Conversations with Josh Andrew

In this episode of Conversations , I talk about one of the biggest tensions in the modern church: we’ve become skilled at gathering crowds, building brands, and producing experiences—but many churches no longer know how to host the presence of God. Drawing from Exodus and the tabernacle as a blueprint for God’s presence, we walk through how church leadership has shifted from forming priests to cre...

In this episode of Conversations , I sit down with Tony Kell, creator of Chosen Kids, a Christian platform for babies and toddlers designed to help children learn, grow, and fall in love with Jesus through songs, stories, worship, and adventure. Tony shares how Chosen Kids started, why Christian families need better kids content, and what it looks like to choose obedience to God over chasing views...

If you’re a church planter or pastor trying to figure out how to survive ministry long-term, 1 Timothy 4 is one of the most important passages you can understand. In this episode, we walk through 1 Timothy 4 and break down what Paul teaches Timothy about pastoral leadership, spiritual formation, and building a life that can actually sustain the church you’re leading. Church planting isn’t just har...

In this episode of Conversations, I walk through Ezekiel 37 and what it reveals about church leadership today. It is possible to build structure, systems, and excellent services while losing dependence on the Holy Spirit. We talk about the danger of programs replacing the Spirit, why churches can look healthy externally but feel lifeless internally, and what it means to lead with prayer, repentanc...

What do you do when you have clarity and conviction… but no traction? In this episode, I talk about what it actually takes to carry vision in the early stages—when it feels slow, misunderstood, and lonely. Most leaders quit here. Not because the vision is wrong, but because they don’t understand the pattern. Every vision follows the same flow: 10% lean in early 70% follow after the price is paid 2...

In this episode, Josh Andrew breaks down why churches struggle to make disciples—not because of a lack of passion or preaching, but because their systems are not built to support real discipleship. You’ll learn how to identify and fix the broken discipleship pipeline: Care → Connect → Conviction. Josh shares practical strategies for pastors and church leaders to move people from attending to belon...

In this episode of Conversations , I talk about a major leadership blind spot in the church, confusing attendance with discipleship. While numbers may be growing, many leaders still sense shallow formation and fragile faith within their communities. We explore why prioritizing attendance leads to unhealthy church cultures, how Jesus modeled true discipleship, and what it takes to build real spirit...

People are coming to your church, but they are not staying. Why? In this episode of Conversations, we break down why people leave church and how to build a healthy church culture that drives real church growth and retention. If you are a pastor, church planter, or ministry leader, this will help you understand what actually keeps people engaged. You will learn: Why church growth problems are often...

If you’re a pastor or church leader trying to figure out how to build leaders in your church, this episode is for you. Most churches don’t struggle to gather people—they struggle with leadership development and discipleship. It’s easy to create followers, but much harder to develop leaders who take ownership and build others. In this episode, I break down how to build leaders in church leadership...

In this episode, I sit down with Rohn Starling to talk about creativity, identity, and how to build a healthy life and ministry without losing yourself in the process. Rohn has worked with Transformation Church, Elevation Rhythm, Maverick City, and leaders across the global Church, helping shape how churches approach creativity, social media, and biblical teaching. We talk about burnout, leadershi...

In this episode of Conversations , I talk about why building a church team requires more than filling a schedule. We explore how culture, relationships, and intentional development create leaders who take ownership, and why pastors are called to equip people, not just manage systems. 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith,...

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...