Rusty George Podcast

This week at Crossroads, Rusty speaks about the presence of Jesus and how it is a very powerful thing. As he looks at the narrative of the first Christmas, Rusty explores the idea that it was nothing close to perfect, meaning we do not have to strive for perfection in our own lives this holiday season. Listen in as we prepare our hearts for Christmas!

Former player for the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, Dr. Derwin Gray sits down with Rusty George in this episode of Leading Simple to. The now founder of Transformation Church in South Carolina, Dr. Gray discuss the importance of diversity in churches and how churches can achieve true diversity Listen in as Derwin shares words of wisdom and even relieves his memories of eliminating Rusty's Kansas City Chiefs from the 1995 playoffs. You do not want to miss that!Derwin Gray Social Media:Website: https://www.derwinlgray.com/Church Website: https://transformationchurch.tc/pastor-derwin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derwinlgray/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/DerwinLGray?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

This week at Crossroads, guest speaker Drew Sherman from “Compass Church” in Colleyville, Texas speaks on the topic of possibilities. God often reveals himself in ways that may seem confusing to us but are really His divine invitations. Listen in to hear more about what possibilities Christians might encounter when it comes to experiencing God. 

This week on “Simple Faith,” Rusty sits down with Peter Ostapko, the founder and publisher of Kinsmen Journal. Through Kinsman Ministries, Peter has been able to share his voice that God is good, and each of us have a story to tell because of a Savior that redeems. Tune in to hear Peter encourage listeners on how faith can be made simple through the redemption of Jesus Christ as well as his personal testimony. Peter Ostapko Social Media:Kinsmen Ministries Website: https://kinsmen.org/about LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterostapkoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/postapko/Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/Kinsmenjournaloffical/videos/kinsmen-update/251745241134703/Kinsmen Journal: https://kinsmen.org/shop/p/kinsmen-journal-volume-1

Join us this week as we dive into the Christmas season with humor, heartfelt moments, and a challenge to embrace the true meaning of the holidays. From the chaos of awkward family gatherings to the anxiety of Christmas expectations, we’ll explore how to navigate the season with grace. Discover how inviting someone to experience the joy of a Christmas Eve service could transform their holiday—and yours. Let’s laugh, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the hope and peace that only Christ brings.

In this Monday Minute, I’m reflecting on what it means to have a "blue Christmas" and how we can find peace during the holiday season. This past weekend at Crossroads, we talked about grieving the past to prepare for the future. I want to encourage you to take a moment to remember those you’ve lost, release the pain you’ve been holding onto, and forgive where it’s needed so you can move forward. Whether your Christmas feels blue, red with anger, or green with jealousy, my prayer is that you find the peace of Christ—Emmanuel, God with us.

Rusty George sits down with Matt Chandler this week on “Leading Simple” as they talk through what it looks like to overcome challenges and mistakes in ministry. Matt Chandler, senior pastor of Village Church in Flower Mound, Texas, talks from personal experience in leadership about how mistakes within ministry can be mended in a healthy way.Matt Chandler Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattchandler74/?hl=enX: https://twitter.com/mattchandler74Website: https://pastormattchandler.com/

This week at Crossroads, Associate Pastor Bryan Mrazek kicked off the series “Christmas at Crossroads” with the topic of purpose. Bryan opens up the story of Jesus’ birth by looking at the aspects of the account that directly point to His high priesthood. Listen in to hear more about the purpose of Jesus that was given to Him from birth as we dive into the Christmas season celebrating the birth of our Savior.

Lead singer of the band “Big Daddy Weave,” Mike Weaver, joins Rusty as he shares his journey to a relationship with Christ. Mike speaks on the topic of identity and how faithfully understanding one’s identity in Christ is essential in the midst of trials. God is faithful in the midst of pain and trials, and Mike Weaver shares his personal testimony of this truth in this episode. Listen in for encouragement!Big Daddy Weave on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4SsMf4SjhOlSqEitcprgBt?si=7YhsA8WJRAOaUIIStUaongInstagram: bdwmusic - Big Daddy WeaveInstagram · bdwmusic205.7K+ followersX: Mike Weaver (@mikedaddyweave) / XX · mikedaddyweave13.4K+ followersCheck out Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site

This Sunday, Rusty spoke about the Givitude of faith as we continued in week four of the sermon series “GeneroUS.” When we have faith in Jesus and are obedient to His calling and plan for our lives, we live out generosity to our Heavenly Father. Listen in as Rusty unpacks what this looks like in our everyday lives. Check out Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site 

This week’s Monday Minute recaps week 4of the sermon series GeneroUS! Listen in to hear from Rusty George  about the flow of obedience to blessing and the life of a Christian. Check our pastor Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site

This week, Rusty George sits down with Greg Holder, pastor of the Crossing Church, and discusses creative ways preaching can draw in first time church guests. Listen in to hear the mega church pastor, multi-book author, and leader Greg Holder speak into his strategy behind preaching.Website:https://gregholder.com/Check out Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here:http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

This Sunday, Rusty George spoke about worship in the form of giving. When we think of worship, we typically think about singing songs of praise to God. Listen in the this week’s sermon as we hear what it means for giving to be an act of worship.Check out Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here: http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

This week’s Monday Minute, hosted by Rusty George, looks at how giving is an act of worship. Listen in for encouragement about how worship is more than just singing songs!Check out Rusty’s latest book, “Friend of God,” here: http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

Jordan Montgomery is an author, motivational speaker, podcaster, and coach. He is head of Montgomery Companies. In this episode Jordan and Rusty talk about growing up in Iowa, love for the Iowa Hawkeyes, and yes, early advice he gave a young Caitlin Clark. They also discuss different ways to positively motivate others and Jordan's USA Today best selling book, "The Art of Encouragement". Montgomery Companies: https://www.montgomerycompanies.com/

This week’s Sunday Sermon continued in the series, “Generous” where Pastor Rusty unpacked what it means to store up our treasures in heaven and set our eyes on eternity. Listen in for what this looks like in our practical everyday lives.Check out Rusty’s new book “Friend of God” here! http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ 

This week’s Monday Minute focuses on the idea of giving back what God has so graciously given to us. We are called as Christians to store up our treasures in heaven, and this begins with setting our eyes on eternity and giving back what God has given to us. Listen in for some encouragement about what this looks like!Check out Rusty’s latest book “Friend of God” here: http://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/ 

Listen in as author Mac Lake gives an in depth description of his leadership workshop, “Multiply Group.” Mac Lake seeks to encourage leaders in organizations to lead in a healthy way as he walks through what this can look like with Rusty. Check out more information below!Mac Lake: Website: https://www.maclakeonline.com/ Book: https://multiply-group.myshopify.com/collections/booksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/maclake24/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maclake24/YouTube: http://youtube.com/maclakeCheck out Rusty’s latest book here! https://pastorrustygeorge.square.site/

Welcome to Monday Minute! We're diving into the idea of contentment, starting with our first teaching from "Generous." If you haven't caught part one yet, definitely go back and give it a listen! In this session, we’re tackling the challenge of being content no matter the circumstances. The exercise I shared is simple but powerful: practice saying, “It could be worse.” Think about it—each time we scroll through social media or watch TV, we're bombarded with messages that make us feel like our lives could always be "better." But what if, instead, we grounded ourselves with a quick “it could be worse”? This week, I encourage you to step back, unplug if you need to, and try this mindset shift. You might find yourself just a little closer to true contentment.

We're kicking off a new four-week series on Philippians 4, diving deep into what it means to be content and generous. With the upcoming election and the tensions it may bring, it’s a timely reminder that regardless of outcomes, Jesus remains on the throne. As we anticipate some may feel joy and others disappointment, we'll gather for a special prayer and worship night on November 10th to ground ourselves in God’s kingdom.Today, we start by exploring how our relationship with money affects every aspect of life—from family dynamics to inner peace. Whether we’re savers or spenders, money has a powerful influence on our emotions, decisions, and even our faith. For many of us, money issues are a source of stress, but we’ll see how biblical principles of generosity can bring peace, strengthen relationships, and even transform how we manage our finances. Together, let’s uncover what it means to live with open hearts and open hands, trusting God’s provision and seeking His purpose.