Rusty George Podcast

ESPN College Basketball Analyst Jimmy Dykes joins podcast host Michael Hinton and myself to discuss filling out our NCAA March Madness brackets this season. Jimmy, former basketball player and coach, gives us the expert advice that we're all looking for. We're answering all of the questions you can think of during March Madness, and I can't wait for you to listen. Jimmy is a follower of Jesus and the author of the book "The Film Doesn't Lie: Evaluating Your Life One Play at a Time"

Hearing from God... Is it possible? Is it an audible voice? Writing on the wall? How do you really *know* when God has spoken to you? My friend and co-host Brad Williams joins me in this episode to discuss our personal experiences in hearing God and what we believe the Bible teaches us about listening to His voice. A special welcome to our friends at Charisma Podcast Network! I'm honored to have joined your platform and team.

How is your mental health really doing? Anxiety, stress, suicide, and prescription medication statistics are on the rise at an alarming rate. And since the beginning of Covid-19, things have only gotten much, much worse. So, how do we get our mental health back on track? Dan Broyles(LMFT, Social Worker, and Care Pastor)joins me today to share how we can all have strong mental health in ourselves and in our families in 2021. In this important conversation, we talk about comfort addiction, anxiety, avoiding conflict, understanding different conflict styles, acknowledging our new fears Covid-19 has brought on, and much more. We're in this together, friends. I believe that today's conversation will be a light in the darkness that many are experiencing in their mental health journey today.

Stress less. Accomplish more. Win the day. Who doesn't want more of all of that? Well-known author of "The Circle Maker" & lead pastor of National Community Church, Mark Batterson joins me in this episode to discuss the life-changing lessons and habits he's learned on winning the day in writing, fatherhood, leadership, and pastoral ministry. We discuss his best "Jedi mind tricks" for writing and publishing books, his secrets to hitting points home in sermons, his (very unexpected) favorite book, and the shelf he runs to when he first walks into Barnes & Noble. Mark is a wealth of knowledge for habits and structures you can implement into your life and leadership to "win the day" every day.  This conversation was so unforgettable for me and has truly transformed my daily habits -- I know it will be just as life-changing for you too.

Sean Morgan, KC-10 Air Force pilot and Executive Pastor, joins me in this episode to discuss crisis leadership lessons he's learning in flight, as well as learning to embrace discomfort and unpredictability in life, work, and ministry. Sean has spent the last few years inspiring leaders and pastors as he merges his ministry background with his vocational leadership as the podcast host to "Leaders in Living Rooms", where he meets with top-notch leaders from all over the world.  You don't want to miss hearing Sean's story and what he has to say about "decision fatigue" and constant stress in 2020/2021. I know this episode will be life-changing for anyone feeling burnt-out and looking for ways to lead with vision clarity.

Brad Williams and I tackle one of the most difficult questions in Spirit-led leadership: How do I discover God's timing for all of my leadership decisions? It's been a difficult year, and many of us are desperately seeking ways to make the best leadership decisions possible for better outcomes than 2020 brought us. We want a better year, and we want it now. But are we operating and making decisions out of our own timelines, or in God's timeline? Why is it so hard to trust God? Tune into this episode and join our honest conversation as we tackle these difficult questions.

Every leader knows that good leadership doesn’t come without experiencing pain… But are we equipped to handle that pain with the right kind of thinking? Dr. Sam Chand (a personal hero of mine and the President Emeritus at Beulah Heights University) knows the ins and outs of leadership success and struggles. His manyHis powerful life-journey and his many books and resources has helped leaders all over the world learn to release dreams, build a healthy team, and strong leadership development. He joins us in this episode to ask the real questions: “What does church growth have to do with leadership?” “How can I differentiate between good growth pains and my own stupidity causing pain?” “As a leader, what questions should I be asking my team in meetings?” “How can I handle change to the best of my ability?” Dr. Chand says it best: “There is no growth without change, no change without loss, and no loss without pain.” I can’t wait for you to listen.

Andy Stanley, founding pastor of North Point Community Church, joins the podcast to talk leadership and his new book Better Decisions Fewer Regrets

132: Praying in the New Year after a Year of God Seeming Silent by Rusty George

Bonus Episode: Dr. Alveda King, niece of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. talks family, faith, forgiveness by Rusty George

131: Jonathan Pokluda on Helping Teens Become Adults, Date, and Find a Church that they Connect with by Rusty George

What are those things you are praying for in 2021? Let me share a few things that I am praying for this year.

So many of us are looking to 2021 through the shadow of 2020. In this episode, Mike Linch of "Linch with a Leader" joins me to discuss how we can define our spiritual leadership in 2021. And whether you're a leader of a church or a business or any sort of group, we believe that it's key that we leaders lean in this new year and define our spiritual leadership based on what God has to say. Mike is the pastor of NorthStar Church in Kennesaw, GA, is the kind of leader you want to stand behind, and I can't wait for you to hear what he has to say.

Best-selling author, renowned pastor of North Point Church, and one of my personal heroes: Andy Stanley joins me in this episode today to discuss his new book "Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets: 5 Steps to Help You Determine Your Next Move". Andy shares his journey of how he learned to make decisions as a leader, father, and pastor. He shares the five questions we all need to ask before making decisions, and they're life-changing.

I learn a lot from being a pastor. I also learn a lot from being a father. And, I learn a lot from being a follower of Jesus just trying to love God and love others and serve Him with my life. 2020 is wrapping up, and I've been thinking on all of the lessons I've learned from this unprecedented year. Take a listen, and share in the comments what lessons these last twelve months have taught you.

Film stars Ryan McPartlin (actor known for his role in Chuck) and Dan Angel (writer, producer, actor) join me in this episode to share what Hallmark movies have to teach us about Christmas. They're experience and expertise in these films gives us a fun and insightful inside look into the world of these films. They're more than just movies, and I can't wait for you to hear why.

It's no secret that 2020 has been draining in, well, every area... But the Bible urges us as believers to "fight the good fight, finish the race, and keep the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7) So, how can we find purpose and energy to finish the race of 2020 strong? Join my friend Brad Williams and myself in this episode to dive into Jesus' example of how we can accomplish just that.

Every leader has faced seasons of discouragement. And many of us have faced it more than ever in 2020. So how do we overcome this discouragement and move onward? How did Jesus overcome discouragement? Join Brad Williams and I in this episode as we tackle this timely and prevalent topic.

Former ESPN Producer and newly published author Jason Romano joins us in this episode to talk about living his faith while working in a high-pressure environment like ESPN. He shares his powerful testimony of forgiveness and redemption and how God has moved in unexpected, miraculous ways in both his career and life. His recently published book, "The Uniform of Leadership" is a must-read for anyone in leadership.

A year after the tragic shooting at Saugus Highschool that claimed the life of Gracie Muehlberger, her parents, Bryan and Cindy, talk faith, family and coping with the loss of a child.