Conversations with Josh Andrew

7 Signs You’re a Church Leader Struggling with Imposter Syndrome

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to copy what’s working for someone else—to preach like them, dress like them, build like them—this episode is for you. I’ve been there, and I’m done with it.

In this raw and honest episode of Conversations, I’m speaking directly to pastors, church leaders, and creatives battling imposter syndrome, burnout, or the constant pull to be impressive over obedient. The truth is simple: God didn’t call you to mimic someone else’s game. He called you to play your own.

I walk through 7 convictions that have reshaped how I lead, live, and build:

• Why authenticity is your true authority

• The danger of building churches for likes instead of lives

• Why Jesus builds the Church—not branding

• What real discipleship looks like in 2025

• How to lead without pretending or performing

• Why boldness matters more than busyness

• And how every healthy team starts with a healthy you

Whether you're leading in the trenches or just trying to find your voice again, this episode is your reminder: you’re not a copy—and God didn’t get it wrong with you.

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7 Strategies to Prevent Burnout for Leaders

In this episode of Conversations, I’m talking about something every leader faces at some point: burnout. I’ve been there — stretched too thin, trying to do it all, and wondering if it’s worth it. If that’s you right now, this episode is for you.

I walk through 7 practical strategies that have helped me stabilize both my personal and professional life so I can keep showing up with strength, clarity, and vision. You’ll hear how I’ve learned to stabilize before scaling, build high-trust teams, create systems that actually serve people, and lead without sacrificing my health or purpose.

In this episode, I cover:

• How to recognize burnout before it takes you out

• What it really means to stabilize before you scale

• How to use your leadership pipeline wisely

• Why culture, trust, and the right people matter more than ever

• Simple shifts that lead to long-term sustainability

This isn’t just leadership theory — it’s real-life, in-the-trenches insight. I hope it encourages you, equips you, and reminds you that you’re not alone.

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Why Scaling Too Soon Hurts Church Growth

In this episode of Conversations, we’re talking about one of the most overlooked truths in leadership: scaling too soon will wreck what you’re trying to build.

Whether you're a church planter, pastor, or entrepreneur, you’ve probably felt the pressure to grow fast, reach more, launch the next thing. But here’s the truth—scale won’t fix your weak spots. It’ll multiply them.

We’ll unpack:

• Why bad culture scales just as fast as good culture

• How your motive for growth matters more than your model

• Why God’s timing won’t match your algorithm

• The difference between platform and preparation

• And how to build deep before you build wide

You’re not behind. You’re being built. And in a world chasing fast and flashy, we’re choosing faithful and foundational.

If you’ve ever felt like your season is hidden, slow, or small—this episode is for you.

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The 5 Hidden Warning Signs of Bad Leadership

Bad leadership doesn’t always show up in explosive moments or dramatic failures—often, it hides in subtle behaviors that quietly drain your team’s energy, morale, and momentum.

In this episode of Conversations, we uncover five key warning signs of ineffective leadership that often go unnoticed. From the dangers of micromanagement to the lack of ownership and insecurity masked as control, we’ll help you spot the early red flags and shift your leadership into a healthier, more empowering direction.

You’ll learn how to:

• Spot subtle signs of toxic leadership

• Promote healthy contribution and collaboration

• Encourage ownership and autonomy in your team

• Avoid the trap of micromanagement

• Build up leaders instead of protecting your own position

Whether you're leading a team or part of one, these principles will equip you to cultivate a stronger, more resilient leadership culture.

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8 Leadership Shifts You Must Make in 2025

It’s 2025—and the way we lead must evolve. In this episode, I unpack 8 critical leadership shifts you need to make to stay effective, authentic, and relevant in today’s world. Whether you’re leading a church, business, nonprofit, or creative team, this isn’t just about better strategy—it’s about becoming the kind of leader others actually want to follow.

We’ll dive into practical mindset changes and daily habits that help you cut through chaos, create lasting culture, and build up people—starting with yourself. No fluff. Just real talk about what modern leadership really requires under real pressure.

If you’re ready to lead with clarity, conviction, and consistency, this conversation is for you.

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Website: https://joshandrew.org

 

 

6 Warning Signs You’re Leading from Insecurity

In this episode, I’m diving into a hard truth every leader has to face: insecurity and effective leadership cannot coexist. If you’re building something meaningful—a church, a business, a team, or a brand—you need a foundation that’s rooted in security, not self-protection.

Through the lens of King Saul’s story, I walk through 6 unmistakable signs you’re leading from insecurity—and how to break free from them. This conversation tackles real leadership struggles like control, feedback, affirmation, identity, and accountability.

If you’re ready to confront what’s holding you back and step into a healthier, stronger version of your leadership, this episode will challenge, convict, and equip you.

 

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Website: https://joshandrew.org

 

Why Nobody Wants to Work at Church Anymore

Let’s talk about it — why don’t people want to work at church anymore?

In this episode of Conversations, I break down the real reasons behind the growing disinterest in vocational ministry — especially among Gen Z and millennials. Spoiler: it’s not a passion problem, it’s a perception problem.

From burnout and over-programming to outdated staffing models and reactive leadership, I unpack what’s pushing people away — and how we can lead differently.

You’ll learn:

• What Barna’s data says about Gen Z and ministry in 2025

• The 3 culture shifts that are driving staff turnover

• Why influence and impact matter more than org charts

• How to recruit leaders with vision, not just fill roles

• What churches must do to attract, build, and keep high-capacity people

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Website: https://joshandrew.org

If you’re a church leader or team builder, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership, recruitment, and calling in today’s world.

7 Signs You’re Leading from Convenience, Not Conviction

This week on Conversations, I’m diving into a leadership trap that’s easy to fall into — convenience.

If you want to build something that lasts, you can’t lead from what's easy. You have to lead from conviction. In this episode, I share 7 signs your leadership might be costing your team more than you realize, from dumping tasks and avoiding conflict to praising loyalty over development and staying busy without building anything of real value.

We’ll cover:

• Why “I trust them” is sometimes just avoidance

• How busyness often hides a lack of intentionality

• Why you can’t expect fruit from trees you’ve never watered

• The difference between managing and multiplying leaders

If you're tired of putting out fires, running on empty, and seeing shallow results, this episode is your leadership check-in.

 

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Website: https://joshandrew.org