Leading Simple with Rusty George

In today's episode, Jenni Catron joins Rusty and shares her lessons on her path from the Christian music industry to ministry leadership. She also shares great insight on how to thrive in this post-pandemic season and what it means to lead with your whole self. As a writer, speaker, and leadership coach, Jenni Catron is in the business of inspiring others to lead well. As Founder and CEO of The 4S...

On Leading Simple this week, Joseph Barkley, lead and founding pastor of Radius Church, joins Rusty on the podcast to chat about church planting, pastoring through COVID, making the jump from the entertainment industry, and raising a child actor. Often, when people think of church planters, we may think of someone who grew up in the church, went to seminary, or started working as a youth pastor. B...

Glen Keane, a 38-year animator and Academy Award winner who created many beloved characters such as The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Beast, and more, joins Rusty on Leading Simple. They talk about everything from his family, time at Disney, animation, including working with Kobe Bryant on Dear Basketball, and how he weaves the gospel through his art.

Dave Dummit, the Senior Pastor at Willow Creek Community Church and a longtime friend, joins Rusty on the podcast and talks about church planting, how he decided to leave 2|42, following a legend, and the bumps of moving beyond scandal and creating healthy environments.

On this episode of Leading Simple, Rusty talks with Douglas Cob and asks a question that seems to be prevalent with all the chaos going on today, are we living in the end times? Douglas has written an incredible new book titled, And Then the End Will Come. If you're discouraged about the craziness, you see in the world today, And Then the End Will Come will offer you hope for better things soon to...

Rusty and co-host Brad Williams discuss how to lead when your boss is not a leader. What do you do when you feel like your boss is phoning it in? How do we respond as Christians lovingly and biblically?

Former NFL player and Hall of Famer, Bruce Matthews, joins Rusty on the podcast to talk faith, family and sports.

162: Practical Steps for Protecting Your Kids Against Human Trafficking with Alan Smyth by Rusty George

As cultural and societal norms continue to shift, change, and adapt in our world today, the Christian leaders are often found asking the question: "What should we do about _____?"  ... What should we do about masks, Covid, and ongoing restrictions?  ... What should we do about the LGBTQ+ community?  ... What should we do about conflicting political opinions?  The list goes on. I'm joined today by...

Schools back, can you believe it? The summer of 2021 has absolutely flown by, and we're met yet again with the beginnings of fall, the school year, and another season of half-normalcy. But with Covid restrictions continuing on and the Delta variant on the rise, going back to school can bring a lot of different emotions with it... Loneliness, anxiety, fear, depression, confusion, isolation, and so...

“I didn’t sign up for this!” “I can’t do this anymore!” “That’s it - I’m done!” Have you ever said or thought these things? Are you feeling disconnected in your marriage, not knowing what the next step holds? Toni Nieuwhof is an author, speaker and law mediator, whose powerful voice in Christian leadership is shaping influencers and leaders around the world. She joins me in this episode to discuss...

158: Faith-Driven Entrepreneur Jeff Henderson on Ministry & Business Secrets from Chik Fil A by Rusty George

Greg Atkinson is a powerhouse leader and influential voice in better the modern church. His well-known books "Secrets of a Church Shopper" and "Church Leadership Essentials" have transformed churches and their pastoral leadership nation-wide. Today, Greg and I are discussing the secrets of his experience going undercover as a "church-shopper". We discuss hospitality, first-impressions, worship tea...

The church is meant to be a place where you can find healing and wholeness. But, unfortunately, sometimes the church can be the very place where brokenness happens. Covid was a dark time for many of us in terms of mental health. For many of us who already struggled with mental health issues, the stress and anxiety and fear that Covid brought on only made those issues greater. I'm honored to join y...

There are a lot of keys to being a great communicator - but Danielle Strickland has a few tips that are about to change the game for speakers and leaders around the world. Best-selling author of, Danielle Strickland is a powerhouse voice for. In this episode, we discuss ways to be a positive disrupter - someone who changes the world with optimism and positivity, like Jesus did.

Churches are finally open, mask rules are waning, and the season of Covid is slowly but surely coming to an end. Praise the Lord! But even though this pandemic season is getting better by the day, churches, pastors, and church go-ers have been forever changed by the impact that the last year and a half has had.  In today's episode, my friend Rich Birch from unSeminary joins me to discuss the one t...

We all want to be more like Jesus, right? But sometimes it can be hard to know where to start in that journey... Fourth-generation pastor and my friend Zach Zehnder is on a mission to challenge Christians to become greater followers of Jesus. Zach and his wife Allison are the best-selling authors of the "Red Letter Challenge", a 40-day workbook that makes faith and discipleship simple, practical,...

What does the Bible tell us to do when we have faith in God, but we're still struggling with anxiety and panic attacks? Are you looking for peace and purpose? Are you fed up with stress and anxiety?  Best-selling author of Rhythms of Renewal, Rebekah Lyons is a contemporary, honest voice who's works focus on mental health, and more specifically, anxiety. Her testimony of supernatural healing and p...

A Part 2 Q&A episode special! Pastor John Burke returns in this episode to answer the questions that our listeners submitted about the afterlife.

Ken Costa has an impressive background. He is a master of financial knowhow, as well as a spiritual leader and minister of the gospel. Ken's ministries operate at the intersection of the sacred and the secular: work and worship. His mission is to share the lesson that "if you know your why, you know your way". His unique standpoint on marketplace knowledge and Holy Spirit guidance makes him a must...

Lead pastor of one of the most influential churches in America (Community Christian Church in Chicago) and award-winning author, Dave Ferguson and his brother Jon are on a mission to share how you can change the world one neighbor at a time. Author of "BLESS: 5 Ways to Love Your Neighbor and Change the World", Dave's insights into church planting and spreading the gospel to all parts of the world...

We've all faced unanswered prayers... Is God ignoring us? Does he not care? Did we pray the prayer wrong? Did our sin block us from having God hear us? The Bible has a lot to say about this topic, and today, I I want to share the real reason that God may feel silent in your life. Join me as we read an excerpt together from my most recent book, "After Amen: What to do When You're Waiting on God". I...

Have you experienced tension and frustration in your marriage during Covid and lockdown? Mental health doesn't just affect the individual, but it affects your marriage too. For those who are wanting to work on the mental health of their marriage this year, I can't wait for you to listen to this episode with my friend Dave Willis.  Dave Willis, the co-founder of XO Marriage and the "Naked Marriage"...

Author, speaker, podcaster, and entrepreneurial coach Jo Saxton is on a mission to inspire leaders to own their voice, lead confidently, and to make a difference; and this unforgettable conversation is no exception. In this episode, Jo shares her personal journey of discovering her gifts, the process and vision that took place in writing her books, and even her love for Target. We discuss women em...

The Covid season has forced church leaders to make some of the most difficult and controversial decisions of their ministry career. But specifically, the question has been: "When do we move church back inside?" ... Do we wait until it's legal? Do we stay outside for the betterment of our community? Do we move indoors for the betterment of our community? What does the Bible say about this problem?...