Episodios

  • 209 Pull Up a Chair with Amber Peairs: The Courage to Step Into Community
    Jan 7 2026

    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 is formed, how safety is protected, and why vulnerability is essential for creatives who often carry leadership and loneliness at the same time. If you’re a worship leader or creative who feels disconnected, burned out, or hesitant to step back into community, this conversation offers honest encouragement and practical wisdom. Pull up a chair. You don’t have to create alone. Learn more about our friend Amber at https://www.theworshiplife.com/.

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    38 m
  • 208 The Worship Leader's Christmas Carol with Jason Squires
    Dec 24 2025

    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

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    5 m
  • 207 Creating Holiday Community Events with Andy Chrisman | O Holy Night, Collaboration, & Honey Baked Ham
    Dec 17 2025

    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 like to lead and collaborate with a team to bring a large-scale Christmas events to life. Andy also reflects on why community traditions are so powerful and how they help shape the rhythms of a city. Whether you're a ministry leader, creative, or someone dreaming about building meaningful moments in your community, Andy offers practical encouragement and wisdom for creating holiday experiences that last. Learn more about Andy at https://www.andychrisman.com/.

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    41 m
  • 206 Creating a Home worth Returning to with Dr. Heather Penny | Holiday Moments, Healthy Rhythms, & Family Connection
    Dec 10 2025

    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 matter more than ever as we close one year and step into the next.

    An encouraging episode for anyone navigating changing seasons and seeking deeper intention. Pull up a chair, this one’s for you.

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    36 m
  • 205 Creating Holiday Magic with Hannah Carpenter | Art, Inspiration, and the Creative Process
    Dec 3 2025

    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 illustrating Jason’s book, The Worship Leader's Christmas Carol. And of course, they wrap up with the signature food question; what holiday dish simply has to be on the Carpenter family table? Whether you're an artist, a creative at heart, or someone who loves the story behind the work, this episode brings warmth, insight, and a behind-the-scenes look into Hannah’s world. Follow Hannah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artsyhannah8/

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    32 m
  • 204 Serving Your Community at Any Age with Drew Trowbridge
    Nov 26 2025

    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 difference you can make. Drew shares how his understanding of compassion has matured over the years, what it looks like when kindness becomes a lifestyle, and why small ideas, when acted on, can become something bigger than you ever imagined.

    Whether you’re a student, leader, or someone wondering if your idea matters, this conversation will inspire you to start right where you are and serve the community in front of you.

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    21 m
  • 203 Turning Compassion Into Global Storytelling with Jeremy and Justin Willet
    Nov 19 2025

    Leaders Who Create Compassion: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Justin and Jeremy Willet to explore how creativity and compassion shape the way we tell the world’s stories. Justin serves as the CEO of GLBAL Media, gathering footage and crafting narratives that help nonprofits share their impact. Jeremy leads The Million Movement, an initiative with a bold vision to see 1,000,000 kids sponsored by 2050.Together, these brothers have devoted their lives to making a difference around the world. In this episode, they dive into purpose, what first led them to share global stories, how they define compassion, and why creative storytelling connects with audiences in ways simple reporting cannot. They also break down how creativity can move people from awareness to action and what makes a story powerful enough to spark real, lasting change. Learn more about them at https://www.glbalmedia.com/ and https://themillionmovement.com/.

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    41 m
  • 202 Living a Life Fueled by Compassion with Rachel Hampton | Serving Beyond the Borders
    Nov 12 2025

    Leaders Who Create Compassion: Join Jason Squires as he sits down with Rachel Hampton. Rachel has a heart for serving internationally that has shaped the way she sees people, purpose, and partnerships. Rachel shares her journey into global service, the lessons she’s learned about presence over rescue, and the faces that have changed her understanding of compassion. Whether you’ve traveled the world or simply want to make a difference right where you are, this conversation will inspire you to live a life of compassion wherever your feet land.

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    35 m
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