Rusty George Podcast

Join me this coming Monday as we journey through the book of John together for 21 days of devotionals leading up to Easter Sunday. My prayer is that these 21 days of reflection and meditation on scriptures would leave you all encouraged and strengthened in your faith, and that you would, then, use these devotionals to encourage those around you. I cannot wait to see what God does in us all as we grow together studying this powerful book of the Bible. Take a moment today to listen to my introduction of this series here, and then make sure to sign up for daily devotional notifications at pastorrustygeorge.com/21daystoEaster In Christ, Rusty George

Do you struggle to hear God when you pray? How do you know if it's God speaking, or just your own thoughts? In light of all that is happening in the world with COVID-19, we wanted today's episode to focus on how to talk to God in difficult times. So, we're releasing this episode early: Jan Johnson (spiritual director and author) joins us to discuss "How to Hear God When We Pray", and the message she has to share with us is so powerful. While we originally had this episode scheduled for a few weeks out, we pray that releasing it today gives you the encouragement and support that you need to talk to your Heavenly Father in the midst of confusion and anxiety.

Do our smartphones simplify our lives, or do they make things more complicated? If Jesus were here on earth today, how would he behave with a smartphone? Join Brad Williams and I as we discuss these questions and how we can all better balance our relationships with our smartphones as disciples of Jesus.

So many of us are living anxious lives and looking for the answers that only God can give. "Be anxious for nothing" (Philippians 4:6)is one of the most highlighted verses in the Bible for a reason. My personal journey with anxiety started when I was young and has taught me so much throughout the years. Join me in this episode as I conclude our anxiety series and share with you the letter I wrote myself during my most anxious season of life.

We follow Jesus… But, sometimes we need to be inspired by someone who looks a little more like Jesus than we do. Filmmaker David Schultz is a faith superhero that we can all be inspired by. David joins us in this episode to discuss his career in filmmaking, his faith, and more.

In celebration of President's Day, Rusty George & Brad Williams discuss some of the greatest acts of leadership from the people who have held the greatest seat of power in our land.

In this episode Brad Williams and I discuss the worst Valentine’s Day ideas… and the best!

Assistant Coach to the Lakers, Mike Penberthy joins us to discuss the life, legacy, and loss of the legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant. In this short conversation, we discuss his favorite memories with Kobe, how to lead in grief, and sharing your faith when people question tragedy.

"I'm Not Racist"... Have you ever thought or said these words yourself? What if there are small, maybe even subconscious things in your life that say that you are? In honor of February being Black History Month, Brad Williams joins Rusty in this episode to ask these important questions.

It’s time for the Super Bowl! But what if your team didn’t make it? What if you don’t even like football? Why should you care? In this interview with Brad Williams we discuss the reasons we believe it's important for every Christian to care about the Super Bowl.

"Dear White Christian": An interview with author Aaron Layton on what every white Christian needs to know about how black Christians see, think, and experience racism in America.

Is it possible to get out of debt, especially if you live in California? This year at Real Life Church we’re going on a debt diet at all of our locations. Will you join us?

Is the Bible all Greek to you? What can you do this year to make sense of it all? In this episode, Rusty sits down to interview the author of Core 52, Mark Moore.

In this week’s episode, Rusty finishes talking about simple systems leaders can use every day to help make following Jesus uncomplicated. Building from last month’s discussion about time management, today Rusty talks about information management. In today’s world, we have access to more information than we can ever consume or use. Is it possible to collect and retain the information that is important to us? Rusty and Brad share strategies they’ve found to manage the information they've found vital to a productive life.

In this episode, Rusty sits down with Star of iCarly, Nathan Kress, to discuss being a Christian in Hollywood and being a dad.

When planning for the New Year it's not always about 'what' we need to do, but more about 'who' we need to be. In this episode Rusty and co-host, Brad Williams, dig into how to look into this season of your life to help you plan your next year and achieve your goals.

How do you tell a story that everyone knows, in a way that no one's ever heard? In this episode, Rusty and Brad Williams dig into the different ways to hold the attention of your family and ministries as you tell the story of Christmas over and over again.

During the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" some of us are experiencing the hardest time of the year. In this episode, Rusty discusses the real and heavy emotions that can reveal themselves during the holidays and how to best cope with them.

In this episode, Rusty sits down with Pastor and Author Tim Harlow to discuss his book "What Made Jesus Mad?" They uncover the righteous anger of Jesus towards the church leaders of His time for blocking people from the Kingdom of God and the importance of preventing your church from doing the same. Tim Harlow is the senior pastor of Parkview Christian Church, a multi-site church of nearly 10,000 in the south suburbs of Chicago. Tim and his family moved to Chicago in 1990, when it was a church of 150 people in a heavily unchurched area. Now the church is an indispensable part of the community, made up of former gang leaders and business owners, ex-strippers and soccer moms alike, all who are excited about Jesus and involved in doing ministry in the greater Chicago area and around the world.

When tragic events happen, especially involving innocent children, the first question many of us ask is "Why?" or "How could God let this happen?". In this episode, Rusty addresses these questions and guides us with steps on how to grieve and heal.