Brother to Brother

Leaders and Prayer

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

4 Types of Followers

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Followers are followers...or are they? Is it good to be a follower? What kind of a follower are you?

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Leaders Edit What They Say Before They Say It

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:00:00 -0500

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Doctrine and Leaders

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Is doctrine important for leaders? Or are leaders only to be concerned about administration, organizing, and directing? Here are some thoughts to consider.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Logistics and Leadership

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

How do we balance being organized and efficient without allowing the "logistics" to overshadow the meaning? This is a challenge we face with our Sabbath services, Holy Day services, the Feast of Tabernacles, and even the annual observance of the Passover.

This episode of BRB discusses this potential challenge and more!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Feast Sites - How do we know where God places His name

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 17:00:00 -0500

The Feast of Tabernacles is the highlight of the year for many. Have you ever wondered how Feast sites are selected? Why is one location chosen over another and how does the process start? Listen in for a behind the scenes look at the answers to these questions and more.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Flawed or Fallible

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Are we flawed...or fallible?
What is the difference and does it matter?
Listen in to the conversation!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Success From Failure

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:00:00 -0500

How do we define success? How do we define failure? One man's ability to successfully navigate some of the harshest physical conditions on earth, while leading his men to safety teaches us some profound lessons about success and failure.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Leaders and Fringers

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:00 -0500

You're a leader - but how do you deal with "fringers"? How do you deal with people who are not as engaged, proactive and energetic as you? How should you? Listen for some points to ponder.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

To Impart a Spiritual Gift

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

To the church at Rome, Paul wrote, "For I long to see you, that I may impart to you some spiritual gift, so that you may be established--" (Rom 1:11) What an honor that God allows and inspires us to be involved in the process of the growth of another member of the body! Let's talk about this...

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

The Flexible Leader

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0500

As always the brothers are bringing new insight and perspectives on leadership in the church and how we can best fill our roles. This episode is focused on flexibility in leadership. How does a leader be flexible? Doesn't a leader need to stand strong and not be a push-over? Listen to this latest episode to find out!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Profile in Leadership- Joshua

Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:00:00 -0500

We've got something new for you this time! This will be the first of a series of "leadership profiles" that the brothers dive into. These profiles will pick apart the leadership qualities and skills of Biblical leaders and discuss how we can learn and benefit from their examples. So be sure to listen-in as we analyze Joshua as a leader...

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Song Leading

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500

In this episode of B2B we will walk through song leading principles and cover how song leaders can set the tone for services and do so effectively.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

TWP's

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500

You've likely had a TWP (Tomorrows World Presentation) in your area in the past, but how well do you understand what they are? And more importantly, do you know how you can help to make them run smoothly and beneficially? This episode of B2B will cover these topics and more, so give it a listen!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Servant Leadership Featuring Phil Sena

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:00:00 -0500

We are all familiar with the concept of servant leadership as Christ taught it, but how does one go about living it? And are there any drawbacks? This episode of B2B will cover these questions and so much more!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Leaders are Readers

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0500

We all know the saying "all leaders are readers but not all readers are leaders" but as the average attention span continues to shorten, fewer and fewer people are taking the time to sit down and actually read books. How is this effecting our leadership? In this episode we'll be taking a look at todays need for good leaders, and even more important, our need for good readers.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Sermons we see

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode of B2B we review the poem "Sermons we see" by Edgar A. Guest and draw out principles of leadership and the power of example.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

The Preacher’s Kid Dillemma

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0400

"Preacher's Kids" are sometimes referred to as "PK's". Should "PK's" be given special consideration? What dynamics does a congregation face when a pastor and his wife have children?
In this episode of Brother to Brother, two "PK's" discuss "PK's".
Don't miss it!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Two Things Leaders Don't Say...and One They Do

Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400

The things that leaders say make an impact - and some don't realize how much!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Champion...the Cause

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Are you a champion...for a cause? Leaders are!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Management v. Leadership

Fri, 19 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

For some people, management is the dull little brother of leadership. But are we missing something? Which is really more important...management or leadership? This podcast reveals the answer, and it may surprise you!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

B2B Interview: Mr. Stuart Wachowicz

Fri, 12 May 2023 07:00:00 -0400

This episode of Brother to Brother features an interview with Mr. Stuart Wachowicz, the Regional Director for the Living Church of God for the Canadian Region. Before serving full-time in the ministry, he spent many years as a teacher and administrator in the public school system. He brings unique experience and insight to our conversation. Listen in for more!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Taking the Mystery Out of Spokesman Club

Fri, 05 May 2023 00:00:00 -0400

What is "Spokesman Club?" Perhaps you've been part of the Spokesman Club in years gone by and you know what it is, but do you know when and why it began? And why is it important? What purpose does Spokesman Club serve? Listen in to take the mystery out of Spokesman Club!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Matthew 18 and Leadership

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

In Matthew 18, we're told that we should go to our brother when he has sinned against us. But if we are going to be Christian leaders, our job doesn't end there. Listen to find out more!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Winners Never Quit?

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -0400

There's a popular saying that goes: "Winners never quit, and quitters never win." How accurate can that statement really be? How do we know when we SHOULD quit?

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

What to Do When Your Pastor Is “Wrong”

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Inevitably, the time will come when our pastor is wrong...at least we think so.
How do we deal with a situation in which we believe that someone in authority over us is wrong? By thinking through some important principles ahead of time, we'll be prepared to navigate this sensitive scenario. Listen to learn what those principles are!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Ask Questions

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400

Unless we ask questions, we won't find answers. But what is the difference between good questions and bad questions? And is there a right way to ask questions? Tune in to find out.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Lessons From a Leaky Toilet

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0500

There is nothing worse that a dripping faucet or a leaky toilet - except when it only leaks or drips sometimes! Should you replace it or not? Will it work tomorrow if it's working today? How does this quandary bear upon our quest to become better leaders? Listen and find out!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Beyond our Borders

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 15:00:00 -0500

As we fellowship each Sabbath with our brethren in our local congregations, it can be easy to miss the forest for the trees...the reality that we are connected to brethren from around the world. God's Church, and His Work, is a worldwide work. This episode focuses on the big picture, beyond our borders.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Youth Programs: Why Should I Care?

Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:00 -0500

Why do we have youth programs anyway? And what does it matter to you as a leader? If you don't have any children or teens, is there any reason why you care? Yes - and here's why...

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

The Importance of Ceremony

Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -0500

What's the big deal about ceremonies? Isn't getting dressed up just a big show, an exercise in ostentatious formality? Is there any guidance from the scriptures? And, as a leader, does your attitude toward ceremony have any importance? Listen and give it some thought!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Precious Victories

Wed, 18 Jan 2023 12:00:00 -0500

In our quest for "big wins" in our life, we can miss the importance of "small things". Yet, these "precious victories" are the building blocks of real growth and change - in ourselves and those around us. In this podcast, we narrow the focus to see the small.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Have You Heard the Latest?

Fri, 13 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0500

We need to talk. But maybe we need to talk about something else. If we want to be a leader, what we talk about, who we talk about, and how we talk about them matters. How can we avoid hurting others and harming our own credibility with our words about other people? Listen and give this issue some thought.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

The Forgotten Key to Leadership

Thu, 05 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0500

Do you want to be a Godly leader...or just a leader? There have been many great leaders, showing all the attributes of great leadership. But if you want to be a Godly leader, there is a simple practice that is easy to forget. Listen to this week's podcast to find out the "forgotten key to leadership".

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

The Educated Leader

Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Leaders learn. But why? This podcast focuses on the practical reasons that you need to live a life of learning if you want to be an effective leader.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Anyway

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 14:00:00 -0500

Before he died, our father, Mr. Carl McNair passed on a set of reflections to us that carried great meaning to him. The title of the piece was "Anyway". It was excerpted from a small book titled "The Paradoxical Commandments", written by Kent Keith. Our podcast today focuses on these reflections and how they apply to us personally, and as leaders in our congregations.

Here's the story of "The Paradoxical Commandments"...
"The Paradoxical Commandments were written by Kent Keith in 1968, when he was 19, a sophomore at Harvard College. They were part of The Silent Revolution: Dynamic Leadership in the Student Council, his first booklet for high school student leaders. Here is how it all came about....

As a senior at Roosevelt High School in Honolulu, Kent was heavily involved in student government. He was student body president and also president of the Honolulu High School Association. He was excited about the challenges of leadership and good leadership techniques.

Because Hawaii did not have a student council leadership workshop to train student council leaders, Kent founded the Hawaii Student Leadership Institute, which held its first session in the summer of 1966. This was the first leadership workshop for high school student leaders that was founded and run entirely by high school students.

Kent went on to attend Harvard. During his four years as an undergraduate there, he gave more than 150 speeches at high schools, student leadership workshops, and state student council conventions in eight states. These were the turbulent sixties, when student activists were seizing buildings, throwing rocks at police, and shouting down opponents. Kent provided an alternative voice. In his public speaking, Kent encouraged students to care about others, and to work through the system to achieve change. One thing he learned was students didn’t know how to work through the system to bring about change. Some of them also tended to give up quickly when they faced difficulties or failures. They needed deeper, longer-lasting reasons to keep trying."

https://www.paradoxicalcommandments.com/origin

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Getting the Self Out

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Effective and authentic leadership requires the ability to "get the self out". This conversation highlights four areas in which we need to exercise this skill if we wish to be Godly leaders.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

The Three C’s - Taking the Mystery out of Choosing Speaking Leaders

Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we talk about the three C’s of church leadership – specifically in regard to fulfilling the roles of speaking, songleading, and giving opening and closing prayers. Is there a secret list of requirements for fulfilling these roles? Listen to find out!

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

10 Ways to Help Your Pastor Fail

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

In this episode, we discuss 10 different things that members in a congregation might do that can cause a pastor to feel undermined. How do we avoid causing these things to happen?

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Do we Do, or Do we Delegate?

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 10:00:00 -0500

One of the greatest skills for a good leader is the ability to delegate. Delegation is not giving other people the work that belongs to us.

But what do we do...and what do we delegate?

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Pastor, Leader, Cruise Ship Director?

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0500

Why do we have church activities? What's the benefit? Are there any principles to keep in mind so that they build our congregations - or are they just for entertainment?

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.

Leading by Helping

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 17:00:00 -0400

We all want to influence those around us in a positive way - in other words, we want to be leaders. That's what good leaders do - influence for good. But how do we bring the most influence to bear? Is it by lecturing and "telling." Or, perhaps there's a better way...by helping.

Brother to Brother is a podcast focusing on leadership skills and issues that leaders face in serving within the church, hosted by Rod McNair and Jonathan McNair.