
Mature Me w/ 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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Feb 5, 2025 • 1h 29min
Ep 44 — Wes Welker Opens Up: Leaving the NFL, Coaching & Overcoming Setbacks — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On Ep 44, Rich and Dakota Duron sit down with NFL legend Wes Welker, one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play the game. From going undrafted and getting cut to becoming a key part of New England’s winning culture, Wes shares how discipline, consistency, and faith shaped his journey—even when he didn’t understand it at the time. We talk about the highs, the setbacks, his sudden departure from the Miami Dolphins and the lessons he learned through it all.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 1h 34min
Ep 43 — Jason Kennedy: Untold Stories From 25 Years of Friendship — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On Ep 43, Rich sits down with Jason Kennedy—celebrated news anchor, husband, father of two and, believe it or not, Rich's best friend of 25 years! From the highs and lows of his 16-year career at E! News to navigating life’s valleys and mountaintops, Jason shares how he found his identity beyond his job and embraced growth in every season. You won't want to miss this episode full of untold stories, laughter, tears and more.
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Jan 22, 2025 • 1h 45min
Ep 42 — Sage Steele Speaks Up: Being Canceled, Navigating Divorce, Finding Purpose — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
What does it mean to stand firm in your convictions, even when the world is against you? To kick off the new year, Rich sits down with Sage Steele—an icon in sports journalism whose story is one of courage, resilience, and purpose. From being canceled by mainstream media to walking through divorce and heartbreak, Sage shares how she found strength in her faith, family, and calling. Now, as the creator of The Sage Steele Show, she reflects on finding purpose in the pain and standing firm through life's storms. Her story will leave you inspired—don’t miss it.
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Dec 11, 2024 • 1h 51min
Ep 41 — John Cameron Opens Up: Facing Criticism, Learning To Rest & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On ep 41, Rich sits with John Cameron–pastor, author, coach and more. After founding and leading the largest church in New Zealand, John & his wife Gillian are now based on the Gold Coast of Australia and travel the world preaching at Christian events and coaching pastors and leaders. They talk about facing crisis and opposition, learning the rhythms of each season, how to grow and scale what your sphere of influence and more.
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Dec 4, 2024 • 1h 19min
Ep 40 — Rich & DC Answer All Your Questions on Parenting, Raising Kids, Navigating New Seasons & more
On the verge of welcoming their 4th child, Rich & DawnCheré take some time to answer some of your questions on all things parenthood. From how they raise their kids, to confronting their fears and how they navigate new seasons, they share it all.
Whether you’re a parent, about to be, or just love a good, honest convo, this one’s for you.
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Nov 27, 2024 • 1h 44min
Ep 39 — The Church Tomorrow: Shaping The Next Gen, AI, Legacy & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr. & Rob Hoskins
What does leadership look like in a fast-changing world? On ep 39 Rich sits down with Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope and one of the most respected voices in global development. His work has impacted over 1.9 billion children worldwide. Rob has spent his life serving fellow NGO leaders, pouring into the next generation, and developing sustainable transformation initiatives, locally and globally. They talk about challenges and reflections that come from a life of service, how the next generation is reimagining church, and what tech and AI have to do with it all.
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Nov 20, 2024 • 1h 36min
Ep 38 — What Does The Bible REALLY Say About Women In Leadership? — Dr. Allen Tennison, Manouchka Charles & Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Can women lead in church? Can women preach? What does the Bible really say about it? On ep 38, we’re sitting down with Dr. Allen Tennison, Pastor and theologian who helps shape the big theological conversations for the Assemblies of God; and Manouchka Charles, VOUS Church’s location director, pastor and so much more. We’ll unpack scripture, break down leadership roles, and share real stories about women breaking barriers in ministry and life.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 1h 21min
Ep 37 — Chris Mendez: The Trials of Transition, Leading Hillsong South America & more — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On ep 37, Rich welcomes Chris Mendez for a conversation on leadership, adjusting to big life transitions, following your calling and more. Searching for a way out of addiction, Chris turned to Jesus and experienced a radical transformation overnight. By age 20, he joined Hillsong College in Sydney as an intern and, today, he leads their locations in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Mexico. In this conversation, they dive into his leap across continents, the highs and lows of ministry, staying rooted through crises, and the reality of leading his family amidst it all.
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Oct 29, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep 36 — Chris Hodges Shares The Mentor Mindset: Building Leaders, Habits & Discipline — Rich Wilkerson Jr.
On ep 36 of Mature Me, Rich welcomes his own Pastor, Chris Hodges, who leads Church of The Highlands in Birmingham, Alabama. Chris, who also launched GrowLeader and co-founded ARC, shares his knowledge and insights on leadership, being a mentor, parenting tips, the journey of growth and more.
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Oct 22, 2024 • 1h 34min
Ep 35 — Holy Banter: Talking Dating, Calling & Youth Ministry — Charlie Hughes, Rich Wilkerson & Friends
On ep 35, Rich, along with Manouchka Charles and Dakota Duron, host Charlie Hughes. Charlie leads Church By The Glades' youth ministry "Rally", with hundreds of students attending each month. In this candid conversation, they talk through how to find and follow your calling, leadership methods, dating trends and their passion to bring the next generation closer to Jesus.
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