Rusty George Podcast

In this episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George sits down with Mike Foster, author of Primal Questions. Together, they explore the core questions that shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and even our faith. Mike unpacks how understanding your primal question can bring clarity, healing, and a deeper connection to God’s truth. Rusty and Mike show how these big, sometimes overwhelming questions can actually be made simple—and how you can begin to live with greater freedom and purpose.If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, belonging, or self-worth, this conversation will give you practical tools and hope-filled insight to help you walk forward in faith with confidence.Primal Question Website: https://www.primalquestion.com/primal-bookMike Foster Instagram: MikeFoster2000 - The Seven Primal QuestionsInstagram · mikefoster200062.6K+ followers

In this episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George sits down with Jim Dalrymple, Executive Vice President of College Advancement and Professor of New Testament at Ozark Christian College. Together, they unpack how spiritual growth doesn’t have to be complicated. With wisdom from years of teaching and ministry, Jim shares practical ways to deepen your walk with God, build lasting habits of faith, and keep your focus on what truly matters. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of “growing spiritually,” this conversation will encourage and equip you to take simple, meaningful steps toward a stronger faith.

On this episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George sits down with Joey Odom, founder of Aro—a company dedicated to helping families find freedom from phone addiction and rediscover meaningful connection. Joey shares practical insights and simple strategies to help you and your kids break free from unhealthy phone habits and create space for what matters most. If you’ve ever struggled to set boundaries with technology or wished your family spent more time together without screens, this conversation will inspire and equip you to take the next step.Website:Joey Odom | Aro - Praxis Labshttps://www.praxislabs.org › people › joey-odomInstagram: Joey OdomInstagram · joey.odom820+ followersLinkedIn:Joey Odom - Keynote Speaker on Intentional Tech UseLinkedIn · Joey Odom2.3K+ followers

When life feels overwhelming, how do you find peace and clarity? In this episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George sits down with Pastor and author Damian Boyd, the mind behind The Gospel Challenge Devotional. Damian opens up about what it means to hold on to simplicity when everything around you seems chaotic.They discuss practical ways to anchor your faith during a crisis, why returning to the basics of the Gospel changes everything, and how you can experience true hope even in uncertain times. Whether you’re in a personal storm or simply want to strengthen your foundation, this conversation will encourage and equip you.Website: https://www.damianlboyd.com

The August 25th Monday Minute is here! Listen in for a minute of encouragement and thoughts that didn't make it into the weekly sermon from Pastor Rusty. Tune in now!

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, confusing, and impossible to overcome—but what if it could be made simple? In this episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George sits down with therapist Matthew LaGrange to unpack practical ways to understand and manage anxiety.With years of experience helping people navigate mental health, Matthew brings wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for anyone who feels stuck in worry or fear. Together, he and Rusty explore how faith and therapy can work hand-in-hand to bring peace in the middle of life’s stress.Whether you struggle with anxiety yourself or want to better support someone who does, this conversation offers hope—and a simpler path forward.

Have a free minute on your drive to work or to pickup the kids? Tune in for some encouragement from Rusty as he recaps some elements of this past Sunday's sermon and brings some encouragement to the start of your week.

Join host Rusty George—lifelong Kansas City Royals fan—for a deeply meaningful conversation with the legendary Royals announcer, Ryan Lefebvre, known affectionately as “The Voice of the Royals.” In this heartfelt episode, Ryan opens up candidly about his personal battle with depression and how his Catholic faith became an anchor in his journey toward healing and hope. From sharing insights from his memoir The Shame of Me: One Man’s Journey to Depression and Back to discussing the power of vulnerability and spiritual resilience, this episode is both a tribute to faith and an invitation to anyone struggling in silence.Tune in as Rusty and Ryan explore the truth that strength isn’t about never falling—it's about finding faith and community to rise stronger.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanlefebvre24/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Your weekly Monday Minute is here! Tune in to hear from Rusty about this week's sermon, kicking off the series "Weeds in My Garden." 

In this episode, Rusty sits down with Clayton Hentzel, Lead Pastor of The Crossing—a multisite church with 11 locations across three states. With over 20 years of ministry experience, Clayton brings wisdom, humor, and practical insight to a topic we all deal with: anxiety.But not all anxiety is the same. Clayton helps break down the different types, where they come from, and how your relationship with Jesus can bring peace in the middle of it. Whether you're facing stress at work, worry about the future, or just can't quiet your mind—this conversation will help you name it, understand it, and take the next simple step toward freedom.

Week four of this four part At the Movies series is here! In this final episode. Rusty is joined by  ⁨@apodcastaboutmovies⁩ once more as they sit down and discuss what movies tell us about loving one another. Throughout this series, we have seen film reveal a lot about the nature of God and what scripture teaches. Tune in as we wrap up this series on Simple Faith. 

Part three of "Finding God in Film" is here! This week, Rusty is joined by Matt, Luis, and Drew from  @apodcastaboutmovies as they tackle the question, "What movies tell us about our need for a Savior?" Listen in to hear their takes!

In episode two of the "At the Movies" series of Simple Faith, host Rusty George talks about how the nature of sin is seen in many movies. Listen in as Rusty talks us through what this looks like. For more, tune into @Church360 on YouTube!

Tune in as Simple Faith host Rusty George talks about how we can find God in the midst of films, joining alongside Church360 in their series "At the Movies." This week Rusty looks at what movies can tell us about the nature of God. Don't miss this special series!

In this episode of Simple Faith, host Rusty George sits down with Jimmy Dodd — author, speaker, and founder of PastorServe — to talk about something every churchgoer needs to hear: how to support your pastor well. With decades of experience walking alongside ministry leaders, Jimmy shares powerful insights into the challenges pastors face and how simple acts of encouragement can make a lasting impact.You’ll hear about the mission of PastorServe, stories from the front lines of pastoral care, and practical ways you can help your church thrive by helping your pastor thrive. Whether you're in ministry or part of a congregation, this conversation will deepen your understanding of leadership, support, and simple faith in action.Link to purchase booksWebsiteYouTube | Apple | Spotify | Online

In this insightful episode of Simple Faith, Pastor Rusty George is joined by Dave Dummitt, an innovative church leader and former Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church. With decades of experience leading thriving churches like 2|42 Community Church—one of the fastest-growing in the country—Dave brings a wealth of wisdom to the conversation.Together, Rusty and Dave dive into a topic every leader, pastor, and believer grapples with: criticism. In a world full of opinions, how do we know which voices to pay attention to and which to tune out? Dave shares personal experiences from his journey in ministry, offering practical tools for discerning feedback, protecting your calling, and leading with clarity and confidence.Whether you're leading a church, a team, or simply trying to live out your faith in a noisy world, this episode will encourage you to develop the spiritual and emotional maturity to handle critique—and grow because of it.Dave Dummitt Social Media:Instagram: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&a

The June 23rd Monday Minute is here! This week at Church360, we begin a new series called "Money Talks." Tune in during an extra minute of your day to listen to some thoughts that didn't make it into the message!

In this episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with the ever-inspiring Annie F. Downs—New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and host of the wildly popular That Sounds Fun podcast. With her signature warmth and authenticity, Annie shares how reading the Gospels doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Together, they explore practical ways to connect with Jesus through Scripture, what it looks like to read the Bible with fresh eyes, and how to find joy in simple spiritual rhythms. Whether you’re a longtime believer or just starting out, Annie’s wisdom and humor will leave you encouraged to dive deeper into God’s Word.Learn more about Annie at anniefdowns.com and follow her on socials @anniefdowns.

Happy Monday! The June 16th Monday Minute is here! Tune in to hear some encouragement inspired by this week’s sermon at Church360. 

Part Two with John Ortberg is here! In this episode of Simple Faith, Rusty George sits down with bestselling author and pastor John Ortberg to explore practical, meaningful ways to connect with God in everyday life. Known for The Life You’ve Always Wanted and Soul Keeping, John shares insights on slowing down, noticing God’s presence, and simplifying your spiritual journey. Tune in to hear them wrap up their conversation!