Preach it Better

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, host Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Eddie Rester of Lover's Lane Church in Dallas, Texas. Drawing from over 30 years of ministry, Eddie shares the leadership lessons that shaped him, from learning not to carry the weight of fixing everything to protecting his family while faithfully serving the local church. Together, they discuss building...

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah Stephens sits down with Tom Basson, lead pastor of EHills Church in Aurora, Colorado. Tom shares his journey from South Africa to the U.S., discusses how to reach unchurched people without compromising biblical truth, and offers a fresh perspective on the challenges facing the American church today. From preaching with outsiders in mind to nav...

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, host Micah Stephens sits down with Beth Whitney, Next Gen Pastor at Arcade Church in Sacramento, California, to talk about leadership, discipleship, and the future of the Church. Beth shares how a pastor who empowered her to dream helped shape her ministry journey, why churches need to create space for emerging leaders, and how investing in students...

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, host Micah Stephens sits down with Mike Caulley to talk about calling, failure, preaching, leadership, and the lessons learned from more than 25 years in ministry. The conversation explores storytelling, vulnerability in preaching, AI as a creative tool, and one of Mike's strongest convictions: pastors need to recover the practice of Sabbath—not...

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, host Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Adam Huschka, founding pastor of Narrate Church in Helena, Montana, for a thoughtful conversation about church planting, COVID's impact on ministry, ancient faith traditions, and the future of the local church. Adam shares his journey from a Catholic upbringing to planting Narrate Church, why he chose to...

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Zack Cardin for a conversation about preaching, pastoral maturity, authenticity, and why being real matters more than being impressive. Pastor Zack shares why he didn’t become a lead pastor until age 50, how years of serving in different ministry roles shaped him, and what younger pastors often misunderstand abou...

In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Mitch Kuhn from Redeemer Church in Tampa, Florida for one of the most honest conversations yet. They dive into growing up in strict church culture, purity culture, parenting, difficult Bible passages, preaching with conviction, and why pastors often struggle to talk about hard topics. Mitch shares his process for...

On this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah Stephens sits down with Pastor Eric Posteluk from Chicago for a powerful conversation on preaching, spiritual discipline, urban ministry, and staying close to Jesus. Eric shares his incredible testimony of getting radically saved at 13 through street evangelism, growing up in Chicago, overcoming a difficult past, and how God taught him to love...

On this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah Stephens sits down with Phil Eubank, lead pastor of Menlo Church in Silicon Valley, for one of the most honest conversations we’ve had yet. Phil shares his powerful story of growing up in an abusive home, losing his brother to addiction, navigating trauma, and how God used all of it to shape the way he pastors, leads, and raises his family tod...

What if the biggest limitation in your ministry… is you? In this episode, Micah sits down with Pastor Josh Husmann to talk about calling, church planting, and the hard truths most leaders avoid. From a radical conversion at 19 to planting a thriving church movement, Josh shares:How a single moment with God changed his entire life trajectoryWhy storytelling is a lost (but critical) skill in preachi...

What does it take to lead a church through chaos—and actually see it grow? In this episode, Micah sits down with Pastor Alex Kirk of Chatham Community Church to talk about leadership, preaching, and building trust when everything feels fragile. From stepping into a struggling church with zero church staff experience to leading a thriving multi-campus community, Alex shares hard-earned wisdom on:Le...

What if the goal of ministry isn’t influence… but faithfulness? In this episode of the Preach It Better Podcast, Micah sits down with Pastor Eric Targe from Park Community Church in Chicago for a deep and refreshing conversation on calling, preaching, and the heart behind it all. From his unexpected journey into ministry to practical insights on communicating Scripture clearly, this conversation i...

In this episode of Preach It Better, Micah sits down with Pastor Matt Giebler to talk about preaching, storytelling, and the growing challenge of leading in a culture that’s spiritually curious—but biblically illiterate. Matt shares his journey from growing up in a ministry family to leading a church for over two decades, and how his approach to preaching has evolved, from simply delivering messag...

In this powerful episode of Preach It Better, Micah sits down with Pastor Aaron Topp from River Valley Church to talk about calling, leadership development, and the one thing most pastors are getting wrong: they’re too busy to pray. Aaron shares his unconventional journey into ministry—leaving financial stability at 38 to follow God’s call, and the real tension pastors face between faith and pract...

In this episode of Preach It Better, Micah sits down with Pastor Eric Bryant from Gateway Church (Austin, TX) to talk about preaching in a multi-site church, developing your voice, and staying grounded in a distracted culture. Eric breaks down their unique hybrid teaching model—a collaborative teaching team where pastors co-create sermon series, then deliver messages live in their own voice. It’s...

Pastor Jessica Fernandez joins Micah Stephens to talk about surrender, calling, and preaching with confidence in the face of criticism. From stepping into ministry later in life to helping pastors communicate with clarity and conviction, this episode is full of wisdom for leaders who know God has called them to more. For coaching and more ministry content, visit Papergiants.tv.

Jeremy Louison from Pioneer Church in Memphis joins Micah Stephens to talk about pastoral leadership, discipleship, and why shepherds must “smell like the sheep.” From church planting to building real relationships with people, this conversation challenges pastors to lead with availability, authenticity, and a heart for the people in front of them. For coaching and more ministry content, visit Pap...

In this episode of Preach It Better, Pastor Chuck Tate shares hard-earned wisdom on church planting, preaching, finding your voice, and staying encouraged in ministry. If you’re a pastor who wants to grow, lead well, and preach better, this conversation is for you. To get connected with coaching and more ministry content, visit Papergiants.tv.

Each of us can talk all day about our goals, but we all have the same list of reasons we avoid the very actions we need to do to accomplish these goals. How do we make a change? Give this a listen, we hope it helps you right where you are.

Micah goes on a rant about Super objectives and sharing your story where people are. Stop waiting! Stop Planning! Go tell your story

Tim and Micah talk church from every angle. From Technology to the human experience. What are the our roles for creators in the church space? What should a pastor to do today to reach his community?

Cable’s clinging to live sports, but churches can’t cling to Sunday sermons alone. If community’s not the draw, people will just change the channel.

Ever wish you could command a room like Tom Cruise in A Few Good Men ? Well, grab your metaphorical gavel because in this episode, we're diving into the art of storytelling with a twist of courtroom drama! From knowing your audience like a seasoned lawyer to anticipating objections before they even cross their minds, we’re laying down the law on what makes communication great . It’s not about...

Pastor Mathew David from Blue Print Church sits down with us to talk about the power of storytelling. From College QB to one of the fastest growing churches, this conversation was wild!

This is what happens when we are left alone.