Pastors Podcast
"Micah Matheus is a teacher and missions leader in the Middle East, and deeply believes that God wants to change the world, and He will use anyone who responds to His call. Pastors Banning Liebscher and Becky Johnson have a convicting discussion with Micah about the need for pastors and church leaders to fight against the cultural elements that interfere with following Jesus wholeheartedly, and call people in our churches to missions. Following Jesus has always been costly, but there is great joy found in radical obedience, as we develop deeper intimacy with Jesus in our recognition of the...
info_outline Megachurch and Family with Carlito Paes | Season 5, Episode 8Pastors Podcast
"The Church is not only called to be a family, but also to be a model for discipleship within families. Carlito Paes, Lead Pastor of Igreja da Cidade in São Paulo, Brazil, and Founder of the Inspire Network of Churches, has a conversation with Pastors Banning Liebscher and Phil Manginelli about the importance of facing every problem we see in the church with a biblical perspective, and with Jesus’ agenda in mind. Every person has a deep need to belong to a healthy community that has purpose and mission, therefore, we have to be intentional...
info_outline Modern Day Monk, Raising Up Leaders, and the Power of Encouragement with Jude Fouquier | Season 5, Episode 7Pastors Podcast
We see in the Bible that Paul labored until Christ was formed in him, and many others. Pastor Jude Fouquier, Senior Pastor of City Church California, talks with Pastor Banning Liebscher about how one of the greatest needs in the Body of Christ is that Christ would be formed in us, so that we are sent ones that look like Him. In the midst of a culture that is ravaging the identities and minds of the next generation, we must be pastors and leaders that practice the way of Jesus, are great encouragers of others, are committed to raising up the next generation of leaders, and maintain focus on the...
info_outline Pressure, Shepherding, and Redefining Success with Tim Hughes | Season 5, Episode 6Pastors Podcast
Are we as pastors putting the wrong emphasis on a different type of leadership than what we see in the Bible? Pastors Banning Liebscher and Phil Manginelli sit down with Tim Hughes, Senior Pastor of Gas Street Church & Founder of Worship Central, to discuss the importance of understanding how the Scriptures define leadership, and how pastors are actually called to be shepherds, not CEOs. There is an increasing pressure in the church to grow things and celebrate size, scale, and impressive events. We need to reevaluate what success is, and be clear on what the call of God is on our lives as...
info_outline The Theology of Charismatics and the Discipleship of Leaders with Dr. Dharius Daniels | Season 5, Episode 5Pastors Podcast
Dr. Dharius Daniels is a speaker, coach, certified emotional intelligence specialist, and the Lead Pastor of Change Church. Pastors Banning Liesbcher and Zack Curry have a conversation with Dr. Daniels about how to develop a culture in our churches and teams that celebrates boundaries, honors time, and prioritizes people becoming whole and healthy. Dr. Daniels also explains how we must emphasize sound theology in a generation lacking Biblical literacy. Experience and feelings in church will not always lead to quality decisions in our lives. To learn more about Dharius Daniels, ...
info_outline The Quality Most Needed in a Leader That We Don’t Talk About with Bianca Olthoff | Season 5, Episode 4Pastors Podcast
The world has convinced us that something is wrong if we have to wait. Instant access to excess often drives our inability to wait and persevere through hard things. Bianca Olthoff, Co-Pastor of The Father’s House Orange County, sits down with pastors Banning Liebscher and Teo Hayashi to talk through the keys to developing grit in our lives, keeping a tender heart in the midst of pain and betrayal, and being pastors that remember what God has done, and remain faithful to who He has made us to be. To learn more about Bianca Olthoff, visit Learn more and apply now for the Jesus...
info_outline Leading With Priorities, Faith, and the Power of the Holy Spirit with Mark Varughese | Season 5, Episode 3Pastors Podcast
If we are truly walking in obedience to the Lord, we will continually find ourselves in a place of complete dependence on God. Mark Varughese, Founder and Senior Leader of Kingdomcity, joins Pastors Banning Liebscher and Teo Hayashi to talk about the necessity of differentiating between principle and preference, surrounding yourself with a team of powerful people that add to your church and help develop your leadership, and building a revival atmosphere in a relational culture. To learn more about Mark Varughese, visit Listen to Kingdomcity original songs, click here ...
info_outline A Conversation We Need to Be Having with Rita Springer | Season 5, Episode 2Pastors Podcast
Rita Springer, worship leader, songwriter, and founder of DIVE worship school, joins Pastor Banning Liebscher and Pastor Becky Johnson to discuss the importance of restoring the true heart of worship in a generation. We must be pastors and leaders that have burning hearts for God, are celebrating the right things, and are partnering with the worship leaders and staff that God has brought alongside us. To learn more about Rita Springer, visit Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at Want to register for Pastors Conference 2024 tickets?...
info_outline Small Town, Big Vision, and Creating Culture with Levi Lusko | Season 5, Episode 1Pastors Podcast
As followers of Jesus, we find big vision in the Great Commission, but Jesus also invites us into a life of hiddenness and sacrifice. Levi Lusko, Founder and Lead Pastor of Fresh Life Church, talks with pastors Banning Liebscher and Zack Curry about the importance of leading with intentionality, and remaining obedient to the call of God, rather than striving to get something. To learn more about Levi Lusko, visit Learn more and apply now for the Jesus Culture School of Leadership at Want to register for Pastors Conference 2024 tickets? Visit
info_outline Seeking, Searching and Finding God through Prayer | Season 4, Episode 9Pastors Podcast
The power of prayer is not just found in getting answers, but in touching God, because God is the answer to every prayer you pray. Dick Eastman and Pastors Banning Liebscher and Eric Johnson discuss how the cultivating a lifestyle of prayer is directly connected to our ability to get and birth a vision. As pastors and leaders, daily devotion in prayer is mandatory. Dick Eastman was the international president of Every Home for Christ, is the president of America's National Prayer Committee, originator of the Change the World School of Prayer, and author of more than 15 books on prayer and...
info_outlineThe cultures of worship we build have an impact on the church. Banning, Phil, and Nate talk with Jeremy Riddle about his new book, The Reset, and how to become pastors that live a life of worship that shifts the culture within the Church. Jeremy also gives great insights on the importance of Pastor and Worship Pastor relationships and their need for connectedness.