Conversations with Josh Andrew

When Obedience Stops Feeling Worth It

There’s a season in leadership—and in following God—when obedience feels unrewarded, unnoticed, and even pointless. In this episode of Conversations, I talk about why those seasons often matter more than the ones that feel productive or affirmed.

We explore how God measures obedience by faithfulness rather than outcomes, why hidden obedience reveals what’s really shaping us, and how seasons that feel quiet or stalled are often seasons of deep formation. This isn’t about pushing harder or proving yourself—it’s about trusting God’s process when progress isn’t obvious.

If you’re a leader, pastor, entrepreneur, or simply walking through a season where doing the right thing feels costly, this conversation will encourage you to stay faithful, remain grounded, and trust that God is at work even when the reward hasn’t shown up yet.

 

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The Cost of Church Planting Nobody Talks About

Church leadership carries a cost that most people don’t talk about openly.

In this episode of Conversations, I share lessons learned through years of church leadership and church planting—from leading in Omaha to planting churches in California and Phoenix. We talk honestly about the real cost of leadership, how leading from conviction matters more than approval, and why emotional health is essential for long-term faithfulness.

This conversation is about clarity, endurance, and learning to trust God’s timing while He refines leaders to carry greater responsibility. It’s not about shortcuts or hype—it’s about leading well when the weight is real.

This episode is for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders who want to lead with health, humility, and longevity.

If this encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with a leader who needs perspective today.

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Your Christmas Service Doesn't Need to Be Cute

Christmas is one of the most important Sundays of the year — and also one of the most misunderstood.

In this episode, I talk about what really matters when it comes to leading a Christmas service. Why Christmas isn’t the time to reinvent your church, chase production, or try to be something you’re not. And why simplicity, clarity, and faithfulness often carry more weight than creativity or scale.

So many churches feel pressure to make Christmas bigger, flashier, or more impressive. But what people actually need is Jesus, a clear message, and leaders who genuinely care. Christmas isn’t about showing off what we can do — it’s about revealing who Christ is.

I share seven practical leadership principles that have shaped how I think about Christmas services, including why consistency builds trust, why presence matters more than performance, and why your team culture is more important than your run of show.

If you’re a pastor, church leader, or volunteer helping lead a Christmas service, my hope is that this conversation brings clarity, peace, and confidence as you prepare for one of the most significant Sundays of the year.

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🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

You Don't Find Disciples—You Develop Them

Disciple making, how to make disciples, and living the Great Commission—this episode breaks down what Jesus actually meant when He told us to make disciples. I talk about why real discipleship requires the power and presence of Jesus, why you don’t find disciples but form them, and why proximity matters more than position. If you want a simple, biblical framework for making disciples in real life, this conversation will help you live it out.

 

🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

 

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Your Ministry Doesn't Need More—It Needs This

In this episode of Conversations, I get real about what actually matters in ministry — and what doesn’t. For me, ministry has never been about building a platform, performing for people, or chasing relevance. It has always come back to presence, character, obedience, and staying faithful to the assignment God trusted me with. I walk through five things that truly matter in ministry and five things that don’t. It’s honest, direct, and meant to help leaders refocus on the essentials. If you love the local church or lead in any capacity, my hope is that this episode steadies you, challenges you, and brings you back to what really counts.

 

🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

The golden calf trap every leader falls into

In this episode of Conversation Today, I talk about something every leader, pastor, and organization wrestles with: living your values instead of just talking about them. It’s easy to print values on a wall or put them on a website, but if they don’t show up in our actions, they don’t shape anything. Culture isn’t what we say—it’s what we do. Using Exodus 32 and the story of the golden calf, I unpack how values drift from conviction to decoration when we stop practicing them. Any value we elevate above obedience, intimacy, and actual action can quietly become an idol. When values become image-driven instead of intimacy-driven, we build ministries and teams that look polished but lack power.

Whether you're leading a church, a team, or your own household, this episode will challenge you to examine the gap between the values you declare and the values you actually live.

🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

Leadership Has a Price—Here's What It Actually Costs

In this episode of Conversations, I break down 7 leadership strategies every leader needs to master—practical shifts that can elevate your team without rewriting your entire playbook. These are the core habits I’ve learned as a pastor and leader that consistently create clarity, alignment, and momentum. We talk about why clarity always beats complexity, how to model the energy you expect, why coaching works better than criticism, and how empowering your team produces better results than solving everything yourself. I also share the often-missed connection between leadership and spiritual discipline—and how it transforms the way you show up for your team. Whether you're leading a church, a department, a staff team, or a creative crew, these principles will sharpen your leadership and strengthen your culture immediately.

 

🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

Calling Isn't Identity | How to Guard Your Soul in Ministry

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, I talk candidly about pride in ministry—and how it often hides as insecurity. You can be anointed and still crave affirmation. You can preach humility and still perform for worth. I walk through 7 red flags that expose pride in church leadership and share biblical, practical ways to return to humility, accountability, and a healthy private life with God. You’ll hear why calling can’t become identity, why affirmation without accountability creates talent without trust, how wounds turn into control, and why metrics aren’t the same as fruit. If you lead in the church (or want to), this will help you protect your integrity, guard your soul, and lead people—not platforms.

🔗 Connect with me Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org