Conversations with Josh Andrew

In this episode of Conversations , I talk about a type of exhaustion many leaders feel but rarely name, burnout that sleep cannot fix. Even when you are faithful and doing everything right, leadership can quietly wear you down beneath the surface. We explore why faithfulness does not mean limitlessness, how confusing calling with capacity leads to burnout, and the hidden cost of constant availabil...

In this episode of Conversations , I talk with worship pastor Chris Kuti about leading worship teams, avoiding burnout, and why worship leaders must see themselves as pastors first and musicians second. We discuss ministry health, shepherding teams, and building a wholehearted approach to worship leadership. 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly newsletter where I share honest thoughts on lead...

In this episode of Conversations , I explore the difference between building crowds and making disciples. While many churches measure success by attendance and engagement, Jesus’ mission in Matthew 28 was clear: make disciples. We talk about why Sunday services cannot carry the full weight of spiritual formation, how Jesus modeled relational discipleship, and why proximity, accountability, and sha...

In this episode of Conversations , I sit down with Al Gordon, pastor of SAINT Church and author of Spark , to talk about the lie many people believe: “I’m not creative.” We explore why creativity is central to being made in the image of God, how the Church has lost its edge in this area, and what it looks like to rediscover imagination, execution, and collaboration in today’s world. If you’re a pa...

In this episode of Conversations , I answer 10 real questions submitted through Instagram about leadership, church planting, marriage, and navigating seasons of change. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation where I process out loud about calling, uncertainty, emotional health, and what leadership looks like behind the scenes. We discuss how to discern when God is leading you into a new season...

In this episode of Conversations , I sit down with Andrew Matrone to discuss pastoral burnout, ministry leadership, marriage, and sustainable health in church leadership. Andrew shares his transition after 13 years at Red Rocks Church, a season of uncertainty, deleting social media for a year, and rebuilding rhythms of rest and restoration before stepping into a new pastoral role in Florida. We di...

In this episode of Conversations , I talk about the leadership trap of seeking approval instead of leading with conviction. We explore how people pleasing quietly replaces clarity, why delayed obedience damages trust and culture, and what it takes to lead with courage and faithfulness. If you are a pastor or leader navigating pressure to be liked while making difficult decisions, this conversation...

In this episode of Conversations, I talk about one of the most misunderstood topics in church leadership: church growth. While growth is often celebrated as success, unexamined growth can actually be unhealthy and even harmful if it outpaces discipleship, repentance, and spiritual formation. We look at how attendance, momentum, and numbers have slowly replaced biblical measures of faithfulness and...

In this episode of Conversations, I sit down with my longtime friend Ty Headley to talk about creativity, ambition, rest, and what it looks like to live a spirit-led life in a chaotic world. Ty shares his journey from aspiring dancer to creative strategist and reflects on how embracing his story, identity, and limitations shaped who he is today. We talk about navigating feedback and criticism as a...

In this episode of Conversations, I talk about one of the most subtle leadership traps: leading for approval instead of conviction. Over time, the desire to be liked, affirmed, or accepted can quietly replace obedience and integrity, even in well-meaning leaders. I break down three common ways approval replaces conviction, including editing yourself, delaying obedience, and confusing peace with po...

In this episode of Conversations, I talk about the often-overlooked tension between spiritual maturity and emotional health in leadership. Many leaders are faithful in prayer, Scripture, and ministry responsibilities, yet still struggle with emotional dysfunction that quietly affects how they lead. I unpack three common patterns found in emotionally unhealthy leaders, including spiritualizing avoi...

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...

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 pe...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 essen...

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....

Disciple making, how to make disciples, and living the Great Commission—this episode breaks down what Jesus actually meant when He told us to make disciples. I talk about why real discipleship requires the power and presence of Jesus, why you don’t find disciples but form them, and why proximity matters more than position. If you want a simple, biblical framework for making disciples in real life,...

In this episode of Conversations, I get real about what actually matters in ministry — and what doesn’t. For me, ministry has never been about building a platform, performing for people, or chasing relevance. It has always come back to presence, character, obedience, and staying faithful to the assignment God trusted me with. I walk through five things that truly matter in ministry and five things...

In this episode of Conversation Today, I talk about something every leader, pastor, and organization wrestles with: living your values instead of just talking about them. It’s easy to print values on a wall or put them on a website, but if they don’t show up in our actions, they don’t shape anything. Culture isn’t what we say—it’s what we do. Using Exodus 32 and the story of the golden calf, I unp...

In this episode of Conversations, I break down 7 leadership strategies every leader needs to master—practical shifts that can elevate your team without rewriting your entire playbook. These are the core habits I’ve learned as a pastor and leader that consistently create clarity, alignment, and momentum. We talk about why clarity always beats complexity, how to model the energy you expect, why coac...

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew, I talk candidly about pride in ministry—and how it often hides as insecurity. You can be anointed and still crave affirmation. You can preach humility and still perform for worth. I walk through 7 red flags that expose pride in church leadership and share biblical, practical ways to return to humility, accountability, and a healthy private life wi...

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...