C3 Leadership Podcast With Ed Young

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Andrew and Noleen Sedra—pastors from Sydney, Australia—for an unflinching discussion the modern church desperately needs to hear. Andrew, a former religious refugee from Egypt, brings a frontline perspective on Islam, the West, and the spiritual battle facing the next generation. Together, he and Noleen pull no punches as they unpack wh...

In this eye-opening episode, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Pastor Ken Kalloor for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on faith, culture, and sharing the message of Jesus in a diverse world. Drawing from real-life conversations and personal experiences, Pastor Ken unpacks key insights into Hinduism—including its beliefs around karma, detachment, and pluralism—while contrasting it with the hope...

Ed Young sits down with bestselling author and commentator Eric Metaxas for a bold, honest conversation about truth, courage, and the role of the Church in today’s culture. In this episode, Eric shares his powerful testimony, from growing up in a working-class immigrant family to attending Yale, drifting from faith, and experiencing a dramatic encounter with Jesus that changed his life forever. To...

In this inspiring episode, Ed Young talks with Dylan Mandell about his journey through cancer, suffering, salvation, and miraculous healing. Dylan shares how Jesus met him in his darkest moments and transformed his life through pain, faith, and hope. They also discuss evangelism, bold prayer, the local church, and using social media to spread the gospel. If you’re walking through suffering or need...

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcas, Pastor Ed Young sits down with Iranian refugee, author, and pastor David Nasser to discuss faith, culture, and the rapidly changing spiritual landscape of the Middle East.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with Jon Acuff—pastor’s kid turned marketing pro, New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and creative coach—to talk leadership, creativity, and finishing what you start.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young & Erwin McManus emphasize the importance of creativity and radical evangelism in the church’s mission to reach those far from faith, urging leaders to prioritize removing barriers to God and genuinely connect with seekers both within and outside the Christian community.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young continues his conversation with former congressman and prosecutor Trey Gowdy in part two of their honest, funny, and thought-provoking discussion on truth, justice, and leadership. Trey unpacks what’s broken in the legal system, why humility matters in authority, and how asking better questions can change everything.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young sits down with former congressman, prosecutor, and bestselling author Trey Gowdy for an honest, funny, and deeply thoughtful conversation about faith, doubt, and leading with conviction in today’s culture.

In this episode of The C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young addresses the misconception that the church is "too political," urging pastors to boldly and faithfully preach the gospel in the context of cultural issues such as wokeism, unapologetically confronting uncomfortable truths while emphasizing the call to remain faithful to Scripture and prioritize pleasing God over pleasing people.

Pastor Ed Young sits down with his brothers Ben and Cliff Young for a hilarious and heartfelt conversation on modern worship, church leadership, and faith in family. From Cliff’s journey with Caedmon’s Call to Ben’s leadership at Second Baptist Houston, the Young brothers share insights on worship culture, leadership transitions, and keeping God at the center of it all.

Pastor Ed Young and Dave Clark explore the power of asking great questions—and why curiosity is essential for leadership and personal growth. From overcoming pride and insecurity to learning from everyone you meet, this episode will challenge you to “get your asking gear” and rediscover how teachability unlocks breakthrough in life, faith, and leadership.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Pastor Ed Young interviews Mark Clark, Global Senior Pastor at Bayside Church in California and author of several books, including his latest "The Problem of Life." They discuss faith, preaching, and connecting with a post-Christian culture. Mark shares his journey from growing up in a non-Christian home to becoming a pastor, offering insights on commu...

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast , Pastor Ed Young sits down with Jason and David Benham for a powerful conversation on courage, conviction, and standing for truth in today’s culture. From professional baseball to business success and a canceled HGTV show, the Benham Brothers share how faith fueled their boldness and how brokenness kept them grounded. Together, they challenge believers...

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast Pastor Ed Young sits down with former Nike exec John Olinger to talk leadership, loss, and living for what really matters. From working with Kobe Bryant to walking through tragedy, John shares how God uses the valleys to redefine success and help us chase “ worthy wins ” — the kind that last.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with filmmaker and host of The Jesus People Podcast , Ryan Miller, for an unfiltered conversation on holiness, healing, and revival. Ryan shares how God brought freedom from pornography, the importance of Sabbath and marriage, and what real biblical masculinity looks like in a world that’s lost its way. This powerful discussion chall...

Pastor Ed Young sits down with Shawn Johnson, lead pastor of Red Rocks Church, for a raw conversation about calling, pain, and perseverance. Shawn shares his story of radical salvation, the weight of anxiety and betrayal in ministry, and how a devastating diagnosis led to his book Kiss the Fire . With honesty and hope, this episode reminds us that brokenness doesn’t disqualify you—it deepens your...

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with Pastor Levi Lusko for a candid conversation about calling, courage, and conviction in ministry. They discuss the weight of self-leadership, the discipline of preaching fresh messages week after week, and the urgency of standing boldly for truth in a culture that resists it.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young sits down with his son-in-law Sam Kelly for a raw and urgent conversation on courage, controversy, and the uncompromising call to preach God’s Word in today’s culture. They tackle the fear many pastors face, the temptation of “soft-serve” Christianity, and the need to stand boldly for truth even when it costs followers, friends, or cultural ap...

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed sits down with apologist Cliffe Knechtle for an honest and powerful conversation about faith, boldness, and following Christ in today’s culture.

In this episode of the C3 Leadership Podcast, Ed Young joins host Dave Clark for a candid conversation about unleashing God-given creativity, leading before you “feel ready,” and keeping evangelism at the center of it all. They talk constraints as catalysts, building a culture that laughs and innovates, why order comes before creativity, and how the church can be both deeply biblical and boldly at...

Welcome to the C3 Leadership Podcast with Ed Young, where creativity, church, and culture collide. Together, we'll help you explore ideas and stories that help you lead stronger and think sharper.