Minister Russell Johnson and Rich discuss authenticity in fulfilling God's call, sustaining the spirit, and staying steadfast in the face of opposition. They explore the journey from politics to ministry, spiritual awakenings, transformative power of the Spirit, leadership challenges, faith in culture, standing firm in beliefs, and unity in diversity.

Russell Johnson, Denisse Groenendaal-Lopez, and Mark Stern discuss building a learning culture within analytics functions. They highlight the importance of continuous education, upskilling, and fostering curiosity. Topics include peer-to-peer learning, sharing results, sustaining a learning culture, data literacy, and collaboration in data science hackathons.

Tim talks to Russell Johnson, pastor of Pursuit Northwest in Washington State. They challenge each other's beliefs, emphasize the importance of engaging with different perspectives, and explore the tension between conservative and progressive Christianity. They discuss LGBTQ rights, social justice, and the impact of public policy on individual freedoms.

Guest Russell Johnson delves into the significance of Palm Sunday, God's hidden plan in Esther's story, the divine favor of Mordecai and Esther, confronting generational legacies, transforming pain into power, and the weight of responsibility in fulfilling a greater purpose.

Podcast guest Russell Johnson explores the story of Jonah and its parallels to present culture, emphasizing the need for a remnant of the righteous to rise up against darkness. He also discusses the importance of being awake to God's voice in the midst of cultural challenges and embracing one's identity and purpose. The chapter on revival highlights the need to expand our view of God and embrace diversity.