Conversations with Josh Andrew

The Suicide Prevention Work Churches Should Be Doing | Jacob Coyne

In this episode of Conversations, I reconnect with Jacob to talk about his journey from personal loss to launching the suicide prevention nonprofit Stay Here. What began out of deep pain has grown into a national movement that now helps save lives every day and partners with communities across the country. Jacob shares how Stay Here was built, the leadership challenges behind scaling a life-saving organization, and what churches need to understand about mental health and suicide prevention. We talk about the silence that still exists around suicide in faith communities, why pastors must take emotional and spiritual health seriously, and how integrity, rest, and honesty play a critical role in sustainable leadership. This conversation is for church leaders, pastors, and anyone who wants to better understand mental health, suicide prevention, and how the Church can respond with compassion, courage, and practical action. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. You are not alone.

Stay Here Website: https://www.stayhere.live/

Stay Here Network: https://www.stayherenetwork.com/

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The Character Gap Every Leader Eventually Faces

In this episode of Conversations, I explore the tension between vision and character in leadership—and what happens when growth in influence outpaces inner formation. Many leadership failures don’t begin publicly; they start with small, unaddressed character gaps that expand as vision and responsibility increase.

I talk through why vision alone cannot sustain healthy leadership, how unresolved personal issues quietly erode integrity, and why chasing applause can replace formation if we’re not careful. We also discuss calling, capacity, obscurity, and the intentional practices required to develop character alongside vision for long-term leadership health.

This episode is for pastors, church leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone carrying responsibility for others who wants to lead with integrity, stability, and faithfulness—not just success.

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When Spiritual Authority Becomes Dangerous

In this episode of Conversations, I talk about a difficult but necessary topic for church leaders: resentment in ministry. Many pastors and leaders feel frustration, distance, or even bitterness toward the people they serve—but rarely talk about it out loud. I explore how hidden resentment forms in church leadership, how it affects compassion and presence, and why spiritual authority without love becomes dangerous over time. We talk about ownership, responsibility, patience, and the importance of guarding your heart so leadership doesn’t drift into obligation or control. If you’re a pastor or church leader who feels emotionally distant, exhausted, or frustrated with ministry, this conversation is a heart-check. It’s about recognizing resentment early, healing what’s underneath it, and learning how to lead with truth, love, and genuine care for your church community.

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The Cost of Being a Leader Nobody Warns You About

In this episode of Conversations, I explore the hidden cost of leadership and how it slowly erodes margin, presence, and identity over time. Leadership rarely breaks us all at once—instead, it quietly drains us, often while everything still looks successful on the outside.

I talk through the unseen ways leadership can deplete emotional margin, fracture our ability to be fully present with people, and shift our identity from who we are to what we produce. This conversation covers authenticity in leadership, the role of rest, obedience, intentional sacrifice, and why wholeness matters more than performance if leadership is going to be sustainable.

This episode is for pastors, church leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone carrying responsibility for others who wants to lead well without losing themselves in the process. If you’ve felt the quiet weight of leadership beneath the surface, this conversation will help you name it, understand it, and respond with wisdom and health.

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Producing vs. Abiding: What's Killing Pastors

In this episode, Josh prompts us to consider a crucial question often overlooked in ministry: despite external success, is there an internal void? This discussion aims to foster personal development and encourage a growth mindset regarding one's ministry. We explore the importance of mental health and internal growth, offering life lessons for a more fulfilling journey. If you’re a pastor, church leader, or ministry professional who feels burned out while everything looks “fine,” this conversation will help you recognize burnout early, realign your leadership rhythms, and lead with long-term health and faithfulness.

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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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