Faithly Podcast

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The Faithly Podcast invites you into conversations with faith-driven leaders about life, leadership, and the changing landscape of ministry. Each episode offers a look at the challenges and lessons learned in spiritual leadership—from personal growth and family rhythms to innovative practices and new resources shaping the Church today. Whether you're a pastor, volunteer, or simply someone called to serve, you'll find stories, insights, and practical takeaways to help you lead with clarity and conviction. Join us each week for thoughtful conversations that encourage, equip, and remind you that you’re not in this alone. Learn more at Faithly.co.

  1. 5d ago ·  Video

    NYC’s Surprising Openness to the Gospel - Guy Wasko | Faithly Podcast

    In today’s episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee  is joined by Guy Wasko, Executive Director of FOR.NYC, for a thought-provoking discussion on church unity and the unique opportunities facing the Church in New York City today. Guy reflects on his journey from a childhood call to ministry to planting a church in Manhattan’s East Village, sharing both the joys and challenges of building community in one of the world’s most transient cities. Along the way, he offers honest insights into sustaining ministry through seasons of change, disappointment, and growth. Their conversation also explores the vision behind FOR.NYC, a citywide movement dedicated to equipping leaders and fostering collaboration, helping churches work together to meet the needs of their communities. Through stories of churches uniting during times of crisis and addressing emerging challenges such as mental health among Gen Z, Guy highlights the powerful impact that can happen when congregations move beyond their individual walls and embrace a shared mission. Website: https://www.for.nyc/ 00:00 Introduction: The Calling to New York City 01:01 Guy's Story: From Broken Beginnings to Ministry Calling 04:38 The Path to New York: Relationships and Divine Timing 06:04 Falling in Love with the East Village 08:00 Seasons of Shaping: Highs, Lows, and God's Provision 13:07 Staying Rooted: Calling, Rest, and Community 15:26 Why Church Unity Matters: Theological and Practical Reasons 18:07 Introducing For NYC: A City Gospel Movement 21:04 Stories of Impact: From Hurricane Sandy to Mental Health Ministry 24:32 Getting Involved: Starting Networks and Building Unity 28:32 National Movement: Every City Coalition 32:03 Hope for NYC: Open Hearts and Growing Faith Follow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/ X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    36 min
  2. The Surprising Lessons Amazon Taught Me About Faith and Tech - Chris Lim | Faithly Podcast

    May 26 ·  Video

    The Surprising Lessons Amazon Taught Me About Faith and Tech - Chris Lim | Faithly Podcast

    In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Christopher Lim, founder of TheoTech and Spiffio, to explore what happens when a passion for technology collides with a calling to serve the global Church.Chris reflects on his journey from studying computer science and working at Amazon to building technology designed specifically to serve gospel-centered mission. Along the way, he shares the personal and spiritual challenges of leaving behind stability, status, and professional success in order to pursue a deeper sense of calling and dependence on God. Together, Alicia and Chris unpack the rapidly evolving world of church technology—from AI and “vibe coding” to multilingual accessibility and prayer-focused platforms—and explore how these tools can empower ordinary believers to participate more actively in ministry and innovation. At the center of the conversation is a compelling question: what if technology was designed not merely for profit or efficiency, but with God as the customer?Website: https://www.spf.io (00:21) Welcome to The Faithly Podcast(01:13) Programming, Computer Science, and Machine Translation(02:34) A Desire to Use Technology for the Gospel(05:49) What If God Is the Customer?(06:14) Leaving Amazon to Pursue Technology Entrepreneurship for the Gospel(08:42) Identity, Status, and the Cost of Obedience(11:56) Ceaseless and Building Technology for Prayer(14:09) Building Church Tech and Learning Through the Marketplace(19:29) The Unique Opportunity of AI and Vibe Coding(25:55) What Spiffio Does for Churches(30:20) Serving Multilingual Congregations(35:16) The Redemption of Technology and the Global GospelFollow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    37 min
  3. Special 5: The Imperfect CEO - Jimmy Mellado | Faithly Podcast

    May 19 ·  Video

    Special 5: The Imperfect CEO - Jimmy Mellado | Faithly Podcast

    What actually creates a healthy organizational culture, and why does it matter so much?In this episode of The Imperfect CEO, Rev. Adam Durso and Jim Brown welcome Jimmy Mellado, President and CEO of Compassion International, for a rich conversation on leadership, trust, and the kind of culture that helps both people and mission thrive.Rather than stepping into leadership with a need to immediately change everything, Jimmy reflects on approaching Compassion with a posture of listening first—learning the culture, understanding the people, and discerning what God was already doing before attempting to lead organizational change. From there, the discussion unpacks how healthy culture is intentionally built through behaviors, accountability, feedback, and leadership consistency rather than through slogans or aspirational values.Together, the trio explores Compassion’s five key cultural behaviors and dive into everything from psychological safety and humility to honest disagreement and leadership accountability. At the center of today’s episode is a compelling idea: culture is not secondary to performance, it is often the multiplier that determines whether people merely function or truly flourish.Website: https://www.compassion.com/ (00:00) Selecting the Right Leaders for Culture(00:49) Culture as a Performance Multiplier(02:04) What Healthy Culture Looks Like at Compassion International(04:36) Listening, Learning, Loving, Then Leading(05:31) Building on Compassion’s Existing Culture(07:39) Behaviors Versus Values(08:24) Compassion’s Five Cultural Behaviors(13:39) When Leaders Inherit a Toxic Culture(17:24) Collaborative Culture and Leadership Accountability(20:23) The Difference Between Niceness and Kindness(25:17) Guarding and Sustaining Healthy Culture(29:17) Integrity in What You Are Building(35:58) Why Healthy Organizations Impact the Whole WorldConnect with Jim Brown, and DM the word “BUILD" at linkedin.com/in/authorjimbrown for a free resource, and preorder your copy of The Imperfect CEO now at http://imperfectceobook.com/Follow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    38 min
  4. Special 4: The Imperfect CEO - Stephen M. R. Covey | Faithly Podcast

    May 12 ·  Video

    Special 4: The Imperfect CEO - Stephen M. R. Covey | Faithly Podcast

    In this episode of The Imperfect CEO, a special series from the Faithly Podcast, Rev. Adam Durso is joined once more by Jim Brown and their guest bestselling author Stephen M.R. Covey for a compelling conversation on trust, accountability, and the hidden dynamics that shape organizational culture.Together, they challenge the idea that agreement automatically equals unity, exploring how many leadership teams appear aligned on the surface while quietly struggling with artificial harmony or unspoken tension, conveying an underlying lack of genuine commitment. Stephen shares why true buy-in can never exist without involvement, while Jim highlights the dangers of environments where the real conversations only happen after the meeting ends.At the heart of the discussion is a powerful leadership principle: healthy organizations are not built through control or uniformity, but through trust. From vulnerability and peer accountability to collaborative leadership and shared ownership, this conversation offers practical insight into what it takes to build cultures where people feel safe enough to contribute honestly and challenge constructively, allowing everyone to move forward together.Website: https://www.franklincovey.com/ (00:00) The Leader Goes First(02:00) The Illusion of Alignment on Leadership Teams(04:22) Artificial Harmony and the Meeting After the Meeting(07:19) How Trust Is Often Misunderstood(10:03) Why Imperfect Leaders Must Admit Their Weaknesses(12:32) Building Complementary Teams(15:16) A Merger Case Study: When the Real Problem Is Trust(18:12) The Four Peaks of The Imperfect CEO(22:02) Peer Accountability and Supporting One Another(25:33) What to Do When You Sense Something Is Unhealthy(27:29) The Imperfect Leadership Movement and Next StepsConnect with Jim Brown, and DM the word “BUILD" at linkedin.com/in/authorjimbrown for a free resource, and preorder your copy of The Imperfect CEO now at http://imperfectceobook.com/Follow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    31 min
  5. An Inheritance of Hope | Jill Thompson | Faithly Podcast

    May 5 ·  Video

    An Inheritance of Hope | Jill Thompson | Faithly Podcast

    Living with intention in uncertain times is one of the greatest challenges we can face.Today on the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Jill Thompson from Inheritance of Hope—a ministry supporting families facing the reality of a parent’s terminal illness—for a deeply moving conversation about legacy and hope in the midst of overwhelming grief.Jill shares the powerful story behind the ministry’s founding, shaped by her close friend Kristen Milligan’s terminal cancer diagnosis at just 30 years old. What began as a desire to help Kristen’s own children understand life and loss has grown into a nationwide movement, serving thousands of families with care and providing lasting support across the country.Together, Alicia and Jill explore what it means to build a legacy not just for the future, but in the way we live today, through love, presence, and an eternal perspective. Jill also introduces the concept of ‘jorrow’—the coexistence of joy and sorrow—and reflects on how families can experience both, even in life’s most difficult seasons. From Legacy Retreats to ongoing support communities, this conversation highlights the transformative power of showing up for one another—and the kind of hope that remains, even in the face of loss.Website: https://inheritanceofhope.org/ (00:17) Introducing Jill Thompson and Inheritance of Hope (01:18) Jill’s Friendship with Kristen Milligan (05:13) Intentional Motherhood in the Face of Illness (07:15) Redefining Legacy as a Way of Living (08:38) Practical Encouragement for Building a Legacy (11:35) How Inheritance of Hope Began (15:48) Understanding 'jorrow': Joy and Sorrow Together (20:32) How Families Can Connect with Inheritance of Hope (25:44) How Jill’s Faith Has Changed Through the Ministry (30:47) Kristen’s Lasting Legacy Through Her Family (33:21) Resources, Legacy Videos, and National Legacy MonthFollow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    36 min
  6. Why Most Christians Get Homelessness Wrong | Tensley Almand | Faithly Podcast

    Apr 28 ·  Video

    Why Most Christians Get Homelessness Wrong | Tensley Almand | Faithly Podcast

    In this episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Tensley Almand, President and CEO of Atlanta Mission, for a deeply insightful conversation on the realities and misconceptions surrounding homelessness.Tensley shares his unexpected journey from pastoring a thriving church to leading one of the largest faith-based organizations serving individuals experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. Together, they unpack a critical fallacy: that homelessness is simply a housing issue. Instead, Tensley reveals the deeper layers—the underlying trauma, mental health struggles, addiction, and what he calls relational poverty, which refers to the absence of stable, supportive relationships that often act as a safety net in times of crisis.Through powerful stories and practical insight, he explains how lasting transformation requires more than short-term solutions, pointing to Atlanta Mission’s holistic model that focuses on long-term stability, restoring dignity and community to the local population.Website: https://atlantamission.org/ (00:00) A Powerful Perspective on Homelessness & Relationships (03:00) Stepping Into the Unknown at Atlanta Mission (07:00) Recognizing Calling in Unexpected Places (10:00) Why Homelessness Is More Than a Housing Issue (13:00) The Complexity Behind Homelessness (14:30) Atlanta Mission’s Transformational Model (18:00) Relational Poverty Explained (19:30) The Power of Relationships as a Safety Net (25:00) Creating Organizational Clarity & Alignment (29:00) Measuring Transformation vs Activity (35:00) How Churches Can Engage Practically (38:30) Staying Hopeful in Difficult Work (39:30) Final Reflections & EncouragementFollow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    40 min
  7. State of the Bible - Dr. John Plake | Faithly Podcast

    Apr 21 ·  Video

    State of the Bible - Dr. John Plake | Faithly Podcast

    In today’s episode of the Faithly Podcast, Alicia Lee is joined by Dr. John Plake, Chief Innovation Officer at the American Bible Society, for a data-driven and thought-provoking conversation on Bible engagement, cultural shifts, and what they reveal about the spiritual landscape today.Drawing from the latest State of the Bible research, Dr. Plake shares surprising trends—including a rise in Scripture engagement among younger generations and what some are calling a “quiet revival.” But alongside this renewed curiosity is a deeper tension: increasing loneliness and emotional distress, particularly among Gen Z. Together, they explore a compelling question, what role does Scripture actually play in human flourishing? Dr. Plake unpacks how consistent Bible engagement is strongly linked to resilience, well-being, and a greater sense of purpose, offering both a challenge and an opportunity for church leaders seeking to meet people where they are.Their conversation also dives into how people are engaging with the Bible in our digital age, and why accessibility and meaningful community are more important than ever for the next generation. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or simply curious about the direction of faith in today’s world, this episode offers a hopeful and insightful look at how data and discipleship can work hand in hand to shape the future of the Church.Website: https://www.americanbible.org/(00:00) The Decline of New Atheism and a Cultural Shift(01:01) A Ministry Journey Rooted in Research and Formation (04:00) Encouraging Trends: Bible Use on the Rise (06:00) The “Quiet Revival” and Growing Curiosity About Faith (07:50) Why Millennials and Men Are Re-engaging with Scripture (10:30) Emotional Health Crisis and the Search for Meanin (13:30) Gen Z, Church Engagement, and the Need for Mentorship (15:00) Digital vs Print: How People Engage with the Bible Today (19:30) YouTube, Podcasts, and Social Media as Spiritual Tools (24:30) Regional Shifts: Northeast and West Coast Engagement (27:30) Tools and Resources for Church Leaders (31:30) A Hopeful Vision for the Future of the ChurchFollow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    34 min
  8. Special 3: The Imperfect CEO - Dan Underhill | Faithly Podcast

    Apr 14 ·  Video

    Special 3: The Imperfect CEO - Dan Underhill | Faithly Podcast

    In this episode of The Imperfect CEO, Rev. Adam Durso is joined once again by Jim Brown for a practical and deeply relevant conversation on leadership, humility, and building a healthy church culture with guest Pastor Dan Underhill of Cornerstone Church ATX.Together, they explore the pressure many leaders feel to appear strong, polished, and certain at all times, and how that mindset can quietly limit collaboration and growth. At the center of the conversation is Jim’s “Ascent Model,” outlining four key elements of healthy leadership: collaborative culture, leadership accountability, strategic momentum, and talent magnetism. Dan shares how working through these principles revealed that his tendency to move quickly with answers had unintentionally trained his team to hold back—becoming a turning point that reshaped how he leads his ministry today.A key theme throughout the discussion is vulnerability. Rather than building trust through perfection, effective leaders create space for others by asking better questions, admitting what they don’t know and inviting contribution. As Dan has seen firsthand, this shift not only strengthens teams but also resonates deeply with younger generations, who are drawn to authenticity over performance.Website: https://ccatx.com/(00:00) Learning Not to Have Every Answer (00:27) Introducing The Imperfect CEO and Pastor Dan Underhill (01:38) Why Leaders Feel Pressure to Appear Perfect (03:54) The Ascent Model and the Four Peaks of Healthy Leadership (06:52) Leadership Accountability and the Cost of Always Answering (09:22) Strategic Momentum and Talent Magnetism (10:50) How the Book Exposed the Imperfect CEO (14:01) Resources, Assessments, and Building Healthier Teams (21:29) Vulnerability, Clarity, and Leading with Humility (31:12) Free Church Leadership Resource and Closing ChallengeConnect with Jim Brown, and DM the word “BUILD" at linkedin.com/in/authorjimbrown for a free resource, and preorder your copy of The Imperfect CEO now at http://imperfectceobook.com/Follow us on social media: Website: https://faithly.co/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thefaithlyco/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/faithly.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faithly/X: https://x.com/faithlyco

    38 min
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The Faithly Podcast invites you into conversations with faith-driven leaders about life, leadership, and the changing landscape of ministry. Each episode offers a look at the challenges and lessons learned in spiritual leadership—from personal growth and family rhythms to innovative practices and new resources shaping the Church today. Whether you're a pastor, volunteer, or simply someone called to serve, you'll find stories, insights, and practical takeaways to help you lead with clarity and conviction. Join us each week for thoughtful conversations that encourage, equip, and remind you that you’re not in this alone. Learn more at Faithly.co.

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    Faithly.co
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    124
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