July 23, 2024

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Pastor and City Coucil Member John London talks with Matt Lehrman on the Community Catalysts podcast.

Pastor and City Council Member John London

Irondale, AL

"Steps to Leadership"


I enjoyed talking with John London so much that I had to share our conversation in two parts. In this week's episode of the Community Catalysts podcast, the Ironwood, Alabama, pastor, basketball coach, and City Council Member talks about taking flak from constituents who want him to prioritize one district over the needs of the city as a whole.

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