Leading by Faith, Not by Certainty

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EP. 80 All 1N Moments: Leading by Faith, Not by Certainty

What happens when leaders don't have all the answers? In this conversation, Jake Fine and Braxston Cave introduce their "Power Five" principles for leading through uncertainty with faith rather than fear.
Leadership isn't about perfect knowledge - it's about consistent action. Jake explores how true leadership mirrors faith: both allow us to move forward confidently despite incomplete clarity. Drawing from Hebrews 11:1, the hosts discuss how faith fills the gaps where certainty ends, acknowledging that sometimes we don't understand why we're in certain situations until much later. These moments, they explain, are often divinely orchestrated to shape us into who we're meant to become.
The conversation takes a compelling turn when addressing vulnerability. Both hosts emphasize how admitting when you don't have answers actually strengthens leadership rather than weakening it. This parallels faith communities, where a judgmental "above others" mentality drives people away, while walking alongside others wherever they are creates genuine connection. The hosts share the wisdom that clarity often results from movement rather than preceding it, quoting: "God steers moving ships, not parked ones."
Perhaps most powerfully, Jake and Braxston contrast faith-based versus fear-based leadership. When we abandon faith, they argue, we attempt to micromanage everything - essentially trying to "play God." The best leaders surrender outcomes while focusing on faithful actions. The episode concludes with a reminder that growth requires discomfort: "We crave safety, but safety is comfort, and comfort is never growth." Whether in faith, health, or business, success comes from focusing not on distant goals or others' progress, but on taking the right next step in front of you today.
What's your next step? Share your thoughts on this episode and join our community of leaders committed to going all in, even when the path forward isn't perfectly clear.

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Chapters

1. Leading by Faith, Not by Certainty (00:00:00)

2. Leading by Faith, Not Certainty (00:00:22)

3. Faith Fills the Gap (00:01:38)

4. Vulnerability Strengthens Leadership (00:02:29)

5. Movement Creates Clarity (00:03:54)

6. Faith-Based vs. Fear-Based Leadership (00:04:56)

7. Taking the Right Next Step (00:07:57)