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Conversations is a leadership podcast for pastors, leaders, and creatives who care about building healthy lives, healthy teams, and healthy churches. Hosted by Josh Andrew — pastor, leader, and entrepreneur — each episode features honest conversations and solo reflections around leadership, ministry, entrepreneurship, faith, and personal growth. This isn’t about hype or building a platform. It’s about clarity, character, and staying faithful to the calling God has given you. Whether you’re leading a church, building a business, serving on a team, or navigating the tension between calling and responsibility, Conversations exists to help you lead with conviction, wisdom, and integrity — in ministry and in life. New episodes weekly. Pull up a chair and join the conversation.

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October 2, 202624 min

Would You Still Follow Jesus If Nobody Was Watching?

What if we’ve become more interested in being seen following Jesus than actually following Him?In this episode of Conversations, I talk about aesthetic Christianity, social media, and the temptation to turn sacred moments into content.Using Matthew 6, we look at Jesus’ teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting, and the repeated invitation to build a life with God that doesn’t require an audience. We talk about generosity becoming content, vulnerability becoming performance, recording worship, our obsession with visibility, and the motives behind what we choose to share.Public faith isn’t the problem. Needing to be seen is.The question I keep coming back to is simple: Would I still do this if nobody ever knew?It’s time to recover the secret life. A life where communion with Jesus is enough, obedience doesn’t need documentation, and God seeing us in secret is enough of an audience.IN THIS EPISODE00:00 Being Seen vs. Actually Following Jesus01:12 The Aesthetic Christianity Problem02:41 Jesus’ Warning in Matthew 606:19 The Brutal Test of Our Motives06:59 Some Sacred Moments Should Stay Offline09:24 When Generosity Becomes Content13:13 Vulnerability or Performance?16:34 Worship Without the Camera18:54 Recovering the Secret Life20:32 The Future Is Human22:38 Final Challenges & Closing🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507:⁠⁠https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠⁠Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link:⁠https://www.filify.co/SHaTR⁠Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTubehttps://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.orgMore links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew ✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 ✨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC079uejq90Kj-q0sgZ0Bacg

September 25, 202627 min

Why Your Church Feels Heavy (And How to Fix It)

In this episode of Conversations, I talk pastor-to-pastor about bringing joy, faith, passion, expectation, and genuine hospitality back into our churches.Joy doesn't mean ignoring pain, and depth doesn't require heaviness. Scripture says the joy of the Lord is our strength. Our worship, preaching, hospitality, and church culture should remind people again and again that Jesus is alive and the gospel is good news.We talk practically about building joyful church services, creating expectation before Sunday, expression in worship, hospitality, and why faith changes the atmosphere of a room.Joy isn't hype. Expectation isn't performance. Church should feel alive.CHAPTERS00:00 Joy in the Middle of Pain00:22 Why Does Church Feel So Heavy?02:09 Passion Is Expression, Not Personality04:51 The Joy of the Lord Is Our Strength07:59 Worship Should Inject Faith11:38 Why a Smile Creates Safety14:57 Hugs, Hospitality & Belonging17:50 Heaviness Is Not Holiness19:47 Expectation Changes the Atmosphere22:05 Church Should Feel Like Good News23:43 How to Bring Joy Back to Church26:42 Outro & Resources#ChurchLeadership #Pastors #ChurchCulture📝🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507:⁠⁠https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠⁠Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link:⁠https://www.filify.co/SHaTR⁠Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTubehttps://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.orgMore links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew ✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 ✨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC079uejq90Kj-q0sgZ0Bacg

September 18, 202630 min

Why We’re Starting A Church

Why are we starting a church in Omaha, Nebraska? In this episode of Conversations , I share the story behind Origin Church , why Lexi and I believe God is leading us to Omaha, and the kind of church movement we believe we’re called to build. The vision for Origin began years ago, but we’re starting differently. Before Sunday services, stages, or infrastructure, we’re building around tables, relationships, prayer, communion, hospitality, and the presence of God. We talk about why Origin is beginning with Supper Clubs, what we can learn from the early Church, why we want to empower local pastors and couples rather than build around one personality, and what the road toward Origin Omaha in 2027 looks like. This is the story of why we’re starting Origin and the convictions shaping how we build it. Learn more about Origin Church originchurch.cc 00:00 Why Origin Won’t Be Built Around a Personality 00:28 Why We’re Starting a Church 01:29 The Origin Church Story and Vision 05:44 What the Early Church Can Teach Us 08:23 What Is the Origin Church Movement? 10:48 Building Community Before Church Services 13:40 Why Supper Clubs Come Before Sundays 19:29 Why Omaha? Origin Church Omaha 2027 23:56 Learning to Wait on God’s Timing 27:16 The Invitation and What’s Next I send a free newsletter where I share thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts. Subscribe to the Conversations newsletter Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507 . Try HelloFresh Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off . Try ElevenReader 🎙️ Editing & Production I use Descript to edit and produce Conversations . It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean. Try Descript Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube vidIQ JoshAndrew.org More links

September 12, 202634 min

Faith, Grief, Creativity & Entrepreneurship with Preston Zeller

In this episode of Conversations , I sit down with Preston Zeller to talk about faith, grief, creativity, entrepreneurship, and what it looks like to keep building without letting the outcome define you. Preston shares his journey from film and software into art, the loss of his brother, how creativity became part of his grieving process, and how that eventually led to The Art of Grieving and Psalm Log. We also talk about the ministry of presence, why unresolved grief can follow us into new seasons, the real cost of entrepreneurship, trusting God with outcomes, and what biblical stewardship actually looks like. This is a conversation about building, healing, faithfulness, and learning to release what you cannot control. NewsletterI send a free newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts.Subscribe here: https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com/ 🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507:⁠⁠ https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠⁠ Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link:⁠ https://www.filify.co/SHaTR⁠ Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew ✨ 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐰 ✨ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC079uejq90Kj-q0sgZ0Bacg

September 4, 202623 min

How to Lead High-Capacity Leaders in Your Church

Every pastor says they want high-capacity leaders. But what happens when those leaders have vision, ideas, ambition, and calling of their own?In this episode of Conversations, I talk about how pastors and church leaders can identify, develop, and release high-capacity people without controlling them or eventually driving them away.Drawing from Ephesians 4, Acts 13, Exodus 18, and Paul's relationship with Timothy, I unpack why healthy church leadership requires more than delegation. We have to give people real authority, mission and margin, permission to fail, credit when they win, and freedom to eventually outgrow the roles we've given them.The goal isn't finding talented people to build your vision.It's becoming the kind of pastor who helps build what God has placed inside them.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Leading High-Capacity People in Church02:26 Look for Leaders Who Already Have Vision04:40 Become Interested in Their Calling06:52 Give Leaders Mission and Margin08:25 Stop Making People Rent Authority09:42 Give Away the Credit11:51 Let Your Leaders Fail15:26 Don't Punish Leaders for Growing17:22 Your Platform Should Become Their Floor22:44 Final Thoughts#ChurchLeadership #Pastors #LeadershipDevelopment📝 NewsletterI send a free newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts.Subscribe here:https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com/Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507:⁠⁠https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠⁠Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link:⁠https://www.filify.co/SHaTR⁠🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTubehttps://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.orgMore links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

August 28, 202630 min

Pastors, We Have a Trust Problem

Trust in pastors is declining, and as a pastor, I don't think our response should be better PR. We have to become trustworthy again.In this episode of Conversations, I talk pastor-to-pastor about church hurt, pastoral accountability, leadership failure, transparency, unhealthy honor culture, and why some distrust toward church leadership has been earned.I believe in strong pastoral leadership and spiritual authority. But our model is Jesus. The answer isn't defending leadership. It's becoming leaders worth trusting again. #ChurchLeadership #Pastors #ChurchHurt📝 📝 NewsletterI send a free newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts. Subscribe here: https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com 🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean. 👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507: ⁠⁠https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠⁠ Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link:⁠ https://www.filify.co/SHaTR⁠ Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

August 21, 202622 min

How to Build a Church That Doesn't Depend on You

What if the greatest threat to your church isn't opposition... it's dependency? One of the easiest traps for church planters and pastors is accidentally building a ministry that revolves around themselves instead of Jesus. It usually doesn't happen because of bad intentions. It happens one decision at a time. You preach every week. You make every decision. You baptize every person. Eventually, people become connected to you instead of taking ownership of the mission. In this episode, we talk about the difference between visibility and centrality , why Jesus intentionally prepared His disciples for His departure, and how healthy churches are built by developing leaders, sharing responsibility, and creating ownership. If your church couldn't function without you, this conversation is for you. Why churches become pastor-centered The danger of being needed Visibility versus centrality How trust creates ownership Why Jesus planned for His absence Building a church that outlives its pastor Developing leaders instead of followers If this episode encouraged you, consider subscribing and sharing it with another pastor or church planter who needs to hear it. 📝 NewsletterI send a free newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts.Subscribe here: https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com/ 🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

August 14, 202627 min

Is Your Church Worth Staying In? Here's What Scripture Says

When should you leave a church?It's one of the most debated questions in Christianity today. In this episode of Conversations, I unpack what the Bible actually says about leaving a church, church hurt, healthy sending, division, and consumer Christianity.I explore the difference between leaving because God is sending you and leaving because conflict was never addressed. We look at what Scripture teaches through Acts 13, Matthew 18, Romans 16, and Titus 3, while also acknowledging that church hurt and spiritual abuse are real and sometimes leaving is the wisest decision.This isn't about convincing people to stay or encouraging people to leave. It's about helping Christians make biblical decisions that honor Jesus and His Church.In this episode:When should a Christian leave a church?What the Bible says about church hurtSending vs. division in the local churchMatthew 18 and handling conflict biblicallyConsumer Christianity and church shoppingWhy the Church belongs to JesusHealthy church culture and leadershipQuestions every Christian should ask before leaving📝 Newsletter I send a free newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts. Subscribe here: https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com/ 🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507 : ⁠⁠https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠⁠ Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link: ⁠https://www.filify.co/SHaTR⁠

August 7, 202624 min

6 Lies Every Young Pastors Needs to Stop Believing

If you're a young pastor, church planter, ministry leader, or someone stepping into leadership for the first time, you've probably believed at least one of these lies.In this episode of Conversations, I unpack six lies that keep young leaders from stepping into what God has already called them to do. Using 1 Timothy 4, I talk about why leadership begins long before a title, why character matters more than age, and how influence is built through humility, faithfulness, and service.I also share practical leadership habits that have shaped my own ministry, including learning to ask better questions, listening more than speaking, honoring people's time, and refusing to build your identity on the approval of others.If you're waiting until you're older, more experienced, or more accepted before leading, this conversation is for you.In this episode:Why you're not too young to leadLeadership without a titleWhat 1 Timothy 4 teaches young leadersWhy character outweighs ageLeading before you have experienceWhy servant leadership creates influenceLearning to ask better questionsOvercoming insecurity in leadershipWhy you don't have to prove yourselfBuilding a lifetime of faithful leadership 📝 NewsletterI send a free newsletter where I share honest thoughts on leadership, ministry, faith, and building something that actually lasts. Subscribe here: https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com/ 🎙️ Editing & ProductionI use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean.👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh AndrewWebsite: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507 : ⁠https://www.filify.co/SHabE⁠ Turn your reading list into a listening list with ElevenReader. Upload books, PDFs, articles, or documents and listen wherever you are. Get 30 days free plus 15% off through this link: https://www.filify.co/SHaTR

July 31, 202626 min

7 Shifts Shaping the Future of the Church

If you're a pastor, church planter, or ministry leader, the next decade will require more than better preaching, bigger productions, or stronger branding. In this episode of Conversations , I unpack seven major shifts I believe will shape the future of the Church. These aren't predictions based on culture—they're convictions rooted in Scripture and years of ministry. I talk about why sending matters more than seating, why discipleship is becoming the Church's greatest apologetic, why presence will always outlast production, and why healthy churches are built by shepherds, not CEOs. I also explore why apprenticeship must replace attendance, why stewardship always defeats ownership, and why beauty is becoming missional again. If you're building a church that you hope will still be healthy 20 years from now, I believe these shifts are worth wrestling with. Why sending capacity matters more than seating capacity Why discipleship is the future of the Church Presence over production in modern worship Shepherd leadership vs. CEO leadership Why apprenticeship beats attendance Stewardship instead of ownership Why beauty and creativity matter for the Church's mission Building healthy churches that last 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly newsletter where I share honest thoughts on church leadership, ministry, faith, discipleship, and building something that actually lasts. Subscribe here: https://conversations-with-josh-andrew.beehiiv.com/ 🎙️ Editing & Production I use Descript to edit and produce this podcast. It makes audio and video editing simple, fast, and clean. 👉 https://descript.cello.so/5I4MealWKa2 📈 Grow Your YouTube Channel https://vidiq.com/joshandrew/ Make dinner easier with HelloFresh. Get simple, delicious recipes delivered to your door and claim 10 free meals plus free breakfast for life with code HF-1507 : https://www.filify.co/SHabE 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew Keywords: church leadership, church planting, discipleship, Christian leadership, pastor, ministry leadership, church growth, healthy church, leadership development, disciple making, church culture, worship, preaching, church strategy, future of the Church