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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

Sep 5, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
12 min
In this week’s episode of Conversations, we unpack the principles that actually build leaders who thrive. Leadership development doesn’t happen in a classroom; it happens in proximity, through presence, modeling, and giving people space to lead.
You’ll discover:
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Why leadership requires intentional time and investment
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How presence, proximity, and modeling shape leaders
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The power of balancing correction with encouragement
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Why real responsibility builds real leaders
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How projects can be used to build people—not just outcomes
True leadership isn’t formed by lectures; it’s forged through life-on-life investment. If you’re ready to multiply leaders who carry vision, influence, and responsibility, this episode will give you the framework to do it.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights:
Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

Sep 3, 2025
Sep 3, 2025
15 min
In this episode of Conversations, we dive into Psalm 92:13 to explore how church leaders can create environments where people don’t just attend—they thrive and stay planted. I’ll discuss how leaders can help others flourish by prioritizing vision, fostering momentum, and avoiding micromanagement. We’ll also cover the importance of establishing healthy boundaries, maintaining personal spiritual growth, and creating a space where both leaders and congregants are nurtured. Tune in to discover the key to building a church culture where people flourish and remain committed long-term.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights:
Instagram → @joshnandrew
TikTok → @joshnandrew
Website → https://joshandrew.org

Aug 29, 2025
Aug 29, 2025
9 min
What are the practices you refuse to compromise on? In this episode of Conversations, I break down the five non-negotiables that shape my life and leadership—personal devotion, weekly date nights, intentional margin, serving, and Sabbath.
These rhythms have anchored me through leading churches, running businesses, and building a strong family foundation. Tune in for practical insights that will help you define your own non-negotiables and live with greater balance, clarity, and purpose.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew TikTok → @joshnandrew Website → https://joshandrew.org

Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025
14 min
In this week’s episode of Conversations, I break down the crucial difference between renting and owning your vision and calling as a leader. Using the parables of Jesus in Matthew 25 and John 10, I explore what it means to take extreme ownership of your role and why many leaders fail due to a lack of personal responsibility. Learn how to shift from a renter who simply uses resources to an owner who maximizes them, and discover how ownership can transform your leadership and impact. If you’re ready to stop comparing and start building, tune in for actionable insights to elevate your leadership and make a lasting difference.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights:
Instagram → @joshnandrew
TikTok → @joshnandrew
Website → https://joshandrew.org

Aug 22, 2025
Aug 22, 2025
14 min
Is your church running like a flawless machine but missing the presence of the Holy Spirit? In this episode of Conversation, we unpack what it means to drift into becoming a “Robot Church”—where systems, structure, and efficiency take the driver’s seat instead of spiritual responsiveness and authentic leadership.
We’ll walk through the key symptoms of a machine-like church: leadership misalignment, mechanics over ministry, protecting systems instead of following the Spirit, and the absence of true pastoral presence. More importantly, we’ll offer practical steps for leaders who want to unplug the machine and build a church that’s not just excellent, but Spirit-filled and alive with God’s presence.
Whether you’re a pastor, church leader, or someone who cares about the health of the local church, this conversation will give you both insight and tools to lead with authenticity, presence, and power.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights: Instagram → @joshnandrew
TikTok → @joshnandrew
Website → https://joshandrew.org

Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
14 min
In this episode of Conversations, we dive into the tension between being a pioneer and seeking popularity. While pioneering is often romanticized, the reality is that it comes with sacrifices—like walking alone, embracing uncertainty, and facing criticism. We’ll explore how pioneers lead into uncharted territory, often at great personal cost, and why you can't have both popularity and the conviction to break new ground. If you're wondering whether you’re called to be a pioneer or just want the comfort of the crowd, this episode will challenge your perspective on leadership and purpose.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights:
Instagram → @joshnandrew
TikTok → @joshnandrew
Website → https://joshandrew.org

Aug 15, 2025
Aug 15, 2025
15 min
In this episode of Conversations, I explore how to lead creative teams effectively without stifling their innovation. Drawing from my experience in both church and corporate settings, including running a large creative agency, I share strategies for providing the right balance of freedom and framework. Learn how to foster a vision, encourage ownership, and create an environment where your team feels safe to think outside the box. I’ll discuss how clarity, inspiration, and the right challenges can unlock your team’s full creative potential. If you want to lead creatives in a way that sparks innovation, this episode is for you.
📲 Connect with me for more leadership & faith-driven insights:
Instagram → @joshnandrew
TikTok → @joshnandrew
Website → https://joshandrew.org

Aug 8, 2025
