Leading Simple with Rusty George

In this episode, Rusty answers a couple of listener questions and talks about prayer. Specifically, what happens when our prayers go unanswered. What do we do then? Our churches have been in a series called “Darkroom” where Rusty and others have taught about how we work through the dark rooms of our life. On today’s podcast, Rusty addresses the role prayer plays in our lives and why it’s vital.

On this episode of the Rusty George podcast, Rusty talks with Mac Lake on the importance of developing leaders on your team. Mac is a church consultant who has pastored, planted churches, lead mission boards, and helps churches develop a leadership pipeline that grows individuals in their walk with Christ and their service in and to the church.

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty and Brad Williams touch on being stuck in the middle age and how to deal with the finish line getting closer when you aren’t any clearer about what to do next in life.

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty and Brad Williams talk about fear of the future, anxiety over your career, not knowing what is next, and making the darkroom of your 20s simple.

What’s the deal—I prayed for healing and got nothing—he prayed for a parking spot and got a front row? On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty discusses dealing with God’s unexplainable silence.

Can worship be more simple than we make it out to be? In this episode of the podcast, Rusty sits down with worship leader, Todd Fields to answer just that. Todd has over 25 years of experience as a worship leader. He loves to help lead pastors and worship pastors problem solve and come up with solutions to help their worship ministry be the best it can be for the glory of God. He started out in a...

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits with new host Brad Williams to continue talking about managing your inner demons.

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits with new host Brad Williams to talk about managing your inner demons.

Big changes in the podcast, a special invitation and a devotional thought for the day. As well as Rusty is going to Israel and you can too. Learn more at rlc.is/israel.

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits down with Jim Smith to discuss making discipleship a lot more simple. James Bryan Smith is the author of The Good and Beautiful God and the Apprentice series. He earned his MDiv at Yale and his DMin at Fuller and is a theology professor at Friends University in Wichita, Kansas. He also serves as the director of the Apprentice Institute for Ch...

In this "Best Of" Episode, Rusty revisits a conversation with Karl Vaters, the author of two books about small churches: Small Church Essentials and The Grasshopper Myth. On his blog Pivot, he writes about Innovative Leadership from a Small Church Perspective for ChristianityToday.com several times a week. He’s also the founder of NewSmallChurch.com, a ministry that encourages, connects and equips...

In this "Best Of" podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with Brian Dodd, Director of New Ministry Relationships for Injoy Stewardship Solutions, where they dive into Leadership Insight. Besides helping churches fully-fund their mission and vision, over the last 15+ years Brian spends each day having one-on-one conversations with many of the greatest church leaders in America. He also has over 30...

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with John Burke, Pastor at Gateway Church and author of "Imagine Heaven," where they engage in a Q&A with the audience at RLC after delivering a message based on his book. If you've ever pondered the afterlife or the specifics of heaven and near-death experiences, check this out!

In this latest episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty talks about a very emotional issue that is plaguing our country. When a mass shooting happens, how should Christians respond? Beyond how we should respond, Rusty talks about why bad things happen to good people and what can we do after tragedy strikes.

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with Larry Osborne, more affectionately known as "Yoda" among Christian Leaders, to discuss what it means to Lead Like A Shepherd. Larry Osborne is a pastor at North Coast Church in Vista CA. Under his leadership, the church has grown from 128 to over 13,000 on a weekend. Larry has a passion for leadership, spiritual formation, and disciples...

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with Lee Strobel on 'The Case for Christ' and just how searching for evidence that He didn't exist, brought Strobel straight to Jesus. Atheist-turned-Christian Lee Strobel is the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune and best-selling author of more than twenty books. His classic, The Case for Christ, is a perennial favorit...

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with John Ortberg on 'Soul Keeping'. John Ortberg is a popular author, speaker, and pastor at Menlo Church in Menlo Park, CA. Back in 2014, John released a book entitled "Soul Keeping" where he discusses the nature of the soul and its relationship to the Christian life through the medium of his relationship with popular author Dallas Willard...

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits a conversation with Jim Beebe, regarding dating, marriage, and how relationships are affected by culture and media. If you're married, dating, or even interested in either, this one's for you! Jim Beebe is a marriage and family therapist that has been working with individuals and couples from a faith-based approach for 34 years. In addition to couples ther...

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits down with Mark Moore to discuss the ends times, Jesus and much more. Mark used to be a professor of Rusty's during his tenure at Ozark Christian college where he taught for 22 years. Mark is now on staff at Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV) in Peoria, Arizona as a teaching pastor. CCV currently has eight locations and 28,000 in weekly atten...

In this “Best Of” podcast, Rusty revisits his discussion with Kristina Kuzmic to understand what it is like to go through a divorce, be a single mom and become an overnight sensation. Kristina Kuzmic joins the podcast to talk about a variety of topics ranging from social media, divorce, and getting her own show then starting a YouTube channel. All this within her personal journey toward a more aut...

In this episode, Rusty sits down with Zach Zehnder to discuss The Red Letter Challenge, a creative and engaging way to read The Bible. Zach Zehnder completed his undergraduate work at Concordia University Wisconsin. It was there that he met his wife Allison, married in July 2004. From there, Zach earned his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis in May 2010. In the same month Zach...

In this "Best Of" podcast, Rusty revisits his discussion with Kara Powell to discover the secrets of parenting. Kara E. Powell is the executive director of the Fuller Youth Institute (FYI) and associate professor of youth and family ministry. Prior to coming to Fuller, she was an assistant professor of youth ministry and practical theology at Azusa Pacific University. She completed her PhD in Prac...

Rusty sits down with Carey Nieuwhof to discuss his new book, "Didn't See It Coming" and the top three leadership tips he's learned over the course of his career. Carey Nieuwhof is a former lawyer and founding pastor of Connexus Church. He’s the author of several best-selling books and speaks to leaders around the world about leadership, change and personal growth.

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits down with Christine Caine the founder of the A21 Campaign and author of several books to talk about what humility looks like in her life. Christine Caine is an Australian born, Greek blooded, lover of Jesus, activist, author and international speaker. She and her husband, Nick, founded the global anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 C...

On this episode of the Rusty George Podcast, Rusty sits down with Brian "Head" Welch the co-founder and lead guitarist of the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum metal band KoRn to talk about the mercy of God in his life. In 2005 Brian had a life-changing spiritual awakening that freed him from a life of drugs and alcohol which prompted him to leave his band KoRn. Following the departure from KoR...