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Conversations is a leadership podcast for pastors, leaders, and creatives who care about building healthy lives, healthy teams, and healthy churches.
Hosted by Josh Andrew — pastor, leader, and entrepreneur — each episode features honest conversations and solo reflections around leadership, ministry, entrepreneurship, faith, and personal growth. This isn’t about hype or building a platform. It’s about clarity, character, and staying faithful to the calling God has given you.
Whether you’re leading a church, building a business, serving on a team, or navigating the tension between calling and responsibility, Conversations exists to help you lead with conviction, wisdom, and integrity — in ministry and in life.
New episodes weekly. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.
Episodes
Friday Sep 06, 2024
Friday Sep 06, 2024
In this episode of 'Conversations,' I dive into the 5 Things to Avoid as a Church Leader. I share practical insights on the 'don'ts' for church leaders. We'll cover how to avoid rigid methods, prioritize key issues, delegate responsibilities effectively, maintain personal peace, and rely on the Holy Spirit over outside influences. Whether you're a seasoned pastor or new to church leadership, this episode offers valuable advice to help you build a thriving church community.
*This was a call with a group of leaders, our goal is to bring you into conversations that are happening throughout the week!
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Podcast
Overview 00:25 The Do's and Don'ts for Church Leaders
01:21 Don't Be Married to Methods
04:34 Don't Major in Minors
12:37 Don't Be Everything to Everyone
15:51 Don't Sacrifice Your Peace
21:05 Don't Copy What Others Are Doing
23:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Friday Aug 30, 2024
Friday Aug 30, 2024
In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, I dive into how you can elevate your Sunday church experience. I focus on the importance of cultivating a strong culture through intentional language, implementing effective systems to fulfill our church's mission, and ensuring a clearly defined guest journey. While marketing can draw people in, I emphasize that it's the genuine, excellent experience we create that keeps them coming back, as Jesus truly builds the church. I share practical insights and strategies for church leaders to foster a welcoming and impactful environment every Sunday.
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:25 Upgrading Your Sunday Experience
04:13 The Importance of Language in Church Culture
10:22 Systems That Deliver the Mission
18:19 Creating a Guest Journey
23:04 Marketing and Authenticity in Church Growth
29:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Friday Aug 23, 2024
Friday Aug 23, 2024
In this episode of 'Conversations with Josh Andrew,' I share nine essential principles for personal growth and effective leadership. From leading yourself better to embracing discipline, serving others, and saying 'no' for respect, these insights will help you elevate your leadership. Apply these lessons today to become a more impactful leader.
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Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:25 The Importance of Challenging Leadership
01:58 Be Impressed and Interested, Not Impressive and Interesting
03:40 Lead Yourself to Lead Others
05:38 Natural Gifts vs. Achieved Greatness
08:48 Serve People, Don't Use Them
12:57 The Power of Saying No
15:22 Teaching and Replacing Yourself as a Leader
18:13 Going Far Together
20:01 Leaders Take the First Risk
22:14 Building Leaders, Not Followers
24:24 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Friday Aug 16, 2024
Friday Aug 16, 2024
In this episode, I dive into the crucial elements of building a healthy church culture. I share practical steps for aligning leadership with our church’s values and creating sustainable momentum. I emphasize the importance of consistently teaching the 'why,' making sure there's no gap between preaching and practice, and nurturing a culture of honor and service. Transparency, alignment, and self-awareness are key in leadership, and I’ll show you how these can strengthen our church community. Tune in for actionable tips on defining, communicating, and maintaining a cohesive church culture.
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 The Importance of Culture in Leadership
01:35 Six Recommendations for Building Culture
04:50 Teaching the Why Consistently
10:56 Living the Culture You Preach
13:35 Raising Sons and Daughters, Not Just Staff
16:17 Defining, Communicating, and Aligning Culture
19:46 Healthy Leaders Create Strong Vision
24:22 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
#church #ministry #culture
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
In this episode of 'Conversations with Josh Andrew,' host Josh Andrew discusses the importance of attending church by exploring six compelling reasons backed by research and personal experiences. Sponsored by Crossover, the episode emphasizes the benefits of community, mental health, physical health, life satisfaction, social support, and moral guidance. Josh shares statistics from sources like Pew Research Center, JAMA Psychiatry, and Harvard to reinforce how church attendance can enhance various aspects of life. Tune in to learn more about how the local church can be a space for worship, community, and personal growth.
Sponsor: https://www.crossxover.media/
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00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:25 Episode Overview and Sponsor
01:35 Reason 1: Community and Belonging
02:59 Reason 2: Improved Mental Health
05:03 Reason 3: Enhanced Physical Health
05:47 Reason 4: Increased Life Satisfaction
09:00 Reason 5: Stronger Social Support Network
16:20 Reason 6: Moral and Ethical Guidance
21:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
#churchlife #faithjourney #spiritualgrowth #churchcommunity #WhyChurchMatters #sundayservice
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
Thursday Jul 25, 2024
In this episode of 'Conversations with Josh Andrew,' Josh shares seven essential promises that can help create and nurture healthy leadership teams. He stresses the importance of health over growth, the dangers of micromanagement, and the value of supporting and developing team members. Josh also touches on the need for honesty, trust, space for mistakes, and the importance of fun in maintaining unity and strength within a team. By following these principles, leaders can foster a productive and positive environment that encourages individual and collective success.
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00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
00:25 The Importance of Healthy Leadership
02:31 Promise 1: Give Room to Be Your Best
04:22 Promise 2: Support and Develop Leaders
07:11 Promise 3: Honesty and Transparency
10:51 Promise 4: Believing in Your Team
12:42 Promise 5: Providing Space for Good and Bad Days
13:56 Promise 6: The Power of Forgiveness 15:12 Promise
7: Reminding the Team of the Why
18:07 The Importance of Fun and Unity
20:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
In this episode of "Conversations with Josh Andrew," Josh dives into the essential principles for cultivating commitment and building a strong culture, whether you're a church leader, business owner, or entrepreneur. Learn how to create a unified vision, lead by example, and connect dreams to meaningful causes. Josh also shares practical tips for engaging and valuing team members, celebrating wins, and understanding the power of 'why.' Join us as we explore how to get people excited and committed to your vision.
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Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
Tuesday Jul 09, 2024
This episode comes with a trigger warning for discussions of suicidal ideation. If you or someone you love is in crisis, dial 988 for help Josh talks with Brenna Blain about her journey from growing up as a pastor's kid in Indiana to facing challenges with faith, mental health, and sexuality. Brenna shares how her understanding of Jesus and support from the church helped her navigate these struggles. The conversation also covers her book on suffering, faith deconstruction, and guidance for church leaders on fostering safe spaces.
Brenna's Book: https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/can-i-say-that/
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Timestamps: 00:00
Introduction to the Pacific Northwest 00:08
Early Life and Family Background 02:15
Struggles with Faith and Personal Trauma 04:29
Coming Out and Wrestling with Identity 06:52
A Turning Point: Youth Group and Acceptance 10:22
Journey to Maui and Spiritual Awakening 14:21
Mental Health Challenges and Finding Purpose 16:50
Theological Reflections and Ministry 27:58
Writing the Book and Its Impact 33:30
Final Thoughts and Contact Information