Leading Simple with Rusty George

Ted Wright joins us in this episode to share his testimony and perspective on racial injustice today. Sharing his personal story of growing up in the Bahamas and later moving to America, Ted gives insight into the minimal tolerance that he's experienced in interracial relationships and friendships with Americans. He urges us all to learn to listen: to fight ignorance and to open our hearts and ear...

In celebration of our 100th episode of The Rusty George Podcast, Brad and I are joined by a very, very special guest: my wife, Lorrie George. In this episode together, we discuss how Lorrie and I met, all things marriage, ways we're taking care of our family during these difficult times, and much more. Make sure to enter our 100th episode listener giveaway at: https://woobox.com/o4ec52

Michael Hinton joins us in this episode to breakdown understanding racism in 2020. As many of us are seeking ways to understand and further educate ourselves in understanding racism, Michael breaks down the history of racism and how our history has built racist systems and norms that many of us live unaware of. My prayer is that through this heartfelt and honest conversation that many of your ques...

I am beyond heartbroken over the injustice and cruelty displayed in our country over the past few weeks. The reality is that racism is evil, and unity and love is Christ like. And as your pastor, I am committed to being on the forefront of difficult and necessary conversations regarding racism in America and the world. Today I am joined by Pastor Anthony Hendricks to discuss systematic racism. My...

What does it mean to "live backwards"? Aaron Kellim and Brad Williams join Rusty in this episode to discuss the new website "backwards.live", coming soon...

We're all living a new "normal" during this time. After months of quarantine, you may now be feeling acclimated to homeschooling, extended family time, and all of the new routines we all have. But, many of us may be feeling the lack that COVID-19 has brought into our lives... The lack of finances. The lack of peace in the home. The lack of a job. But God, the giver of life and fullness and peace a...

Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. These powerful words describe the leader who is willing to work hard, get it done, and make sure it’s not about him or her; the leader who knows that influence is about developing the right habits for success. Author of H3 Leadership: Be Humble. Stay Hungry. Always Hustle. and former president of Catalyst, Brad Lomenick joins us in this episode to discuss the...

How are you doing during this stay home order? Are you settling in to this new normal, or are you struggling? In this episode, I share some resources that have been helpful for me and my family during this extended time at home. What has been helping you? And regarding this podcast, we're doing our annual check-in: What episodes would you like to hear from this podcast? What do you need from this...

How can we be empowered to be vulnerable in our sharing, but also know our audience? When does vulnerability cross a line? In this episode, Brad Williams and Rusty break down and answer the important questions on vulnerability that many of us have.

Former American college basketball coach and current sportscaster for ESPN and SEC Network, Jimmy Dykes joins us in this episode for a powerful conversation on evaluating our lives. Author of the new release, "The Film Doesn't Lie: Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time", Jimmy shares his life story, his faith journey, and walks listeners through the tough but crucial evaluation process every Chr...

In this episode, Rusty George is joined by former lawyer and the founding pastor of Connexus Church in Barrie, Ontario, Carey Nieuwhof. This influential speaker and leader shares his life story, the impact his family and legacy has had on his life and work, his personal experience with overcoming burnout, and much more. You can connect with Carey and access his leadership resources at https://care...

What does it take for a leader to succeed today? It's no surprise that older ways of leadership are growing stale and irrelevant. So, what does it take to lead well in 2020? In this episode, Brad Williams and I discuss the seven tensions that every leader needs to navigate (based on a Harvard Business Review article by Jennifer Jordan, Michael Wade, and Elizabeth Teracino).

This bonus episode is a conversation with Tuvya Zaretsky about being raised Jewish, coming to faith in Jesus, and advice on how to help others who question if Jesus is the Messiah. Part One of this powerful conversation can be found at our Real Life Church Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFNKqdrjaoo

Trusting people isn't always easy, but it's so important to have a handful of healthy relationships in our lives built on trust. So, how can we have relationships built on trust? What if people break that trust, can we rebuild it? What does really trusting someone look like in real life? Join Brad Williams and I in this episode as we discuss how to build trust with those in our lives.

How do you make real life simple during quarantine? How do you help and reach out to others during this time of isolation? If we're "better together", how can we find community? Stay safe, stay well, and stay home, friends. We're praying for all of you during this time.

This is a crazy time in the world, one we'll surely all remember for the rest of our lives. Many of us are experiencing confusion, stress, anxiety, and so much more. What can we do to get through COVID-19? Today, in listening to this episode, I encourage you to join me in speaking Psalm 91 over your life.

Join me this coming Monday as we journey through the book of John together for 21 days of devotionals leading up to Easter Sunday. My prayer is that these 21 days of reflection and meditation on scriptures would leave you all encouraged and strengthened in your faith, and that you would, then, use these devotionals to encourage those around you. I cannot wait to see what God does in us all as we g...

Do you struggle to hear God when you pray? How do you know if it's God speaking, or just your own thoughts? In light of all that is happening in the world with COVID-19, we wanted today's episode to focus on how to talk to God in difficult times. So, we're releasing this episode early: Jan Johnson (spiritual director and author) joins us to discuss "How to Hear God When We Pray", and the message s...

Do our smartphones simplify our lives, or do they make things more complicated? If Jesus were here on earth today, how would he behave with a smartphone? Join Brad Williams and I as we discuss these questions and how we can all better balance our relationships with our smartphones as disciples of Jesus.

So many of us are living anxious lives and looking for the answers that only God can give. "Be anxious for nothing" (Philippians 4:6)is one of the most highlighted verses in the Bible for a reason. My personal journey with anxiety started when I was young and has taught me so much throughout the years. Join me in this episode as I conclude our anxiety series and share with you the letter I wrote m...

We follow Jesus… But, sometimes we need to be inspired by someone who looks a little more like Jesus than we do. Filmmaker David Schultz is a faith superhero that we can all be inspired by. David joins us in this episode to discuss his career in filmmaking, his faith, and more.

In celebration of President's Day, Rusty George & Brad Williams discuss some of the greatest acts of leadership from the people who have held the greatest seat of power in our land.

In this episode Brad Williams and I discuss the worst Valentine’s Day ideas… and the best!

Assistant Coach to the Lakers, Mike Penberthy joins us to discuss the life, legacy, and loss of the legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. In this short conversation, we discuss his favorite memories with Kobe, how to lead in grief, and sharing your faith when people question tragedy.

"I'm Not Racist"... Have you ever thought or said these words yourself? What if there are small, maybe even subconscious things in your life that say that you are? In honor of February being Black History Month, Brad Williams joins Rusty in this episode to ask these important questions.