Decide To Try Podcast With Rickie G. Rush

Rickie G. Rush

Decide to Try Podcast with Pastor Rickie G. Rush is a powerful and inspiring show that challenges listeners to push past their limits and embrace the possibilities of faith, resilience, and leadership. Through real-life stories and biblical principles, Pastor Rush encourages you to believe that you can do more than you think—if you simply decide to try!

Episodes

  1. 12/30/2025

    Kashmiere Culberson | No Arms. No Limits. All Faith

    What happens when your life begins with a challenge most people can’t imagine — and you decide to try anyway? In this unforgettable episode of the Decide To Try Podcast, Pastor Rickie G. Rush sits down with Kashmiere Culberson, a woman whose life is a powerful testimony of faith, resilience, and purpose. Born without arms, Kashmiere shares how she learned to live fully, trust God deeply, and walk boldly into every season of her life. From childhood confidence struggles to college graduation, from navigating public attention to becoming a mother through a high-risk pregnancy, Kashmiere’s story proves that limitations do not cancel destiny. This conversation dives into faith, mental health, motherhood, identity, and what it truly means to decide to try when fear, doubt, and discouragement show up. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overlooked, or unsure whether you can keep going, this episode will remind you that trying again can change everything. Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    1h 3m

  2. 11/27/2025

    Israel Houghton | Created to Worship: The Heart Behind the Music

    Grammy-winning worship leader Israel Houghton sits down with Pastor Rickie G. Rush for one of his most honest and unfiltered conversations ever. Israel opens up about the storms behind the spotlight — the seasons of loss, loneliness, and starting over. He talks about the moment in a small apartment when God told him to sing again… and he told God he had nothing left to say. That breaking point became the beginning of real worship. In this episode, Israel and Pastor Rush dive into:  • What happens when life knocks you off course  • Finding God when the music stops and the room goes quiet  • The power of honest worship and heart-level faith  • How God rewrites stories people try to end  • Why nothing changes until you decide to try If you’ve ever faced storms, setbacks, or silent seasons, this conversation will speak straight to your spirit. Don’t miss it. Subscribe for more conversations that inspire, challenge, and lift your faith. Connect with Israel on these social platforms: instagram.com/israelhoughton facebook.com/IsraelHoughton Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    25 min

  3. 10/13/2025

    Nikko and Simeon Dumas | Music, Art & Faith: A Creative Couple’s Calling

    In this episode of The Decide To Try Podcast with Pastor Rickie G. Rush, we sit down with Nikko and Simeon Dumas — a couple whose story blends faith, music, marriage, and ministry. Nikko shares her journey from professional singing — including her experience in Michael Jackson’s Heal the World video — to discovering her true purpose in worship and missions. Simeon opens up about his role as a husband, artist, and supporter, showing what it means to walk by faith and build a marriage rooted in God’s calling. Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    33 min

  4. 08/27/2025

    Brent Jones | Gospel Artist on Faith, Music & Resilience | Decide To Try Podcast with Rickie G. Rush

    On this episode of The Decide To Try Podcast with Pastor Rickie G. Rush, we are joined by Grammy-nominated gospel artist Brent Jones — a man whose music has inspired millions with hits like He Rose, Don’t Wait Till Midnight, and Heaven’s In The Room. In a powerful and transparent conversation, Brent shares his journey through the highs and lows of the gospel music industry, his calling to ministry, and the importance of holding on to faith when life challenges hit hard. Pastor Rush and Brent dive into topics like resilience, walking in your God-given passion, and what it truly means to decide to try — even when the odds are stacked against you. From laughter to raw encouragement, this episode will strengthen your faith, renew your passion, and remind you that the gifts God has placed in you are meant to impact the world. 👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share this episode, and join the Decide To Try community! Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    29 min

  5. 08/14/2025

    NFL Veteran Isaiah Stanback: Faith, Resilience & the Power to Keep Going

    Former Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants player Isaiah Stanback went from turning down a $1M MLB contract to battling career-threatening injuries—seven surgeries in all—before becoming a Super Bowl champion and sports media voice. In this powerful conversation with Pastor Rickie G. Rush, Isaiah shares how faith, perseverance, and purpose guided him through adversity, racism, depression, and career changes. Whether you’re chasing your dream, fighting through setbacks, or looking for motivation, Isaiah’s journey will inspire you to decide to try—no matter what. Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    42 min

  6. 06/07/2025

    Mary Mayes | The Life of a "Corner Mom"

    Decide to Try Podcast — Mother’s Day Special Guest: Mary Mays Host: Pastor Rickie G. Rush This powerful Mother’s Day episode of Decide to Try honors Mary Mays — a resilient, faith-driven mother of six (plus one grandbaby on the way) who has overcome personal loss, raised a family, and inspired an entire community. From losing her mother at 12 to becoming a safe haven for children in crisis, Mary’s story is one of strength, second chances, and unshakable love. Hear from her children, Pastor Rush, and Mary herself as they share laughter, tears, and unforgettable testimony about what it means to decide to try — even when life gets overwhelming. Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    1h 5m

  7. 05/06/2025

    Faith, Legacy & Leadership: A Conversation with Carolyn Hayden-Garner

    In this electrifying episode of Decide To Try, Pastor Rickie G. Rush sits down with powerhouse executive and nonprofit founder Carolyn Hayden-Garner, who shares her remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming Tesla's highest-ranking African-American executive. Garner opens up about the miraculous survival of her daughter, the faith that anchors her, and her mission to empower mothers and change generational legacies through education. With raw honesty and divine insight, this conversation is a call to purpose, resilience, and excellence. ✨ Whether you're a parent, leader, or someone who's been tempted to quit—this episode will reignite your passion to press forward, decide to try, and leave a lasting legacy. Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    36 min
  8. Leon Lacey on How God Orchestrates His Life | Hosted by Pastor Rickie G. Rush – Decide to Try Podcast

    04/01/2025

    Leon Lacey on How God Orchestrates His Life | Hosted by Pastor Rickie G. Rush – Decide to Try Podcast

    Resources & Links Connect with Pastor Rush: Pastor Rickie G. Rush Website: http://www.rickierush.com/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickiegrush/ Pastor Rickie G. Rush Twitter: https://twitter.com/rickiegrush Pastor Rickie G. Rush Youtube: https://youtube.com/@decidetotry

    59 min
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Decide to Try Podcast with Pastor Rickie G. Rush is a powerful and inspiring show that challenges listeners to push past their limits and embrace the possibilities of faith, resilience, and leadership. Through real-life stories and biblical principles, Pastor Rush encourages you to believe that you can do more than you think—if you simply decide to try!

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