Leading Simple with Rusty George

Life can often feel overwhelming with constant notifications, the demands of work, and family obligations. Many of us equate peace with having no problems, but life doesn’t work that way. Control over circumstances doesn't bring peace; it brings chaos. The peace offered by the world is conditional and fragile, but the peace Jesus offers transcends circumstances. Jesus’ peace, referred to as 'shalo...

Welcome to Simple Christmas with Rusty George! The Purpose of Waiting: Discovering Hope in the Waiting Room In this episode, Pastor Rusty George explores the discomfort and frustration commonly associated with waiting. Drawing parallels from everyday life and biblical examples, he delves into how waiting is a crucial part of our faith journey. He illustrates how figures like Abraham, Joseph, and D...

Welcome to Simple Christmas with Rusty George! Rediscovering Advent: Light in the Darkness In this episode, journey back to the fourth century and explore the origins of Advent. Discover how early church leaders grappled with preparing for Christ's coming amidst societal turmoil and how their profound question of 'how to prepare for God becoming human' still resonates today. Understand the stagger...

In this week’s episode, Rusty sits down with counselor and coach Leah A. Ondiek to break down EMDR and mindfulness in a clear, accessible way. Leah explains how these practices help us process stress, calm our minds, and stay grounded in our faith—without overwhelming terminology. If you’re curious about mental health tools that actually make a daily difference, this episode offers simple steps an...

Pain is something we all experience — but what if hope can still be found right in the middle of it? In this episode of Simple Faith , Rusty George sits down with Brooke Martin , author, speaker, and storyteller, to talk about how faith can anchor us through life’s hardest seasons. Brooke opens up about her personal journey through loss, healing, and rediscovering joy — and how God met her in the...

In this heartfelt episode of Simple Faith , host Rusty George sits down with Pastor Mike Linch and author Ira Blumenthal for an inspiring conversation about guiding others back to faith. Together, they explore what it really means to help someone “come home” to Jesus—through compassion, patience, and genuine relationship. Mike Linch shares stories from his ministry that show how simple acts of lov...

In this episode of Simple Faith , host Rusty George sits down with Justin Moxley , a seasoned church consultant and pastor, to explore the changing landscape of the modern church. Together, they unpack the latest church trends , discuss how leaders can adapt with clarity and purpose, and dive into practical ways to make generosity simple and meaningful for every congregation. Whether you’re a past...

In this episode of Simple Faith , host Rusty George sits down with Dubb Alexander —author, speaker, and global Kingdom influencer—to ask a powerful question: “Is the Kingdom of God different than the Church?” Dubb, author of From the Cult to the Kingdom and Kingdom Theology Vol. 1 , shares his incredible journey from growing up in a cult to becoming a voice of Kingdom transformation at the U.N. an...

THIS WEEK on Simple Faith, Rusty sits down with guest Jason Cusnick, a chaplain, pastor, and author. Jason talks through what it looks like to be a father whose heart is centered in Christ. You won't want to miss this episode no matter what stage of life you might be in. Check out more below! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonq6/ Church Website: https://journeyoffaith.com/author/jason-cusi...

In this episode of Simple Faith with Rusty George, Rusty welcomes Becky Harling, author of How to Listen So Your Kids will Talk for an inspiring conversation on “Making Motherhood Simple.” Becky shares her heartfelt insights on how to navigate the ups and downs of motherhood with grace, faith, and authenticity. Together, she and Rusty explore how simplifying expectations, embracing God’s presence,...

THIS WEEK on Simple Faith, joining us are guests Mike and Debbie Breaux, speaking about marriage, parenting, and everything in between from a Biblical perspective. Mike has been a pastor for over 40 years, and married to his wife Debbie for over 30 years. Together, they have three children, nine grandkids, and have learned a lot over the years about what Biblical parenting and marriage looks like....

Rusty George sits down with Rodney & Michelle Gage—pastors, authors, and founders of The Winning Family —to talk about what makes a marriage thrive. With over 30 years of marriage, three kids, and a ministry dedicated to helping families stop drifting and live with intention, they share practical tools for unity, communication, and faith. Discover more from the Gages: Winning Family Podcast |...

In this episode of Simple Faith , Pastor Rusty George sits down with Mike Foster, author of Primal Questions . Together, they explore the core questions that shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and even our faith. Mike unpacks how understanding your primal question can bring clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to God’s truth. Rusty and Mike show how these big, sometimes overwhelmi...

In this episode of Simple Faith , Pastor Rusty George sits down with Jim Dalrymple, Executive Vice President of College Advancement and Professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College. Together, they unpack how spiritual growth doesn’t have to be complicated. With wisdom from years of teaching and ministry, Jim shares practical ways to deepen your walk with God, build lasting habits of faith...

On this episode of Simple Faith , Pastor Rusty George sits down with Joey Odom, founder of Aro—a company dedicated to helping families find freedom from phone addiction and rediscover meaningful connection. Joey shares practical insights and simple strategies to help you and your kids break free from unhealthy phone habits and create space for what matters most. If you’ve ever struggled to set bou...

When life feels overwhelming, how do you find peace and clarity? In this episode of Simple Faith , Pastor Rusty George sits down with Pastor and author Damian Boyd , the mind behind The Gospel Challenge Devotional . Damian opens up about what it means to hold on to simplicity when everything around you seems chaotic. They discuss practical ways to anchor your faith during a crisis, why returning t...

The August 25th Monday Minute is here! Listen in for a minute of encouragement and thoughts that didn't make it into the weekly sermon from Pastor Rusty. Tune in now!

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, confusing, and impossible to overcome—but what if it could be made simple? In this episode of Simple Faith , Pastor Rusty George sits down with therapist Matthew LaGrange to unpack practical ways to understand and manage anxiety. With years of experience helping people navigate mental health, Matthew brings wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for anyone who feels stuc...

Have a free minute on your drive to work or to pickup the kids? Tune in for some encouragement from Rusty as he recaps some elements of this past Sunday's sermon and brings some encouragement to the start of your week.

Join host Rusty George—lifelong Kansas City Royals fan—for a deeply meaningful conversation with the legendary Royals announcer, Ryan Lefebvre , known affectionately as “The Voice of the Royals.” In this heartfelt episode, Ryan opens up candidly about his personal battle with depression and how his Catholic faith became an anchor in his journey toward healing and hope. From sharing insights from h...

Your weekly Monday Minute is here! Tune in to hear from Rusty about this week's sermon, kicking off the series "Weeds in My Garden." 

In this episode, Rusty sits down with Clayton Hentzel , Lead Pastor of The Crossing—a multisite church with 11 locations across three states. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Clayton brings wisdom, humor, and practical insight to a topic we all deal with: anxiety . But not all anxiety is the same. Clayton helps break down the different types, where they come from, and how your relationsh...

Week four of this four part At the Movies series is here! In this final episode. Rusty is joined by  ⁨@apodcastaboutmovies⁩ once more as they sit down and discuss what movies tell us about loving one another. Throughout this series, we have seen film reveal a lot about the nature of God and what scripture teaches. Tune in as we wrap up this series on Simple Faith. 

Part three of "Finding God in Film" is here! This week, Rusty is joined by Matt, Luis, and Drew from  @apodcastaboutmovies as they tackle the question, "What movies tell us about our need for a Savior?" Listen in to hear their takes!

In episode two of the "At the Movies" series of Simple Faith, host Rusty George talks about how the nature of sin is seen in many movies. Listen in as Rusty talks us through what this looks like. For more, tune into @Church360 on YouTube!