Conversations with Josh Andrew

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...

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew , I talk about one of the greatest tensions in modern ministry — the pull between calling and clout. Too many pastors are chasing platforms when God called us to carry a cross. I’ve spent years in the creative and marketing world, and I’ve seen how easy it is to mistake followers for fruit and engagement for anointing. In this conversation, I unpac...

In this episode of Conversations with Josh Andrew , I tackle one of the biggest problems in modern ministry—the loss of relational leadership. Somewhere along the way, church leadership became about polish, platforms, and production—and we forgot that Jesus led through presence, not distance. I unpack eight principles of relational leadership that every pastor and church leader needs to rediscover...

In this episode of Conversations, I break down eight leadership red flags that every leader needs to recognize—both in themselves and in those they follow. These red flags often start small but can quietly destroy trust, culture, and credibility. From valuing loyalty over honesty to blaming down instead of owning up, I’ll unpack the habits that signal unhealthy leadership—and how to course-correct...

In this episode of Conversations , I unpack why your team might be failing—and how to fix it. Whether you lead at church, at work, or at home, team health doesn’t just happen by accident. I’ll walk you through the eight most common reasons teams fail—from confusing clarity with communication to stopping leader development—and share practical ways to bring your team back to life. If you’ve ever won...

Confrontation is one of the hardest parts of leadership—but it’s also one of the most necessary. In this episode of Conversations, I share why confrontation isn’t about conflict, it’s about clarity. When handled with courage and love, confrontation can actually strengthen your team and build a healthier church culture. I’ll walk you through three practical tips I use every time I step into confron...

Leadership isn’t discovered—it’s developed. In this episode of Conversations, we break down the process of building leaders in the church through faithfulness, availability, and teachability. You’ll learn why releasing leaders is the key to retaining them, how to cultivate the right “soil” for growth, and the practical steps for serving, building, growing, and releasing. Whether you’re a pastor, t...

Welcome to Conversations —a podcast where I share real talks about faith, leadership, and life in the church. As a Gen Z pastor, I’ve walked through the tension between influence and leadership, and I believe the Church is called to raise up leaders who leave a legacy, not just influencers who chase followers. Each episode, I dig into topics like: The difference between influencers and leaders How...

In this episode of Conversations , I dive into why people leave churches and what we can do to keep them. We’ll talk about key factors like the importance of genuine friendships, building community through shared meals, and understanding the critical first year that impacts retention. I’ll share insights based on real analytics, and discuss the six-month decision period, how to address church “lea...

Welcome back to Conversations! In this episode, Josh unpacks one powerful truth: “If it’s an honor, it’s not a bother.” Entitlement kills leadership, but gratitude sustains it. Through six practical and heart-shaping insights, Josh shows you how to stay grounded, lead with humility, and guard your heart against burnout. This is more than a leadership talk—it’s a reset for how you see serving, lead...

In this episode of Conversations , I share six powerful lessons I’m still learning as a pastor, unfiltered and straight from the heart. From embracing authenticity and setting boundaries to understanding the balance between growth and godliness, we dive deep into the principles that are shaping my leadership. We’ll talk about the contagious power of confidence, living without compartmentalizing yo...

In this week’s episode of Conversations , we unpack the principles that actually build leaders who thrive. Leadership development doesn’t happen in a classroom; it happens in proximity, through presence, modeling, and giving people space to lead. You’ll discover: Why leadership requires intentional time and investment How presence, proximity, and modeling shape leaders The power of balancing corre...

In this episode of Conversations , we dive into Psalm 92:13 to explore how church leaders can create environments where people don’t just attend—they thrive and stay planted. I’ll discuss how leaders can help others flourish by prioritizing vision, fostering momentum, and avoiding micromanagement. We’ll also cover the importance of establishing healthy boundaries, maintaining personal spiritual gr...

What are the practices you refuse to compromise on? In this episode of Conversations , I break down the five non-negotiables that shape my life and leadership—personal devotion, weekly date nights, intentional margin, serving, and Sabbath. These rhythms have anchored me through leading churches, running businesses, and building a strong family foundation. Tune in for practical insights that will h...

In this week’s episode of Conversations , I break down the crucial difference between renting and owning your vision and calling as a leader. Using the parables of Jesus in Matthew 25 and John 10, I explore what it means to take extreme ownership of your role and why many leaders fail due to a lack of personal responsibility. Learn how to shift from a renter who simply uses resources to an owner w...