What does leadership look like when the stakes are real and the community is counting on you?

In this episode of the Bottom Shelf Leadership Podcast, we sit down with Limestone County Sheriff Joshua McLaughlin for an honest conversation about leadership on the front lines of public service. Sheriff McLaughlin shares his journey into law enforcement, the lessons he’s learned while leading a department, and how his family and church are a key role in his leadership role at the Sheriff's department!

From building trust with the public to developing leaders inside the sheriff’s office, this episode explores what it means to lead with integrity, accountability, and humility—even when the pressure is high.

Whether you’re leading a team, serving your community, or simply trying to grow as a leader, this conversation offers practical insights and powerful perspective from someone who leads where it truly counts.

Tune in for a grounded, real-world discussion on leadership, service, and responsibility.

Join us as we talk with Chad and Janna Hess who are leading our Marriage Conference this year. They are from Woodmont Baptist Church in Florence, AL. This Podcast includes some good conversation of what they are going to be talking about in the upcoming marriage conference as well as some good insight on marriage in general even if you're not coming to the marriage conference!

Introducing you to another new pastor on staff at Lindsay Lane! This time it's our Executive Pastor. Andy John and Mike go way back, so there is some reminiscing, a lot of joking around, but some really good stories from a life lived devoted to the Lord and to leading others to do be devoted, too! You guys will love this look into Mike's life. Oh yeah, and lots of Metallica talk! So.... that's a new topic!