The Acceleration Mandate: God’s Blueprint for Generational Impact, and summarizes the content of the book in this month’s podcast. The Acceleration Mandate is available starting January 6 along with a workbook and videos for small group use. The Acceleration Mandate is not a message; it is a mandate and move of the Spirit of God. God is always dealing with three generations at one time. God is endeavoring...
• Transitioning Successfully with Dr. Kevin Myers Part 2 04.12.2025 26min

  The continuation of a remarkable conversation with Dr. Kevin Myers, founding pastor of 12Stone Church and Pastor John Nuzzo, reveals profound truths that will set you on the path to success. If you have not yet listened to Part 1, it would be most beneficial before listening to Part 2. With a unique leadership gifting, Dr. Kevin discovered the art of leadership early on in his ministry: the value of pointing to others and replacing yourself as a leader. I...
• Transitioning Successfully with Dr. Kevin Myers 06.11.2025 27min

  In Part 1 of two leadership podcasts, Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Dr. Kevin Myers, Founding Pastor of 12Stone Church, which is one of the largest churches in the United States. Dr. Kevin grew the church from 0 to 17,000+ in 30 years and successfully transitioned it to the next generation. How did he do that? Learn the beliefs and practices that Dr. Kevin put in place to bring God’s vision for the church into reality. Pastor Kevin’s profound wisdom and complete...
• How to Process the Murder & Martyrdom of Charlie Kirk 02.10.2025 24min

  - How do the government and church address the martyrdom of Charlie Kirk according to Scripture? - How do you process a defining moment for the emerging generation? - What is the purpose of government? - What about the separation of Church and state? - How should you respond personally? In this podcast by Pastor John Nuzzo, you will learn the answer to all these questions as well a...
• The Difference Between a Relational and Structural Leader 03.09.2025 25min

  As leaders, we fall into one of these categories: Relational Leader or Structural Leader. We each need both categories developed in our leadership. Pastor John Nuzzo defines these categories of leadership using both personal and biblical examples. Using practical examples, he summarizes the deficits of each category and explains how to balance each style. In a healthy, growing organization, both categories work, but they need to be balanced. Jesus, our example, was both structural and relatio...
• Leadership Lessons from Scottie Scheffler 03.08.2025 26min

  In this month’s leadership podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo uses a recent interview with professional golfer, Scottie Scheffler, to expound on Scottie’s three immovable values in life. At 29, Scottie has not lived his life out or made mistakes, so, you might wonder what you are going to learn from this young man. The reality is that wisdom doesn’t come from age; it comes from a relationship with God. Experience comes with age, and experience that’s mixed with age is incredible. Persona...
• Leaders That Build People 03.07.2025 21min

  Is your leadership culture one that builds people or uses people for outcomes? In this podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo delves into the culture of leadership and gives three indicators of an ineffective or unhealthy leadership culture. He gives practical steps to evaluate your leadership culture and motives. In addition, he shares his personal experience with the practice of overleveraging good people to get a job done rather than helping people to discover the grace put on their...
• Being in the room matters 03.06.2025 23min

  This podcast will change the way you do ministry if you heed Gerald Brooks’ advice: “Being in the Room Matters.” This month, Pastor John Nuzzo gives an account of how following this advice has changed the trajectory of his life and ministry. He explains how his intentional choice to be in a room with other leaders repeatedly led from one meeting to another, and each leader held a piece of the puzzle that he had no idea they held. Amazing things happen when you are “in the ro...
• The Prayer Life of a Leader 03.05.2025 25min

  In this month’s leadership podcast, Pastor John Nuzzo discusses the value of prayer and shares how prayer literally saved his and Michelle’s lives! Why do I need to pray? If every prayer you are praying today gets answered, does it change YOUR world or THE world? These questions will be answered in this podcast. You will also learn about praying out a divine supply of the Holy Spirit of the known will of God and the unknown—a supply that will give you glimpses into the future. &n...
• Lessons I Learned from Chris Hodges 03.04.2025 26min

  Join Pastor John in a Q&A session with Chris Hodges, Founder and Senior Pastor of Church of the Highlands, as they discuss how to experience explosive growth in your church.
• Interview with an Abraham 03.03.2025 31min

  · What is the difference between ownership and stewardship? · How can the older generation be used of God to accelerate the Kingdom and not disappear? · What is the difference between a model and a mandate? Discover the answers to these questions and more as Pastor John Nuzzo interviews Pastor Keith Tucci, a friend who has pastored for many years and oversees the Network of Related Pastors, giving love, encouragement, and teaching to...
• From the Heart of a Giver 03.02.2025 31min

  In this month’s podcast, Pastor John interviews Ron Brooks, an entrepreneur and long-time business owner, and gives just a peek into their lives. Ron and his wife Sharon have a biblical view of money that few people share. They have a lifestyle of giving and believe it is a privilege to be able to help others. Ron classifies their giving as being “addictive in their lives.” As you listen, you will hear story after story of two people who love God and have ...
• Leadership and Being Grace Dependent 02.01.2025 27min

  In October of 2023, Pastor John visited a couple in Maine whom he mentors as part of our Northeast expansion initiative. In this podcast, Pastor John details the story of what happened during this visit, which allowed the couple to purchase a building, renovate it, and have services in it within one year. A grace came alongside and accelerated them. The question that was then raised to Pastor John was, “Why aren’t you doing this here?” We have two campuses that need ...
• How You Treat People Is Everything 02.12.2024 25min

  Ask yourself these questions: · How do you treat people? · Do you get angry quickly? · Do you treat people above you with honor but those below you in the organization differently? Pastor John Nuzzo unpacks a critical element to pastoring and serving people effectively in this month’s podcast. Based on personal experiences, Pastor John explains the difference between internal and external drivers which cause us to act the way w...