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. 1h ago

    Can These Bones Live? What Churches Get Wrong About Growth

    In this episode of Conversations, I walk through Ezekiel 37 and what it reveals about church leadership today. It is possible to build structure, systems, and excellent services while losing dependence on the Holy Spirit. We talk about the danger of programs replacing the Spirit, why churches can look healthy externally but feel lifeless internally, and what it means to lead with prayer, repentance, and spiritual awareness. If you are a pastor or church leader sensing something is missing beneath the surface, this conversation will challenge you to return to the Spirit as the true source of life and transformation. 📝 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

    20 min

  2. Jun 12

    How to Carry Vision in Church Leadership (When Growth Is Slow)

    What do you do when you have clarity and conviction… but no traction? In this episode, I talk about what it actually takes to carry vision in the early stages—when it feels slow, misunderstood, and lonely. Most leaders quit here. Not because the vision is wrong, but because they don’t understand the pattern. Every vision follows the same flow:10% lean in early70% follow after the price is paid20% will never come That’s leadership. We break down why vision is proven in private before it shows up in public, why you can’t wait for consensus, and how “vision whiplash” quietly kills momentum. I also talk about building through people, not just systems, staying rooted in fundamentals, and how to navigate seasons where momentum feels like it’s stopped. If you’re a pastor, leader, or builder trying to stay faithful to what God has given you, this episode will help you reframe what’s actually happening—and how to keep moving forward. 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

    23 min

  3. Jun 5

    How to Build Church Systems That Make Disciples

    In this episode, Josh Andrew breaks down why churches struggle to make disciples—not because of a lack of passion or preaching, but because their systems are not built to support real discipleship. You’ll learn how to identify and fix the broken discipleship pipeline: Care → Connect → Conviction. Josh shares practical strategies for pastors and church leaders to move people from attending to belonging, and from serving to multiplying. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why people come to church but don’t stayThe difference between attendance and discipleshipHow to build a clear discipleship pathway in your churchWhat “care” should look like before and after SundayHow to design connection that actually leads to relationshipsWhy conviction is the missing piece in most churchesThe 7 systems every church needs to grow and scaleHow to create ownership, visibility, and accountability in your teamIf you’re a pastor or church leader trying to build a healthy, growing church that actually makes disciples, this episode will give you a practical framework you can implement immediately.📝 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

    33 min
  4. Your Church Growth Metrics Are Lying to You

    May 29

    Your Church Growth Metrics Are Lying to You

    In this episode of Conversations, I talk about a major leadership blind spot in the church, confusing attendance with discipleship. While numbers may be growing, many leaders still sense shallow formation and fragile faith within their communities. We explore why prioritizing attendance leads to unhealthy church cultures, how Jesus modeled true discipleship, and what it takes to build real spiritual depth through relationships, clarity, and intentional leadership. If you are a pastor or church leader, this conversation will help you rethink success and refocus on forming mature followers of Jesus. 📝 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

    14 min
  5. Church Members Stop Coming Back Because of This

    May 22

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

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

    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
  8. The Real Reason Your Church Volunteers Don't Stay Committed

    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
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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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