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How do you lead a global movement of local churches without losing Kingdom principles or family values? In this episode, Pastors Banning Liebscher and Christina Gard talk with Jemima Varughese, Senior Associate Pastor of Kingdomcity, about the art of staying rooted in God’s principles while nurturing culture, raising the next generation, and keeping family at the center of ministry. From reproducible systems and Spirit-led flexibility to investing in the next generation through kids and youth, Pastor Jemima shares how intentional leadership can help people and churches thrive across the world. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning        Christina Gard https://www.instagram.com/christinagard  Jemima Varughese https://www.instagram.com/jemimav Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here: https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com.

We are called to love well and pursue God’s presence. When we do, the miraculous follows, and Jesus gets all the glory. Pastor Banning Liebscher and Richard Gordon, Chief Technology Officer at Bethel Church and Spiritual Director at Bethel School of Technology, have a thought-provoking conversation about why it’s important to test and highlight what’s truly of the Lord. They share how credibility builds integrity, and when miracles are handled with care, they elevate Jesus, not the person or the moment. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning        Richard Gordon https://www.instagram.com/richardgordon_  Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here: https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com.

In a fast-paced, ministry-driven world, it’s easy to push through stress, ignore what’s happening inside, and risk burnout or trauma. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Andrew Gard sit down with Steve Robinson, Founder and Senior Pastor of Church of the King, to talk about soul health, resilience, and leading from a place of wholeness. Learn how to care for your heart and lead well before crisis hits. You can purchase Pastor Steve’s book, Soul Leadership: Rebound from Crisis, Grow in Resilience, Live from Wholeness, where books are sold. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning        Andrew Gard https://www.instagram.com/andrewgard Steve Robinson https://www.instagram.com/steve_robinson_ Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here: https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com.

As pastors and leaders we have to understand that our calling isn’t the same as everyone else’s. Matt Brown, Founder and Lead Pastor of the multisite church Sandals Church, joins Pastors Banning Liebscher and Andrew Gard to unpack the realities of church planting and the challenges of building healthy, sustainable ministry. From raising resources and building strong teams to navigating seasons of disappointment and betrayal, we must remember that Jesus is leading our lives and building His Church. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning        Andrew Gard https://www.instagram.com/andrewgard Matt Brown https://www.instagram.com/matthewstephenbrown Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here: https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com.

In a time where everything is livestreamed, posted, and performed, Pastor Banning and Kalley Heiligenthal—worship leader, songwriter, and pastor—challenge us to ask: If our gift never multiplies or reaches a crowd but simply brings joy to God… can that be enough? In a world obsessed with visibility, this episode is a reminder that who we are matters more than what we produce. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning  Kalley Heiligenthal https://www.instagram.com/kalleyheili  Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here: https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com.

Therapy won’t get you to Heaven, but it can help you walk in greater wholeness on the way there. Andrew and Dr. Christina Gard, Senior Pastors of Grace City Church in Lakeland, Florida, join Pastor Banning Liebscher for a powerful conversation on Jesus and therapy and why it’s not either/or, but both/and. Mental and emotional health deeply impact our ability to follow Jesus, and therapy can be a safe place to think, feel, and process what’s really going on. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning  Andrew Gard https://www.instagram.com/andrewgard Christina Gard https://www.instagram.com/christinagard Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com

True leadership is marked by character, process, and a lifelong commitment to serving others, and there are no shortcuts. Dino Rizzo, Executive Director of ARC and Associate Pastor at Church of the Highlands, shares practical wisdom with Pastors Banning and Dr. Christina Gard on leading with intentionality, generosity, and joy, and letting go of criticism so we can keep serving with humility and hope. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning  Dino Rizzo https://www.instagram.com/dinorizzo Christina Gard https://www.instagram.com/christinagard Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com

For anyone in ministry or leadership, this episode is a challenge to be pastors and leaders that lead with humility, and let Scripture both bless and convict us. Pastor Banning Liebscher and Tim Timberlake, Senior Pastor of Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, unpack the importance of hearing from God, rather than performing for people. Our greatest strength isn’t in our ability to preach or lead, but to truly listen and obey the voice of God. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning  Tim Timberlake https://www.instagram.com/ttimberlake Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com

What’s the key to grit and resolve in walking out your calling? In this episode, Pastor Banning Liebscher sits down with Dr. Michael Maiden, Senior Pastor of Church for the Nations in Phoenix, author, and prophetic voice, for a conversation that will stir your spirit to believe boldly and take high-risk steps of faith. We are called to cultivate crazy faith, grow in spiritual clarity, and let God’s calling and gifts carry you beyond your natural limits. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning  Michael Maiden https://www.instagram.com/mcmaiden Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com

Ultimately, God is pleased when we give our gifts back to Him. Pastor Banning Liebscher sits down with John Wilds, worship leader and songwriter, to discuss the heart of worship, the power of a sincere cry to God, and how worship is a tangible offering to the One who saved us. At the end of the day, it’s His house and His way. Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning  John Wilds https://www.instagram.com/johnwildsmusic Interested in attending Jesus Culture Pastors Conference? Visit http://jesusculture.com/pastorsconference and enter code PASTORSPOD for 30% off registration. Want to grow in your leadership? Sign up for Jesus Culture School of Leadership here https://leadership.jesuscultureschool.com

Preaching is about delivering truth through your unique personality, and it’s crucial to embrace that authenticity. Join Banning, Donna Lasit, Zack Curry and Nate Edwardson on the importance of finding and owning the message that resonates with who you are as a preacher. Instead of measuring ourselves against others, we must focus on cultivating our own gifts and then contributing what God has entrusted to us. For more information and access to helpful resources, visit https://jesusculture.com/      Want to register for Pastors Conference 2026 tickets? Check out  https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Donna Lasit https://www.instagram.com/donnalasit/ Zack Curry https://www.instagram.com/asazcurry/ Nate Edwardson https://www.instagram.com/natewedwardson/

In this episode, we confront the critical issue of truth-telling in the church. If the church fails to speak boldly and honestly, the next generation may begin to view it the same way they view mainstream media—untrustworthy and unreliable. Banning, Becky, Jeremy, and Christy also explore the distinction between rebellion and immaturity in our walk with the Lord, drawing from Jesus’ responses to Peter and Judas in the New Testament. How should the church respond to immaturity, and why is it dangerous to treat rebellion the same way? Mismanaging these distinctions could have devastating consequences for the church. For more information and access to helpful resources, visit https://jesusculture.com/      Want to register for Pastors Conference 2026 tickets? Check out  https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Becky Johnson https://www.instagram.com/beckyfoxjohnson/ Jeremy Johnson  https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjohnsonla/ Christy Johnson https://www.instagram.com/christy_noel/

Sometimes, we might wish we were someone else, but true leadership comes when we embrace who we are, operating in our most natural grace.  In this episode, Banning is joined by Andrew Gard, Isaac Maddox, and Becky Johnson to talk about the powerful combination of vision and clarity needed to lead your church effectively and activate meaningful engagement. For more information and access to helpful resources, visit https://jesusculture.com/      Want to register for Pastors Conference 2026 tickets? Visit  https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Andrew Gard https://www.instagram.com/andrewgard/ Isaac Maddox  https://www.instagram.com/isaacmaddox/ Becky Johnson https://www.instagram.com/beckyfoxjohnson/

True leaders understand the power of being open to input from others—because growth rarely happens in isolation. Banning, Caitlin Zick, Paul Geerling, and Mark Francey explore the importance of how giving and receiving feedback with honor can transform not only your leadership but also your relationships, and intentionality is key to avoiding the trap of drifting through life. For more information and access to helpful resources, visit https://jesusculture.com/      Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit  https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Caitlin Zick https://www.instagram.com/caitlinzick/ Paul Geerling  https://www.instagram.com/paulgeerling/ Mark Francey https://www.instagram.com/markfrancey/

Banning is joined by Michael El-Takrori, Becky Johnson, and Brandon Cormier for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of today’s idol culture and the Kingdom of God. We dive into the challenges we face as leaders, navigating the comforts, conveniences, and entertainments that come with secular idols. Are we being transparent about the cost of allowing these influences into our lives? As ministry evolves, we are confronted with deeper, more complex questions that demand thoughtful and profound answers. This episode gives insight into how we can better address these issues in a rapidly changing world. For more information and access to helpful resources, visit https://jesusculture.com/      Want to register for Pastors Conference tickets? Visit  https://jesusculture.com/events/pastors-conference/ Follow along on social media: Banning Liebscher https://www.instagram.com/thebanning/ Becky Johnson https://www.instagram.com/beckyfoxjohnson/  Brandon Cormier https://www.instagram.com/brandoncormier/ Michael El-Takrori https://www.instagram.com/mikeeltak/