Conversations with Josh Andrew

Josh Andrew
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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.

  1. 4D AGO

    Church Members Stop Coming Back Because of This

    People are coming to your church, but they are not staying. Why? In this episode of Conversations, we break down why people leave church and how to build a healthy church culture that drives real church growth and retention. If you are a pastor, church planter, or ministry leader, this will help you understand what actually keeps people engaged. You will learn: Why church growth problems are often culture problems How to improve church retention and engagement What healthy church culture actually looks like Why belonging is the key to discipleship and long-term growth Practical ways to build stronger teams and real community This episode focuses on church leadership, church culture, discipleship, and relational leadership, helping you move from busy ministry to a church people truly belong to. Because people don’t stay because your systems are good. They stay because they feel known. 📝 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 & 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 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    24 min

  2. MAY 15

    How to Build Leaders in Your Church (Not Just Followers)

    If you’re a pastor or church leader trying to figure out how to build leaders in your church, this episode is for you. Most churches don’t struggle to gather people—they struggle with leadership development and discipleship. It’s easy to create followers, but much harder to develop leaders who take ownership and build others. In this episode, I break down how to build leaders in church leadership and why so many pastors struggle to multiply leaders. You’ll learn: Why you’re not building leaders (even if your church is growing) The difference between followers and leaders in ministry How to develop leaders through real discipleship Why your core team determines your leadership ceiling How unclear expectations kill leadership development Why Sunday services alone don’t build leaders How to disciple and develop leaders in everyday life A simple framework to raise leaders in your church If you’ve been asking: 👉 “Why can’t I build leaders in my church?” 👉 “How do I develop leaders in ministry?” This will give you a clear, practical path forward. 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 & 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 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    20 min

  3. MAY 8

    The Framework Creatives Need to Stay Healthy and Productive | Rohn Starling

    In this episode, I sit down with Rohn Starling to talk about creativity, identity, and how to build a healthy life and ministry without losing yourself in the process. Rohn has worked with Transformation Church, Elevation Rhythm, Maverick City, and leaders across the global Church, helping shape how churches approach creativity, social media, and biblical teaching. We talk about burnout, leadership, youth ministry, and what it actually looks like to create with God instead of just for Him. If you’re a pastor, creative, or young leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about building, leading, and sustaining what God has called you to. What we cover: Why creatives and leaders burn out in ministry How identity in Christ shapes your leadership and creativity The tension between structure and freedom in creative ministry Why margin, rest, and Sabbath are non-negotiable How to build a healthy youth ministry and lead the next generation This is about building something that lasts without compromising who you are. Rohn's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rohnstarling/ 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 & 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 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    36 min

  4. MAY 1

    The Real Reason Your Church Volunteers Don't Stay Committed

    In this episode of Conversations, I talk about why building a church team requires more than filling a schedule. We explore how culture, relationships, and intentional development create leaders who take ownership, and why pastors are called to equip people, not just manage systems. 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly 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 & 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 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    20 min

  5. APR 24

    Calling vs Capacity | Why Leaders Burn Out Even When They're Doing It Right

    In this episode of Conversations, I talk about a type of exhaustion many leaders feel but rarely name, burnout that sleep cannot fix. Even when you are faithful and doing everything right, leadership can quietly wear you down beneath the surface. We explore why faithfulness does not mean limitlessness, how confusing calling with capacity leads to burnout, and the hidden cost of constant availability. This conversation reframes healthy leadership around boundaries, margin, and sustainability so you can lead with longevity, not just impact. 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly 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 & 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 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram: @joshnandrew TikTok: @joshnandrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    15 min

  6. APR 17

    Why Worship Leaders Must Be Pastors First | Chris Kuti

    In this episode of Conversations, I talk with worship pastor Chris Kuti about leading worship teams, avoiding burnout, and why worship leaders must see themselves as pastors first and musicians second. We discuss ministry health, shepherding teams, and building a wholehearted approach to worship leadership. 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly 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 & 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 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Connect with Josh Andrew Instagram: @joshnandrew Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    37 min

  7. APR 10

    Jesus Never Called Us to Fill Seats—He Called Us to Make Disciples

    In this episode of Conversations, I explore the difference between building crowds and making disciples. While many churches measure success by attendance and engagement, Jesus’ mission in Matthew 28 was clear: make disciples. We talk about why Sunday services cannot carry the full weight of spiritual formation, how Jesus modeled relational discipleship, and why proximity, accountability, and shared life are essential for real growth. This conversation challenges pastors and church leaders to rethink how discipleship actually happens and how churches can prioritize formation over attendance. 📝 Weekly Newsletter I send a free weekly 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 & 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 Get More Views & Subscribers on YouTube https://vidiq.com/joshnandrew/ 🔗 Website: https://joshandrew.org More links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    19 min

  8. APR 3

    Al Gordon on Sparking God-Given Creativity in the Church

    In this episode of Conversations, I sit down with Al Gordon, pastor of SAINT Church and author of Spark, to talk about the lie many people believe: “I’m not creative.” We explore why creativity is central to being made in the image of God, how the Church has lost its edge in this area, and what it looks like to rediscover imagination, execution, and collaboration in today’s world. If you’re a pastor, leader, or creative, this conversation will help you unlock your God-given creativity and take your next step with clarity and confidence. If this conversation resonates with you, I’d strongly encourage you to pick up Al’s book Spark: https://algordon.co/

    21 min
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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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