

Mature Me w/ Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Rich Wilkerson Jr.
A podcast about life, faith, and leadership with Rich Wilkerson Jr., lead pastor of VOUS Church in Miami, FL.
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Aug 26, 2025 âą 27min
A Message Every Man Needs To Hear â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
This week on Mature Me, Rich unpacks the story of Gideon from Judges 6 and reminds us that fear will try to bury your calling â but God sees more in you than you feel in yourself. He calls you mighty before you even fight the battle. He sends you out with the strength you already have. Whether you've been hiding your gifts, questioning your worth, or waiting until you feel ready, this message will encourage you to step out of the wine press and into the life God has designed for you.Check it out now!Sign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Aug 19, 2025 âą 45min
The Heart And The Cost Of Shepherding Godâs People â VOUS Pastors Assembly Panel â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
This week on Mature Me, Rich and DawnCherĂ© host a panel from Pastors AssemblyâVOUS Churchâs two-day gathering created to equip pastors with practical tools, spiritual refreshment, and renewed vision for the long road of ministry.Theyâre joined by Joel Tudman, Dave Niblock, and Mariah McManus Goss for a conversation on the heart and cost of shepherding Godâs people. Together, they explore the relational side of calling and the daily disciplines that shape leaders. The panel dives into pastoring through seasons of grief, finding your voice, wrestling with God, and learning to declare truth over yourself. Wisdom flows through every moment: every pastor needs a pastor, timing is everything, and pastoring often means sitting, waiting, and being open-handed.This episode is a reminder that leadership in the Kingdom begins with walking closely with Jesus, carrying His heart, and extending the grace youâve been given.Donât miss this powerful conversationâwatch now đSign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Aug 12, 2025 âą 41min
VOUS Staff Meeting: The Circle Every Leader Should Live In â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On the road to VOUSCon earlier this year, Rich led a staff meeting to celebrate wins, cast vision, and talk about where theyâre headed.In this session, Rich unpacks a leadership principle inspired by Stephen Coveyâs The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: the Circle of Concern, the Circle of Influence, and the Circle of Control. He explains how great leaders focus on what they can actually lead, change, and stewardârather than being consumed by whatâs out of their hands.Drawing from Genesis 45, Rich shares three areas every leader must keep under control: attitude, habits, and voice. Itâs a reminder that effective leadership starts with leading yourself well.Catch the full leadership talk and be encouraged to leadâproactively, intentionally, and faithfully.Sign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Aug 5, 2025 âą 44min
Ep 67 â What Dr. Dharius Daniels Has Learnt In His Years Of Leadership â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
This week on Mature Me, Rich sits down with Dr. Dharius Danielsâpastor, author, and leadership voiceâfor a powerful breakout conversation recorded live at VOUSCon.In a room full of leaders, they unpack what it means to lead with longevityâspiritually, emotionally, and biblically. From soul wounds to stewardship, this conversation dives deep into the heart behind lasting leadership.They explore the tension between being led and being drivenâand how your internal health determines your external impact.âWhen youâre being led, the divine determines the pace. When youâre being driven, your dysfunction determines the pace.âThis episode is for anyone navigating purpose, pressure, and the path to becoming who Godâs called them to be.Watch the full conversation now!Sign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ ________

Jul 29, 2025 âą 1h 23min
Ep 66 â Can Structure Kill the Spirit? Rich & Abbie Gamboa Go There â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
This week on Mature Me, Rich sits down with Abbie Gamboaâworship leader, songwriter, and member of UPPERROOM.Abbieâs life is marked by surrender, spontaneity, and the presence of the Holy Spirit. She opens up about learning to lead before she felt ready, navigating the tension between excellence and expression, and how motherhood reshaped her view of worship and leadership.This conversation is a powerful reminder: God doesnât always come the same way twice. The greatest offering is your posture, not your performance.Donât miss this oneâwatch the full episode now.Sign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Jul 22, 2025 âą 1h 20min
Ep 65 â Joe L Barnes' Experience As A Grammy Winning Worship Leader â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
This week on Mature Me, Rich sits down with Joe L Barnesâhusband, grammy award winning and platinum-selling songwriter, worship leader, and founder of For Every Dreamer.Joe shares the quiet, faithful road behind the songs that have shaped a generation. From hidden seasons of prayer and fasting to the heartbreak that deepened his worship, this conversation explores the weight of calling, the gift of grief, and the miracles we miss when we chase success over presence.They talk about the story behind Promises, the difference between gifts and fruit, and what it really means to lead your family before you lead a crowd.âThe promise without Your presence will be a prison.âSign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Jul 15, 2025 âą 1h 26min
Ep 64 â You Donât Have To Pretend â Sadie Robertson Huff Gets Real â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
In this episode, Rich sits down with Sadie to talk about fear, calling, and the pressure to perform. From growing up on Duck Dynasty to competing on Dancing with the Stars, Sadieâs journey has been full of public momentsâbut the real transformation happened in private.She opens up about the fear that followed her into every season, the temptation to live a double life, and the freedom she found when she stopped hiding and embraced confession.They talk about identity, obedience, preaching when you feel unqualified, and the power of being fully known and fully loved.âYouâre only as sick as your secrets. Confession is where healing begins.âThis episode is a reminder that God doesnât need perfectionâHe just asks for surrender.Donât miss this conversation. Watch the full episode nowSign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Jul 8, 2025 âą 1h 52min
Ep 63 â Charles Metcalf: What No One Tells You About Being Chosen by God â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
In this episode of Mature Me, Rich sits down with Charles Metcalfâpreacher, communicator, and author of the powerful new book God Chose Meâfor an honest conversation about identity, insecurity, and the radical grace of being chosen by God.Charles opens up about:His battle with insecurity and impostor syndromeWhy being "chosen" doesnât mean being "ready"The tension between public calling and private healingHow God often develops us in obscurity before placing us in visibilityLessons from his new book God Chose Me, which explores how God uses brokenness to shape purposeThis conversation is for anyone who has ever felt overlooked, unqualified, or unsure of their worth. Charles reminds us that God doesnât wait until weâre perfect to use usâHe chooses us, even in the middle of our mess.Sign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Jul 1, 2025 âą 1h 15min
Ep 62 â Bryce Crawfordâs Heart Behind His Viral Street Evangelism Ministry â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
This week on Mature Me, Rich sits down with Bryce Crawfordâviral content creator and full-time evangelistâfor a powerful conversation recorded during VOUSCON week.Bryce shares how he went from battling anxiety, depression, and bitterness toward God to boldly preaching the Gospel across Los Angeles and online. At 17, a supernatural encounter with Jesus changed everything. Since then, heâs been on a mission to help others discover their identity in Christ.They talk about people-pleasing, sanctification, confession, and how true ministry begins in the quiet placeâwith prayer, fasting, and the fear of the Lord. Bryce also opens up about the cost of obedience, the weight of words, and the process behind his approach. This episode reminds us that the deepest growth happens in surrender, and healing begins when we bring the truth into the light.Watch the full episode now!Sign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ

Jun 24, 2025 âą 1h 35min
Ep 61 â John Wilds: What One Encounter with God Can Do â Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On the road to VOUSCon, Rich sat down with worship leader and recording artist John Wilds for a powerful conversation about presence, purity, and purpose.John has led worship around the worldâbut his story starts far from the stage. Raised by a single mother, he experienced homelessness, church hurt, and deep rejection. At 17, he cried out to Godâand one encounter changed everything.They talk about what it means to truly be led by the Spirit, how to protect your heart when your platform grows, and why everything comes down to your posture before God.John shares the weight of discipleship, the danger of performance, and how to keep your awe in a world that rewards filters over faith.âThe ultimate goal is not that God uses meâitâs that God has me.âThis episode is a powerful reminder that restoration begins with surrender.Donât miss this oneâwatch the full episode now. đSign up for Leadership With Rich free weekly newsletter: â https://www.richwilkersonjr.comâ Watch this episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCARNPkLHwzeC4KSXGu4RISQ Follow Rich on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richwilkersonjr/Follow Rich on TikTok: â https://www.tiktok.com/@richwilkersonjr?lang=enâ