He’s a creative pastor, a worship leader, a husband and dad of two (with two more on the way), and someone who spent a whole year crippled by anxiety while still leading, preaching, and travelling. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Lochie Hogarth opens up about panic attacks, pressure, fatherhood, faithfulness, and why Gen Z is hungry for something real — not polished religion.
IN THIS EPISODE:✅ The hidden anxiety battle Lochie faced while leading worship and preaching✅ How pressure, fatherhood, and ministry can quietly pull your feet off the ground✅ Panic attacks explained — and what actually triggers them✅ Why Gen Z doesn’t want “cool church,” they want authentic people✅ The rise of Extol and creative unity across Australia✅ How to embrace the mess of ministry without losing order or conviction✅ The cost of calling: when passion, pressure, and purpose collide✅ Why the world is desperate for hope — and why Christians must be unapologetically real
KEY QUOTES:“Sometimes you don’t realise how high the water’s gotten until one small wave knocks you under.”“I’ve tried to run from ministry my whole life, but God keeps pulling me back to the church.”“Gen Z don’t want polish — they want the real you.”“The end of our suffering isn’t success. It’s hope in Christ Jesus.”
ABOUT LOCHIE HOGARTH:Lochie is a creative pastor, songwriter, and worship leader based in Adelaide, serving his local church while helping pioneer Extol, a worship movement shaped by authenticity, unity, and a passion for the next generation. He’s spent over a decade leading teams, writing songs, and championing young creatives across Australia.
CONNECT WITH LOCHIE:Instagram: @lochiehogarth
CONNECT WITH KINGDOM CREATIVES:Instagram: @kngdmcrvsWebsite: www.kingdomcreatives.com.au
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