The Red Letter Disciple

Grant Skeldon is the Next Gen Director for Thinq Media, helping bridge faith and culture. He’s on the preaching team at Way Church in Nashville, where he and his wife, Cheyenne, also serve as Directors of Culture. They love discipleship, Spikeball, Smash Bros, and burgers at Jack Brown’s. Grant is one of the leading voices when it comes to raising up disciples in the next generation. To learn more...

Chad Bird is a Scholar in Residence at 1517 Publishing. He has served as a pastor, professor, and guest lecturer in Old Testament and Hebrew. He holds master's degrees from Concordia Theological Seminary and Hebrew Union College. He is also the author of several books, including The Christ Key & Limping with God. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodc...

Jonathan Anderson, volunteer coach of the 2024 LLWS champion Lake Mary All-Stars, led his team with faith, passion, and sportsmanship. His viral final-inning speech inspired millions. He proved that respect for God and love for the game—not money—fuels true champions. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com .  Today’s episode is brought to you by Ch...

Jed Mullenix is the President of Within Reach, dedicated to uniting the church for the good of the community. With 15 years in church leadership across New England and Omaha, he’s passionate about developing leaders and teams for mission. He and his wife, Beth, have five children and enjoy the outdoors, travel, and gathering with friends. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, v...

Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization. With experience in microfinance across Africa and Asia, he holds degrees from Messiah University and Harvard. Passionate about serving entrepreneurs, he has co-authored over 10 books on faith, leadership, and poverty alleviation. He lives in Lancaster, PA, with his wife and child...

Kate Gardner is a trailblazer in the realm of next-generation philanthropy. Living in Nashville, TN, she is the co-host of the Ascendants Podcast. She helps all people, but she is especially a rising voice in the next generation, championing generosity, stewardship, and the importance of the Gospel going forward! To learn more about the podcast or the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com . ...

Carson Bacha is the greatest golfer we’ve ever had on the podcast. He was one of the core pieces to the Auburn Tigers national championship in 2024. He credits his faith as the driving force behind his discipline on the golf course. Not only this, but we get an inside look at how revival is coming to college campuses, and what it takes to become a Division 1 golfer and a future in professional gol...

Jason VanRuler is one of the most sought-after therapists in relationships, trauma, and personal transformation. He has helped thousands show up as their best self, get connected, and have exceptional relationships. Jason has also been featured in renowned media outlets such as the New York Times, Fox News, and many others. He is also the author of the #1 Amazon Best Selling "Get Past Your Past: H...

YouTube changed Pastor Noah Herrin’s life when he listened to a Judah Smith sermon that led him to give his life to Jesus, start a Bible study, begin a college ministry that reached thousands, and now into being an evangelist, speaking over 100 times in a year. He’s the lead pastor at Way Church in Nashville, TN. To learn more about the podcast or the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com . ...

Tim is a third-generation LCMS pastor at Christ’s Greenfield Lutheran Church in Gilbert, AZ that cares about the future of our denomination. Today, we talk about how to disagree in a healthy way and a path forward. Tim hosts the Lead Time Podcast and is passionate about helping the church become filled with great leaders and disciples through Unite Leadership Collective. To learn more about the po...

Season 8 of The Red Letter Disciple Podcast is back! Starting February 4th, get ready for 12 episodes featuring world-class disciples. In this season, we’ll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you create greater followers of Jesus, including yourself! Big thanks to our Season 8 sponsors Children’s HopeChest and Red Letter Living. To access the show notes, or find this podcast on your...

Zach and Allison discuss what it’s like to balance working together and staying married to one another. Also, discover what motivated them to write Red Letter Advent , why you should take your church through the Advent journey, discovering the meaning behind hope, peace, joy, and love. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com .  Thanks to our sponsor...

Robbie Angle is the Discipleship Advisor for RightNow Media, a company that owns the world’s largest library of Bible study videos. Robbie is also the president and CEO of True Face and a professional counselor whose vast experience with small groups makes him one of the leading experts on small group formation. He lives in Dawsonville, GA, with his wife, Emily, and their eight children. To learn...

Daniel Im is a pastor, podcaster, and author of The Discipleship Opportunity , a brand new book. His goal in discipleship is friendship by investing time, money, and energy in others, but specifically stewarding his time well to reach both believers and unbelievers who are interested. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com .   Today’s episode is br...

President Brian Mueller joined Grand Canyon University in July 2008, transforming it from a financially struggling institution into a driving force in higher education. Under his leadership, campus enrollment grew from 2,600 to over 25,200, and online enrollment soared to nearly 93,500 students. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com .  Today’s spo...

Chris Willard, co-author of Contagious Generosity , is a connector, consultant, and communicator with over 30 years of ministry leadership experience. As Co-Founder and CEO of Elevate Group, he helps churches increase engagement and multiply results by partnering with major faith-based organizations globally. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com...

Brenna Blain is a contemporary theologian and public speaker who preaches about who Jesus is near. She is not afraid to ask God hard questions. Now, she is an author. Her brand new book, “Can I Say That? How Unsafe Questions Lead us to the Real God” is out now! To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com .    Today’s podcast is brought to you by our par...

David Ashcraft, President and CEO of the Global Leadership Network, leads Global Leadership Network, highlighted by the Global Leadership Summit. He previously served 32 years at LCBC Church, growing it from 150 attendees to 19 locations with 22,000 weekly attendees. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com . Today’s podcast is brought to you by our...

Wil Crooks, VP of Strategic Partnerships at Children's HopeChest, mobilizes resources for the oppressed alongside Carolina Cardona, HopeChest Guatemala Director, who uses her U.S. business degree to serve her home country. This unique partnership has lasted for fourteen years and offers churches an opportunity like no other. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redle...

Pastor Greg Griffith has been the lead pastor at King of Kings in Omaha, NE, since January 1, 2020. He is also the Large Church Network co-leader and a certified Working Genius Coach. Today, let's explore how the Working Genius Assessment can help us become the greatest disciples of Jesus. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com . Today’s episode is...

Alvin Sanders, a church leader, planted a church in a violent neighborhood after a police shooting. He served with the EFCA (Evangelical Free Church of America) and is now President of World Impact. Alvin has authored books on diversity and poverty and believes every church needs an urban ministry. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.redletterpodcast.com .  Today’s...

Season 7 of The Red Letter Disciple Podcast is back! Starting August 20th, get ready for 10 episodes featuring world-class disciples. In this season, we’ll discuss a variety of topics all designed to help you create greater followers of Jesus, including yourself! Big thanks to our Season 7 sponsors which include Children’s HopeChest, FiveTwo, Child Beyond International, Dwelling114, RightNow Media...

With decades of experience starting and leading ministries, churches, and networks, Bill now invests his life in men and women who want to reach people for Jesus in new, creative ways. In 2009, he led the launch of FiveTwo, a network that helps men and women grow their God-given dreams into ministries and businesses that last. To learn more about the podcast or access the show notes, visit www.red...

Les Beauchamp served as the Lead Pastor of Lifegate Church for three decades and is now the pastor of leadership development. He’s a passionate Jesus follower who has worked diligently in the city of Omaha over the past couple of decades to see more people come to Jesus. Through his past with Mormonism, he realized that Christianity is the only answer. To learn more about the podcast or access the...

Founder of Dwelling 114, Greg Finke, spent 22 years growing churches in Michigan and Texas before he founded Dwelling 1:14 in 2011. Since then, Greg Finke and Dwelling 1:14 have helped thousands of people live more like Jesus. He’s the author of the books “Joining Jesus on His Mission” and “Joining Jesus As a Family.” He’s here to help us today become greater disciples of Jesus. To learn more abou...