Jesus Culture Leadership Podcast

The current global pandemic is taking its toll on us all, spiritually, relationally, emotionally. As pastors, our podcast hosts desire to see all people come out of this season thriving and victorious. We take a break from topical discussion to have a relational conversation with our listeners about what we would tell them all to focus on in this moment in time.

In this episode, our hosts sit down to answer your questions! The team tackles questions such as “Thoughts on the doctrine of predestination?”, “What is the balance of taking care of your church community vs. outreach efforts?”, and “Advice for millennials waiting for their future spouse?”. Thanks for submitting these and as always, ask any questions you may hav...

Banning sits down with long time friend of the podcast, Eugene Cho, to talk about his new book Thou Shalt Not Be A Jerk: A Christian’s Guide To Navigating Politics. Eugene also gives incredible perspective on navigation fear and anxiety in the midst of the current health crisis, COVID-19

What does it look like to diligently cultivate hope in every season of life? Join the crew as they discuss what it has been like to stay hopeful during quarantine and share what this time has revealing to them personally.

This week on the podcast we have a follow up on the topic of church wounds based on some listener feedback and we hear from special guest, Addison Bevere, on his new book, Saints.

Quarantined in their homes, the team shares how they’re navigating this unprecedented season of doing church in the midst of COVID-19.

The crew sits down to talk about prodigals. We hope it renews your faith to believe for and move towards those who are away from the Lord.

Banning sits down with songwriter and worship leader, Matt Redman. He shares some valuable lessons he’s learned having been apart of several significant movements. We also get to hear about his new album “Let There Be Wonder.”

Prepare your heart as we open up this conversation about church wounds. You cannot escape facing disappointment and pain as you walk in community with people. Still, there is hope through forgiveness and grace to experience healing in these very sensitive wounds.

Dive in with us as our hosts go to toe to toe with the pros and cons of social media. What are the positives and what are the pitfalls? How can we navigate these platforms with wisdom and caution?

In this episode we chat with Alex Seeley, co-founder and a Lead Pastor of The Belonging Co. She shares her faith filled journey relocating her family from Australia to Nashville, TN and the humble beginning of their church in the basement of their home.

In this episode, Banning, Becky, and Phil share their thoughts on this popular topic. They’ll discuss what scripture has to say, give you their insights on how to respond to the debate, and challenge you to walk in love.

Banning sits down to chat with the very inspiring Mark Batterson, Lead Pastor of National Community Church in Washington D.C. He shares about pastoring in the nation’s capital, being involved in the marketplace and gives us an inside look at his new book “Double Blessing: How to Receive It. How to Give It”.

We’re excited this week to give our listeners a deeper insight into why we do this podcast. Banning, Becky and Phil open up about why this show matters to them, what the vision is behind it, and where we are taking it.

Banning sits down with songwriter and worship leader, Jonathan Helser. He shares the history of their school, “The 18 Inch Journey”, and some key insights on leading creative people.

The crew sits down with Josh Kelsey, Pastor of C3 Church in NYC. Josh shares the unique and creative way his team has introduced the Gospel in New York City. By hosting dinner parties throughout the city and inviting people into authentic community, they have created opportunities for people to encounter the transforming love of God.

Banning sits down with Gabe Lyons, the President and Founder of Q Ideas, to talk about the importance of the church answering the questions that our culture is asking. To find out more about Q visit www.qideas.org. 

We sat down with our good friend, Anthony Skinner, Producer of the Typology podcast and Pastor of Worship at Church of the City, to ask him about his process for developing people. Anthony shares some of the practical tools he has found useful, including the Enneagram.

Banning sits down with one of his spiritual fathers and mentor, Bill Johnson, Senior Leader of Bethel Church, author and international speaker. Bill shares about his heart to please the Lord with obedience over ambition, where our success is not measured by numbers but instead is connected to the YES we give to God. We were so challenged and inspired by this conversation and we hope you are too.

In this episode Banning and Becky sit down with Benny Perez, pastor of ChurchLV in Las Vegas. Benny shares his incredible story of the Lord calling him to Vegas, embracing the dreams God gives us, working through betrayal and forgiveness and the journey which develops our character.

“Banning sits down with Brad Lemonick, an author and leadership consultant, who was also the leader of Catalyst, a movement for young leaders, for 12 years. Brad shares his immense wisdom on leadership. Whether you’re out front or behind the scenes, how do you build up people, turn your vision into actuality, and stay self-aware? “

“In this episode Becky and Derek Johnson sit down with Nate Edwardson, Lead Pastor of The Stirring, a thriving church in Northern California, to get real about scripture. How do we cultivate a personal passion for the Bible? How do we raise a family that values God’s word? Nate calls us to embrace the journey of scripture be it in a place discipline or in a place of desire, because whe...

“Banning Liebscher sits down with Eugene Cho, the founder and former pastor of Quest Church and founder of One Day’s Wages, a non-profit organization aimed at alleviating global poverty. They discuss the process of being given a dream from the Lord and what it takes to walk that dream out. Eugene encourages us to grow in self-awareness, and to recognize our passions and burdens in orde...

“Get ready for this special conversation with Jeremy Riddle. Most known as a worship leader and songwriter, Jeremy opens up his heart in this episode allowing us to hear some of his process of discovering true identity in Christ, how to embrace sonship, and stepping into the role of fathering the next generation.”

“Banning sits down with Danny Silk, founder of Loving on Purpose, speaker and author of 7 books on leadership, relationships and culture. Danny shares the importance of properly managing authority and fear. He also gives practical tips to grow your self-awareness to build teams that have diverse skillsets to accomplish your vision.”