Pastors Podcast

Kalley Heiligenthal, a worship leader and pastor known for her creativity and deep faith, shares insights on authentic ministry. She emphasizes the importance of finding joy in private communion with God rather than seeking public affirmation. Kalley discusses the struggles of creatives in today's visibility culture and encourages leading with humility. She also highlights the significance of prioritizing the congregation's encounter with God in worship and nurturing spiritual maturity in creatives, urging leaders to invest in long-term growth.

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/