Conversations with Josh Andrew

Can Women Be Pastors? Here's What Scripture Says

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, we confront one of the most misunderstood debates in the modern church: Can women lead, preach, and pastor?

Josh walks through Scripture from Genesis to Revelation to show that God’s design was never about hierarchy — it was about partnership. From Deborah’s courage to Mary’s proclamation, God has always anointed both sons and daughters to carry His Word and lead His people.

This isn’t political. It’s not progressive. It’s biblical.

If you’ve ever questioned what Scripture actually says about women in leadership, this episode will give you clarity, conviction, and courage.

You’ll learn:

• The biblical foundation of equality and shared dominion

• How Jesus empowered women when religion tried to silence them

• What Paul really meant in 1 Timothy 2 and 1 Corinthians 14

• Why the future Church will be led by both sons and daughters

• How to honor God’s call by making room for both

Let the daughters preach — because God already said they could.

 

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The Most Dangerous Lie Pastors Believe About Success

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, I talk about one of the greatest tensions in modern ministry — the pull between calling and clout. Too many pastors are chasing platforms when God called us to carry a cross.

I’ve spent years in the creative and marketing world, and I’ve seen how easy it is to mistake followers for fruit and engagement for anointing. In this conversation, I unpack eight honest thoughts for pastors who want to stay grounded in their true calling — faithfulness over fame, presence over performance, and purpose over platform.

🎧 Listen if you want to:

• Lead with integrity in a culture of influence

• Stay faithful when the pressure to perform is real

• Keep your heart aligned with your calling

• Build the Kingdom, not just your brand

Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

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The Dangerous Distance Between Pastors and Their Congregation

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, I tackle one of the biggest problems in modern ministry—the loss of relational leadership. Somewhere along the way, church leadership became about polish, platforms, and production—and we forgot that Jesus led through presence, not distance.

I unpack eight principles of relational leadership that every pastor and church leader needs to rediscover. From walking among your people to leading with care instead of control, this episode is a reminder that you can’t graduate from being relational.

Whether you’re a pastor, creative, or ministry leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about influence, leadership, and what it truly means to shepherd people.

🕒 Episode Breakdown:
00:00 – Introduction and Purpose
00:43 – The Problem with Modern Church Leadership
01:06 – The Importance of Being Relational
02:17 – Eight Key Principles for Relational Leadership
03:02 – You Can't Shepherd from a Stage
04:59 – People Need Presence, Not Platforms
07:08 – You're Not Too Busy, You've Just Drifted
09:50 – Knowing Your Congregation Beyond Preaching
11:06 – Control vs. Care in Leadership
12:47 – Scaling Through Sending
15:39 – Building Disciples, Not Just Systems
17:45 – The Kingdom is Carried on Shoulders, Not Spreadsheets
18:57 – Conclusion and Recap

Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

🎧 Listen if you want to:

• Lead your church with authenticity

• Build trust and culture in ministry

• Reconnect with your people beyond the pulpit

• Move from transactional to transformational leadership

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8 Signs You're Becoming a Toxic Leader

In this episode of Conversations, I break down eight leadership red flags that every leader needs to recognize—both in themselves and in those they follow. These red flags often start small but can quietly destroy trust, culture, and credibility. From valuing loyalty over honesty to blaming down instead of owning up, I’ll unpack the habits that signal unhealthy leadership—and how to course-correct before it’s too late. If you care about lasting influence, healthy teams, and authentic leadership, this episode will help you lead with integrity and awareness in every season.

Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

Why Your Best Team Members Are About to Leave

In this episode of Conversations, I unpack why your team might be failing—and how to fix it. Whether you lead at church, at work, or at home, team health doesn’t just happen by accident.

I’ll walk you through the eight most common reasons teams fail—from confusing clarity with communication to stopping leader development—and share practical ways to bring your team back to life.

If you’ve ever wondered why momentum fades or culture starts to drift, this episode will help you get your team aligned, healthy, and thriving again.

Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

How Leaders Handle Confrontation the Right Way

Confrontation is one of the hardest parts of leadership—but it’s also one of the most necessary. In this episode of Conversations, I share why confrontation isn’t about conflict, it’s about clarity. When handled with courage and love, confrontation can actually strengthen your team and build a healthier church culture. I’ll walk you through three practical tips I use every time I step into confrontation: Pray before you speak. Address the behavior, not the person. Always end with restoration. Along the way, I’ll break down how confrontation connects to clarity, courage, love, stewardship, and ultimately the culture you’re building. If you’re in ministry or leadership, you can’t afford to avoid this. Healthy confrontation leads to healthy culture.

 

Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

How to Build Leaders in Your Church

Leadership isn’t discovered—it’s developed. In this episode of Conversations, we break down the process of building leaders in the church through faithfulness, availability, and teachability. You’ll learn why releasing leaders is the key to retaining them, how to cultivate the right “soil” for growth, and the practical steps for serving, building, growing, and releasing. Whether you’re a pastor, team leader, or volunteer, this episode gives you the tools to create a culture where leaders thrive and multiplication happens.

If you want to develop leaders who serve with passion, lead with humility, and multiply their impact—this conversation is for you.

 

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Why the Church Needs Leaders, Not Influencers

Welcome to Conversations—a podcast where I share real talks about faith, leadership, and life in the church. As a Gen Z pastor, I’ve walked through the tension between influence and leadership, and I believe the Church is called to raise up leaders who leave a legacy, not just influencers who chase followers.

Each episode, I dig into topics like:

• The difference between influencers and leaders

• How to cultivate people instead of curating images

• What it means to lead from the trenches, not just the platform

• Building leaders who multiply instead of fading with trends

My goal is simple: to encourage you, challenge you, and help you step into leadership that transforms people and communities for the long haul.

If you’re passionate about Christian leadership, discipleship, and making an impact that lasts, you’ll find these conversations both practical and inspiring.

📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

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