IL #642: Are You With God, or Just Hoping He's With You?

Inspired Leadership Podcast with Ron R. Kelleher

As Christian leaders, we often launch plans, initiatives, or businesses and then pray for God’s blessing. But what if we’re asking the wrong question? In this episode, we explore a powerful lesson from Joshua’s encounter before the Battle of Jericho—a moment that reshaped his leadership posture and should reshape ours too.

When Joshua asks a mysterious warrior, “Are you for us or for our adversaries?” the answer is startling: “No; but I am the commander of the army of the Lord. Now I have come.” (Joshua 5:14)

This divine encounter reveals a crucial leadership truth: God isn’t here to take sides. He’s here to take charge.

In today’s episode, we break down five key principles for Christian business leaders drawn from this story, including:

• The danger of assuming God is on our side
• How to discern whether your plans are aligned with His will
• What surrendered leadership actually looks like in the workplace
• Why obedience is more important than control
• How to pivot when your plans don’t match God’s direction

You’ll be challenged to ask a better question—not “Is God with me?” but “Am I with God?”

Through practical action steps and reflection questions, this episode will help you pause, listen, and realign your leadership with the One who’s truly in command.