AVAIL Podcast

What if the real barrier to growth in your church or organization isn’t strategy, but the culture beneath it? On this episode of the AVAIL Podcast, Pastor Johnny Moore talks candidly about the hidden patterns that stall momentum—and the kind of spiritual and structural shifts leaders must make to move forward. It’s a clear-eyed, practical conversation for anyone who senses their team is working hard but not transforming deeply.

In a cultural moment filled with noise, division, and leadership fatigue, Pastor David Osborne offers a grounded and prophetic vision for what it means to lead well. In this episode of the AVAIL Podcast, he unpacks why modern leaders must become “salt, light, and mud”—bringing clarity, preserving what matters, and entering the hard places others avoid. With decades of ministry experience and a fresh succession journey behind him, David speaks to the deep inner formation leaders need to stay steady, serve well, and lead with integrity in a shifting world.

What if your burnout was really an invitation to begin again? In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, Keller Williams Operating Partner and author Dana Gentry shares how a moment of exhaustion on a South Carolina beach became the birthplace of her book Restore. With refreshing honesty, Dana opens up about hearing God’s whisper to “restore,” and how that word reshaped her approach to time, talent, and treasure. From billion-dollar brokerages to personal loss, Dana reveals what it means to lead with purpose, steward well, and live with intentionality that overflows into every area of life.

What happens when leadership stops chasing numbers and starts pursuing love? In this episode of the AVAIL podcast, CEO and author Ernie Tai shares the heart behind Christian Impossible: The Jesus Way to Lead. Drawing from decades in business, Ernie reveals how success in God’s Kingdom looks nothing like the world’s scorecard. From redefining metrics to re-centering on relationship, his insights will challenge and inspire every leader to ask the deeper question—what would Jesus do if He were in my shoes?

What if slowing down was the most radical thing you could do? In this powerful episode of the AVAIL podcast, Pastor Kevin Taylor of Journey Church shares the heart behind his new book, Daily Rebellion. From soul-care retreats to his battle with cancer, Kevin opens up about how rest, silence, and gratitude are acts of holy defiance in a world obsessed with hustle. This conversation will help you rediscover the sacred rhythm of abiding in God—without guilt, hurry, or burnout.

What if the Church became the heartbeat of its community again? In this inspiring episode, Pastor Kevin Foster of LifeBridge Community Church in Fresno, CA, shares the vision behind Run to the Brokenness—a call for churches to move from attractional to missional living. Kevin reveals how his congregation turned crisis into opportunity, feeding thousands, creating jobs, and partnering with their city to bring hope. He challenges pastors to redefine success and run toward the pain rather than away from it, reminding us that the local church can—and should—be the center of its community once again.

In this powerful conversation, Pastor Reina Olmeda—CEO of the National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference, or NHCLC, and a leading mental health advocate—shares why mental wellness must be a priority for pastors and leaders. Drawing from her experience as a pastor and mental health expert, Reina unpacks the hidden struggles leaders face, the dangers of burnout, and the cultural stigmas that keep many from seeking help. She offers practical ways churches can create safe spaces for honest conversations, emphasizes that self-care is necessary, and points to bilingual resources through the NHCLC that equip leaders to thrive in every area of life.

What does it take to lead well through one of the most delicate seasons in a church’s life—pastoral succession? In this candid conversation, Pastor Josh Surratt of Seacoast Church in Mt. Pleasant, SC, shares his unlikely journey from reluctant leader to embracing the role his father once held. Josh unpacks the principles that made their father-to-son transition healthy, the cultural shifts that sustain growth, and why detaching your identity from your role is vital for longevity in ministry. Whether you’re an outgoing or incoming leader—or somewhere in between—this episode offers a roadmap of honor, health, and hope for the future of the church.

From the NFL to prison to pastoring one of Atlanta’s most dynamic churches, Mayo Sowell’s story is pure redemption and grit. In this inspiring conversation, the founder of LIIV Atlanta and Blank Canvas Creative Co. shares how God transformed his life, called him back to the city he once left, and why reaching “the least of these” drives his mission. He also reveals what he learned from spending seven days living unhoused for a documentary project. Packed with lessons on contextualizing ministry, casting vision, and leading authentically, this episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to make real impact.

What happens when you fully surrender to God’s calling—no matter the cost? In this inspiring conversation, Pastor Chris Binion, lead pastor of Encounter Church in Rockwall, TX, and first-time author of YES!!!, shares his journey of embracing Kingdom assignments with unwavering faith. From navigating leadership transitions to discerning between good opportunities and God-given missions, Chris reveals the lessons, surprises, and growth that come with saying yes to God. If you’ve ever wrestled with the tension between comfort and calling, this episode will challenge you to trust God’s process and step boldly into your purpose.