Leaders in Living Rooms

In the latest episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Rusty George shares his ministry journey succeeding church planter Kyle Idleman at Real Life Church in Southern California. He explains what he has learned about leading a church that someone else started and discusses the challenge of planning without becoming a control freak. Finally, he gives us a glimpse into After Amen, his new book on the topic of waiting on God for answered prayer. Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Real Life Church, a multi-site church with campuses in Canyon Country, Simi Valley, and Valencia, California, and with a large online community. Under Rusty’s lead, Real Life has become one of the fastest-growing churches in America. Rusty is an author and a global speaker, leader, and teacher, focusing his message on helping people to find and follow Jesus. Aside from being a loyal Chiefs, Royals, and Lakers fan, Rusty is first and foremost committed to his family. He and Lorrie, his wife of over 20 years, have two daughters, Lindsey and Sidney. As a family they enjoy walking the dogs, watching the Food Network, and playing board games.

Mike Foster, also known as “the Mr. Rogers of self-development,” has worked with thousands of leaders, and his talks and books are internationally renowned. In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Mike helps us unpack the hard parts of life and leadership, like dealing with our pain before it deals with us, finding our primal questions, and redefining church leadership success. Who is Mike Foster? Mike Foster is a best-selling author, speaker, and executive counselor empowering people to build strong lives by turning their setbacks into superpowers. Like a grace-flavored snow cone on a hot, judgmental day, Mike’s chart-topping and highly acclaimed Fun Therapy podcast and STRONGEST workshop give listeners and participants the one-two punch they need to stop making excuses and start living stronger, better lives. Mike is the author of several best-selling books including Freeway and Wonderlife. His wildly popular Five Dates his/her workbooks empower couples to build togetherness strategically, and his latest book, You Rise Glorious, is the essential guide to breaking shame and living free. He lives in San Diego with his wife Jennifer and their fluffy dog.   FREE DOWNLOAD: Brain Detox

In this must-listen episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Dr. Dharius Daniels shares with Sean Morgan about his upbringing as a pastor’s kid in small-town America. They discuss disciple development, criticism, and the temptation to live our lives according to the opinions of others. Dharius talks about the shape of the American church—what are we getting wrong, and what direction do we need to head in 2021? Who is Dharius Daniels? Dr. Dharius Daniels is a cultural architect and trendsetter for his generation. He is an innovative leader, a strategic thinker, and an articulate and prolific preacher. As founder and lead pastor of Change Church, he leads a vibrant ministry that impacts people of all ages, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds from locations in New Jersey, Florida, and California. Dharius holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Millsaps College, a Master of Divinity from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is a certified personal coach with a versatile gift, speaking frequently in seminaries and churches across the country and serving on the board of directors for the National Association of Evangelicals. He and his wife Shameka have two sons.

In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Sam Acho talks about handling success as a Christian influencer in the NFL. He and Sean Morgan discuss the power of a good name and the importance of being a lifelong learner. Sam talks about using his relational gifts to influence those around him. Finally, Sam shares how he has been able to see God's blessings during the storms of life. Sam Acho is an NFL player, writer, public speaker, and humanitarian. He speaks at colleges, events, conferences, and churches, and he is the cohost of The Home Team podcast. He is the founder and president of Athletes for Justice, a vice president of the NFL Players Association, and a graduate of the University of Texas and the Thunderbird School of Global Management. In his book Let the World See You, Sam reveals the benefits of a lifestyle lived on purpose.

In this episode, Hosanna dives into her trajectory as a spoken word artist. She helps us learn how to stay authentic and to be truly seen by those we influence. Hosanna talks about handling success, influence, and the personal battles that arise in our hearts, including the challenge of killing one’s own ego. Finally, she offers these 4 keys to developing female leaders in our ministries: invitation, inclusion, provision, and permission.

In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, skiing pioneer and 2-time Olympic gold medal winner David Wise takes us along on his faith journey. He recounts his meteoric rise in his sport and the reaction of his grace-filled church when he confessed some huge mistakes. We relive the story of David’s 2 harrowing crashes, which led up to his breathtaking gold medal run in 2018. Finally, he tells us about his current walk with Jesus and his pastoral calling.

In this episode of Leaders in Living Rooms, Patrick Lencioni shares: How to build teams in order to get things done The frustrations at home and at work that inspired The Six Types of Working Genius system How he developed one of the most effective tools for building the right teams How each of the 6 types of genius can be maximized How to think about managing your church board and much, much more. Check out The Six Types of Working Genius. Use code "LIVINGROOM" for a 50% discount.

At the heart of human happiness are purpose, love, and belonging. In this episode, Sean Morgan and Nicky Gumbel discuss how to find hope in the midst of despair, avoiding false hope and worry. After years of ministry, Nicky explains what he's learned about how to unify others, respectfully disagree, and be a better questioner.

Former NFL safety turned church planter, author, and pastor Dr. Derwin Gray dives into a great conversation on the theological call for multiethnic churches, what needs to transform coming out of COVID-19 for the Church, along with much, much more.

Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets is Andy Stanley's new book that will undoubtedly transform leaders everywhere. Sean and Andy spend this episode unpacking the keys to the book and discussing how Andy learned them from his Father and life circumstances.