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. 5D AGO

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. MAR 27

    Disappointed People, Uncertain Calling, Struggling Marriage? Here's What to Do

    In this episode of Conversations, I answer 10 real questions submitted through Instagram about leadership, church planting, marriage, and navigating seasons of change. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation where I process out loud about calling, uncertainty, emotional health, and what leadership looks like behind the scenes. We discuss how to discern when God is leading you into a new season, leaving what is familiar to build something new, leading without a clear roadmap, and handling disappointment when leadership decisions affect people. I also share practical thoughts on protecting marriage during transitions, healthy boundaries, emotional resilience, leadership availability, and what it means to feel called but unqualified. If you are a pastor, church leader, church planter, or someone navigating change, this episode will encourage you to lead with faithfulness, humility, and clarity rather than pressure or comparison. 📝 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

    27 min

  7. MAR 20

    Why Most Pastors Burn Out and How to Lead From Overflow | Andrew Matrone

    In this episode of Conversations, I sit down with Andrew Matrone to discuss pastoral burnout, ministry leadership, marriage, and sustainable health in church leadership. Andrew shares his transition after 13 years at Red Rocks Church, a season of uncertainty, deleting social media for a year, and rebuilding rhythms of rest and restoration before stepping into a new pastoral role in Florida. We discuss the Barna statistic that only 7% of pastors under 45 say they are flourishing and why traditional ministry models often neglect emotional, physical, and relational health. This conversation explores boundaries in ministry, the difference between calling and career, leading your home before leading your church, and how pastors can build health in body, mind, and spirit. Andrew also shares practical encouragement for young pastors, including small consistent changes that create long-term sustainability. If you are a pastor, church leader, ministry couple, or someone navigating leadership burnout, this episode will help you rethink rest, redefine success, and learn how to lead from overflow rather than depletion. 👉 Connect with Andrew: Instagram: @andrewmatrone_ The Fit Pastor Co: @thefitpastorco 📝 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.orgMore links: https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    39 min

  8. MAR 13

    Why Leaders Struggle With People Pleasing

    In this episode of Conversations, I talk about the leadership trap of seeking approval instead of leading with conviction. We explore how people pleasing quietly replaces clarity, why delayed obedience damages trust and culture, and what it takes to lead with courage and faithfulness. If you are a pastor or leader navigating pressure to be liked while making difficult decisions, this conversation will help you return to conviction rooted in obedience rather than applause. 📝 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 Website: https://joshandrew.org More links:https://linktr.ee/Joshnandrew

    27 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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